Loraloma Private Club and Estates, a Hill Country community near Austin, Texas, has unveiled its highly anticipated 18-hole golf course designed by renowned Scottish architect David McLay Kidd of DMK Golf Designs. The course is McLay Kidd’s first and only project in Texas.
“Loraloma represents the very best of Hill Country living, where world-class golf, luxurious residences, and unparalleled amenities come together in harmony with the land,” said Joe Rentfro, managing director of Loraloma. “Partnering with David McLay Kidd to bring this signature course to life was a natural fit, and we’re proud to offer a community that not only celebrates the beauty of Texas but elevates the lifestyle experience for our residents and members.”
Set across 120 acres, the par-72 course stretches 7,400 yards from the back tees, offering a dynamic mix of holes – from demanding par-4s to risk-reward par-3s. More than half of the holes trace the cliffs of the Pedernales River, while others ascend to elevated ridges, providing sweeping panoramic views of the Hill Country and the Balcones Escarpment.
The course is maintained with 100 percent Zoysia grass – Stadium Zoysia on the tees and fairways; Zeon Zoysia in the rough; and Lazer Zoysia on the greens, a cutting-edge variety developed by Texas A&M University. Loraloma is among the first courses in the nation to showcase Zoysia wall-to-wall and only the second in the U.S. to feature Lazer Zoysia greens.
“Designing Loraloma’s championship course has been an extraordinary opportunity,” said McLay Kidd. “We aimed for each hole to have its own character while drawing players into the stunning natural landscape. I designed this course to create memorable moments at every turn, whether you’re an experienced golfer or just beginning your journey in the game.”
The Loraloma community features a curated collection of luxury residences and homesites, including a rare selection of 29 lots along Hole 15 for those seeking golf-front living – one of only eight holes in the community with this distinction. The debut of the course also marks the launch of the Private Residences Club, an exclusive ownership program limited to six fully furnished homes situated on Hole 18. Members enjoy six weeks of residence each year with seamless access to the community’s full suite of amenities.
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