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Shadrach3
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 5.5 years 318 played 306 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful Combination of Amazing and Absurd 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 5, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Constructed on an incredible piece of terrain, Austin Ridge Bible Church is part thrilling golf, part ridiculous line, and part gorgeous landscape.

-Terrain and Elevation: Stunning. A blanket of trees sees occasional interruption on the slopes of a reasonably steep hill. Elevation change is huge on some of these holes, and a factor on virtually all of them. A creek bed provides further interest for a few holes, and the last two emerge into the flatter open with a pond.

-Amenities: Two sets of concrete tees, DISCatchers, signage with maps and info.

-Incredible Holes: I don't think there's a way to put this pro other than saying that some of the holes out here are easily deserving of a 5.0 course. I think (1)-(4) are pure brilliance with their shapes, foliage, elevation, creek use, and creativity. (8), (10), (A), and (16) would belong on any 5.0 as well--great par-4s working with curves and slopes, the most uphill hole I've ever seen as a 241' par-4, and a terrifyingly straight tunnel 450'.

-Other Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Many of the holes that aren't this amazing are still lots of fun. Many of the par-3s are no easy trick, and the closing (17)-(18) present a grassy pond challenge.

-Variety: Flooring. Thick and short woods 3's, the sheer elevation of (A)-(B), open-to-closed and vice-versa, split fairways, hilly and guarded and treacherous greens.

Cons:

Despite some of the amazing holes out here, I find others to be absurd.

-Unrealistic Lines: Too many holes don't have believable lines, or at least not believable lines with gaps larger than two feet. I would put (6), (11), (12), and (15) solidly into this category for what are almost walls of tree branches, and, despite the amazing potential of vast downhill distance, (B) gets placed into this category for too many scrubby trees blocking paths to the basket from the tee.

-Disc Loss Potential: Extremely high. The trees here are very thick and have the ability to swallow anything off the fairway, especially on the many blind holes and steep downhills. I don't recommend playing without a spotter. Water is in play near baskets (17) and (18) as well.

-Wilderness: Though not true wilderness, the steep terrain with loose rocks and very wild state of the property present risk of slipping and injury, or unfriendly wildlife. Pretty sure I knocked a small scorpion off my leg during my round.

-Maintenance: The only real sign that this is a church course is the lack of maintenance, like mowing and trimming. Looking at pictures, I think the unrealistic holes used to be playable but the unhampered growth of trees has made this course worse.

-Signage: The maps on some of these holes don't represent the fairway very well. This, and the always-changing terrain, make it necessary to walk ahead on many of these holes.

-Navigation: There are so many small paths here that you'll need a GPS to avoid guesswork on not-very-clear transitions.

Other Thoughts:

Four holes in, I thought Austin Ridge Bible Church might exceed all my expectations for it. The beauty is stunning, and elevation complemented by the natural ambience make this a fun course--but only when the holes are believable. It's also folly to play this course alone, unless you enjoy searching for discs for hours only to need replacements. By all means, come here with a friend and enjoy a very special course, but be ready for frustration from rough, searching, and fairway trees badly in need of trimming if you value the sport side of disc golf.

-Layout: Holes (13)-(14) are removed for construction, seemingly permanently. Thus, the course consists of 18 holes: (1)-(11) followed by (A)-(B) and then (12), (15)-(18).
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spiritofjerry
Experience: 23.8 years 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great course if they cleaned it up 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 14, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

So many other reviews here offer a good detail of what this course has to offer: lots of elevation changes, challenging lines, nice secluded hike in the rocky, brushy Texas hill country terrain. Unique holes that are well shaded and a pleasure to play.

Cons:

Sad to say, but this course is going downhill, fast. for all the pros of this course, there are a lot of cons.

-WAY too much brush and growth to hit lines with any amount of accuracy on some holes. making some approaches near impossible. Tee signs indicate alternate routes on some holes, but they simply don't exist due to overgrowth.

-Teepad signs are missing on at least three of the holes, while others are faded and useless. Only about 12 of the 16 holes have usable signs.

-13 and 14 are "under construction" and are essentially gone.

-Lack of fairway entirely on some holes, where there is literally only a thin rock path, and tons of underbrush along the the throwing line. Lost disc are not uncommon out here, especially on the alternate holes, and hole 12.

-The bridge on 18 is starting to fall apart, and I question the safety of if.

