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10 years ago I used to play Avery Ranch 1-2 times a month for no more than $80 on the weekend. The only reason I don’t play it more is it’s now $130. The course was in great shape but the greens were very soggy (some puddles) on the first 3-4 holes from over watering. Once it dried out, the green were a little slower than I remembered. Pace of play wasn’t an issue as we had the 3rd tee time of the morning and finished in just under 4 hours. Staff was great, and I will be back, just not as much as I would like because of the price.

Greens fast, but a little hard and didn’t hold and shots. But the course was in great shape. Marshall’s around on both sides. Staff was very friendly. Quick round.

Course was in great shape, greens were a little slow but I believe only because it had rained before and drizzled a little during the round. Course management is key with lots of dog legs. Staff and cart gal were great. My only gripe was the group ahead of us that was 2-3 holes behind and their was no marshall. I drive from Austin 1-2 times a year but may make the trip more often. Definitely worth the trip for the value.

Buddy said he had a tee time at Lago Vista since everywhere else was booked. If it wasn’t for hanging with the guys I wouldn’t have went. All the reviews are accurate. Lost 6-7 balls in the fairway, hasn’t been cut in weeks. Greens dirt and dry. If it’s your only option to play, just take the day off and stay home. The course should be closed, just like Highland Lakes.

Friendly service from check in inside to the Marshall, friendly service at the bar. Marshall actually made rounds on the course. Good pace of play, 4 hrs 10 min for 8:15 tee time (could have been faster but searched for a few balls).
Course layout great. Tee boxes a little hard from lack of water but not in bad shape, greens rolled pretty true and I’m better shape than most Austin courses. I should really make the trip more frequently. Great job!

Played here for 8 years, love the staff and the course layout. Will return, but for beginning of season golf with the greens having weeds, $80 seems steep. Good news is the course and greens aren’t dried out.

Course was in great shape, the best shape I’ve seen of any public course since the freeze! Fairways great. No dirt or mud on the greens. They rolled nice, but were slower than normal. But at least it was a green! People complain about slow play? Make an earlier tee time. This not a beginners course. It plays long and the greens are difficult. We played in less than 3 1/2 hours. Staff was great.
I would play here all the time but it’s pricey, but worth it.
***The range/practice facilities are not open from Tues 4pm until Wed 10am for weekly maintenance. I like to hit a bucket and putt but couldn’t as I had an early AM Wednesday tee time. A little disappointed because it doesn’t say on Golfnow, but it does say on their website. Will be back!

The course was in fantastic shape all around from to to green. Fast greens, no greens burned up like other courses. I used to play this course 3-4 times a month but stopped as it has gotten pricey over the years and the pace of play has gotten slow. Found a $60 rate on GolfNow and pace of play was 4:15 with a 7:48 tee time.
Had a great time and will return soon!

Fairways and greens in great shape. Greens were fast. Tee boxes were dry and needed cut, bunkers wet and hard. My main gripe was showing up for 745am tee time and finding out the driving range was closed til 10am. Pace of play was great at just over 4 hours.

Love the layout, staff were friendly. They spent a lot of money to redo the course. It would be a 5 but not until next year when the greens are better. They are so hard they can’t hold a shot to the front of the green without running off the back. It was a great day, just frustrating to play bogie golf because of the greens. I feel like I’m being picky, but I won’t pay $70 for frustrating greens when there are plenty of courses for $55-$60 that have amazing greens. I’ll be back but maybe in the fall.

Great layout with elevation changes tee to green. Greens are tough to read with slope/undulations. Stay in the fairways or bring lots of balls. I love the course but only play 2-3 times per year based on cost. You can play it cheap in the afternoons, but I prefer mornings where it’s not as hot and pace of play is not an issue. The greens roll true but are the slowest of any Austin course I’ve played this year (at least 8 courses) and disappointing as 6-7 greens had damage, either disease or vandalism. I’ll be back but will probably wait a month or two.

The course is about 50 minutes west from north Austin. It’s worth the drive as the whole course is in good shape. Greens quickened as the course dried and wind blew. Risk and reward if you can shape around the doglegs, otherwise play course management and you can still score.
The staff in the pro shop was great, they have a ton of items for sale in the pro shop. The ladies in the bar were very friendly and quick. Great value for the course.
Warning! Green aeration/punched scheduled for Monday 4/15 will definitely be back

The service from the cart crew at arrival and departure was first class and friendly. The course layout is great, playing every club in your bag. On the GIR, doesn’t guarantee you a par as the greens are FAST, sloped and multi level. Plenty of water on the course, restrooms on each side, beverage carts out and about. Pace of play was avg at just under 4.5 but could have been quicker but a few in our group took a few extra shots/putts if you know what I mean.
This is a must add to your trip.

The course layout is nice. I’m not sure why they have 5-6 multi use tee boxes for a short muni course. Greens were ok, fairways dry and hard panned (told lack of water? but other courses fairways look nicer) Staff in clubhouse was great, marshal was great with directions around clubhouse and practice areas and fetching is a scorecard, and cart attendant at the end of the evening was great not rushing us at closing time. I’d play again.

Always hesitant to play here because of pace of play. Course was in good condition. Greens were fast, but ball marks could have been better maintained.
Played in under 4 hours but teed off at 645am, which is the first time in over 3 years it hasn’t been over a 5 hour round.

Start the round with an eagle on 1 from 130yds out. It's going to be a great round. Not so much, couldn't hit a pit all round. Love this course. It's in beautiful shape right now. Always a great price.

I brought my dad in from FL and we played here at 8am and finished in less than 3.5 hours. I've always had quick rounds here. The greens were in immaculate shape, fast and true, in December. The course is sprinkled with easy holes and a few that are challenging in layout and shot making, and length. Will be back soon.

I'm glad I made the 40 minute trip. Short course, but nice layout. Nice fairways and tricky greens. Way better shape than I've ever seen Lago Vista or Highlands. You can score well if you manage the course, leaving your driver in the bag. No water or bunkers, but plenty of tree lined holes and dog legs. The only thing keeping it from being a 5 star rating was the rough was long and thick like a US Open, and we all know we're just not that good. So it's a 9 hole course, who cares? No problems with groups letting you play through. Just less than a 4 hour round on a Sunday morning with no Marshalls. If you can't find your weekend tee time at the course you want to play, I suggest heading out to Point Venture. I'll definitely be back.

Traveled from Austin for the day. This course is in amazing shape from tee to green. Nicer than any public course in Austin and what a value for under $30. Staff was friendly and Marshall present on the course, which wasn't needed. Plenty of water stations and shade near the tee boxes. You probably should have a cart girl for the 99 degree heat. Will definitely be back. Half the wholes are wide open, half are tight. Greens rolled fast.
Can't say enough great things about this course.
Can't wait to come back! Great job Lighthouse!

Nice course layout, greens and views were great, fast pace of play, friendly staff. While playing it was very enjoyable, as I sit and write this review it is a shame more money doesn't go into upkeep of the course. Tee boxes uneven and dead, fairways on some holes not kept up. A shack for a clubhouse. Someone please invest in this property. For the price it's perfect, but I would pay more because the course has so much more potential. I will play again