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Golfing in Austin, Texas is a thing of great beauty. Take the Riverside, for instance. What a beautiful place to spend a day honing your golfing skills, lamenting your lack of them, or just relaxing with friends while taking a stroll through the trees and rolling hills, plus it’s one of the best golf values in Austin.

If you’re in the market for a resort golf vacation and an elite fee doesn’t bother you, however, look no further than Barton Creek. The views and atmosphere of any of their four courses with caves, waterfall features, creeks bubbling nearby, and beautiful ponds provide sublime golfing conditions. Specifically, Fazio Foothills at Barton Creek is nothing short of breathtaking.

In the vein of country clubs and world-class caliber golfing, one must not overlook the gorgeous Austin golf offerings of The Hills Country Club and Lakeway Country Club. Live Oak at Lakeway has a hole named “Jaws.” That alone is enough to make me want to visit!

If you’re a golf history buff, visiting the Hancock Golf Course, the oldest in the state of Texas, is essential. This compact and appealing design was common in the era of 1899, and is a regional must-see.