"Good golfing temperament falls between taking it with a grin or shrug and throwing a fit."

-- Sam Snead

Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty. 

-- Harry Vardon

Golf is a game in which one endeavors to control a ball with
implements ill adapted for the purpose.
--Woodrow Wilson

A golfer's diet: Live on greens as much as possible.

--Author Unknown

Gone golfing ... be back about dark thirty.

--Author Unknown

Born to golf. Forced to work.

--Author Unknown

My body is here, but my mind has already teed off.

--Author Unknown

Golf and sex are the only things you can enjoy without being good at
them.

-- Jimmy DeMaret

May thy ball lie in green pastures .... and not in still waters.

--Author Unknown

If I hit it right, it's a slice. If I hit it left, it's a hook. If I
hit it straight, it's a miracle.

-- Author Unknown

The difference in golf and government is that in golf you can't
improve your lie.

--George Deukmejian

Golf is a game invented by the same people who think music comes out
of a bagpipe.

-- Author Unknown

"The trouble with golf is you're only as good as your last putt."

-- Doug Sanders

"Golf is a game of expletives not deleted."

-- Dr. Irving A. Gladstone

I'd give up golf if I didn't have so many sweaters."

-- Bob Hope

"A hundred years of experience has demonstrated that the game is temporary insanity practiced in a pasture."

-- Dave Kindred

"The person I fear most in the last two rounds is myself."

-- Tom Watson

"Good golf isn't a matter of hitting great shots.  It's finding a way to make your bad ones not so bad."

-- Lee Trevino

"Golf is like art.  It's impossible to be perfect."

-- Sandra Palmer

"Real Golfers go to work to relax."

-- George Dillon

The Bandit Golf Course (public)
Rating - Eagle          Golf Package
Green fees

5 Miles East of New Braunfels on FM 725
Lake McQueeney
Yardage: Black 6928, Blue 6405, White 5991, Red 5253
Rating: Black 73.6, Blue 71.2, White 69.2, Red 70.3
Slope: Black 133, Blue 124, White 122, Red 126
Par: 71
PLAYERS COMMENTS:  The Bandit continues to receive rave reviews from everyone who has played it. The staff is friendly and helpful. The greens are fast and undulating. There is plenty of water and bunkers and some holes are quite scenic. There are well placed bunkers and trees. The eighteenth hole, called "Long Creek" is a par 5 uphill to a tight green nestled behind a tree that can make or break a round. Depending on the wind, it can be played several different ways. You can make par, but you may end up with a triple or quad.   Number 1 hole is called "Blind Date" and Number 2 is called "Two Much Too Soon."  You get the picture. But while a scratch player would find this course very challenging, the five sets of tee boxes make this course inviting for all level of golfers.  Golfhappy's foursome was very excited to shoot in the mid 90s from the Whites.  The last time I played the course was in super shape and the reports I am getting from local golfers are great. This is one of the most scenic in the area. The management is proud of the fact that Golfweek recently named the Bandit among the Top Ten Public Course in Texas. 
Distance: About 45 minutes from downtown. Take I-35 to New Braunfels. Exit 187 (the Lake McQueeney exit) and turn right at the light onto FM 725. Course is about 5 miles on the left.
Food: In the tradition of the old German settlers of the Texas Hill County, the Bandit recently opened a bona fide grill. They are
serving hamburgers, hotdogs and a great sausage dog (with sausage from Grandzin's).  They also have fried appetizers!  
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Canyon Springs Golf Course
Rating Par       Golf Package
Green fee

