Throw a round at a Burnet County disc golf course
Disc golf is a sport played year-round in the Highland Lakes, and why not? The winters are typically mild, and the trees offer an escape from the summer heat. The abundance of well-designed, free courses in Burnet County makes playing—or throwing—a round that much more enticing. Five of the six Highland Lakes courses are free and open for public play. Pack a snack and your disc golf bag and head to any of these spots for a fun disc golf outing.
BURNET
Hill Country Fellowship Disc Golf Course
200 Houston Clinton Drive in Burnet
512-756-8796
Open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset except during church services
Hill Country Fellowship Disc Golf Course’s 18 holes wind their way around the campus of the non-denominational church. The course is open to the public and free to play.
Haley-Nelson Park Disc Golf Course
200 Garden Trails Drive in Burnet
This family-friendly, nine-hole course is located in the 51-acre Haley-Nelson Park. The free course is fairly wide open with scattered trees and good sight lines. In addition to disc golf, the city park includes soccer fields, an amphitheater, a picnic pavilion, walking trails, and an area to play washers.
Galloway-Hammond Disc Golf Course
601 S. Water St. in Burnet
512-756-6180
A challenging course with a hilly, tree-heavy terrain. The course is open to the public and free to play. In addition to disc golf, find a covered pavilion; baseball, softball, and soccer fields; picnic tables; a walking trail; and a splash pad.
MARBLE FALLS
Westside Park Disc Golf Course
Intersection of Second Street and Avenue Q in Marble Falls
This free course weaves through a tree-laden city park with a natural water feature. In addition to disc golf, the city park has a lighted basketball court, playground, dog park, covered pavilion, picnic tables, small community hall, water fountains, and public restrooms. Laid out by popular disc golf course designer John Houck, the Westside course went from nine holes to 18. It’s popular with locals and visitors.
Flat Creek Estate Disc Golf Course
24912 Singleton Bend East off RR 1431 between Marble Falls and Lago Vista
512-267-6310
Flat Creek Estate is a vineyard and winery on the outskirts of Marble Falls with an 18-hole disc golf course designed uniquely for this location in the hills by John Houck. The course mingles beautifully with the vineyard, water features, and hills. Reservations and a fee are required to play at Flat Creek Estates.
SPICEWOOD
Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery
101 CR 409 in Spicewood
512-970-3203
This free, nine-hole course is perfect for a quick fling. The average distance is about 200 feet from tee box to basket. After a round, stick around and enjoy something refreshing in The Den, or try your hand at backyard games such as cornhole. On weekends, the distillery typically has live music and food trucks.
