Best-in-Class Turf Upgrade Delivers Championship-Level Conditions for Members
Austin, TX – The Hills Country Club, a member of Invited Clubs’ national portfolio of member properties, is proud to announce the completion of a renovation project for the greens at its most iconic offering – The Signature Course. Originally designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, this comprehensive project reinforces the club’s ongoing commitment to delivering an elevated golf experience worthy of its world-class legacy.
The Hills team upgraded to Champions G12 Bermuda, a superior turfgrass utilized by several premier PGA TOUR venues that ensures members and guests are able to enjoy the game at its highest level. Renovation work began in May and the club relied on a best-in-class “double sprigging” method designed to accelerate the establishment of the turf.
“The renovations to our greens have delivered championship-quality playability for our members, ensuring they can be challenged in a fair, yet competitive way,” said John Woodeshick, general manager of The Hills Country Club. “We’re excited to get our members out to play and enjoy the reimagination of our Signature Course.”
This project underscores The Hills’ continued reinvestment in excellence while honoring the Signature Course’s legendary design pedigree. The Hills community was once a cattle ranch before the Signature Course emerged as one of the premier courses in the state, hosting a PGA TOUR Champions event from 2003 to 2009 where it produced legendary champions like Bernard Langer, Jay Hass, Hale Irwin and others.
The Signature Course at The Hills CC was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened for play in 1981. Regarded as golf’s greatest champion and one of the modern era’s most acclaimed architects, Nicklaus transformed the dramatic backdrop of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, complete with granite outcroppings, groves of live oaks and spring-fed creeks, into a stunning layout. With its relatively narrow fairways, shrewdly placed bunkers and challenging green complexes, the Signature Course demands a player’s confidence and commitment on every shot.
Today, The Hills features four championship quality golf courses sure to please avid golfers. Flintrock Falls, Yaupon and Live Oak round out the options with each featuring stunning views and layouts that appeal to golfers of all abilities.
Additionally, the Player Development Center features a practice par four, par five and short game area to help members work on their skills. Personalized coaching and group golf lesson offerings, as well as custom fittings and real-time swing analysis, ensure players get the necessary guidance, instruction and support to grow their game.
About Invited
Since its founding in 1957, Dallas-based Invited has operated with the central purpose of Building Relationships and Enriching Lives®. The leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, city and stadium clubs in North America, Invited is relentless in its pursuit of providing extraordinary experiences, meaningful connections, shared passions, and memorable moments for its more than 325,000 members. With approximately 17,000 peak-season employees and a portfolio of more than 150 owned or operated golf and country clubs, city clubs, and sports clubs in 26 states and the District of Columbia, Invited creates communities and a lifestyle through its championship golf courses, workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, tennis facilities, golf lounges, fitness centers, and robust programming.
Invited properties include Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio); Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, California); TPC Craig Ranch(McKinney, Texas) and The Metropolitan.
About The Hills Country Club
Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, The Hills Country Club offers an unmatched lifestyle and championship golf experience across four spectacular courses. The Signature Course, masterfully designed by Jack Nicklaus, stands as the crown jewel, a symbol of tradition, innovation, and premier play.