BrentHerridge

First time playing at the recommendation of several friends. Priced similar to Avery, but I prefer Avery. Dead fairways in winter is depressing, although Avery does this as well. Course was otherwise in good shape.

First time playing after friends recommended this course. Unfortunately it's as expensive as Avery Ranch, but no comparison as far as course condition, scenic beauty, or challenging play.

Poor course conditions were primarily water leaks. There were muddy areas on probably half the holes, in addition to numerous blocked-off areas.

There are much better values in the Greater Austin area.

Advantage - play is fairly forgiving, even on the water holes as long as you're playing the white tees.

Play was good, with enough challenge but enough forgiveness to be fun. Green conditions were fair, but still seemed to play OK. Other parts of the course were not too good. There were huge holes in the turf on and near fairways, and blocked off obstacles that should have been fixed instead of being blocked off.

Value would be super if range balls were included in the Hot Deal price. Having to buy range balls and pay tolls make the effective cost twice that of the Hot Deal green fee. I can't fathom paying full price ($42) for this course. Lago Vista and Crystal Falls are far better for that price.

This is only 9 holes, but plays like a regular course. 18 holes just sends you through it twice. Greens were in good shape and overall its a nice facility. We arrived right after a tournament had finished, so we had the course to ourselves. We never saw another player until the last half of the back 9. We play nearby Lago Vista often, and this is at least as nice a course. I hope it's usually not too crowded. Its great for Juniors too, as it has dedicated tees that effectively make it a straight Par 3.

This is good to practice your chip shot, but not much else. It is a great value but it's not like playing a real course. Hole 1 is the only time you can use your driver. There are two other par 4 holes, but there is a creek on both that forces you to lay up. Greens are pretty rough too.

They are finally investing in upgrades. The former clubhouse is undergoing renovation. The course itself is also being modified - withe front and back nine's being swapped. Overall its a great value. Difficulty is created by blind paths where you lose well hit balls just because there is no line-of-sight to the destination. Bunkers seemed placed perfectly to trap you at every chance too !!

Avery is a very nice course. They did not overseed anything but the greens, but it was still in pretty good condition.

Avery challenges not only to get past all the obstacles and water, but when you finally reach the green, the real trickery begins !! Nearly all the greens have multiple compound slopes - many of which are pretty steep.

Bring plenty of extra balls......

I like playing at Lago Vista. It's a good course with beautiful views of the Hill Country. The only downside is the recent price increase, and virtual certainty you'll have to wait. This past Sunday was slow on over half the holes. I'll be back though - still one of the best values around.

The course is beautiful. It is true Texas Hill Country with huge elevation changes and gorgeous vistas. I was really amazed the real hill country is this close to the city.

Fairways are narrow, and water hazards abound, but a complete lack of bunkers makes up for it a bit.

I played here eons ago, but had forgotten how nice it is.

When you can land a Hot Deals price, check it out.