24400 Canyon Golf Road
San Antonio TX
Yardage: Black 7,077; Gold 6,677; Blue 6,2120; Green 5,853; Red 5,234
Rating: Blue 68.4
Slope: Gold 118
Par: 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS:  Nominated by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as a best new course, this one will surely please the most discriminating player.  The course is a "Must Play!"  A true Hill Country Course, you need to stay on the fairways or bring plenty of balls.  Using an old farm to build on this choice piece of Texas Real Estate, this land has been artfully transformed into what many golfers will refer to as among the very best of what this great state has to offer.  Each hole is a separate experience, a beautiful scene completely by itself.  You do not see other fairways.  Each cart is equipped with Global Positioning System, GPS, giving you the exact distance to the pin on each hold.  GPS also shows you the pin placement on each green.  It's like playing with a professional caddy who knows the course. It's neat! With five sets of tee boxes on each hole, demanding greens, natural hill country surroundings and magnificent limestone waterfalls on the 19th and 18th holes, this 7077 yard course (from the tips -- that's right) it presents a significant challenge to event the most experienced golfers (and even those who think they are).  Super golf and homesites are available.
Golfhappy comment: One of the top courses in the area under new management.  I hear nothing but good comments about this upscale golf course.  One of my personal top choices to play.  Golfhappy
Distance: About 30 minutes from downtown.  Take I-281 North past 1604 to Evans road.  Turn left on Evans and go straight.  Evans Road turns into Canyon Golf Road.  Just keep going straight, the entrance on on the right.

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Cedar Creek Municipal Golf Course (public)
Rating - Birdie           
Green fee

8250 Vista Colina
San Antonio, TX 78255
Yardage: Blue 6650 White 6130 Red 5535
Rating: 71.3 68.9 70.8
Slope: 125 118 113
Par: 72 72 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS: This course is consistently rated one of the top muni courses in the USA. The hill country layout is challenging for all levels of play. Gold tees are available for scratch golfers. Some players feel that the narrow fairways allow the ball to roll to the center, but we don't think this is evident to most players. Ride this one... it's real hard to walk. Because of it's popularity, the crowded course can play very slow. Go early or allow five hour rounds on really nice days. However, it's so pretty and great to play it's worth the time. If you can find a nice December day when the younger set is in school, that's the day to play this one.
Distance: Allow 30 minutes minimum from downtown. From I-10 going west, exit Loop 1604, then go west 3 miles to the Kyle Seale Pkwy. Turn right and drive 2 miles to the course. Watch real close for signs to clubhouse, which is on the left side of road up a long paved road.

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The Dominion Country Club, (private)
Rating - Eagle
Green fee .  Reciprocal weekdays only.   On weekends you must play with member

One Dominion Drive
San Antonio, TX 78257
Yardage: Gold 6785 Blue 6498 White 6115 Red 5459
Rating: 72.2 70.8 68.9 71.7
Slope: 126 123 118 126
Par: 72 72 72 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS: 18-hole bent grass course with water in play. The amenities offered by the clubhouse and staff are (including a barbershop) superb. Play this one if you have the chance with a member who knows the course as there is no layout on the score cards.  Driving, chipping and putting practice areas are available. Teaching pro on staff.
Distance: Travel time from downtown... allow 32 minutes. Take I-10 west, go past 1604 and exit the Camp Bullis exit. Stay on access road and the club is on the right side of the road. Three excellent restaurants nearby in Leon Springs to finish out the day.  A reader send me an email in July 05 and said the driving time was 25 minutes from downtown.  A couple of years ago when I was driving a Jag I would have agreed.  If I was going for an early tee time and on the road at O-Dark-Thirty.  But the population of San Antonio is getting pretty crowded out that way and I'm a little older so I am going to go with the 32 minutes.  It appears that MapQuest agrees with me. 

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Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club and Resort (public)  
Rating - Eagle                          Golf Packages
Green fees

9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
Yardage: Black 6913 Blue 6381 White 5847 Red 4781
Rating 73.9 72.0 67.9 67.8
Slope 136 130 115 114
Par: 72 72 72 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS: With three par 36 holes of golf, this 27 hole course offers magnificent views from every tee.  Each hole offers four tee box placements, one for every level of player.  The 27 hole layout is a magnificent course with water in play is wonderful. as is the resort that supports it. The course is rated consistently in the top ten resorts nation-wide. Part of the famous Texas Hill Country, you will not find many level lies. Lots of trees, hills, and dog leg fairways combined with ultra-fast undulating greens provide exciting / challenging golf. 

