Austin Country Club
Austin Country Club Background
In 1899 when the greater Austin area housed around 25,000 residents, Harvard Graduate and lifetime Austinite, Lewis Hancock, put together the state of Texas’ first formal country club, the nationally known Austin Country Club (ACC). ACC opened the first nine-hole course, now known as Hancock Park, featuring sand greens and a modest two-room framed clubhouse. The club endured for half a century, in large part due to Harvey Penick. After a huge local debate, the facility was moved to Riverside Drive in East Austin (now known as “Riverside”). From there it made it another 35 years before moving to its current Davenport Ranch location next to the iconic Pennybacker Bridge.
Golf
Austin Country Club was founded November 14, 1899, by Lewis Hancock, a man of more than ordinary vision. In those days country clubs and golf were practically unknown and we believe it correct to state that the Austin Golf Club (later to be renamed the Austin Country Club) was the first of its kind organized in Texas. The course has moved from Hancock to Riverside, to finally Davenport Ranch where the club is currently house.
Tennis
ACC’s Tennis facilities are nearly unrivaled. The property features twelve full-size courts with a proper unit mix of clay and hard surfaces. The tennis community is tight-knit and holds frequent events, tournaments, and pickle-ball socials. Children are more than welcome at the club’s tennis facilities! There are tennis, swim, and sports camps offered for different age groups. There is a place for everyone in tennis.
Fitness
The fitness facilities at ACC overlook the pool, cabana, and host beautiful views of the famous Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin. The facilities feature Peloton Stationary Bicycles, Woodway Treadmills, Crossfit-style equipment for full-body workouts, and all other high-end, customary workout equipment. The Club offers private personal training sessions, group fitness classes, and luxurious locker rooms to prepare for and wind-down from a workout.
