Texas golf and travel articles from GolfTexas.com

Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco is one of the Texas Hill Country's newest additions

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:02:44 GMT

Located in the heart of the Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin is one of the state's newest courses, Vaaler Creek Golf Club. Vaaler Creek opened its 18-hole course in its entirety in 2009 and is part of the 1,100-acre Rockin' J development, a few minutes from the town center of Blanco.

Highlands Course at Dallas' Tenison Park Golf Club never looked this good

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:20 GMT

Just 10 minutes from downtown Dallas, the redesigned Tenison Park Highlands Course is one of the Metroplex's favorite golf courses. Considered the crown jewel of Dallas municipal golf, it is a well conditioned layout that traverses up and down hills, around five lakes, and over and around White Rock Creek.

My Town: Where I play golf when I'm at home in Houston

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:03:58 GMT

Veteran Texas golf writer Mike Bailey has lived in the Houston area for much of the past 25 years, and while he may be biased, he believes public golf in Houston is underrated. While there aren't any truly great public layouts in the Houston area, there are probably more quality courses than any other large metropolitan area in the country, he writes.

Houston, we have a solution: Affordable golf in the Bayou City

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:09:06 GMT

Playing golf in Houston, compared to the rest of the country, is, well, cheap. In fact, when it comes to big markets, you won't find more affordable golf. And here's the kicker: It's a true 12-month season. The average high during the winter months is in the 60s. And while the summer months are little hot and humid, it's nothing you can't handle, especially considering the number of quality affordable courses, which is well more than 100 in the area.

Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas marks 100 years of golf

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:01:35 GMT

Historic Glen Garden Country Golf & Country Club -- one of the oldest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and host to a what may have been the first of many Byron Nelson-Ben Hogan duels -- turns 100 this year. The club is planning a celebration open to members and non-members alike that will be packed with activities and special guests May 7-12. All proceed will benefit the First Tee of Fort Worth.

Falconhead Golf Club in Austin is a rare public course in a prestigious Hill Country zip code

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:48:30 GMT

Falconhead Golf Club is a rare public course in an area of Austin that is littered with private clubs. Along with a tour-quality course design, Falconhead is consistently one of the better-conditioned golf courses in the Hill Country. Falconhead has many trimmings of a resort course and might become one soon.

Avery Ranch Golf Club in Austin: A top Hill Country splurge

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:07:55 GMT

One of the best upscale layouts and facilities can be found northwest of Austin at Avery Ranch Golf Club. After opening in 2002, Avery Ranch has always carried one of the best reputations among clubs that offer a consistent daily-fee play. Rolling up and down on modest but always-changing Hill Country terrain, Avery Ranch features five sets of tees and can play as along as 7,121 yards, making for one of the top tests in the Texas Hill Country for low-handicappers.

Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin: Distinctive Lake Travis setting delivers access to exclusive golf

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:35:18 GMT

Lakeway Resort and Spa holds its own among the top resorts in Texas with its own distinct amenities, including access to three private golf courses. The resort's location boasts something that is unique to itself, though: a one-of-a-kind setting perched on the banks of Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country just west of Austin. Taking on its own ambiance, Lakeway invites a cozy, more club-like vibe where guests feel they have the run of the joint.

From Tillinghast to Dye, San Antonio golf offers a variety of design styles

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:03:50 GMT

While it's true that San Antonio golf has really exploded over the last decade, it's not without its classic architecture, even on public golf courses. That combined with some of the more modern gems give the Alamo City a nice variety of looks for the visitors and locals alike -- unique courses such as Brackenridge Park and TPC San Antonio, to name two. Here, then, are a few courses with plenty of design character.

New and improved Tapatio Springs ready to take its place among the better Texas Hill Country ...

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:16:33 GMT

Country singer George Strait and Tom Cusick have joined forces to revitalize Tapatio Springs Resort and Conference Center in Boerne, located about 20 miles northwest of San Antonio. "Tom and I always believed that Tapatio Springs could be a true Texas treasure," Strait said. "The renovations are incredible." Mike Bailey has more.