Resort: Excellent staff, service, amenities are evidenced throughout this Hyatt Hill County layout. 500 posh rooms available. Many have balconies. A wonderful atmosphere for both families and adults wanting to get away from it all. South Texas, Western, decor lends to a casual, comfortable atmosphere. You can book your tee times at the same time you book your room if staying at the resort. The Regency Club, Hyatt's executive floor, is located on the 4th floor and features a special lounge where a continental breakfast is served, along with afternoon tea, fruit and snacks, evening cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a late night desert. Two wonderful dining areas: The Antlers Lodge features a country lodge atmosphere and serves regional Southwestern cuisine with delicious steak and seafood. The Springhouse Cafe is more casual, featuring a lunch buffet, a Friday seafood buffet, a Saturday country buffet, and a Sunday brunch. An old-fashioned western saloon; Charlie's Long Bar, has a neat copper-top bar over fifty feet long and a stamped tin ceiling.
Other amenities: include tennis courts, health club, hiking and jogging trails through scenic countryside, a general store, a gift shop, room service, and a four acre water park, including a 950 foot long Rambling' River where children can float down on inner tubes. Camp Hyatt features tons of fun for children age three through twelve daily during summer vacation and during the holidays and weekends in the winter season. 
Distance: About 35 minutes from downtown. From downtown take I-10 to Loop 410. Go west on 410 to Hwy 151, turn west and drive 4.5 miles to the Hyatt Resort Dr. The resort runs shuttles for guests to and from the Riverwalk.

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La Cantera Golf Club (public)
Rating - Hole-in-one  ACE     Golf Package
Green fees

Now a Westin La Cantera Resort
16401 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
Yardage: Black 6885 Gold 6344 Blue 5954 Silver 5581 Red 4940
Rating: 72.0 69.3 67.9 66.1 67.1
Slope: 132 126 117 113 108
Par: 72 72 72 72 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS: Rated in the top 20 "Upscale Courses" by Golf Digest and in the top 50 of "Courses You Can Play" by Golf Digest, the course is the current site of the PGA Texas Open. LaCantera was rated in the top three courses in San Antonio in 2002 by the golf experts in the San Antonio Express-News special golf edition in April 2002.  It was ranked number 5 in America's Top State Courses in 1997-98. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the course was built in 1995 with lots of hills with water in play.
PLAYERS COMMENTS: A magnificent Texas Hill Country course, it features breathtaking views of San Antonio's vistas; Six Flags Over Texas, natural waterfalls, fast running creeks, and hills, hills, hills. The greens are fast, good sized and undulating. White sand bunkers are abundant throughout the spread. The beautiful views with take your breath away and the golf is so good it's hard to put into words. Do not leave San Antonio without playing this course. Green fees will run about 100$ U.S., but are worth every penny. The staff and course offer every amenity and superb service. 
Note:  The LaCantera was tied with the Quarry as the best place to hang around for a cool one after a round by the experts.  Editors comment:  We are not sure who voted or if they were the expert golfers, but hola, it's San Antonio.
Lessons:   The course has a golf school featuring the latest in teaching tools with top notch teaching professionals.
Accommodations: An Westin La Cantera resort hotel adjoins the course.
Distance: About 25 minutes from downtown. From San Antonio, take I-10 west. Exit onto La Cantera Pkwy and go left. The course is about a mile away on the right side of the street.

