Onion Creek Country Club (Original)

Onion Creek Country Club (Original) is one of the most historic clubs in Central Texas, an 18-hole layout in Austin founded in 1974 by Austin native Jimmie Connolly and legendary golfer Jimmy Demaret. Demaret famously said of the land, "Nature put it here, all I did was manicure it." That philosophy shaped the entire design: rather than imposing a layout on the terrain, Demaret let the natural contours of the property determine how the course would play. The result is a course that feels rooted in its surroundings and rewards golfers who pay attention to the land beneath their feet. The design holds up across a wide range of abilities. Top professionals and beginners alike have found the course both beautiful and genuinely challenging, a combination that speaks to the quality of Demaret's original vision. For anyone interested in the history of golf in Central Texas, or simply looking for a course with real character, Onion Creek Country Club (Original) is worth the visit.