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Possible Closing Of Lions Golf Course

  • Lions Club Leased The property

    Lions Club Leased The property

    In 1924 the Lions Club Of Austin leased the Brackenrige contract that covereed a total of 500 Acres.
  • The Lease Transfers To The City

    The Lease Transfers To The City

    In 1936, The Lions Club Of Austin transfers the lease of the land to the City Of Austin.
  • Served As UT Home Course

    Served As UT Home Course

    In 1940, Ut declared Lions Golf Course as their home course.
  • Course Is desegregated

    Course Is desegregated

    In 1950, Lions Golf Course is desegregated due to two young African American boys who play a few holes at night.
  • Save Muny Is Founded

    Save Muny Is Founded

    In 1973, Save Muny was created because the lease was almost up and Austin was still growing and UT wants to make more money from the lot.
  • The Lease Is Up

    The Lease Is Up

    On May 29, 2019, the current lease for the land is up and if the lot is going to stay a golf course then the city and UT need to come to a mutual agreement on the lease contract.