Cimarron Hills, located in Georgetown, Texas, just on the outskirts of Austin and the Texas Hill Country. The surroundings of the golf course are as spectacular as the golf course is challenging.
The course starts with a dogleg right par 5 that plays 531 yards. Playing your tee shot down the left side will give you the best angle for your layup shot. A great layup shot down the left will leave you the best look at the green. The green is slightly elevated and slopes left to right with some good undulation. It’s protected by two bunkers about 30 yards short on the left and another large deep bunker on the right.
As you peer down the fairway of the 356-yard, 2nd hole, that tree you see about 200 yards away is in the middle of the fairway, right at the dogleg. If you try to go over the tree, make sure you hit it far enough to carry the creek as well, which is about 40 yards past it. Playing your tee shot right of the tree and short of the creek will leave a manageable uphill approach shot into a long, narrow green protected by a large bunker on the left side.
Perhaps the prettiest hole on the golf course is the par-5, 15th hole, which plays 482 yards with more trees in the landing area off the tee. Unless you can carry your tee shot 250, it’s best to play short of the trees and play your second shot down the left side to avoid the lake. The bunkers on the left are about 50 yards short of the green. The lake that fronts the right of the green has a rock retaining wall, which adds to the beauty of the hole.
The finishing hole at Cimarron Hills is a short par 4 from the Cimarron/Legends combo tees, playing 334 yards. The key is to hit your tee shot past the corner of the dogleg and give yourself an unobstructed view of the green. From there, you’ll have a mid or short iron over water into a green protected by that water on the right side and a deep bunker in the back left. After playing the hole, I got the idea that very few golfers walk the course; there’s no way to get to the green without getting your feet wet!
If the stakes are high and you're still tied with your partner after 18 holes, you’re in luck. There’s a 71-yard, par-3 19th hole that helps players to break ties. It’s also used as a practice hole.
The only thing that may be as good as the golf course at Cimarron Hills is the food. My perfect day at the club would include a round of golf followed by a sumptuous meal in the dining room. The culinary team brings decades of industry experience to the table (pun intended) and creates a memorable dining experience. All meals are created from simple ingredients and delivered in imaginative ways. The ribeye steak was one of the best I've ever had. Anywhere! My wife had the filet and said the same thing!
Cimarron Hills Golf and Country Club has a lot going for it. For starters, it’s in a peaceful, serene setting. Just you, your partners, and that little white ball; maybe the occasional cactus. Secondly, it has a fantastic golf course with 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf. Thirdly, the Members have created a vibrant club culture with a base that is getting younger. Social events like themed wine dinners, a 4th of July Celebration that includes a spectacular fireworks show, and a fantastic New Year's Eve Bash only add to the attraction.
