Texas golf and travel articles from GolfTexas.com

Wolfdancer Golf Club near Austin in Lost Pines

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:42:18 GMT

Take a closer look at Wolfdancer Golf Club, a resort course near Austin that sits on former Native American land, once occupied by the Tonkawa tribe. The golf course gets its name from the ceremonial, wolf dances for which the Tonakawas were known. It mixes three unique environments, featuring wide fairways and small greens.

Wolfdancer Golf Club at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort near Austin: Three environments in one is the charm

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:42:18 GMT

The Texas "Hill Country" is generally considered the land west and south of Austin and down to San Antonio. Wolfdancer Golf Club in Lost Pines, located about 20 minutes east of Austin, tests this theory greatly. The course features a great deal of unexpected rolling, wooded and flowing topographical variance that makes the round zip along all too quickly.

Sneak peek: Playing the new Old American Golf Club near Dallas

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:02:46 GMT

It's an early verdict to be sure, but here's the lowdown: Old American Golf Club at The Tribute is most intriguing. It's a difficult but fair layout. Playing the proper tees is so important because the fairways and greens are surrounded by minefields that contain more than 100 bunkers. And since they are old school, you can forget about the perfect lies and low lips, which makes managing this course paramount.

Cordillera Ranch Golf Club near San Antonio

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:25:56 GMT

Cordillera Ranch is a private golf facility, open since 2007, for those who live in the Cordillera Ranch community. The Nicklaus Signature course plays 7,464 yards from the championship tees and features rock outcroppings and views of the Guadalupe River Valley.

Golf trip to San Antonio's Westin La Cantera Resort still a fun ride

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:02:34 GMT

The PGA Tour may be gone, but the roller coaster rides around the Westin La Cantera Resort remain. Whether it's in the literal sense - as in the Six Flags theme park next door - or on the two golf courses, La Cantera still has a few thrills for its visitors. As the PGA Tour moves across town to the new TPC San Antonio starting in 2010, the Westin La Cantera moves into a new era with $12 million in renovations and a new focus.

Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas

no_email@example.com (Staff Reports) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:42:17 GMT

The Ted Robinson-designed Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas is among the area's favorite classic golf courses. Located near the DFW Airport - just minutes from Interstates 635, 35E and 30 - Bear Creek has been lauded by Avid Golfer magazine as the area's "Best Place to Host a Corporate Event."

Five must-play San Antonio golf courses

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:16:48 GMT

The Alamo City is quickly becoming a premier golf destination. Newer courses and resorts, as well as a restoration of an old favorite, gives San Antonio a nice mix of traditional and modern courses. Here, then, are five must-plays when you visit this historic city on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country.

For historic San Antonio, there's no time like the present for golf

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:02:24 GMT

The Lone Star State knows its golf, and San Antonio can make the case as its golf capital. And that especially goes for the golf traveler looking for both accessible resort golf and off-course attractions, Brandon Tucker writes

Destination Guide: Golfers heading to Houston have lots of options

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:01:39 GMT

There's no denying the nation's fourth largest city has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment, restaurants and golf. In addition to three pro sports teams, thriving downtown theater and museum districts, loads of shopping and warm weather year-round, the Houston area boasts about 150 courses, the majority of which are public.

The Republic Golf Club in San Antonio

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:25:54 GMT

The Republic Golf Club is one of San Antonio's newest and most highly acclaimed daily fee clubs of the last several years. Designed by Art Schaupeter in 2002, the course is set on the flatter side of the city in the southeast, and features wide fairways that are almost all tree lined.