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DayArrival and Fazio Foothills
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The drive to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa takes 30 to 40 minutes, traffic dependent.
Pin itThe Austin Long Weekend
Two Fazio courses, two nights at Omni Barton Creek, and Austin's dining and music scene filling the gaps between rounds.
Duration
3 Days
Type
Long Weekend
Estimated Cost
$1500–$3000/person
Rounds
2
Difficulty
Moderate
A long weekend in Austin built around Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa works because the resort eliminates logistics and the city handles everything else. Two nights, two Fazio courses, and enough time in downtown Austin to understand why the city draws the attention it does. This is the trip for golfers who want a concentrated experience without a full week, or for those extending a business trip by a couple of days.
Austin, Texas
Trip at a Glance
- Duration
- 3 days
- Type
- Long Weekend
- Cost / person
- $1500–$3000
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Courses· 2
Stay· 1
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa$300–$550/night
Activities· 2
Austin Food Tour2-3 hours
2
DayFazio Canyons and Downtown Austin
Take an early morning tee time on the Omni Barton Creek Fazio Canyons, the course Golfweek named the number one layout in Texas in 2002. This second Fazio design on property opened in 1999 and routes through canyon terrain along Short Springs Branch Creek.
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DayDeparture
Morning at the resort. The Mokara Spa opens early if you want to close the trip with recovery rather than activity.
Trip Logistics
Plan the Practicalities
Logistics
A rental car is advisable for the downtown Austin evening but not strictly necessary; ride-share from the resort to Sixth Street runs roughly $25 to $35 each way. The resort handles everything else inside the property gates. Omni Barton Creek rates run $300 to $550 per night, with stay-and-play packages that bundle lodging and green fees at a modest discount. March through May and October through November are the best months for a long weekend. February and December are viable with cooler morning temperatures. Summer weekends offer lower rates but require early tee times to avoid the afternoon heat, which regularly exceeds 95 degrees from June through August.
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