Views of the Neighborhood – Country Clubs

~ John W. Howell

This week I thought it would be fun to go and visit the Country Clubs that are in Lakeway. Not that I would join any, but I thought it would be fun to go and see what they looked like.

Views of the neighborhood

The first is named Yupon. Here is a shot of a fairway with some golf carts on it.

This is the outdoor eating and drinking area. The practice tees are in the background.

This is a shot of the clubhouse lounge. (A step back to the ’60s for sure.)

Here is the pro shop.

The next is Flintrock Falls. Unfortunately, I was stopped at the gate and couldn’t enter. W. C. Fields comment came to mind. “If a club would have me as a member, it’s not worth joining.” Maybe this one is worth joining.

Views of the Neighborhood

The next is The Hills of Lakeway. This is a shot of the putting green.

This is a photo of the entrance.

Looks like a wedding later.

A shot of the bar and casual dining area

The fifteenth tee.

This water lies between the 18th fairway and the green. I imagine there are a ton of waterlogged balls in there.

The 18th green.

The 18th Green looking back toward that water.

 

I hope you enjoyed the little trip.

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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

66 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Country Clubs”

  1. The Hills of Lakeway is a great-looking place, John. The first one was nice also but the clubhouse didn’t look as big or fancy. I guess I sound pretty choosy for someone who can’t afford to belong to a country club. My dad’s one cousin tended bar for years at a country club for executives of one of the rubber companies in Akron. My husband, I, and the kids belonged to one for all the employees of the company he was working for at the time. They had financial difficulties and sold it to the city. It was very nice. The kids enjoyed swimming there. Good pictures. 🙂 — Suzanne

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  2. I’m not a golfer but I appreciate the sport and the natural beauty of the courses. Thank you for this tour, John. You have a beautiful neighborhood. I’m so happy for you and the producer. 🙂

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  3. Very nice! Did they ask you why you were taking pictures? And there are three country clubs? That is amazing. Beautiful views of the neighborhood, John. Happy Sunday!

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  4. Being a golfer, I really enjoyed this, John. We live on a semi-private golf course, not a country club, but it’s always interesting when I write outside on our patio…the things I hear! 🙂 Happy Sunday!

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    1. I’ll bet. While I was taking the photo of the 18th, a guy was chipping onto the green but the ball hit the edge and bounced back behind him. Pretty funny. He said a bad word. 😂

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  12. Just reading about country clubs brings back my horrible tenure as a caddy but hten the movei Caddyshack (which always makes me smile). Looking at the photo from the Pro Shop, I have to add:

    “Oh, this is the worst-looking hat I ever saw. What, when you buy a hat like this I bet you get a free bowl of soup, huh? Oh, it looks good on you though.”

    Thanks for the unintended laughs, John.

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  13. Good morning, John,
    with golf courses, I cannot but think of – and regret – the waste of water that goes into keeping those lawns. And I also can’t understand how people drive around there in golf carts instead of walking and thus have great benefits.
    Have a wonderful Sunday,
    Pit

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    1. Most courses are very long and the number of people playing makes walking a pursuit that would delay everyone’s game and keep a number off the course due to availability. So although your obsevations are generally correct, in this case would not be practical. As far as water is concerned, yes big consumers but most are recycled sources.

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  14. Lovely visit, John.
    I work in a private golf club with two 18-hole courses. It’s a pretty snazzy joint and was once used for a PGA tournament. You might be allowed to come in for a look-see but membership requires a sponsor. (Honestly, what is up with that?)

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  17. John,

    I love the bar, of course.

    And I notice how much stone architecture you guys have in that area, which I dig very much indeed.

    I’m thinking I should take up golf at some point.

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      1. I’ve played a few times, and yes . . . it is mind bending stuff. SO enjoyable when you hit a good shot. But the good shots are far outweighed by the not so good shots.

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  18. Beautiful clubs and so many in one area. I spent some time in golf clubs growing up. I was more interested in the deer and pollywogs than the actual game of golf:)

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  20. Oh, I do love a nice golf course, John, and spent a LOT of time on them when Domer was a young’un. He still spends as much time as possible playing, but me? Not so much these days, and I miss it. Might be a good thing to reconnect with, if I ever decide to retire, ha!

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  22. Stunning photos of the courses. I played golf for a few years but gave it up. What I liked most about golfing was the serenity of the courses. What I liked least were the golfers behind me that were impatient with my lack of natural golfing ability.

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  23. Living now in a golfer’s community and our house overlooking the 13th fairway I now appreciate this tour!
    The golf club had an open house at the end of April and we went to check it out. The clubhouse is small and cheerful. Nothing like The Hills at Lakeway’s clubhouse. Which is lovely along with the nice grounds.
    That must be a new thing renting out the clubhouse for weddings, and things? The golf club here rents out their big tent, and some of the grounds for weddings, and things. Of course, it’s all new to me never having spent any time around or on a golf course til now!

    I have wondered if they ever dredge the ponds to reclaim golfballs?

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  26. I like the shaded outdoor eating area at the first club – I’m not much for the sun. With the water trap at the second one, hubby’s golf balls would undoubtedly wind up there. Water traps seem to attract them, lol.

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