Unbelievable. All these replies, and only one person mentioned Legacy Hills at Sun City in Georgetown. For a truly public course, it is the best in town, hands down, IMO. Most people have not played there because they might think Sun City - a bunch of old farts, short course, slow play. Wrong on all accounts (well, maybe a few old farts...).
It's 7088 from the tips, is always in great shape, and has MANY memorable holes. It's just fun to play, and not too hard from the blues/whites. However, it's rated 73.4, slope 127 from the black tees... General public can get tee times 3 days in advance, residents 7 days in advance.
Here's more info:
OWNERSHIP:
Legacy Hills Golf Club is owned by Sun City Georgetown Community Association, Inc.
ARCHITECT:
Casper / Nash and Associates, Phoenix, AZ. The course is a Billy Casper signature course.
MANAGEMENT:
The course is managed by Sun City Georgetown Community Association Management Co., managing agent for Sun City Georgetown Community Association, Inc.
OPENED:
November 15, 1996.Grand Opening on April 19, 1997.
TEE-TIMES:
Residents of Sun City Georgetown - 7 days in advance. Public play - 3 days in advance.
PROJECT SCOPE:
Legacy Hills Golf Club covers 120 acres. It is located within the boundaries of Del Webb's Sun City. Georgetown, an active adult community consisting of over 5,300 acres of future residential development with areas set aside for commercial development to serve the residents needs.
MEN'S RATING
Black Tees 7,088 yards, 73.4 rating 127 slope; Gold Tees 6,663 yards, 71.4 rating 122 slope; Blue Tees 5,938 yards, 67.8 rating 113 slope; Red Tees 5,436 yards, 65.7 rating 103 slope.
WOMEN'S RATING
Blue Tees 5,938 yards.,74.3 rating 125 slope; Red Tees 5,436 yards,71.4 rating 118 slope
GOLF COURSE FEATURES:
Tee & Green Type:
328 Hybrid Bermuda (Summer), Perennial Rye (Winter)
Fairway Type:
419 Bermuda (Summer), Perennial Rye (Winter) Landscaping:
Approximately 20,000 Live Oak, Red Oak, White Oak and Cedar trees. Many acres of areas which, during construction, were intentionally left in their natural state. Rock work:
All rock used at Legacy Hills Golf Club was re- cycled from the site during construction. The dam and lake alone account for over 200,000 tons of native rock-work.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: The Legacy Hills Golf Club is designed to fit within the natural surroundings and enhance existing topographical features. In this way, the course blends and creates a greater balance with the natural environment. Whenever possible, tees and greens are incorporated into the existing Hill Country landscape features such as rolling hills, ravines and stands of decade old Oak trees. Design features and types of vegetation are selected to blend with the surroundings while containing different varieties of grasses and plants to create color and visual excitement.
COURSE PLAYABILITY: The course is designed so that all levels of golfers can be appropriately challenged according to their skill level. The course contains many water features, but does not have a forced carry except on Hole #2. Relatively generous greens, with few green side bunkers are the norm so that the average golfer has a chance to score once they have reached the green area. Spectacular shaping frames the course so the golfer has the feel of being alone on the links.
GOLF MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
"How much does a membership cost?"
The Annual Membership Fee/no green fee is $1,730 per year. A secondary membership pass is $1,125 per year/no green fee.
If you don't plan to play several times a week then you might be interested in our Annual Pass + Fee: Annual Pass is $850.00 per person;
1) Per Round Green Fee - 18 Hole is $8
2) Per Round Green Fee - 9 Hole is $5.75
(see below for information on cart fees)
Only two memberships may be purchased per household. New resident members will have a prorated membership. Current existing members have common anniversary date of June 30.
"Can I play without buying a membership?"
Yes. Resident nonmembers may play for $27 a round plus a cart fee. Guests of residents may play for the following:
Resident Guest - 18 Hole (Tuesday ~ Thursday) $41.50
Resident Guest - 18 Hole (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays) $46.50
Resident Guest - 9 Hole $26.50
Resident Guest - Twilight $26.50
Trail Fees are not applicable.
These are current rates as of July 2001.
"How much is the cart fee?"
Community Cart - Public or Residents who need our golf cart have two options.
1) $12 per/person round - 18 Holes or
2) $7 per/person round - 9 Holes
Cart owners have two options:
1) Pay an annual trail fee of $375, which will be prorated for the remainder of this fiscal year. or
2) Pay cart trail fee
"Is the golf course open to the public?"
Yes. They may play Tuesday through Thursday for $60.50 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays will cost $70.50
Public Twilight Tuesday - Thursdays will cost $33.50.
Public Twilight Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays will cost $38.50.
Public Replay Rate will cost $33.50.
Cart fees are included in green fees.
"Is there a driving range?"
Yes. Residents may buy a bucket of balls, each containing between 30 and 35 balls, for $1.75. The public price is $2.25.
"How soon may tee times be reserved?"
Residents may reserve tee times in advance using our automated tee time system, TEE-OFF. For more details, please call the ProShop.
The public may do so up to three (3) days in advance. Reservations for public play may be made by calling 864-1222. Normal business hours are 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Checks may be made out to SCGTCA.
***If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call the the Pro Shop at 864-1222