This course needs work. I'd LOVE to help out here and try and clean it up with the grace of the church, but I have no idea who to contact. This is such a beautiful and challenging course, it's too bad nobody has given it more curative attention.

Other Thoughts:

Take some water.
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webulu
Experience: 6.8 years 28 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Punishing. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 24, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

I enjoyed a good portion of the holes on this course, but there were definitely a few that were challenging to the point of not being fun at all.

- Lots of changes in elevation
- Rocky terrain and lots of thick junipers
- Good variety of par 3s and par 4s, shorter and longer holes
- Good variety of right and left turning holes

Cons:

- Some tees were difficult to find.
- As some other reviewers noted, make sure to bring a spotter, especially on hole 12 or you're gonna lose a disc
- Hole 15 is too tight and needs some branches cut out.

Other Thoughts:

I probably won't play ARBC again until the winter. I think it will be a more enjoyable playing experience in cooler weather and with thinner brush.
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Pizza God
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Experience: 36 years 1689 played 554 reviews
4.50 star(s)

What a beating, what a great course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 6, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Tee sign on almost every hole
short and long cement tee pads on almost every hole
Several 2 shot holes
great use of natural fairways

Cons:

The rough is rough, you don't want to be off the fairways
LOTS of rocks to chew up your discs
Alternate holes were rough

Other Thoughts:

Wow, Austin has some good courses, this is one of them for sure.

I do not recommend playing this course by yourself, there are several holes you need a spotter for.

This is a Church that has some land they made available for a disc golf course, and what a piece of land. John Houck is a good job (as always) laying out this course. Parking is literally on the dam, There is a kiosk map at the entrance to the course, a short walk down the path (that could use some markings, I walked down the wrong path the first time) to hole 1.

After these first 3 holes, I was super excited about playing this course. I played from the blue (long) because there is where the tee signs were.

Hole one starts off with a reachable shot, don't throw too far off the left or you are down the hill.

Hole two is a true 2 shot hole throwing across a ravine up and to the right.

Hole 3, another two shot hole throwing mostly open with a dogleg to the left and down the hill and across the small creek.

Hole 4 takes advantage of the natural fairways with a little work. A 2 shot fairway running to the right.

Then you get some fun little holes looking for 2's. 5, 6 and 7

Then back to some 2 shot holes, 8, 9, 10, all taking advantage of natural fairways.

11 has you throwing up the hill with a tight fairway.

Then you have two alternate holes.

Hole 11A plays around 300 ft up the hill, this is an awkward angle to throw your drive with almost no fairway. We had to walk up 1/2 way to the basket before we could even see it.

The fairway consist of short shrubbery that is nasty to get into.

Hole 11B is almost the same shot going back down the hill. REMEMBER, your disc is going to float, throw a mid-range and HAVE A SPOTTER. The guys I was playing with threw drivers, both landing way to the left of the basket, I threw a classic rock and landed 20 ft from the basket (but behind a cedar tree) This hole also does not have much of a fairway.

Then to hole 12, a similar shot to hole 11B in that is is downhill and the shot is over the tree's. There is a clear area at 300ft between holes 9 and 10's tee. The basket is past this after another tree line. There is a nice gape between clear areas.

then to the swamp hole #13, watch your step, water table is high here and most of the fairway is muddy.

Hole 14 is another classic John Houck two shot fairway down and too the left.

Hole 15 looks easy enough, till you overthrow the basket with that fall off behind it.

16 is a nice longer tunnel shot with a hill on the left hand side.

17 is a good opportunity for a 2, just don't throw to the right or your in the pond.

18 has some distance but is another open hole, over a walking bridge and to a nice grassy green, but a shot landing to the left of this hole is looking at the pond.

In all, this is a well rounded course that makes you use every shot in your bag. Lots of risk reward shots.

Now for the question, would I play here again?

Yes, This is a course I WANT to play again now that I have played it once. I feel I left a lot of good shots out there. I want redemption. I didn't keep track of my score, but it was not good.
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Davesdisc
Experience: 39.3 years 9 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Witness to a skip ACE 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 2, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The course is great shape. With it being late winter there's little ground foliage and vegetation and nominal overgrowth to contend with which means you should get out and play this gem of a course. Errant discs were fairly easy to find. Not many ant mounds or bugs either. It'll be a lot different in few months.

