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consistently ranked among the best in Texas .
The golf course is the keystone of an appealing home community , but it is only one element of what makes the lifestyle at the Boot Ranch enjoyable for its residents and guests . For golf members , the multi-generational Boot Ranch membership means that parents , adult children , grandchildren and everyone ' s spouses play as members , not guests . A membership includes lockers , range balls and golf cart use , plus the opportunity to compete in well-run
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PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE tournaments . Beyond serious golf , there ' s also the camaraderie of golf events for men , women , couples and juniors .
The overall Boot Ranch community is spread across 2,000 acres . Within the majestic 55,000 square-foot Clubhouse Village , perched on a hilltop at the center of the community , members enjoy fine and casual dining , social events , well-appointed locker rooms , the Golf Shop , and ten elegantly appointed Lodge Suites for use by members and their sponsored guests . The
Ranch Club is the center of warmweather action with three heated pools , an open-air pavilion with bar and grill , changing rooms , a playground , and lighted courts for tennis , basketball and pickleball . The 3,800 square foot fitness center , FIT , offers premium cardio equipment , group classes and personal training .
Longhorn Lake offers get-back-to-nature recreation and good country fun . Attractions include a swim beach , fishing , paddle boards , kayaks , canoes , jumping platforms , a water trampoline , treehouses and swings . A major expansion is underway , with the addition of a clubhouse for casual dining , multi-use