Omni Barton Creek offers a four-course feast for the ultimate buddies’ trip

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa sits just 10 miles west of downtown Austin in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Its biggest draw for a buddies’ trip is a four-course lineup designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio, who designed two of the courses.

In November, the Fazio Canyons Course will host the 2026 Austin Championship, scheduled for Nov. 12–15. The layout features 18 striking holes and a limestone-framed creek that winds through the property. Fazio Canyons is also ranked No. 20 among the best courses in Texas by GOLF.

Golf is the centerpiece of the trip, but the resort adds plenty beyond the courses: spacious pools and patios overlooking the hills, multiple gourmet dining options, a world-class spa, an award-winning golf academy and luxurious accommodations.

For larger groups and families, the resort offers a new accommodation option, Resort Homes at Barton Creek, with fully private homes on the property. The homes vary in size, amenities and location, while the program can be tailored to each group. Exceptional service and premium touches are included throughout.

Omni Barton Creek is also designed for multigenerational family getaways. Family highlights include a mini-golf course, complimentary nightly s’mores, three family pools, a splash park, a free arcade and a bounce house.

The article was written by Andrew Penner for GOLF.com.