Private Golf Near Downtown Austin
Designer: Dave Bennett and consultant Terry Dill, 1993 by Golf Scapes, Inc. 2023 redesign by the Lanny Wadkins design firm.
Nestled just 20 minutes from downtown Austin, the Westlake Course offers a picturesque, approachable 18 holes of golf for all skill levels. Bunker complexes and water hazards guard landing areas and greens, requiring creative shotmaking and course management. Drivable par 4s and 5s offer plenty of risk/reward opportunities.
Westlake’s golf course re-opened in November of 2023 following a redesign by the Lanny Wadkins design firm. The updated course now incorporates the landscape, making use of elevation changes, natural water features, live oaks, and native vegetation. It also boasts new green complexes, a short game area and updated driving range.
About Lanny Wadkins
21-time PGA Tour champion and major winner, golf broadcaster, and course designer Lanny Wadkins is an acclaimed figure in the golf world. Courses in Texas, South Carolina, and beyond bear his name, and we’re proud to have his design firm leading renovations on our course and practice areas.
Course Highlights
The Westlake Course weaves its way through the rolling hills on the outskirts of Austin, making use of the natural rock formations and waterways. Start your round on the gettable par-5 for an early scoring opportunity.
Course Highlights
Gorgeous bunkers frame the fairways as you tee off on holes seven and eight. Avoid the sand to give yourself a look at the green, and a chance for birdie.
Course Highlights
The 18th hole is considered by many to be one of the toughest par 3s in all of Texas. With a forced water carry, swirling winds, and mid-iron in hand, pinpoint accuracy is key from the tee as you close out your round.
Westlake Course Hole-by-Hole
# 1 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 1
Women's 1
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 520
Gold Tee 507
Silver Tee 379
Violet Tee 371
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
Make sure you fill your cooler at Dora's casita, then enjoy the beautiful par 5 opening hole. Drive it over, under or through the tree on the right side of the fairway. Layup to 125 yards, then play enough club into the center of the green. The approach shot plays longer than you think.
# 2 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 9
Women's 11
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 426
Gold Tee 318
Silver Tee 304
Violet Tee 281
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
If playing from the blue tee, drive the ball over the stone yardage marker near the white tee. From the white tee, play a 175-yard shot to set up a short shot over water to the green.
# 3 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 7
Women's 5
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 400
Gold Tee 386
Silver Tee 339
Violet Tee 324
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
Drive the ball up the left side of the fairway; the green is downhill and guarded by a bunker on the left.
# 4 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 17
Women's 15
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 153
Gold Tee 142
Silver Tee 132
Violet Tee 122
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
A beautiful par 3 playing downhill and down prevailing wind. Plays half a club to a club less than the yardage. The center of the green is a good play.
# 5 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 13
Women's 13
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 400
Gold Tee 386
Silver Tee 339
Violet Tee 324
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
Drive it just right of the tree on the left side of the fairway. Generally, a short shot into this undulated green works best. Play to the side of the green the flag stick is on.
# 6 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 5
Women's 7
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 402
Gold Tee 373
Silver Tee 347
Violet Tee 300
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
Drive it straight at the telephone pole through the fairway. There’s a slight dogleg left with a green that slopes severely back to front.
# 7 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 11
Women's 9
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 343
Gold Tee 312
Silver Tee 291
Violet Tee 265
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This dogleg left requires a drive to the middle of the fairway. Play to 125 yards out. The green is very deep and slightly uphill so consider your approach shot carefully.
# 8 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 15
Women's 15
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 190
Gold Tee 163
Silver Tee 132
Violet Tee 90
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This par 3 is long, over water and generally into the wind. Take enough club and play to the center of the green. Par is a great score here.
# 9 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 3
Women's 3
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 527
Gold Tee 497
Silver Tee 439
Violet Tee 432
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This par 5 takes you back to Dora's Casita. Steer clear of the bunker on the right off the tee. Layup to 125 yards short of the green and left of the oak tree on the right. The third shot over water plays slightly uphill and into the breeze. The green is tiered so pay attention to the hole location when making your club selection.
# 10 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 18
Women's 18
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 153
Gold Tee 145
Silver Tee 128
Violet Tee 91
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This beautiful little par 3 requires a precise yardage. It plays downwind but over water so be wise.
# 11 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 14
Women's 14
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 523
Gold Tee 486
Silver Tee 365
Violet Tee 354
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This dogleg-left par 5 is a 3-shotter for most but a 2-shotter for some. Bite off as much as you want off the tee. Favor the righthand side on the way into the green and you will have a chance for par or better.
# 12 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 12
Women's 12
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 357
Gold Tee 347
Silver Tee 313
Violet Tee 254
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This par 4 requires a drive to 125 yards from the green and no more: there is a creek down there! The second shot is downwind but you cannot be long. Center of the green is prudent.
# 13 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 6
Women's 4
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 394
Gold Tee 379
Silver Tee 331
Violet Tee 312
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
Whatever club you can hit best to the middle of the fairway, hit that club. The approach shot is slightly uphill to an undulated green. Bogey is OK and par is great here.
# 14 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 4
Women's 6
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 363
Gold Tee 334
Silver Tee 310
Violet Tee 245
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
A really tight hole. Squeeze a long iron or hybrid up the right side to set up a 125-yard approach. The green is fairly flat so be patient and you’ll have a chance at par or better.
# 15 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 10
Women's 10
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 336
Gold Tee 320
Silver Tee 255
Violet Tee 235
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
Bombs away. This straight par 4 is wide open the farther you go down the fairway. Pick the right club to approach because the green is tiered, and you want to be on the proper level. Another chance at a low number.
# 16 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 8
Women's 8
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 545
Gold Tee 515
Silver Tee 437
Violet Tee 429
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
The last par 5. Keep your drive up the left side. If you're felling saucy, hit a fairway metal past the tree in the fairway. A conservative 2nd will be right of the tree. The tricky approach should favor the left side of the green. Par is a good score here.
# 17 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 2
Women's 2
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 399
Gold Tee 365
Silver Tee 317
Violet Tee 305
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
This par 5 requires a drive up the center or left side for the best approach to the green. The green is undulated so try to land the approach shot to set up an uphill putt.
# 18 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 16
Women's 16
Yardage by Tee:
Black Tee 183
Gold Tee 172
Silver Tee 135
Violet Tee 123
Slope:
Lone Star - Black | Texan - Gold | Jakes - Silver | Hill Country - Violet
Pro Tips
You made it, but this par 3 will keep your attention just a bit longer. Shots carry to a large green. The wind swirls around the Clubhouse in the foreground so pay attention to club selection. Short of the green is not the way to end the day. Hit the green and you have a chance for par or better.
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