The PGA Tour arrives in Austin, Texas, this week for the inaugural Austin Championship, bringing a field of 120 players to the Fazio Canyons Course at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa as the 2026 FedExCup Fall schedule reaches its penultimate stop.
Tom Fazio Designed the Renovated Par-72 Course
Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1999, the par-72 course underwent a seven-month renovation in 2022 that introduced new tees, greens, and irrigation systems while stretching the layout to 7,451 yards.
The venue features generous fairways with strategic pinch points, four par-5 holes measuring in the mid-to-high 500s, and three par-3 holes exceeding 200 yards.
Bermudagrass blankets the property, featuring rough standing just over two inches high and greens prepared to roll at 12.5 feet on the Stimpmeter.
Locals anticipate manageable wind conditions, though forecasts indicate potential northerly gusts on Thursday and stronger southerly winds over the weekend alongside possible rain. Daily high temperatures are projected to stay in the 70s for the first three days before dropping to the mid-60s for Sunday’s final round.
Top Contenders Prepare for the Return to Austin
Other top contenders in the power rankings include Chris Kirk, Brian Harman, and Jackson Koivun. Koivun aims to capitalize on his strong iron play following a tie for 21st last week.
The tournament is the PGA Tour's first visit to Austin since Sam Burns won the final World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in March 2023. Burns is absent from the field this week.
Because Fazio Canyons is new to the PGA Tour, competitors lack historical tournament data for the layout, though players with University of Texas connections possess occasional practice familiarity with the grounds.
