Wolfdancer Golf Club
Set in the Lost Pines east of Austin, Wolfdancer is the resort course at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, an Arthur Hills design that plays two worlds in one round. A par 72 of about 7,205 yards, it climbs through prairie hills before dropping into the Colorado River valley.
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The verdict
Wolfdancer Golf Club, also known today as Lost Pines Golf Club, is the centerpiece of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, about twenty miles east of Austin near Bastrop. Arthur Hills, with design partner Steve Forrest, routed it across a striking range of terrain: the opening holes roll through high prairie and the rare Lost Pines woodland, then the back stretch tumbles down into the bottomlands along the Colorado River. It plays as a par 72 of about 7,205 yards and, unlike most of the marquee Texas names, it welcomes resort guests and public play.
That accessibility is the point. Where Whispering Pines and Dallas National are members only, Wolfdancer is a course a traveling golfer can simply book, making it an easy anchor for a relaxed Hill Country golf and spa break. The variety of the routing, from open prairie to wooded river valley, gives it genuine character, and the resort around it handles the lodging, dining and downtime that turn a round into a trip.
Wolfdancer Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- Mid 2000s
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,205 yds
- Green fee
- From ~$190 (2026)
Designer, par and length verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Arthur Hills, with Steve Forrest, designed the course, which opened with the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines resort in the mid 2000s; it plays as a par 72 of about 7,205 yards near Bastrop, Texas. Green fees are indicative from about 190 dollars for the 2026 season and change with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The two halves of Wolfdancer feel almost like different courses. The first dozen holes play across rolling, exposed prairie where wind and elevation change are the main defense, the fairways generous but the green complexes firm and tilted. Then the round drops dramatically into the Colorado River valley for a closing stretch framed by tall trees, with water and elevation adding teeth to the finish.
Arthur Hills built in plenty of options for the resort guest while keeping enough length and bunkering to challenge a low handicap from the back tees. The par 5s offer real risk and reward, and the downhill holes on the back nine reward a player willing to take on the carry. With the elevation swings, club selection is rarely obvious, and the views over the valley make the second nine especially memorable.
What sets Wolfdancer apart is that scenery and accessibility come together. Few courses near Austin offer this kind of dramatic terrain, and fewer still let any visitor tee it up, which is exactly why it suits a buddies trip or a couples golf and spa escape built around the resort.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public; open to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines guests and daily fee players |
| Green fee | Indicative from about 190 USD in 2026, varying by season, day and resort guest status |
| Booking | Tee times through the resort golf shop; resort guests receive priority and packages |
| On the day | Carts standard; a relaxed resort dress code, collared shirt and no denim, applies |
| Getting there | Cedar Creek near Bastrop, about 30 minutes from Austin Bergstrom International Airport |
| Best months | March through June and September through November, avoiding peak summer heat |
Access and fees verified June 2026 and are indicative for the 2026 season; they change with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines itself, a large resort on the Colorado River with a spa, a lazy river and direct access to the course, ideal for a golf and spa weekend or a family trip with golf built in. Austin is about forty minutes west for those who want city dining and live music.
Wolfdancer pairs well with the public and resort golf around Austin and the Hill Country, and we can package the lodging, tee times and transfers into a single relaxed itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Lost Pines and Austin.
Build a Texas golf trip
We help arrange the tee times at Wolfdancer, plan the resort stay and book the lodging and transfers around your round. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Wolfdancer Golf Club questions
Who designed Wolfdancer Golf Club?
Wolfdancer was designed by Arthur Hills with design partner Steve Forrest and opened in the mid 2000s as the course for the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Bastrop, Texas.
What is the par and length of Wolfdancer?
Wolfdancer plays as a par 72 of about 7,205 yards, with the front holes routed across rolling prairie and the closing stretch dropping into the Colorado River valley.
Can the public play Wolfdancer?
Yes. Unlike many marquee Texas courses, Wolfdancer is open to resort guests and daily fee players. Tee times are booked through the resort golf shop, and resort guests receive priority and package rates.
How much is a round at Wolfdancer?
Green fees are indicative from about 190 dollars for the 2026 season and vary by season, day and resort guest status. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; fees indicative for the 2026 season. Last reviewed June 2026.