Planning a Golf Trip to Texas Hill Country: Group Guide
Limestone creeks, waterfalls and big elevation change between Austin and San Antonio. Omni Barton Creek has four courses, Horseshoe Bay has three Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses, and San Antonio adds two former Valero Texas Open venues.
The courses to play
- Fazio Canyons (Omni Barton Creek): Tom Fazio (1999, renovated 2022), 7,433 yards along a limestone creek. Host of the PGA Tour's Austin Championship. Resort guests and club members only.
- Fazio Foothills (Omni Barton Creek): Tom Fazio (1986), with cliffs, waterfalls and small greens. Hosted the Legends of Golf from 1990 to 1994. Resort guests and club members only.
- Coore Crenshaw Cliffside (Omni Barton Creek): Bill Coore and Austin native Ben Crenshaw (1991). Wide fairways and huge greens make it the friendliest of the resort's courses. Resort guests and club members only.
- Slick Rock (Horseshoe Bay): Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1972). Home of the Million Dollar Hole, played across a 35-foot waterfall. Open to resort guests.
- Ram Rock (Horseshoe Bay): Robert Trent Jones Sr. Nicknamed The Challenger, the hardest of the three resort courses. Apple Rock, the third, has Lake LBJ views. Summit Rock is members-only.
- TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course: Greg Norman design and home of the Valero Texas Open. The Pete Dye Canyons course is next door. Both are for club members and JW Marriott San Antonio guests only.
- La Cantera Golf Club: San Antonio. Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf. Hosted the Valero Texas Open from 1995 to 2009 and was renovated in 2017. Books tee times online through Troon.
- Lost Pines Golf Club: Near Bastrop, east of Austin. Arthur Hills (2006), formerly Wolfdancer. The 18th runs along the Colorado River. Books tee times online.
Getting there
| Airport | Code | Drive to the golf |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Bergstrom International | AUS | about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay |
| San Antonio International | SAT | about 20 to 30 min to La Cantera and TPC San Antonio |
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When to go
March to May and October to November. Summer is hot.
Group tip
Before you book
- Lock the headcount in a multiple of four.
- Set the per-person budget with the cost calculator.
- Call the resort or golf desk directly and ask for group tee-time blocks, stay-and-play packages and the cancellation and rain policy.
- Collect deposits the week you book. Use the deposit tracker.
- Pick your format and build pairings.
Official resources
Heads-up before you book
- The PGA Tour's Austin Championship is on Fazio Canyons November 9–15, 2026. Expect that course to be unavailable that week. source
Checked November 10, 2026. Schedules change, so confirm with the resort.
Fun facts about Texas Hill Country
- Horseshoe Bay says it is the only resort in the continental U.S. with three courses by Robert Trent Jones Sr. It calls them the Texas Triangle. source
- Fazio Canyons was the first resort course in Texas certified as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. source
- Ben Crenshaw built Cliffside on the idea that “the best architect is nature,” and moved little dirt to make it. source
- La Cantera's sports bar is called Grille 254, after Tommy Armour III's record score at the 2003 Valero Texas Open. source
- Horseshoe Bay has its own airport with a lighted 6,000-foot runway, so a group can fly a charter straight to the resort. source
Facts last checked November 10, 2026. How we check facts. Resort or tourism board? Send us updates for this guide.
Course details and access rules change. Confirm current tee-time policies and rates directly with each course before you book.
FAQ
When is the best time for a Texas Hill Country golf trip?
March to May and October to November. Summer is hot. Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov.
What airport do you fly into for Texas Hill Country?
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay; San Antonio International (SAT), about 20 to 30 min to La Cantera and TPC San Antonio.
What are the best courses at Texas Hill Country?
Fazio Canyons (Omni Barton Creek), Fazio Foothills (Omni Barton Creek), Coore Crenshaw Cliffside (Omni Barton Creek), Slick Rock (Horseshoe Bay), Ram Rock (Horseshoe Bay), TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course, La Cantera Golf Club, Lost Pines Golf Club.
Is Texas Hill Country good for a group golf trip?
Best for: Groups who want a multi-course resort with Austin or San Antonio nights close by. It works for groups of 4–12, 12–24, 24+ golfers.
How far ahead should we book Texas Hill Country?
For 8 or more golfers in peak season, plan 6–12 months out. Call the golf desk and ask about group tee-time blocks and package rates before you book rooms.
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