Cons:

Signage could be upgraded. A couple of holes across the street near the ball fields has some water seeping up from the ground due to the nearby underground springs and high water table. The path to the tee-boxes are normally wet and muddy. Not too terrible but will need to be cautious with your steps.

Other Thoughts:

I was witness to a skip ACE on # 6 (148' tee-box). My brother scored his third ever hole in one on a fairly difficult short par 3. A very narrow tunnel leading to the hole that is lowered than the tee box with a few trees up near the basket. His disc caromed off the rocks about 20 ' from the basket, tilted vertically as it went into for the ACE. Stupendous Shot!!!
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tst3c
Experience: 13 played 13 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Austin Bible Ridge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 7, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

ABR is a great course- it could be the most challenging in the area for me. It has a medly of technical shots, tight windows and some elevation changes that really challenge your repertoire. You'll probably need both BH+FH shots, I needed both for sure. Errant shots will be brutal on most holes, so eat your breakfast with a side of Scambles (bad joke time, sorry)

The variety for the holes themselves is really good! There area many different shapes on holes- not only with doglegs but in elevation changes. Length-wise this course boasts many shorter holes but a ton of long bombers as well. The technicality is the most divisive factor for this course, as accuracy is ridiculously important if you want to stay competitive here. However, the design is truly exceptional.

It's more than worth a visit if you are a very skilled player or if you're down for a major challenge.

Cons:

It's pretty unkempt overall, so even some fairway shots can be hard to find in the tall grass. With elevation comes errant shot hell, so one slip-up and it can be awful trying to find your discs. Also, the signage is somewhat lacking, so I had a really difficult time not only finding the course but also where to start.

Despite calm days, there are a few holes in the hills that somehow are always windy for me. It happens, just be aware.

There are some hikers that walk the trails as well as the course. It isn't frequent enough to sway your opinion of visiting for the first time, but it can get annoying.

Other Thoughts:

Bring snacks/water. This is a pretty difficult course not only to play but to navigate. The challenge is well worth it for competitive players
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dreadlock86
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 382 played 306 reviews
4.00 star(s)

one of Austin's best 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 13, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-excellent terrain on a beautiful property with lots of hills, trees, a creek, a pond, etc
-concrete tees with dual tees on most holes (13)
-great signage
-excellent course design with lots of challenging holes
-makes great use of the natural obstacles
-the rough is punishing for your score but disc retrieval is not too bad
-several picturesque holes and memorable shots
-two wild bonus holes at the top of the hill

Cons:

-some places tend to get a little overgrown, even more so from the long tees
-the rocky ground and hills make for dangerous conditions after the rain
-the walk from hole 9 to hole 10 crosses hole 12 which is a blind, downhill bomb so watch your head
-hole 13 must have some kind of spring underground nearby, it's been wet every time i've played
-the pars are a bit generous for the short tees
-course map is now missing from the kiosk
-definitely not a beginner-friendly course, expect to struggle if you can't throw at least 200' with high accuracy

Other Thoughts:

Austin Ridge Bible Church has matured into a great course. This almost entirely wooded track is exactly what you would expect from a John Houck design and the course is getting to be pretty well worn so the lines are fair and the trails are mostly pretty easy to follow. In classic Houck fashion there are tight lines and many holes that require accurate placement off the tee to set up the following shot, plus a plinko hole or two (this course has two, 7 & 15).

The course makes great use of the natural features of this gorgeous hill country terrain. There are small ravines and a creek in the area around hole 1-3 & 6-7, the middle holes 8-12 plus the bonus holes play across a scrubby wooded hillside, the backside features some longer fairways, and the final two holes make use of a small pond. Some of my favorite spots are hole 3 with its picture perfect green next to the creek, hole 17 the green nestled next to the pond, the short but demanding uphill hole 11, and the downhill bomb on hole 12.

The holes are challenging and require accuracy and a good game plan. There are 8 par 4 holes (9 if you count the bonus holes) and each of them requires a well-placed shot off the tee to have a look at a birdie. An eagle doesn't seem likely on any of them either. The short tees have the same par as the long tees but at least half of the par 4 holes should probably be par 3 on the shorts.

I really like this course; it is easily one of my favorites in Austin. It seems like a lot of the early reviews don't reflect the current condition of the course. The tees and signs are great and the lines are fair but tight. It is typical Houck in that regard so if you live in Texas and have played many Houck courses you know what that means and what to expect, although it is perhaps a little shorter and more wooded than other Houck courses. A must play for serious golfers.


