Austin Golf Trip Planning Guide
Austin delivers an elite off-course experience wrapped around surprisingly strong golf. Barton Creek Resort has 36 holes of championship golf, and the surrounding Hill Country hides gems like Wolfdancer and Falconhead. Between rounds, Sixth Street and Rainey Street provide the kind of nightlife that turns a golf trip into a legendary one. Add world-class BBQ and 70+ craft breweries, and you've got a trip that even the non-golfers in your group will beg to join.
5 courses · 5 restaurants · 5 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
AUS (15 min drive)
$50–$250
$600/night
0 of 5
~$445/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Austin. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Barton Creek - Fazio Foothills — resort, $150–$250 · 4.5★
Tom Fazio masterpiece through Hill Country canyons — hosted the Champions Tour and consistently ranked among Texas' best
Franklin Barbecue — bbq, $$ · 4.7★
The most famous BBQ in America — the brisket is transcendent. Pre-order for groups to skip the 3-hour line.
Rainey Street District — patio · Open late
Entire block of converted bungalow bars with patios, food trucks, and live music — the ultimate group bar crawl
Day 2
Barton Creek - Crenshaw Cliffside — resort, $100–$185 · 4.4★
Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore design with dramatic 100-foot cliff drops and native wildflower meadows
Sixth Street Bar Crawl — half day, $30–$80/pp
Walk the legendary Dirty Sixth or classy West Sixth hitting bars, live music venues, and tacos stands
Odd Duck — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.6★
Creative farm-to-table with a daily-changing menu of small plates — the best restaurant in Austin by many measures
Broken Spoke — honky tonk · Open late
Last true Texas honky-tonk in Austin — live country, two-stepping, and Lone Stars since 1964
Day 3
Wolfdancer Golf Club — resort, $85–$155 · 4.4★
Hyatt Lost Pines resort course on the Colorado River — natural terrain, wildlife sightings, and a strong finishing stretch
Jester King Brewery — 2-3 hours, $20–$45/pp
Hill Country farmhouse brewery with wild ales, a pizza kitchen, and acres of outdoor space
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.5★
Upscale Austin steakhouse with the legendary Friday pork chop lunch, private dining rooms, and an excellent wine list
Lazarus Brewing — brewpub
East Austin brewery with excellent craft beer, tacos, and a huge shaded patio perfect for groups
Course-by-Course Guide
Austin has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout.
Barton Creek - Fazio Foothills
Bucket ListTom Fazio masterpiece through Hill Country canyons — hosted the Champions Tour and consistently ranked among Texas' best
Barton Creek - Crenshaw Cliffside
PremiumBen Crenshaw and Bill Coore design with dramatic 100-foot cliff drops and native wildflower meadows
Wolfdancer Golf Club
PremiumHyatt Lost Pines resort course on the Colorado River — natural terrain, wildlife sightings, and a strong finishing stretch
Falconhead Golf Club
SolidPublic course in Bee Cave with Hill Country terrain, well-maintained conditions, and a challenging layout at a reasonable price
Avery Ranch Golf Club
SolidNorth Austin public course with elevation changes, canyon crossings, and some of the best-maintained greens in the city
Where to Stay
Austin has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $600/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$3000/night
Sleeps 12–20 · Lakeway / Bee Cave / Lake Travis area
$600–$2200/night
Sleeps 10–16 · East Austin / Rainey Street / South Congress area
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Franklin Barbecue
$$The most famous BBQ in America — the brisket is transcendent. Pre-order for groups to skip the 3-hour line.
Odd Duck
$$$Creative farm-to-table with a daily-changing menu of small plates — the best restaurant in Austin by many measures
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
$$$$Upscale Austin steakhouse with the legendary Friday pork chop lunch, private dining rooms, and an excellent wine list
Matt's El Rancho
$$Austin Tex-Mex institution since 1952 — the Bob Armstrong dip is mandatory and the margaritas are strong
la Barbecue
$$East Austin trailer serving world-class brisket and ribs — shorter line than Franklin with equally elite 'cue
Nightlife
5 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
Rainey Street District
Late NightEntire block of converted bungalow bars with patios, food trucks, and live music — the ultimate group bar crawl
Broken Spoke
Late NightLast true Texas honky-tonk in Austin — live country, two-stepping, and Lone Stars since 1964
Lazarus Brewing
East Austin brewery with excellent craft beer, tacos, and a huge shaded patio perfect for groups
The Roosevelt Room
Late NightTop-tier cocktail bar on Sixth Street with prohibition-era vibes and some of the best drinks in Texas
Mean Eyed Cat
Late NightJohnny Cash-themed dive bar with cheap whiskey, a great patio, and jukebox that actually slaps
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Sixth Street Bar Crawl
Walk the legendary Dirty Sixth or classy West Sixth hitting bars, live music venues, and tacos stands
Jester King Brewery
Hill Country farmhouse brewery with wild ales, a pizza kitchen, and acres of outdoor space
Lake Travis Boat Rental
Rent a party barge or pontoon on Lake Travis — swim at the Devil's Cove party spot or cruise to a lakeside restaurant
COTA Go-Kart Racing
High-speed go-karts at the Circuit of the Americas F1 track — competitive racing for the group
Austin Axe Throwing
BYOB axe throwing lanes — tournaments, team competitions, and trash talk fuel
Getting There
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — it's a 15-minute drive to Austin. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Austin Party Bus and Lux Bus America). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.