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Plum Creek Golf Course
The golf : Even though its just two miles west
of I-35, Plum Creek is sort of an off-the-beaten path place to play.
Located in the wildflower pastures just south of Austin, Roy Bechtol
designed this links-style track for Glenn and Mary Evans, who were
developing their vision of the Plum Creek residential community.
Bechtol’s layout is especially pleasing because of its natural
appearance– the track rolls through the flowers that blanket
the ranchland, with aesthetic water features and grass mounds. The
course has an open feel to it, and you’ll never see an adjoining
fairway. And while sand isn’t a concern, the lack of trees
and the course’s hilltop location make it susceptible to the
winds.
The most difficult hole at Plum Creek is the 659-yard No. 2, which
should probably play like a par 7 when the wind is blowing. Natural
brush lines this somewhat narrow fairway, and a creek cuts across
the lane on your second shot. Later on the front comes the uphill
605-yard No. 9, where you won’t be able to afford any duffs
to make par.
Water comes in play more on the back side, including the pesky
382-yard No. 14. The hole doglegs right around a small lake and
requires a solid drive to turn that corner. If it’s too long,
you’re through the bend and will be forced to chip out before
the approach over the creek fronting the green.
All told, there’s a good mixture of holes at Plum Creek, and
the outstanding service provided by the staff makes for a great
day of golfin’ Kyle.
The details : 512-262-5555. 750 Kohler’s
Crossing Rd., Kyle, TX
- www.plumcreekgolf.com
- 1999. 18 holes. Black – 7,132 (74.0/125). Blue –
6,443 (71.3/120). White – 5,754 (67.5/113). Red –
4,876 (69.8/118). Price - $$$. .
Getting there : Head south from Austin on I-35
and take Exit 217. Turn right at the stop sign onto County Road
210. Follow the Plum Creek signs, turning right onto Kohler's Crossing. |