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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.2 years 652 played 631 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Austin's Epic Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 20, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

(4.033 Rating) (RE-EVALUATED) A moderate length layout with extreme elevation and technical lines.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - At 289 courses played as of this re-evaluation, I still have this course in my top 5. Don't trust the gloomy pictures under the media tab, those pictures were taken on a rainy day. Hole (B) is still my all time favorite looking shot in Austin, which is a top of the world shot looking over the countryside. Several other fairway designs are worthy of pulling out the camera and snapping a photo.
- UNIQUENESS - An equally amazing aspect of this course is the hole type variety. The layout is mostly heavily wooded, but there are some openish holes, especially on (18). There are also a few longer holes with wider placement areas. The course is of moderate length and it's comes in at around 7,300 feet long. Holes range in length from sub 150 feet to almost 650 feet. There are eleven par 3s nine par 4s. There are dogleg par 4s in both directions, bomb it par 4s, twisting par 3s, rock elements, pockets, water clears and more. This was the 22nd course I had ever played back in 2015 and it still holds up as one the more diversified layouts I have ever played.
- ELEVATION - Lots of elevation change, probable amongst the most in Texas. There is a topography course map for this layout in the DGCR links. On this map, there are 50 two-foot increment lines between the basket and tee for holes (A) and (B). That's 100 feet up on (A) and 100 feet down on (B). Hole (12) is about a 50 foot down shot and the remainder of the holes almost all have mild to moderate grade changes.
- EPIC HOLES - As of this re-evaluation and also the 4,326 unique holes played, I still have three holes here in my top 100. In order of my rankings its (B), (3) and (12). (B), as stated in the elevation pro, is a 100 foot down shot. Hole (3) is a wide dogleg left hole. The second shot on (3) is 50 feet down and over a creek with a rock cliff face as a backstop. Hole (12) is a 50 foot down hill partial tunnel shot.
- CHALLENGING - Having played just about every noteworthy course in town, IMO the back tees here are in the running for second toughest layout in town behind Roy G's blue layout. The course is mostly a finesse course but being able to throw straight 400 feet definitely helps. I figure that a 965 rated player will average below par out here. Intermediates should be able break par from the short tees.
- SHOT SHAPING - Any player that loves to craft shots will love this course.
- CHARACTER - A touch above average. Nice sized tees that are 6 feet by 10 feet. Great baskets, adequate tee signage at the back tees and lots of tee shading. About 2/3 thirds of the holes have multi-tees and an equal amount have benches. Missing items I would have liked to have seen included are alternate basket locations and a course map posting.

Cons:

If they fixed the maintenance issues and gave it an amenities face lift, this course could challenge Circle C for the area's top course
- FORGIVENESS - All the fairways widths and lines to the basket appeared to be fair to me on my first play. However, missing you line can have disastrous consequences. There are several substantial thicket areas out here with wicked retrieval elevation to deal with. Several holes I would recommend using spotters, especially on hole (B). My group of six spent almost an hour searching for discs during the round. There is also an unforgiving water play on (18) and a miss to the right means swimming down or a lost disc.
- OVERGROWTH AND MAINTENANCE - This is perhaps the is the biggest complaint one will hear about this course. The terrain is just so crazy that it's not surprising that they only beat it back a couple times a year. This course is likely way more enjoyable in the winter with dead vegetation.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Way too difficult for beginners and level novice players. Players that haven't thrown over a hundred rounds of disc golf will get eaten alive by this course. There are two sets of tees, Blues (advanced) and Reds (recreational). The Reds play more like a tweener between Intermediate and Recreational. As a player with about an 850 rating back in 2015, I think the red tees gave me all the challenge I needed.
- TERRAIN - If you have bad knees or ankles, I'd stay clear of this course. There are lots of rocks and roots to stub a toe or twist an ankle on. This course is not cart friendly.
- TIME PLAY - Bible Ridge is going to take a chunk out of your day. My group playing the front tees spent 3 1/2 hours here. Solo players will likely need at least 90 minutes.
- NAVIGATION - This course suffers from some navigational issues. The group of six that I played with had two past players and we still found ourselves lost at times. I highly suggest printing the map on DGCR. There use to be a posted course map out here, but it no longer exists. The holes signage is adequate, about average for Austin, has next tee directions on them.

