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Canyon Springs Golf Club210-497-1770
Over 7,000 yards of beguiling beauty - that's the best way to describe Canyon Springs. Beauty, because this course winds through some of the most scenic Hill Country north of San Antonio. Beguiling, because the course's wide fairways and accessible greens hide bunkers, natural hazards and subtle breaks. Five sets of trees on each hole create a challenge for golfers of every level. Tee it up on the cliff-top 10th hole and let it rip. But be sure you've got another ball in your pocket.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,000
- Course/Slope Rating: 72.8/130
Pecan Valley Golf Club
210-333-9018 or 1-800-336-3418
This majestic course was the site of the 50th PGA Championship in 1968, when Julius Boros edged Arnold Palmer on the 18th hole. Huge old pecan and oak trees line the fairways and frame the greens. Rated in Golf Digest's Top 50 Public Courses in America, Pecan Valley will test every part of your game -- as a championship course should. But for most people, the real attractions are the beauty of the course and the chance to play this piece of history.
The Quarry Golf Club
210-824-4500
A unique layout where the front 9 is reminiscent of British Open links-style courses: no trees, deep heather rough and an ever-present breeze to bedevil you. But it's the back 9 that amazes most golfers. All 9 holes are set in an 86-acre limestone quarry, winding around its 100-foot tall perimeter and challenging the golfer to carry shots over the imposing chasms. The Quarry has already been recognized as "America's Best--#2 in Texas" by Golfweek Magazine, 4/95 and "Best Course--#4 in Texas by Golf Digest, 5/95. Known for its tough par 4s, strong drives and accurate iron shots are a must.
- Course Architect: Keith Foster
Silverhorn Golf Club
210-545-5300
Silverhorn is a classic 7,000-yard layout that meanders through 262 acres of heavily wooded and rolling terrain gracefully accommodating a wealth of natural features. Of course, the amenities that complement a course of this quality are being built for your comfort and enjoyment.
- Course Architect: Randy Heckenkemper with input from PGA tour pros Scott Verplank and Willie Wood
- Yardage: 7,000
Woodlake Country Club
210-661-6124
Site of the PGA Tour Texas Open for five years, the 18-hole course, playing to 6,691 yards, has earned a deserved reputation as one of the finest in the Southwest. Also part of Woodlake Country Club's history is being the site where Ben Crenshaw earned his first PGA Tour Victory in 1973. The harmony of Woodlake's natural setting combines with the vision of its renowned designer, Desmond Muirhead, to provide an outstanding challenge for the skilled devotee, yet appeals to the player with more modest abilities.
Alsatian Golf Club
P.O. Box 659 Castroville, TX (78009)
830-931-3100
An intriguing combination of links-style layout, the Alsatian Golf
Club tests a player in length, accuracy, and course management.
- Course Architect: Steve Mrak
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,882
- Course/Slope Rating: 72.3/127
The Bandit
6019 FM 725 New Braunfels, TX 78130
1-830-609-4665 or 888-923-7846
The Bandit is a "fun" course but it will give you all the challenge you could want no matter what your handicap. Lush fairways, magnificent greens, sand, water and tremendous elevation changes all add to your enjoyment.
- Course Architect: Keith Foster
- Holes: 18 Par:72 Yardage: 6,928
- Course/Slope Rating: 73.6/133
Canyon Lake Golf Club
405 Watts Ln., Canyon Lake, TX 78133
830-899-3301
With Canyon Lake as a backdrop, this scenic course abounds with wildlife. Although not long, tight fairways and some of the toughest greens in the region make it a real challenge.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,500
- Course/Slope Rating: 71/126
Chaparral Golf Course
300 Chaparral Drive, Seguin, TX 78155
830-303-0669
Chaparral is a course that will test your ability to hit it long. But with 700 ash trees lining the fairways, plus numerous pecan, oak and cottonwood trees, you'll have to hit it straight, too.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,008
- Course/Slope Rating: 70.5/115
Flying L Golf Course
Hwy 173 S. and Wharton Dock Road, Bandera, TX (78003)
1-800-646-5407
Like most resort courses, Flying L is enjoyable for players with a wide range of abilities. But to score well, you need to be able to control your ball over this winding, scenic layout.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,646
- Course/Slope Rating: 71/123
Las Palomas Country Club
120 Las Palomas Dr., La Vernia, TX 78121
830-217-4653
Located in the rolling hills of South Texas, Las Palomas is a links-style course. And that means one thing: the Texas wind presents a new challenge on every hole.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,028
- Course/Slope Rating: 72.5/122
Northcliffe Golf & Country Club
5301 Country Club Blvd.,Cibolo, TX 78108
830-606-7351
This course offers something for every golfer: long par 3s., reachable par 5s. And greens that will test anyone's putting stroke.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,532
- Course/Slope Rating: 71/119
Rebecca Creek Golf Course
10101 Rebecca Creek Road, Spring Branch, TX 78070
210-497-7100
An undiscovered gem, Rebecca Creek starts out like a links-style course, then winds its way through the beautiful Hill Country before ending at a dramatic 18th hole.
