Great Hills Country Club
About Great Hills Country Club
Great Hills Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Austin, Texas (78759). The course was designed by Don January & Billy Martindale and established in 1973. From the Blue tees, the course plays to 6,648 yards with a par of 72. The Blue tees carry a slope rating of 149 and a course rating of 80.2.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 149, Great Hills Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in Texas, playing harder than 93% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 4,694 to 6,648 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Texas offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
6,648
Slope
149
Rating
80.2
Course Difficulty Analysis
149
This Course
135
TX Average
113
US Average
Based on 442 rated courses in Texas
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 149 | 80.2 | 511 | 164 | 393 | 452 | 390 | 355 | 202 | 443 | 393 | 3303 | 178 | 563 | 190 | 417 | 404 | 561 | 378 | 177 | 477 | 3345 | 6,648 |
Blue | 141 | 73.8 | 511 | 164 | 393 | 452 | 390 | 355 | 202 | 443 | 393 | 3303 | 178 | 563 | 190 | 417 | 404 | 561 | 378 | 177 | 477 | 3345 | 6,648 |
Blue/White Combo | 147 | 78.4 | 511 | 164 | 365 | 404 | 390 | 355 | 202 | 420 | 326 | 3137 | 178 | 540 | 190 | 376 | 354 | 561 | 378 | 177 | 444 | 3198 | 6,335 |
Blue/White Combo | 138 | 72.3 | 511 | 164 | 365 | 404 | 390 | 355 | 202 | 420 | 326 | 3137 | 178 | 540 | 190 | 376 | 354 | 561 | 378 | 177 | 444 | 3198 | 6,335 |
White | 144 | 77.2 | 501 | 140 | 365 | 404 | 367 | 339 | 173 | 420 | 326 | 3035 | 157 | 540 | 174 | 376 | 354 | 534 | 354 | 138 | 444 | 3071 | 6,106 |
White | 137 | 71.0 | 501 | 140 | 365 | 404 | 367 | 339 | 173 | 420 | 326 | 3035 | 157 | 540 | 174 | 376 | 354 | 534 | 354 | 138 | 444 | 3071 | 6,106 |
Gold/White Combo | 138 | 73.8 | 501 | 140 | 345 | 350 | 264 | 281 | 173 | 367 | 282 | 2703 | 157 | 487 | 174 | 376 | 300 | 453 | 282 | 138 | 444 | 2811 | 5,514 |
Gold/White Combo | 130 | 68.4 | 501 | 140 | 345 | 350 | 264 | 281 | 173 | 367 | 282 | 2703 | 157 | 487 | 174 | 376 | 300 | 453 | 282 | 138 | 444 | 2811 | 5,514 |
Gold | 134 | 73.0 | 483 | 107 | 345 | 350 | 264 | 281 | 155 | 367 | 282 | 2634 | 133 | 487 | 153 | 356 | 300 | 453 | 282 | 103 | 444 | 2711 | 5,345 |
Gold | 127 | 67.5 | 483 | 107 | 345 | 350 | 264 | 281 | 155 | 367 | 282 | 2634 | 133 | 487 | 153 | 356 | 300 | 453 | 282 | 103 | 444 | 2711 | 5,345 |
Red | 126 | 69.3 | 440 | 97 | 261 | 308 | 225 | 269 | 140 | 315 | 282 | 2337 | 129 | 389 | 149 | 337 | 286 | 409 | 278 | 72 | 308 | 2357 | 4,694 |
Red | 122 | 64.5 | 440 | 97 | 261 | 308 | 225 | 269 | 140 | 315 | 282 | 2337 | 129 | 389 | 149 | 337 | 286 | 409 | 278 | 72 | 308 | 2357 | 4,694 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 2 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Great Hills Country Club offers 12 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 6,648 | 149 | 80.2 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,648 | 141 | 73.8 | 5-15 |
Blue/White Combo | 6,335 | 147 | 78.4 | 5-15 |
Blue/White Combo | 6,335 | 138 | 72.3 | 5-15 |
White | 6,106 | 144 | 77.2 | 12-22 |
White | 6,106 | 137 | 71.0 | 12-22 |
Gold/White Combo | 5,514 | 138 | 73.8 | 20-30 |
Gold/White Combo | 5,514 | 130 | 68.4 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,345 | 134 | 73.0 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,345 | 127 | 67.5 | 20-30 |
Red | 4,694 | 126 | 69.3 | 25+ |
Red | 4,694 | 122 | 64.5 | 25+ |
Amenities at Great Hills Country Club
Great Hills Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Great Hills Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Hills Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Great Hills Country Club is a public golf course located in Austin, TX. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Great Hills Country Club have?expand_more
Great Hills Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1973. The course was designed by Don January & Billy Martindale.
What is the yardage at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
From the Blue/White Combo tees, Great Hills Country Club plays to 6,335 yards (par 72). The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 4,694 to 6,648 yards.
What is the slope rating at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
The Blue tees at Great Hills Country Club have a slope rating of 149 and a course rating of 80.2. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Great Hills Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Great Hills Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Great Hills Country Club offer?expand_more
Great Hills Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Great Hills Country Club located?expand_more
Great Hills Country Club is located at 5914 Lost Horizon Drive in Austin, TX 78759. You can reach them at 512-345-0505.
What is the difficulty level at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
Great Hills Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 149. It plays harder than 93% of golf courses in Texas. The average slope rating in Texas is 135. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
Great Hills Country Club offers 12 tee sets. Blue tees (6,648 yards, slope 149) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Red tees (4,694 yards, slope 122) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Great Hills Country Club should play the Red tees, which play 4,694 yards with a slope of 122. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Gold/White Combo tees (slope 138, rating 73.8) at Great Hills Country Club would have a course handicap of 20 and an expected score of approximately 92. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Great Hills Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Great Hills Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.