Salado Del Rio at Fort Sam Houston Golf Course
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About
Fort Sam Houston is home to two 18-hole courses, Salado Del Rio and La Lorna. The Salado del Rio course is the more scenic of the two, offering spectacular views of the rustic countryside. The historic facility boasts some famous players including Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer. The layout is also more difficult than the other championship course at the club due to the presence of numerous blind shots and water hazards. Both Fort Sam Houstan golf courses feature tight, tree-lined fairways and greens that are medium in both size and speed. In addition to the two golf courses, Fort Sam Houston also houses extensive practice facilities including a practice chipping green and lighted driving range.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6725 yards | 72.6 | 128 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6725 yards | 79.1 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6248 yards | 70.6 | 125 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6248 yards | 76.4 | 130 |
| Gold | 72 | 5620 yards | 67.5 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5620 yards | 72.9 | 123 |
| Red | 71 | 5235 yards | 65.6 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5235 yards | 70.7 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.6/128 W: 79.1/135 | 349 | 395 | 535 | 398 | 151 | 409 | 356 | 369 | 385 | 3347 | 611 | 190 | 475 | 203 | 542 | 419 | 388 | 205 | 345 | 3378 | 6725 |
| White M: 70.6/125 W: 76.4/130 | 339 | 366 | 508 | 387 | 123 | 396 | 336 | 341 | 362 | 3158 | 538 | 149 | 442 | 173 | 514 | 413 | 358 | 184 | 319 | 3090 | 6248 |
| Gold M: 67.5/118 W: 72.9/123 | 335 | 345 | 482 | 225 | 121 | 343 | 301 | 322 | 298 | 2772 | 549 | 126 | 438 | 148 | 464 | 340 | 319 | 141 | 323 | 2848 | 5620 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Military Courses in the U.S. (2021 #6)
Reviews
Fun layout
Really enjoyed the course and the pace of play, but the mud in front of most every green was very frustrating.
Ft. Sam
Beautiful weather, course in good shape, but a lot of wet areas around the greens.
Lots of dead grass
Parts of the fairways are just deadpan. Rough, there isn't really any, it is fairway or dead grass or just dirt and rock. Understand the dry warm weather but I am not sure this course has seen water other than the greens. Around the greens, it was mucky and muddy. Maybe use some of that water on the rest of the course.
How about a cart peraon since the turn isn't back at the clubhouse. Would be nice to have someone offer a drink.
The traps, full of water and unplayable.
It is obvious that no General Officers play this course or it would be in much better condition.
A great day and reminder
I felt humbled to play this course. My fellow golfers never played this course. You see many graves of fallen military and some of their family in the VA cemetery right next door. Thank you fallen heroes and souls for giving us freedom so that we can enjoy some golf and fun. God bless.
Pace of Play
It took myself and a 2 some, to play 9 holes tee time was at 9:40 we stopped at 1240. On hole #9. It was brutal There was no marshall to pick up play. If you are playing to slow the rule is to allow the group to play thru, and yet 3 hours to play nine holes of golf. Never will go there again.
Thank you.
Bang for your money
Nice course, fairways dry and each green is different but good bang for the buck
Fun course
Great course for the money. Must have a pass or play with someone that has a military ID ACTIVE OR RETIRED.
Surprisingly good
I had avoided the “base” golf course for years, but was pleasantly surprised at how nice it is. Salado played well with only a few quirky holes. Signage on the course isn’t great, so knowing which hole is next could prove challenging. Great mix of doglegs and straight holes. Nice elevation changes. Plays wider than it would suggest. Greens weren’t quick, but average speed. Rolled very smooth though. Definitely a positive. Bunkers were all sanded and looked good. Strong group of par 3s with great bunkering. Pleasant experience. Look forward to playing La Loma.
Good course for the price
A great course, but you must have a military ID (retired, Active or one provided by the Base). Greens are in spectacular condition.
Course is nice. Sand (dirt, mud, etc.) traps not consistent material in and some well watered. Staff was very welcoming.
Rude Staff
The young ladie working in the pro shop in the morning was extremely rude to the point that I almost left and just forfeited my pre paid green fees. The course was in great shape and greens were nice besides the rude employee in the pro shop it was a good day
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