Omni Barton Creek Resort Fazio Foothills
Austin, TX • Private
Courtesy of Omni Hotels & Resorts
Courtesy of Omni Hotels & Resorts
Photo by Copyright Evan Schiller
Photo by J.D. Cuban
Overview
Fazio Foothills is another former member of America's 100 Greatest Public, and the favorite among many at the Omni Barton Creek, though the Canyons course ranks slightly higher in our scoring criteria. The Foothills course, which used to host a PGA Tour Champions event and hosted the 2003 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur, underwent an update in 2017 to the layout, which tumbles and undulates down the rolling hills and around and over creeks.
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Awards
Best in State: Not previously ranked.
Current ranking: 31st.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“The most fun of the resort courses at Barton Creek, the Foothills is a gettable course that plays much shorter than some of the other 7000+ yard behemoths. A fun variety with short holes make scoring here a bit easier than the canyons. A very drivable par 4 is always fun for a foursome to test their fate and pound their drivers while holding their breath with their eyes closed."
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“An interesting and challenging layout that use slopes both big and small exceptionally well."
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“The original course at this outstanding resort, once rated near the top in the Dallas Morning News rankings. Excellent elevations changes, but a bit tight in spots. The second best course at the resort."
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“Tom Fazio Located 20 minutes southwest of downtown Austin, this is one of 4 courses that are part of the Barton Creek Omni Hotel Resort Set in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, this course features several elevation changes and is both picturesque and challenging"
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“Multiple great courses in Austin, TX make this trip a no-brainer."
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“Pace of play can be an issue. Good layout."
Read More2022
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“Foothills is an enjoyable round of golf, with a strong back nine. The 12th and 13th are a standout back-to-back short and long par 4 and two of the best holes in Texas. Recent renovations could have gone much further to improve playability and fairness."
Read More2021
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“Foothills is the original Fazio at Barton Creek. Course is routed over hilly terrain with some great views. Not a subtle golf course, but well-done."
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“Very scenic course with multiple holes that showcase the limestone rock formations that are prevalent in the area. Makes great use of the elevation change in the area. Very fun course to play."
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“Classic Fazio design with a great variety of holes with varied size greens. Very fun for a wide variety of handicappers."
Read More2020
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