Is the GolfATX Membership (Gold) worth it?
Quick answer
50 rounds to pay back the $1,600 card.
In the scenario “Mon-Thu regular round”, you save $32.00 per round ($35 without vs $3 with). Across the scenarios below the range is 44 to 50 rounds.
Term: One year from date of purchase. Only count rounds you will actually play in that window.
At a glance
- Price
- $1,600 (non-resident: $1,780)
- Term
- One year from date of purchase
- Valid at
- Roy Kizer, Jimmy Clay, Morris Williams, Lions, Hancock, Joe Balander Short Course
- Type
- Discount card
What's included
- Play anytime, any day
- Green fee $3 Mon-Thu; $7 Fri/Sat/Sun/holidays
- 5 guest passes to Grey Rock
- 10% off pro shop merchandise
- Joe Balander Short Course access
Who can buy it (resident / non-resident rules)
- Resident: $1,600 for City of Austin residents.
- Non-resident: $1,780 for non-residents.
Break-even by scenario
| Scenario | Without | With | Saves / round | Break-even ($1,600) | Break-even ($1,780 non-res.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Thu regular roundRegular round $35 vs member $3. source | $35 | $3 | $32.00 | 50 rounds | 56 rounds |
| Sat/Sun/holiday regular roundRegular weekend round $44 vs member $7. source | $44 | $7 | $37.00 | 44 rounds | 49 rounds |
Break-even = pass price ÷ savings per round, rounded up. Included complimentary or bonus rounds are not netted out. Methodology.
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Data notes & caveats
- Cart fee is separate ($18 per person standard).
Sources
- Official pass page: https://www.austintexas.gov/golfatx/fees-memberships
Last verified Oct 16, 2026 · data confidence: high. Prices and rules change; confirm with the issuer before buying. ParPass is not affiliated with City of Austin Golf ATX.