Free Round at WolfDancer this Sat, PM Me!

[CosmosMpower]

My company is hosting a weekend April 25-27 at Barton Creek. The negotiated group rate to play the Fazio Foothills is 225 which seems kind of steep to me. I understand there are other courses on site. Anyone know what the rates are for the other courses and which ones is the best value? If all of the on site courses are steep are there any other good courses within 15-20 mins of the resort for around 75 or less a person for Saturday?

 

Edit: Last call for a free round at Wolfdancer this Sat 11 AM if you can pick me up and drop me back off at the Barton creek resort. PM me ASAP!

[CosmosMpower]

Anyone have input as to any courses in the area that are a good bang for the buck?

[Txstcatman]

Avery Ranch is a pretty nice course in the area. Star Ranch is a little north and has a neat all day rate. Falconhead, Forrest Creek, Onion Creek, ShadowGlen, Vaaler Creek and Wolfdancer might prove to be of interest as well. I mostly play the muni's in town, but might be doing Avery this weekend, and Vaaler Creek is a great course. Star Ranch is a nice open layout similar to one of the city-run muni's but in overall better shape.

[hopelesshack]

I would 2nd Falconhead and Avery Ranch, both great courses. Also there's TeraVista. All the courses I play are in the north part of Austin, I really don't know much about any course closer to Barton Creek.

[golfwb]

I have played falconhead and all three courses at Barton Creek. The two courses by the hotel, Crenshaw and Fazio, I think, they are ok but the course thats a five minute drive from the hotel is a great test and a great course. Falconhead is on a different level than these courses I found it to be just ok. I have heard good things about wolfdancer but I think it is even more expensive then the barton creek courses.

[jsanatx]

Another vote for Avery Ranch and Falconhead. They are both relatively close to BC and less expensive. You can also get on Wolfdancer for a hondo or less, but its a way off from the resort, 30-40 minutes East toward Houston in Bastrop.

[CosmosMpower]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the responses. What's the best way to book Falconhead or Avery ranch are they on golfnow or something similar? Any idea what I would pay for a mid morning round on a sat?

Which course is most "hill country" golf with elevation changes etc. Most the websites don't have a lot of pictures but Wolfdancer looks awesome but it's 149.

[jsanatx]

GolfNow may be your best bet. Avery Ranch about $69 and Falconhead about $89, both include cart

[CosmosMpower]

Thanks looks like wolfdancer is on golfnow as well for 99. I will definitely be playing one of those.

[jsanatx]

You'll enjoy Wolfdancer, it made the Top 20 Texas Courses in Golf Digest this year. Their range is pretty good, but their practice putting area is kinda small. The course should be in great shape by now. You can go to the Pro shop and ask them to make you a bag tag with your name or whatever you want to put in it for free. Another hidden gem that also made the Top 20 is Delaware Springs in Burnet, but its about 45 mins west of Barton Creek. Sure worth the drive though.

[CosmosMpower]

I booked for 2 Wolfdancer for 60 bucks on EZlinks after a coupon code. My wife decided she'd rather go shopping if any WRX'ers want to join me, just bring 60 cash. 11AM Saturday 26th.

[CosmosMpower]

Any ATX locals interested in some golf this weekend? If anyone is interested and can pick me up and drop me off at Barton Creek I'll cover the green fee! Just PM me ASAP.

[CP Golfer]

I know this doesn't help you out, but if I was in town this weekend, I'd join you.

I emailed this to a couple buddies, maybe they'll take you up on it!

[CosmosMpower]

Thanks if I can't find someone by Thursday I'll have the wife dust off her Pings and play with me.

[CosmosMpower]

Last call for a free round at Wolfdancer this Sat 11 AM if you can pick me up and drop me back off at the Barton creek resort.

[jakobv84]

Sorry I'm out of town this Saturday. Have fun!

[CosmosMpower]

Spot has been tentatively filled, will update if something changes. Looking forward to the round!

[Jeckert07]

I can't believe I missed this! I would have joined you in a second! I love Wolfdancer...

[jsanatx]

greens were super slow, which was surpassing for Wolfdancer. Could've played better, but company was great, overall nice experience.

[Jeckert07]

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greens were super slow, which was surpassing for Wolfdancer. Could've played better, but company was great, overall nice experience.
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That's too bad about the greens, must be letting them grow out with the recent rain to get them into form. I played there about a month ago and they hadn't "greened up" completely but they were rolling very well. Glad you guys had fun though...

[CosmosMpower]

Yep, fun round jsanatx is a good dude. Pretty disappointed in the greens as well. The last few holes were pretty flat and boring as well but overall not a bad course for the price.