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Ken_Cotner

Austin golf
« on: March 11, 2003, 01:38:29 PM »
Sorry for the travel-related thread, but...

I'm headed to Austin for a couple days later this week.  Golf is unlikely as I'll be knee-deep in music in the afternoons and nights, but just in case I wake up early one morning...  Any recommendations for fun golf in the area?

Just to keep my perfect record of non-architectural posts, how about Tex-Mex and BBQ places?

Off-list is fine:  kcotner@sterling-capital.com

Thanks, Ken

PS  I just skimmed the Ireland thread and the last page of the Augusta one -- Tim Weiman and MargaretC get my nominations for post(s) of the year!
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danielfaleman

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2003, 06:45:30 PM »
Welcome to SXSW, and to my town:

- Architecturally relevant:

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/Delaware_Springs000221.html

- Austin Golf Club, Crenshaw's design and home course.

- Best public in town is Roy Kizer.

BBQ: Stubbs, Sam's, Tom's, Ruby's, John Mueller's, for serious eatin'; touristy places: Iron Works, and either of the County Lines. There are dozens more.

Tex-Mex: Matt's El Rancho, Las Mananitas, El Guero, El Azteca, Nueva Leon, Tres Amigos, and for ritzy, Fonda San Miguel. There are several dozen more.

Be sure to stop by La Zona Rosa, Continental Club, and Threadgill's, that's OLDE AUSTIN - the history of Austin Music can be found there.


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Mike Hendren

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2003, 06:48:13 PM »
daniel,

What about The Salt Lick?

Mike
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Paul Richards

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2003, 07:32:06 PM »
Ken:

Have you checked out Barton Creek yet?
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SteveC

Re: Austin golf
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2003, 07:36:08 PM »
Trust me - for BBQ, the Salt Lick is the ticket. No contest.
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George Blunt

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2003, 07:53:13 PM »
Hey Ken,

Long time no speak - I was hoping you were asking about Aust(ralian)in golf :)!! And that you were heading down under - I owe you and your Dad a game.

Hope all is well with you, drop me a line sometime - gblunt@activeinternational.com

Cheers,

George
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Matt_Cohn

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2003, 08:08:31 PM »
BBQ....the Salt Lick outside of town is unbelievably good.

Golf...Horseshoe Bay is fun but not so flash really, Barton Creek I've only played the Crenshaw Course and it's maybe a bit too minimalist. Austin CC is fantastic if you can find a member.
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danielfaleman

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2003, 08:25:33 PM »
Salt Lick ain't what it used to be; VERY touristy, and there is so much better in Austin proper, beautiful place though.

Here's the best website for fixens reviews in Austin, and Texas general, there's plenty of BBQ discussion:

http://www.chowhound.com/southwest/boards/texas/texas.html

Hookem'
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Mike Hendren

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2003, 08:43:24 PM »
Matt & Steve,

Thanks for the affirmation.  This must be barbecue day on GCA, since we've already discussed the Atlanta joints.  If barbecue acumen was handicapped, I'd be a +man.  So as to not alienate our South Carolina contingent, Maurice's PiggyPark (home of the flying pig)in West Columbia aint' bad either.  The mecca remains Bozo's in Mason, TN.  

Gratuitous architectural reference:  I like hogback greens.

Regards,

Mike
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K.Hegland

Re: Austin golf
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2003, 08:57:26 PM »
Ken,
I'm biased, AGC is head and shoulders above anyone around, but not really an option for you anyways.  The courses at Barton Creek are all decent, but  they'll be packed with SXSW going on, not sure though.  If you get an afternoon take the time to head outta town for Burnet and hit Delaware Springs, great little course.  Roy Kiser is a decent little track as well, haven't been there in a long time though.  As for food, take time to hit Huts for a burger and there a tons of good BBQ places, County Line and Salt Lick are my favs, and out of the way place for Tex Mex is Rosie's (My Fav) best tamales around.  Have fun at SXSW, I know I will
Kyle
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mike_beene

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Re: Austin golf
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2003, 09:11:52 PM »
Chuy's for Tex Mex and Shady Grove for good general stuff.Both just south of downtown,plenty of hippies,etc.Cross the Congress Ave bridge and turn right.By the way,at certain times of the year the bats fly from under the bridge at dusk and its very interesting.
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Ken_Cotner

Re: Austin golf
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2003, 06:33:46 AM »
Thanks for all the input, folks.  Daniel and Kyle, glad to hear that I won't be the only GCA'er at SXSW!  Hard to believe...

George Blunt,
I'll drop you an email; great to hear from you.  You need to meet and play with Tom Huckaby -- it will be the "Aw Shucks Championship"...or maybe the "Self Deprecation Open".  Listening to you two talk, one would think my mother and daughter could give you each 5 a side and whip you soundly.  My mom doesn't play, and my daughter is about an 8-handicap (8 per hole, that is).

If I play somewhere, I'll post a report.

Ken
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