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3.7
648 Reviews (648)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
79.3%
Recommend this course
550 out of 648 reviews
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3.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7137 yards
Slope 130
Rating 74.1

The best testament one can give The Golf Club of Texas (formerly known as The Golf Club of Texas at Briggs Ranch) is that it hosts some big local tournaments.  The large 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 the unique 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.

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.

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Jamur Zoysia Grass
Greens L1F Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lee Trevino (2000) Roy Bechtol (2014) Randolph P. Russell (2014)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Bryan Gathright Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2017 #24)

Reviews

3.7
648 Reviews (648)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
Dinner 17
Patio Dining 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Water Hazards 22
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 14
Entertaining Clients 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Papa & Grandson

The course is in Pristine shape cannot wait to play there again…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Overbooked

This course is overbooked, and the pace of place is extremely slow. There’s no marshall to monitor this. Numerous singles are zipping around, aggressively wanting to play through, while large groups (up to 5) are trying to learn to play golf on the course. They have no etiquette and make no effort to play at a reasonable pace. Finishing 18 under 4.5 hrs is impossible. We like this course a lot and used to love to play here, but we will not be back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens were firm and bumpy. Range was trash. Pro shop staff didn’t want to be there. A lot of areas on golf course in bad shape and need attention.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice round

Best shape I have ever seen this course. Guessing all of the rain in May and early June have really helped the course. Greens are still pretry hard and don't hold very well. Fairways were great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Update

The course is in pretty good shape. Greens are quick, tee boxes are in good shape and the fairways are decent. One area of improvement is around the greens. A couple of the bunkers were hard towards the middle, there were obvious water leaks on a few holes (a wayward tee shot on a par three splashed landed 15 feet away from the green with no water on the hole), and shots just off the greens landed in what looked like St. Augustine grass. There are also quite a few tee shots that would benefit from a 150 marker, especially for those who have not played the course. The carts do not have GPS nor a ball/club washer. I would not pay full price to play here, but for less than $30, I would return.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just killin time

Course is in great condition (due to rain). But dont hit the rough or in the recovery areas ( will not find balls). Greens were good and not as quick in spring. I was able to tee off early so that's a plus....good bar for afterwards...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendliness

The chiefs are great and the food menu is amazing!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No Marshall on Course

Marshal was great to separate tee times on #1, but no one to regulate on the course. Many players jumping from hole to hole. It was like a free for all. Course is in great shape for the most part. Greens are immaculate. Value for the round was amazing. Would definitely play again and tell friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No communication with guests

Club was flooded by rain the night before. They sent us off the back nine still muddy and wet. Should have advised at club house when signing in, they did Not. Would not return money since purchased via Golf Now.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Slow pace

The course was fairly easy, most holes seemed similar although there were some water features and bunkers that added interest. The pace seemed really slow - we had guys in front of us who were so bad, we wondered why they would want to pay to play golf. Other than that, it was an enjoyable afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Visually beautiful but unforgiving

Pretty place but a bit tough for a high-handicapper like me. Lost balls if you spray it around. Rolling hills so you rarely have a flat lie. Well maintained traps and flawless, consistent greens, nice natural water features. Would love to play here again if it wasn't so dang unforgiving. Maybe I should go practice instead of complaining ;-P.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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