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,080
- Course/Slope Rating: 73.5/129
Brackenridge Park Golf Courses
210-226-5612
The oldest 18-hole public course in the state. It opened in 1916, and in 1922 hosted the first Texas Open. At just 6,185 yards, the course is still a true test of shot-making. The front nine is lined by ancient oak and pecan trees, requiring accurate tee shots to score well. The back nine is more open, but that brings the wind into play. Give it a rip on the 17th, a par 4 that can be reached off the tee by strong players.
- Course Architect: A.W. Tillinghast
- Holes: 18 Yardage: 6,185
Cedar Creek Golf Course
210-695-5050
Set in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, Cedar Creek has been ranked the top municipal course in South Texas in just about every survey. As demanding as it is beautiful, the course winds it way through limestone hillsides, taking a golfer up and down steep elevation changes, through oak thickets, and around several waterfalls and meandering creeks. The fairways are generous, but multi-tiered greens demand accurate iron shots and put a premium on the short game.
Mission del Lago Golf Course
210-627-2522
Built at the same time as Cedar Creek, Mission del Lago couldn't be more different from its sister course. Here, the land is flatter, making the Texas wind a real factor. And for a municipal course, Mission del Lago is superbly bunkered. Hit a shot off line and one of the 124 bunkers waits in anticipation. Add water that comes into play on 10 holes and subtle greens, and you have a course that will test every part of your game. A good score from the back tees at Mission del Lago is something to be proud of.
Olmos Basin Golf Course
210-826-4041
One of San Antonio's most popular courses, Olmos Basin has hosted the Men's City Championship 27 times over the years. Highlighted by a collection of demanding par 3 holes, the course is an honest test of golf. There is nothing too tricky-- your good shots are rewarded and you pay a price for bad ones. The course's greens are similarly straightforward, with no severe undulations. But their large size demands either accurate iron shots or a sure touch with the putter.
Riverside Golf Course
210-533-8371
Located on the site where Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders trained, Riverside Golf Course opened in 1929 as a nine-hole course. In 1961, an additional 11 holes were added--all par 3s. Today, the par 3 course still exists. And a full-size 18-hole championship course offers 6,729 yards of fun. Huge old trees, particularly the one blocking
the right side of the fairway on the seventh hole, give the straight hitter an advantage on the front nine. The back nine is more open, letting long hitters cut loose.
Willow Springs Golf Course
210-226-6721
Opened in 1923, Willow Springs has hosted the Texas Open numerous times, with Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson all competing here. The course was redesigned in 1975, but the small, well-guarded greens and tough par 4s remain. Willow Springs also features the longest hole in the city-- its 663 yard par 5 second hole. Two creeks and numerous ponds come into play on seven holes, but they're more of a visual
accent that an actual hazard. This is a great course if you like to walk.
Brooks Air Force Base Golf Course
active duty military should call 210-536-2140
on Wednesdays; retirees and others call on Thursdays. Brooks AFB, Building 812 (78235)Call 210-536-2636
- Holes: 18 Par:72 Yardage: 6,759
- Bermuda Greens
- Course/Slope Rating: 72.4/118
Fort Sam Houston Golf Course
Fort Sam Houston, Building 2901 (78234)
210-222-9386
La Loma Grande:- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,750
- Course/Slope Rating: 71.85/124
Salado El Rio:- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,755
- Course/Slope Rating: 72.7/121
Gateway Hills at Lackland Air Force Base
1800 Dimstead Place, Lackland AFB (78236)
210-671-3466
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,917
- Course/Slope Rating: 73.1/125
Kelly Air Force Base Golf Course
Building 871, Kelly AFB (78241)
210-977-5100
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,857
- Course/Slope Rating: 73/124
Randolph Oaks at Randolph AFB
Building 1300, Randolph AFB (78148)
210-652-4570
- Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,142
- Course/Slope Rating: 73.8/123
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