Palmer Course at La Cantera
Rating - Hole-in-one     Ace     
Green fees
Now a Westin La Cantera Resort
17865 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78255
Yardage: Blk 6926 Gold 6535 Copr 6115 Silv 5684 Jade 5066
Ratings:          74.2            72.4            70.6         69.3           65.3
Slope:             142             139             134          128            116
Par: 71
PLAYERS COMMENTS: The course has matured into one of San Antonio's must play courses.  In Golfhappy's opinion it's right at the top of the list.  The clubhouse is one of the best I have ever seen..  My biggest problem with this course (other than losing golf balls -- plan on it) was the golf course is so drop-dead-beautiful.  I really mean that some of the holes are so breath-taking that you have a hard time keeping a proper pace of play... you simply want to stop and take in the view.  Streams and small waterfalls with ripples contribute to the feeling of space and tranquility.   The fairways are separated from view of each other for the most part, lending to the beauty.  OK, enough about the view.  Bring your best game and lots of balls.   This is not a course that will be easily tamed, but why would you want that... it's Texas and this is Hill County Golf at its best.  A must play... even if you have to save pennies or forgo dining out for awhile to pay the green fee,  you really need to play this course. 
Distance:  About 25 Minutes from downtown.   Take I-10 West and exit Camp Bullis.  Turn left at stop sign and drive through subdivision until you get to Babcock.  You will have several stop signs but keep going. The course is straight ahead.

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Olympia Hills Golf Course & Conference Center
Rating - Eagle  
Green fees: Local residents pay less.  Golf Packages

12900 Mt. Olympus
Universal City TX 78148 (about 25 minutes from downtown San Antonio)
Yardage: Blue 6923, White 6553, Gold 6023, Green 5534
Rating: Blue 132, White 128, Gold 122, Green 128
Slope: Blue 73.4, White 71.4, Gold 68.8, Green 72.3
Par: 72
NOTE: According to the San Antonio Express-News Dec. 5, 2001, Olympia Hills was named to Golf Digest magazine's list of 2001 America's Best New Courses. The magazine rated Olympia Hills as the fourth-best new, affordable public course in America. Public courses were rated on shot value, design variety, memorability, aesthetics and playability.  The course opened in February 2000.
PLAYERS COMMENTS,Summer 2008:  The course is in the best shape in years.  They rate it a 9-10.  This course is very, very exciting and enhances San Antonio's reputation as a golf destination. A unique combination of natural topography and man-made mounds and bunkers make this a super course. Native South Texas vegetation and golf course grass seed formulations on fairways and greens will provide state-of-the-game playing surfaces. The views are spectacular, with several holes playing to greens well below the tees, while other lead to a significant rise to reach the putting surface. Fairways, which on some holes are tight, are often sloped and guarded by bunkers. The tips will not be played by the faint hearted, but with four sets of tee boxes, the course can be enjoyed by all levels of players. Owned by the City of Universal City, the management has spared little in designing and preparing a terrific layout and are to be commended. From Golfhappy's personal perspective, with all the different situations one can imagine getting into here, I will want to return to play this one over-and-over. Although this is a fairly new course, this puppy has grown up and is ready to hunt!
New Comment received Oct 4, 2000 from a reader:  I played this course this morning. This is a beautiful course with extraordinary fairways and greens. One of the nicest courses I have played  in San Antonio. I rate this course a 9 1/2. 
New Comment received Nov 9, 2000 from a reader: The  overseeding of greens and fairways was completed in a very timely manner just prior to the rainy weather. The seed matured well and is presently being cut to specification.  The golf course is in immaculate condition.
New Comment from Golfhappy:   Our group played Olympia Hills recently and the course is a solid Eagle!
Distance: Driving time about 25 minutes from downtown. Go north on I-35 and take exit 173. Turn right onto Olympia Pkwy almost as soon as you exit. Go left on Mt. Olympus to the course.
Feature/Amenities include a Conference Center that seats 200, pro-shop, Junior Golf camp, PGA staff, driving range and 10,000 sq. ft. short game area.

