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The Hills of Lakeways Country Club

The golf : The Hills opened in 1981 with a signature Jack Nicklaus design that is consistently ranked as one of the finest tracks in the state. And now that Nicklaus’ Flintrock Falls course has opened, members have 36 outstanding holes at their disposal.

Both tracks incorporate Hurst Creek, which is highlighted by waterfalls and comes into play on 13 holes. And while the tee shots are challenging, the course demands solid approaches, with narrow openings to the greens that require excellent short games.
The original Hills Course offers stunning views of the area, punctuated by the famous 7th hole. The hole plays as long as 165 yards from the tips, over water accented by a natural waterfall that fronts the green. On the back No. 18 stands out, offering 418 yards of water, out-of-bounds, sand, and trees.

The details : 512-261-7272. 26 Club Estates Pkwy, Austin, TX 78738

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• Original Course: 1981. Jack Nicklaus. Back – 6,954 (72.6/132). Middle – 6,306 (70.0/126). Forward – 5,123 (69.4/124). Price - $$$$.

The details : 512-263-6090. 401 Jack Nicklaus Dr., Austin, TX 78738

• Flintrock Falls Course: 2002. Jack Nicklaus. 7,051 yards (74.1/140). Price - $$$$.

Getting there : From I-35 going south, get off at the First St. exit and turn right. Head over to Mopac (Loop 1) and turn right onto Bee Caves Rd./2244. Continue on for approximately 15 miles until the road dead- ends at Hwy 71. Turn right and head over to Hwy 620. Once there, make another right and proceed up to Lakeway Blvd. Make a left and head over to Club Estates Pkwy. Make another left and drive a short distance to the course.