Guest Experience

A Golf Experience Defined by Challenge, Beauty, and Hill Country Character

As a golfer at River Place Country Club, you can expect a course that blends dramatic elevation changes, scenic canyon views, and thoughtfully designed holes that reward creativity and precision. Every round offers a unique blend of challenge and enjoyment, supported by excellent course conditions and a welcoming community of fellow players.
 

River Place Country Club sits within Austin's Hill Country, offering members a premier full-service club experience just northwest of the city. Members enjoy championship golf with panoramic Hill Country views, fitness, racquet, aquatics, and clubhouse dining, all with a strong sense of community. The club is currently undergoing a transformation to enhance the experience even further, and the best of River Place is only getting better.

Kyle O'Brien
General Manager

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To help plan your visit, here are a few helpful details

Our team is always happy to answer questions or assist with special requests. Whether you’re here for a round, a celebration, or simply good company, we look forward to making your visit exceptional.

Parking and Arrival

When you arrive, you'll be greeted at our main entrance. Let the attendant know you're a guest and they'll direct you from there.

We recommend arriving about an hour before your tee time — a little earlier if your group is joining us for lunch beforehand. This gives you time to get settled, change, and warm up without feeling rushed.

Note: If you arrive before your member-host, check in at the bag drop / golf shop / front desk and let staff know you're a guest. They'll make sure you're taken care of.

Bag Drop & Check-In

Pull up to our bag drop at the porte-cochere and our outside service team will take it from there — your bag will be waiting when you're ready to play. There's no need to carry clubs through the clubhouse.

Stop into the golf shop to check in for your round. Our staff will have your tee time on file under your member-host's name. It's also a great place to grab anything you may have forgotten — gloves, balls, tees, and more.

The practice range and short game area are available to guests prior to your round. Range balls are complimentary.

Dress Code

We take pride in maintaining a welcoming and polished environment throughout the club. Here's what to plan on:

1. On the course: Collared shirts (tucked in), golf slacks or tailored golf shorts. No denim, cargo shorts, or athletic wear.
2. In the clubhouse: The same standard applies. Hats and visors are not permitted in all indoor areas.
3. Footwear: Soft spikes or spikeless golf shoes are required on the course. Metal spikes are not permitted.

Please change into golf shoes in the locker room rather than the parking lot — we have comfortable facilities waiting for you.

Note: When in doubt, err on the side of neat and tidy. Our team is happy to help, and the golf shop carries essentials if you need them.

Gratuity & Payments

Your member-host handles guest fees for the round, which typically include greens fees, cart fees, and food and beverage during the round. We want you to relax and enjoy the experience — not worry about the tab.

If you'd like to make a purchase in the golf shop, we accept all major credit cards. Food and beverage in the clubhouse is signed to the member's account or payable by guests directly with all major credit cards.

Gratuity is always welcome and appreciated by our team. If you'd like to show your appreciation to outside service staff, locker room attendants, caddies, or our dining team, cash is the easiest way to do so.

Cell Phones & Photography

Photography on the course and around the property is welcome for personal use.

Locker Rooms & Clubhouse Access

Guests are welcome to use our locker room facilities.

Our clubhouse includes a bar, restaurant, Skydeck, & lobby, all of which are open to guests accompanied by their member-host.

Smoking & Vaping

Permitted in outdoor areas only, away from dining patios and event spaces.