Other Thoughts:

Austin Ridge Bible Church, AKA, Bible Ridge, is one of the three Jewels on Austin's south side along with Circle C and Roy G. Players that enjoy epic and extremely beautiful courses will love this place. I personally credit this course to beginning my addiction of bagging courses. Please be sure and look-up an accurate source with up-to-date conditions before playing here. Playing here during summer's peak overgrowth period and without a recent mow, will be a nightmare experience. I was very fortunate to play my first and only round here a few days after a major maintenance event.
- RE-ELALUATION - After re-visiting the Austin area in April 2018 is decided to give this course another look based on my revised views on how I rank courses and peaking at the recent reviews. I had this course originally just over the 4.25 barrier, but now I have it as a 4.0 rating as I've seen a ton more courses since first posting. Regardless of my re-evaluated score, Bible Ridge is still one on my all time favorites and it opened my eyes on what an epic course looks like.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Technical Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 28, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a short, technical course that rewards precision over distance. Built in the Texas Hill Country through thick "cedar" trees, the fairways are tight and the rough is punishing.

Two tee positions on most holes, and the ability to choose the shorter tee was very welcome. The short tees are plenty challenging, with the long tees bordering on "too" challenging for this 850 rated DG'er!

Half of the holes from the short tees are 250' or less. This would usually indicate a "Pitch and Putt" course, but not this time. These little holes are tight and require that you shape your drive well.

There are five 400'+ holes, and all but one are par 4's. These require a careful drive to a landing area, with a second accurate approach to the pin. Miss either of the shots and you're scrambling for bogie.

Concrete tees and excellent tee signs, along with a few benches and trash cans offer all that you can ask for in a course. Porta Potties near the first tee are welcome.

Cons:

Navigation was a little tricky, as there are numerous trails winding through the area. Some lead to the next tee, others do not. Make sure to look at the "next tee" arrow on the tee signs and carry a copy of the map.

The terrain is rough and rocky. This is not a course for base plastic discs, and even your premium discs will get nicked and scuffed.

If you love bombing drives over open ground, this is not the course for you.

Other Thoughts:

I think it is remarkable that a church has incorporated this excellent disc golf course into their property and opened it up to the general public. I hope that we will respect the wishes of the church by not littering, watching our language, etc.
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kerplunk
Experience: 16.1 years 42 played 17 reviews
4.00 star(s)

One of Austin's best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good teesigns
Concrete teepads on all holes.
Two teepads on most holes.
Good baskets.
Good variety of shots required.
Good variety of hole shapes and lengths.
Pretty isolated, nice scenery.
Houck design, meaning clearly defined lines and landing zones on all holes, even if they are hard to hit sometimes.
Not crowded.
Benches and trashcans on some holes (~1/3 or 1/4)
Creek in play on 4 or 5 holes makes a fun challenge with little chance of losing a disc.
Pond throwover on 18, the long tee is a good challenge and the short tee is reachable for most players. Also, easy to bail out to the right if you don't want to risk the water at all.
Good elevation changes, especially for Texas.

Cons:

No water (for drinking)
Limited restroom facilities.
Difficult terrain, rocky and uneven.
Difficult to navigate the first few times.
Discs can be surprisingly difficult to find in the "cedar forest."
Bonus holes 11A and 11B are both blind landings, I don't play either by myself (see above con).
Discs lost in the pond on 17 or 18 are usually difficult to retrieve due to cattails.
Could use more benches and trashcans.
No long open holes (not really a con for me, but I know some people love to bomb).

Other Thoughts:

This is generally agreed to be one of the top 3 or 4 courses in the Austin area, and is many people's #1. The level of play is not necessarily too hard for beginners, but due to the lack of water and the difficult terrain this is a course that one needs to be prepared for, whether beginner or pro. Navigation can be a bit tough, so it would certainly help to have a map or guide the first few times. The Houck design means it is often tough but fair. Short and long teepads let you choose the level of challenge, although I have been told the course was "meant to be played" from the longs, and the longs are certainly more epic shots or more strategic shots on many holes.
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McChains
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
5.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 8, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

WAY BETTER THAN CIRCLE C
This course is amazing. Great elevation changes with a great mix of long and shorts and up and down shots. This course will challenge every phase of your game. Recent work has been put into this course and is in amazing condition

Cons:

