There are 28 golf courses in Austin, Texas and 7 are municipal courses. There are also another 12 golf courses within 20 miles of Austin, including 6 public, 3 municipal and 3 private courses. The oldest course in the Austin area is the Hancock Golf Course opened in 1899. The longest course is Falconhead Golf Club, which is 7,302 yards. Lions Municipal Course is rated the best course near Austin.