(Spicewood, Texas) — Travis Club, Austin's newest 1,500-acre master-planned community on Lake Travis, announces that construction of its world-class Beau Welling-designed golf course is complete, and that all 18 holes will open for member play starting Labor Day weekend, September 5.
The new par-71 golf course takes advantage of the extraordinary Hill Country setting, with dramatic elevation changes, stunning hilltop panoramas and holes routed along Lake Travis. Stretching more than 7,300 yards, the layout offers a strategic yet highly playable experience for golfers of all skill levels through multiple teeing options and thoughtfully designed shot values. Welling and his team at Beau Welling Design (BWD) created a course that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape while emphasizing creativity, variety and memorable risk-reward opportunities throughout the routing. Interdisciplinary firm Hart Howerton led the community's master planning, architecture, and landscape architecture, shaping the broader residential and amenity experience across the property.
"Labor Day weekend marks a major milestone for Travis Club and for the members who have believed in this vision from the beginning," said Leisha Ehlert, CEO of Travis Club. "Beau and his team have created a course that feels deeply connected to the land, the lake and the spirit of this community. We are thrilled to begin welcoming members and their families to experience it."
Travis Club is the latest in an impressive portfolio of recent projects from BWD, which includes Fields Ranch West at Omni PGA Frisco and significant renovations at Atlanta Country Club, Greenville Country Club, Ocean Forest Golf Club, and Omni Amelia Island, among many others.
"The topography and landscape along Lake Travis are spectacular and provided a wonderful foundation for our team to create a fun, strategic, and memorable course at Travis Club," said Welling. "Being part of this project has been a true privilege, and we believe the course will stand out as a special experience for golfers and earn a place among the top courses in Texas."
BWD Senior Designer and Vice President Scott Benson added, "Beyond the natural beauty of the surroundings and overall course aesthetics, the golf experience at Travis Club is shaped by a thoughtful, strategic design that rewards sound decision-making and creativity. Each hole offers a distinct identity, offering multiple options from tee to green along with engaging and challenging green complexes that provide a true test."
Along with its golf amenities, Travis Club features 10,000 feet of Lake Travis frontage and access to more than 65 miles of open water, 30 miles of private hiking and biking trails, Duke's, a lakefront clubhouse with dining and The Tree Bar, along with a private marina, event lawn, pool, sport and racquet courts and The Gatehouse equipped with full-time security. The Golf House, which will include the future pro shop and a restaurant, sits alongside the club's expansive practice area and will officially be open in Spring 2027.
Every aspect of Travis Club has been carefully considered to preserve the site's natural and scenic resources. With a thoughtfully crafted and minimalist approach, the golf course and infrastructure are designed to have minimal impact on the land across Travis Club's expansive 1,500 acres. This same level of intention extends to the amenities, which have been conceived with responsibility and sustainability in mind.
Travis Club's goals extend beyond establishing the premier private club in the Texas Hill Country. It aspires to set the standard for golf course design excellence throughout Texas.
Beyond golf, 175+ homesites have been sold, with 10 under construction and 37 in design review. Homesites range from 0.5 to 3.25 acres and are offered from $700K.
For more information or to schedule a tour, visit travisclubaustin.com. Follow Travis Club on Instagram @travisclubaustin.
About Travis Club
Travis Club is a 1,500-acre private, family-centric, luxury community amidst rolling hills and stately oaks on the scenic shores of Lake Travis. Featuring an 18-hole golf course designed by Beau Welling, 10,000+ feet of lake frontage, an extensive club campus, over 30 miles of private hiking and biking trails, and sports courts, the community offers an abundance of programming bringing together the joy of family and the thrill of new adventures. Learn more travisclubaustin.com.
About Haas & Haynie
Haas & Haynie, founded in 1898, is a historic land development company whose strong entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering work ethic have forged its success across a broad spectrum of development ventures. Under the guidance of the firm's current Principal and CEO, Paul Fay, the company has established itself as one of the nation's premier developers of high-end resort and residential communities. Notable projects include Estancia in Scottsdale, Arizona, 3 Creek Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Cordevalle in San Martin, California, as well as the Big Island's legendary Mauna Kea Resort.
About Castle Hill Partners
Castle Hill Partners is an Austin, Texas-based real estate developer and private investment firm with over 30 years of experience. The team takes pride in bringing projects to life in ways that make lasting contributions to all who call them home. The firm has a successful track record of creating communities that provide a sense of place and purpose, including Clear Creek Tahoe (a 2,136-acre private mountain community in Nevada), Trinity Falls and Pine Mill Ranch (master-planned communities in Texas), and an extensive portfolio of other large developments.
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