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Pecan Valley Golf Club (public)
Rating - Rating taken down - see Players Comments                     Golf Package
Green fees

4700 Pecan Valley Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78223
Yardage: Blue 7071 White 6571 Red 5621
Rating: 71.0
Slope: 123
Par: 71
PLAYERS COMMENTS Summer 2008:  Under new management with Foresight Golf the course is back to being a championship course.  What a golf course.  Pecan Valley was rated in the top three courses in San Antonio in 2002 by the golf experts in the San Antonio Express-News special golf edition in April 2002.  This is a must play facility.  It was already a super course with a rich tradition and was home to the 1967, 69 and 70 Texas open.  The course is rated among the top 50 public courses by Golf Digest. New placement of greens and water up the level of play and the the local players are raving about it.  It's close to downtown and the Riverwalk and the staff is top notch.  The many mature pecan trees and natural terrain with a winding creek make this a challenging course for any level of golfer. Pecan Valley also was chosen No.1 in the best hole category.  "Pecan Valley's No. 14 is one of the truly great par 4's in all of golf," said Brian Gathright, director of instruction at The Academy at La Cantera.  "It is a demanding tee shot with a lake down the right side at the corner of the dogleg right. (There are) trees on both sides. A well-placed drive down the right-center of the fairway leaves a difficult uphill second shot to a moderately undulated green."   Pecan Valley scored again in the toughest hole rankings.  The experts liked the course's No. 2, a par-4, 453-yard nightmare. The hole is long, narrow and uphill. What more is there to say?
The staff is customer friendly and of eagle quality.  If you're in San Antonio you need to think real hard before missing this one. 
Note From a Reader:  You forgot to mention that this was the site of the 1968 PGA Championship (50th) won by Julius Boros by one stroke over the great Arnold Palmer. It  was a great course back then, I grew up playing that course which at the time  had its nine toughest hole lit for night play but the PGA made them remove the poles before they would allow it (PVCC) to be the Host. Just a bit of info I thought I would pass along.  Thanks to Bob B.
Distance: Driving time about 20 minutes from downtown. Take I-37 (Hwy 218) south. Exit exit Southcross and go East on Southcross. After some distance you will come to the course on your left. Entrance is marked.

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Quarry Golf Club (public) Voted Number 1
in Texas by the Dallas Morning News
Rating - Hole-in-one     ACE      Golf Package
Green fee

444 East Basse Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
Yardage: Pro 6740 Championship 6128 Regular 5576 Forward 4897
Rating: 72.4 69.2 66.7 67.4
Slope: 128 120 111 115
Par: 71 71 71 71
PLAYERS COMMENTS: Built in 1993, this magnificent course, carved out of an old quarry, is rated in the top ten of "America's Top State Golf Courses" by Golf Digest. It is in the top 75 Upscale Courses and was rated in the top three of public play courses in San Antonio by a panel of golf experts in the San Antonio Express-News recently.. The views of San Antonio (especially at dusk) and the surroundings are so stunning that local players keep going back just for the scenery. But don't lose yourself in sightseeing. You need to concentrate on the golf. It is everything golf should be. The front nine plays through open fields and alongside streams, giving it a decidedly links feel. There is water which comes into the picture on a number of holes on the front. After making the turn you will understand where the course gets its name. You play in a huge, abandoned rock quarry, with steep walls that go up, up, up, almost 100 feet on three sides. One of the holes is called "Escape from Alcatraz," and another is aptly named "Reload." It's not for the faint of heart, as you will see when you tee off over a deep canyon to the fairway on the other side. The Quarry's No. 17 (par 4, 386) was picked as the most visually pleasing hole in San Antonio by the 2002. "It has a breathtaking tee shot to what looks like a landing strip sandwiched between a chasm on one side and a boulder-laden cliff on the other side," said Jim Barker, a PGA teaching professional at The Quarry. The clubhouse has a new upscale restaurant which is fast becoming a place to be seen by locals. The service and amenities are first class. The lunch menu is very affordable and offers a magnificent view for your dining companion.  This one must be played while visiting San Antonio if possible.  Player Comment from Kevin W:  Played Olympia Hills on 22 July 08 and had a wonderful round. Considering how dry this summer has been, the greens were in very good shape. Grounds crew has done a good job of making sure the course is playable and not chewed up from all the rounds. It is a very tight course off the tee on numerous holes, so you can lose a lot of balls if you don’t drive it straight. Course offers a challenging test for novice and experienced golfers alike so it is easy to enjoy a round regardless of how long you have been playing. Try to get out early if possible during the summer (it is South Texas after all) so you can take advantage of the slower greens before they dry out during the day. Great course.
Note:   The Quarry was tied with LaCantera as the best place to hang around for a cool one after a round by the experts.  Editors comment:   We are not sure if these are the expert golfers, but hey, it's San Antonio.
Distance: About 15 minutes from downtown. Take Hwy 281 north and exit East Basse Road. The entrance to the clubhouse is on the right.
Lodging: Lots of hotels and motels are in the area, including the famous Riverwalk located only 15 minutes away. You may also want to investigate the Quarry's sister course, Tapatio Springs Resort, located in the hill country just forty-five minutes away.