Not for beginners but thats what I love about this course

Other Thoughts:

This course should be rated better than it is
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Pa3Money
Experience: 6 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 17, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has great holes. It is very challenging with technical shots. It has great variety with its long and short tees. It is a very scenic layout, and it is fairly easy to find you way around. It isn't that busy so you will not get backed up on it. It is one of the best courses in Austin. I think that it is one of the most underrated courses in Austin

Cons:

-No restrooms
-No water facilities

Other Thoughts:

This course should be up there with some of the best courses in Austin. Lets get it there!
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TejasKajun
Experience: 23.8 years 42 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenge Accepted - This Course Will Provide You With It 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 15, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- tight tunnels
- challenging lines
- changing elevation
- accuracy/consistency is rewarded
- beautiful layout and serene setting
- Hole 11A/11B provides great rewards with scenic views

Cons:

- limited restroom facilities at location
- no water outlets on site
- people leave their trash (Pack In/Pack Out)
- better signage to direct from holes 11B towards hole 13+ across the road (follow the paths downhill)
- Basket 11B markings (tall pole no longer visible near basket)
- do not play this course alone unless you have played it before (you can get lost or it simply takes a long time to find your discs in the rough)

Other Thoughts:

This is one of the original and challenging John Houck designs, so if you are expecting a "casual" round, you should honestly look elsewhere.
The "Backyard" as it is known is a GREAT course for almost all levels of players; only because I think beginners should avoid these challenges unless they are paying a penance for previous disc golf transgressions.

**Most people put "Cons" noting the long course, the difficulty level, the rocky ground, etc. To me that is not a "Con" it is a "Pro" so that you will know what to expect. After you play here, you will learn what level of disc golf you enjoy most and what you need to improve on or sustain in your DG game.**

The course is challenging with tight fairways, significant elevation changes, rocky walks, uneven ground, and water/OB/rough locations that can sometimes be unforgivable.

Al holes offer there own unique challenges to individual throwers.
Hole 11A/11B are always a challenge since you are throwing up/down a sharp angle.
Hole 17/18 have challenging OB's with the water

Disc golf is not always about the casual round and if you want to strengthen your game while enjoying the serenity of the Austin outdoors, come here and give it a try.

Notes: Bring lots of water and energy snacks because the course is long. RESPECT the area and the course since the church graciously allows players on their property (this is PRIVATE land). Lastly, have fun since this is a true gem of a course that allows you some great disc golf opportunities and fun.
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lowrie4
Experience: 36 played 21 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Austin Ridge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 11, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Lots of shot variation. Good amount of right to left, and left to right shots. Most holes have rather tight fairways which is in most circumstances a plus. I really enjoyed the overall play of the course and the hole variety. The structure of the course itself is great. The par is also fair on nearly every hole and risk/reward comes into play constantly when deciding what shots to throw.

Cons:

Flow and navigation. Some of the tees for the next hole can be tough to find if you haven't played here before. Took me a lot longer to play the course the first time simply because I would spend a few minutes after most holes looking for the next tee box. If a few more signs were added around the course that would be great. Also, I'm really not a fan of holes 11A, 11B and 12. The elevation on these holes is really extreme with tons of trees, which is a recipe for losing discs.

Other Thoughts:

This course is not a beginners course! Much more difficult than other nearby courses such as Zilker. This course asks for many difficult shots and requires solid all around disc golf game in order to post a good round.
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chemmy1010
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 10, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good degree of elevation change and moderately to heavily wooded depending on the hole.
Pro and amateur tees.
Mostly well maintained, only missing a few hole maps.

Cons:

Missing a few tee markers/hole maps, but all baskets currently in place.

Other Thoughts:

Review based on experience of other Austin courses, don't know how those compare to other areas of the country.
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Experience: 16.9 years 47 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Work in Progress 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 13, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is very difficult and challenging course, which is a plus for me. There is a great demand for technical shots off the tee, and a wide variety of shots are available. This course is exciting in two main ways, the high difficulty, and the test of physical ability. Playing this course will remind you of a hike through mountainous terrain.

Cons:

More often than not this course is poorly maintained. There is a great risk of an errant shot landing on a different holes fairway or green location. Player safety remains a risk at this course. The A and B hole are treacherous, and losing a disc on B hole is very possible.

