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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.

Black Jack's Crossing at Lajitas Resort & Spa offers breathtaking golf in the Big Bend

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:57:13 GMT

The new Black Jack's Crossing Course at Lajitas Resort & Spa in the Big Bend region of west Texas is breathtaking. Set among the buttes and mesas of the Chisos Mountains on the Rio Grande, the course, which was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Lanny Wadkins, has elevated tees, winding holes, plenty of bunkers and paspalum greens and fairways.

Canyon Springs Golf Club is becoming a San Antonio destination play

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:13:53 GMT

Canyon Springs Golf Club offers San Antonio golfers an upscale, daily-fee play along with a taste of the Hill Country. The course boasts a ranch-style pro shop, original stagecoach-era troughs, and real Texas barbecue in the clubhouse. It doesn't need any of this Texas flair to be considered a top San Antonio course, however. Now just over a decade old, Canyon Springs deserves mention with public Alamo City standouts like The Quarry, The Bandit, The Republic and SilverHorn Golf Club.

Can't play golf in Dallas? Here are some other ways to fill four hours

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:19:02 GMT

Those who brought their golf clubs to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Super Bowl week are no doubt disappointed because of the inclement weather. But there's plenty to do and see here besides golf and football. Mike Bailey offers a small sampling of what the area surrounding Cowboys Stadium has to offer outside of golf.

A day in Austin done right: Grey Rock Golf Club and nearby Salt Lick Bar-B-Que Restaurant

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:09:42 GMT

If you've been in Austin for a day or two and haven't gotten any barbecue, prepare to be asked, "Why not? Vegetarian?" And one of the best golf-and-BBQ combos around Austin can be had by heading just south of town to Grey Rock Golf Club - a Jay Moorish design that is one of the city's more upscale semi-private courses - followed by beers and barbecue at the Salt Lick in Driftwood.

Before college football, tee it up all over Texas this bowl season

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:23:09 GMT

This year's college football bowl season brings six showdowns to the Lone Star State. So keep your fingers crossed for some balmy Texas weather, bring your sticks and cheer on your alma mater at bowl games and golf courses in the Texas Hill Country, the Dallas Metroplex, Houston and out west in El Paso.

First Ping nFlight Fitting Center in Texas lands at Augusta Pines Golf Club near Houston

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:32:51 GMT

There's only one place in Texas where you can get a club fitting experience comparable to Ping's headquarters in Phoenix, and that's at Augusta Pines Golf Club just outside of Houston. The Ping nFlight Fitting Center has opened at the Massengale Golf Academy, which allows the staff to not only fit customers for new Ping clubs, but also to evaluate their current set. Mike Bailey has more.

Nine reasons for San Antonio golfers to be thankful

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:25:27 GMT

San Antonio golfers have plenty for which to be thankful this holiday season. And only a fraction of it involves golf. Yes, the Alamo City has burst on to the scene as a golf destination with the arrival of TPC San Antonio and other resort facilities. But the city offers so much more, including the famed River Walk, theme parks, the Spurs, Mexican food and great weather. And remember the Alamo.