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Rating - Eagle           Golf Package
Green fees

1100 W. Bitters Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
Yardage: Gold 6922 Black 6333 Silver 5831 Green 5271
Rating: 73.1 70.6 68.2 66.4
Slope: 129 125 116 109
Par 72: 72 72 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS: Another gem in San Antonio's showcase of excellent courses. This 18 hole Tifdwarf grass course has all the challenges that the area is known for; creeks, rocks, and trees. The narrow fairways lead to greens which are fast and undulating. Many of the real good local players head for this one.  Golfhappy's group play the course recently and we continue to be impressed.  It's a great leayout and one that you really need to think about playing.  It's one of the very best. 
Distance: About 20 minutes from downtown. Take Hwy 281 north and exit Bitters. Go left to Partridge Trail. Turn left and drive to the course.

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Tapatio Springs Golf Course and Resort  
Rating - Eagle                 Golf Package
Johns Road West
Boerne, TX 78006
27 Hole Course at Tapatio Springs
Rating - Eagle
Green fees
 LAKES COURSE
Yardage: Gold 3128 Blue 2882 White 2679 Red 2410
VALLEY COURSE
Yardage: Gold 3376 Blue 3232 White 3023 Red 2775
RIDGE COURSE
Yardage: Gold 3124 Blue 2989 White 2795 Red 2347

                      Course Rating/Slope
                                   Gold         Blue         White            Red
LAKES COURSE      71.4/133       69.2/128      67.3/125          70.4/127

VALLEY COURSE    71.7/133      70.2/131       68.5/127          70.2/126

RIDGE COURSE         70.5/130        68.4/125     66.6/122          67.9/118
Lakes/Valley
Ridge/Lakes
Valley/Ridge
PLAYERS COMMENTS: Somewhat narrow. tree lined fairways protect fast, undulating greens on this 27 hole Tifdwarf grass course. Each 9 hole layout lives up to its name. Lots of water and trees on the two lower courses. Trees and hills galore on the new Ridge Course. If you play the Ridge, bring lots of golf balls... I'm not kidding. Built in the beautiful hill country, there are few level lies on this one. The large trees and a meandering creek come into play. This place is beautiful! Do not miss this one. If you are playing South Texas, it's about 10 degrees cooler in the summer.
Lodging: There are about 115 king size rooms and condominiums available at the resort. Built in wooded hills, wildlife is abundant and is often seen at Tapatio Springs, especially along the fine jogging and hiking trails. Recently named one of the top ten golf resorts in Texas by the Dallas Morning News. The facility has all the amenities one might expect; tennis, saunas, exercise room, game room and dining. Water attractions include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, saunas, a Jacuzzi and fishing.
Facilities are available for meetings and this is a first class location for a corporate off-site.
Note: This is a sister resort and course to the Quarry in San Antonio, staffed with the same high level of attention which drives customer satisfaction at both locations. Golf packages are available.  Real Estate is available.
Distance: About 45 minutes from downtown. Take I-10 west and exit on John road. Go left at stop and drive about 4 miles. 

