The recipe is not complicated. A few good friends. Some good food and drink. A fantastic resort in a spectacular setting. How about icing the cake? Several great courses – four would be great! – to really take your friends’ golf trip to the top. Welcome to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
Located just 10 miles west of downtown Austin in a beautiful stretch of Texas Hill Country, Omni Barton Creek boasts four fabulous courses designed by renowned architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio (two courses), making the “four” on offer to Barton Creek a memorable.
The PGA Tour should think so too. Next month, the Fazio Canyons Course will be the host venue for the 2026 Austin Championship on November 12-15, which means the best golfers in the world can take on 18 stunning holes with a beautiful limestone landscape that stretches across the layout. It is often considered the show of the property – and ranked 20th on GOLF’s list of the best courses in Texas – and now you will have the opportunity to see it through your TV (at least until you play it yourself).
While golf is certainly the main entry in any friends golf trip, the final touches are also a key factor. And at Omni Barton Creek, guests can expect exceptional add-ons at every turn. Spacious pools and patios overlooking the hills, multiple gourmet dining options, a world-class spa, an award-winning golf academy and luxury accommodations will ensure that every “friend” on your trip is, well, happy as a clam.
Courtesy Omni Barton Creek
There is also another exciting new lodging option at Omni Barton Creek that your group may want to consider. Ideal for larger groups and families, Resort Homes at Barton Creek is the ultimate option if your group prefers a completely private setting – with all the bells and whistles – in a luxury home. Homes that are part of this customizable program vary in size, amenities and location, but wherever you hang your hat at Barton Creek, exceptional service and top-notch touches are always included.
Another unique element of Omni Barton Creek is the fact that as much as this resort is for elite and fully customized friend trips, multigenerational family golf vacations are equally appealing. In other words, thanks to an exhaustive list of family programs, adventures and opportunities, Omni Barton Creek is a kid-friendly oasis where every generation can find their sweet spot. A few highlights include a large mini golf course, free nightly s’mores, three family pools and splash park, free arcade and a bounce house.
From the stunning White Mountains in New Hampshire to the white-sand beaches of Amelia Island—and, of course, the white limestones and canyons of the Texas Hill Country—Omni resorts are located on some of the best golf courses in America. Those superior settings, high-quality service levels and fantastic amenities are a hallmark of every Omni property.
But don’t take our word for it. Go find out for yourself.
