Jimmy Clay & Roy Kizer Golf Courses

Golf Courses at the Facility

Jimmy Clay Golf Course: A traditional parkland-style layout featuring mature trees, narrower fairways, strategic lakes, and a classic Austin municipal golf atmosphere.

Roy Kizer Golf Course: A more modern links-inspired design with wider fairways, larger greens, native grasses, strategic bunkers, and open playing corridors.

What You Can Do There

Play Two Championship Courses: Golfers can enjoy both Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer for two distinct public golf experiences within one facility.

Practice & Improve: The golf complex includes extensive practice facilities with driving ranges, putting greens, short-game areas, and instructional programs.

Participate in Tournaments: The facility hosts tournaments, junior golf, leagues, instructional clinics, charity events, and community golf outings throughout the year.

Book Public Tee Times: Both courses operate as public municipal golf courses and allow golfers to reserve tee times without requiring membership.

Enjoy Austin Municipal Golf: The courses provide affordable access to championship golf near downtown Austin and South Austin communities.

Experience Different Playing Styles: Golfers can compare the tree-lined strategy of Jimmy Clay with the open links-style challenge of Roy Kizer.

Access, Directions & Facilities

Public Access: Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer Golf Courses operate as public municipal golf facilities managed by the City of Austin.

Location: The golf complex is located at 5400 Jimmy Clay Drive in Austin, Texas, southeast of downtown Austin near Interstate 35.

Golf Facilities: The property includes two 18-hole championship golf courses totaling 36 holes of golf.

Practice Facilities: Golfers have access to driving ranges, putting greens, short-game areas, and instructional facilities.

Golf Services: Services include golf carts, rental clubs, lessons, tournaments, leagues, tee time scheduling, and golf shop amenities.

Clubhouse: The clubhouse provides check-in services, golf operations support, player amenities, and gathering spaces.

Parking: On-site parking is available for golfers and visitors.

Safety & Regulations

• Tee Time Policies: Follow booking procedures, cancellation rules, and course check-in requirements.
• Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire and soft-spike shoes may be required.
• Cart Rules: Observe posted cart restrictions, course signage, and staff instructions.
• Pace of Play: Maintain proper pace and allow faster groups to play through when appropriate.
• Weather Awareness: Central Texas weather can include intense heat, thunderstorms, and rapidly changing conditions.
• Hydration & Sun Protection: Water and sunscreen are strongly recommended during warm months.
• Water Hazards: Use caution around lakes, drainage areas, and wet terrain on both courses.
• Course Care: Repair divots, rake bunkers, and repair ball marks to maintain playing conditions.

Nearby Highlights & Suggested Day Trips

• Downtown Austin:

  The Texas capital offers live music, nightlife, museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions within driving distance.

• McKinney Falls State Park:

  A scenic outdoor recreation area with waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming, camping, and natural Texas landscapes.

• Lady Bird Lake:

  A popular Austin recreation area for kayaking, paddleboarding, jogging, and outdoor activities.

• Southpark Meadows:

  A major South Austin retail and dining destination with shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and services.

• Buda & Kyle:

  Nearby growing communities offering local dining, parks, shopping, and Hill Country charm.

• East Austin:

  A vibrant district known for restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, live music, and entertainment venues.

Events & Community

Golf Community: Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer Golf Courses support one of Austin’s largest public golf communities with leagues, tournaments, instructional programs, junior golf, and recreational play year-round.

Municipal Golf Tradition: The facility remains an important part of Austin’s municipal golf system and provides accessible championship golf for residents and visitors alike.

South Austin Lifestyle: The surrounding South Austin area is known for parks, outdoor recreation, growing neighborhoods, entertainment, and convenient downtown access.

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