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The Golf Club of Texas
Rating - Eagle
Green Fee

13600 Briggs Ranch Road
San Antonio, TX 78245
Yardage: Back 7022    Middle 6467    Front 5727     Red 5626
Rating: 72.5
Slope: 135
Par: 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS:  The best testament one can give The Golf Club of Texas is that it hosts some big local tournaments.  The greens and tee boxes are some of the very best San Antonio has to offer.  This is truly a high end facility. If you have not been out to enjoy this course you really need to.  The place is all greened up and with all the landscaping it's just a real pretty experience with great golf.   The golf carts are outfitted with GPS which gives accurate distance to the pin and shows the contours of the greens.  This track combines Links Style golf with Hill Country golf, giving players a taste of both types of golf.  The course is among the best that San Antonio has to offer. The senior staff is very experienced and the service is all that you would expect at a high-value public course.  The new clubhouse is beautiful and features a full service restaurant. After playing a round, you will really enjoy just sitting on the porch and taking in the view.
Golfhappy's Note: Lot's of folks are under the mistaken idea that this golf course is "too far out on 90 West." I want to correct that. If you look at driving times at many of the courses on this page you will see distance... 25 minutes. Well, I timed the drive from downtown to the Golf Club of Texas and it's a 20 minute drive. But it's out in the country y'all. So you city slickers need to take a deep breath on the way out... that's fresh air. It's ok, you'll get used to it and it's good for you. Come on, it's only 20 minutes.
Directions:  20 Minutes from downtown. Take U.S. 90 west to Texas 211 (2 exits past loop 1604) and we on the right.  From downtown take 90 west to Texas 211.

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Woodlake Country Club
Rating - Eagle            Golf Package 
Green fees

6500 Woodlake Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78244
Yardage: Championship 6691 Regular 6228 Ladies 5305
Rating: 69.4
Slope: 126
Par: 72
PLAYERS COMMENTS: Golfhappy and the "Wild Bunch" he plays with every Sunday morning (who would kill for a quarter skin) play Woodlake a lot.  Local golfers will be happy to learn that Woodlake is now in the hands of John Clay with Joe Valdivia joining him..
(7/04) fairways and greens very good.  The first cut is a little long and you can lose your ball fairly easy if you stray off of the fairway RS.  Golfhappy and his merry group played Woodlake on July 18, 2004. The course is in top-notch condition and has to be rated as one of the top courses in San Antonio. The greens are fast and the fairways are in great shape. Plenty of water add to add to the challenge this course provides.
Narrow fairways with some streams and ponds in play lead to small, fast, undulating greens protected by sand bunkers. The greens are very fast and you will need your lob wedge to hold them on approach pitch shots. The opening hole is the number three handicap, so be sure to warm up before you start. There are plenty of rolling hills and wind is usually a factor. The front is more open than the back, which has lots of trees protecting the narrow fairways. It's a fun, pretty course and the staff is courteous and professional. The course is in top-notch condition and has to be rated as one of the top courses in San Antonio.  The greens are fast and the fairways are in great shape.   Plenty of water add to add to the challenge this course provides.
Narrow fairways with some streams and ponds in play lead to small, fast, undulating greens protected by sand bunkers. The greens are very fast and you will need your lob wedge to hold them on approach pitch shots. The opening hole is the number three handicap, so be sure to warm up before you start. There are plenty of rolling hills and wind is usually a factor. The front is more open than the back, which has lots of trees protecting the narrow fairways. It's a fun, pretty course and the staff is courteous and professional.
Distance: About 30 minutes from downtown. Take I-35 north and exit Binz-Engleman. Turn right to FM 78. Turn left onto FM 78 and go 3 miles to Woodlake Pkwy. Turn right. The course entrance is a short drive on the left.

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