Other Thoughts:

This course could be good, but it really seems like no one ever maintains it. I generally skip playing this course despite the fact that it has several exciting holes.
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finesse1
Experience: 23.6 years 28 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Delightfully Difficult 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 16, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-very challenging course, my personal opinion that it is the hardest in the austin area, just a tad harder than manor
-concrete boxes, multiple tees
-variety of length, shot types, and elevation
-very low traffic
-great wooded country atmosphere

Cons:

-extremely rough terrain, rocky and hilly, suffered a high ankle spraign on hole 2 first time there, watch your follow through on jump putts, legs will feel it after the round
-some unfair holes with some serious luck factor=only thing keeping it from a 4.5
-downhill extra hole, easy to send a disc bye bye with even a slightly errant shot, i talk to alot of people that skip this hole

Other Thoughts:

pretty much all has been said, a very challenging course, both in terms of shots and terrain, would definately recommend it for advanced to open players, just wont be as much fun for the casual player
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atxDG
Experience: 15.9 years 5 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Be ready 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 29, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Challenging for sure, scenic, good tee boxes, new maps, pro and am boxes, never anyone there.

Cons:

Its unforgiving Texas terrain, still pretty heavy wooded in some areas, not many trash cans or seats

Other Thoughts:

Pretty cool, you will need a nap after.
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Banditozzy
Experience: 14.9 years 28 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Amazing course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 25, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Newly added concrete boxes. The pro boxes on this course offer an extremely challenging and diverse round of golf. Despite playing this course 30 plus times I am still humbled by the technical difficulties and beauty of it every time I play. Not a good course for a begining player unless you want to play the red tees. Lots of trees and hills. Be sure to play the bonus holes. Ongoing construction has seen the course make up change over the last year. Especially in the back nine. If there is one course in Austin you have a chance to play make it this one. There are trash cans and benchs throughout the course.

Cons:

The red tees are far to easy. I understand that the effort was to make the course friendly for the whole family, but the difference is worlds apart from the pros. There is not alot of communication about the construction projects. You might show up to play and the course will be closed.

Other Thoughts:

Built on the Austin Bible Ridge church grounds. I would like to show appriciation to them for commisioning such an amazing course and opening it to the public. Please be mindful that is on church property and be respectful. Truely one of the best courses in Texas. Play with a local or get a map.
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nathantrafford
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Different and challenging 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Really really technically challenging course. Having a big bomb drive will help, BUT only if you are super accurate with it. You will be shooting through very narrow tunnels, and if there's a chance for you to bomb it high and outside of the treeline, you'd better make sure it's a perfect throw otherwise you will be climbing a tree somewhere.

The course itself is very beautiful with nice views and a lot of variety.

Not too many people play this course, so it's usually nice and quiet.

Also if you work downtown and want to get a game in after work, the road is really pretty quiet and you can get out there in 10 minutes or so. Way faster than waiting on mopac or lamar for 45 mins to get to zilker. Cross the river at Redbud, left on westlake, then a right on bee caves. Easy.

Cons:

It IS difficult. I know i have that in both my pros and cons list. It's a positive if you're good and really want to work on your accuracy and approach game. It's a negative if you're with somebody that isn't at that level yet.

DO NOT BRING YOUR BUDDY OUT WHO IS TRYING TO LEARN. They will get frustrated. You will get frustrated. Everyone around will get frustrated.

Tee boxes aren't bad but would be much nicer if they were concrete.

Layout/Navigation is very confusing if you've only played it a couple times. The signs pointing you to the next tee box are misleading.

BE SURE TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE MAP AT THE ENTRANCE. It's a lifesaver.

Other Thoughts:

There's a lot of overgrown areas, even on fairways. Don't wear flip flops. Heck, don't even wear your chacos and hipster jorts. Wear some good shoes (you will be climbing some steep cliffs and walking ALOT) and either long socks or long pants. I haven't encountered any poison ivy, but there is definitely stickers and bramble that will tear your ankles apart.

Don't get frustrated. It's a tough course. Just keep playing smart. Don't try to power your way to pars and birdies if you're not super accurate with drives. Play to your strengths and be methodical and you will enjoy your course.

Keep in mind you're on a church property that is kind enough to offer this course and keep it maintained. Don't bring a cooler of beer out here (you don't want to be carrying it up cliffs anyway), and try not to scream out the curse words when you inevitably double-bogey on a seemingly easy hole. Share the love and keep it clean.
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