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The Clubs of Lakeway

The golf : Lakeway opened in 1963 with two Leon Howard designs outside of Austin near Lake Travis.

The Live Oak Course is the closest to the lake, with holes 5 and 6 just off the marina. Howard stated that No.3 was one of his all-time favorites. This beautiful hole plays over a canyon to a green that’s real close to a huge cliff.
The Yaupon Course came along 12 years after Live Oak, and was particularly challenging for Howard’s return to the area because of the rocky terrain. Due to the lack of soil, construction required 100,000 cubic yards of soil to be dredged from the lake bottom and spread over the entire course. Suffice it to say that those strings would never be pulled in today’s environmentally conscious age.
A few holes offer views of the lake, and the dramatic elevation changes make it difficult to judge distance. Enjoy the view from No. 18, where your tee shot will soar to the fairway that is more than 50 feet below. The second shot is a lay-up in front of the pond, and the approach must carry that pond to the elevated green.

The details : 512-261-7173. 510 Lakeway Dr., Austin, TX 78734

• www.clubsoflakeway.com
• Live Oak Course: 1963. Leon Howard. Gold – 6,652 (71.6/121). Blue – 6,301 (70.1/119). White – 5,680 (66.9/110). Red 5,403 (71.8/122). Price - $$$.
• Yaupon Course: 1975. Leon Howard. Gold – 6,590 (71.5/123). Blue – 6,091 (69.8/119). White – 5,379 (66.0/110). Red – 5,032 (69.4/119). Price - $$$.

Getting there : From Highway 620 west, drive about 6 miles past the dam and turn right on Lakeway Drive. Drive 2 miles and turn right at the 2nd stop sign, then follow this road to the golf course.