Lions Municipal Golf Course, Historic public golf course in Austin, United States.
Lions Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course in Austin, Texas, built on land leased from the University of Texas. The layout follows natural slopes and shifts across the terrain, so each hole presents a different playing situation.
The course was established in 1924 by the Lions Club as a nine-hole layout on leased University of Texas land. About a decade later it expanded to 18 holes, taking the form it still holds today.
The course welcomed players of all backgrounds decades before this became common in the South, shaping its identity as an inclusive gathering place. This openness remains visible in how members and visitors from the community use the grounds today.
Tee times can be booked in advance through the pro shop or online, which is worth doing to secure your preferred slot. Early morning and late afternoon rounds tend to move more smoothly with fewer groups on the course.
The course opened its greens to players of all backgrounds decades before civil rights legislation made this common across the South. This history makes it one of the earliest integrated public golf courses in the region.
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