Hill Country Golf Club - Creeks/Oaks

Played there on July 6, 2023 on a Golf Now Hot Deal. Course was in amazing shape. Greens were freshly aeriated and sanded so putts were effected but the course itself was well setup. The staff in the pro shop were friendly and thoughtful and as a San Antonian, they represent us to visitors quite well. The starter and the outdoor workers were helpful and pleasant. I do miss the pyramid stacks of range balls but otherwise it was a great outing. My score doesn't reflect it, but it was a good and quick round.

Greens were fast but they were running true. Stay away from the trees. Fun layout with 3 different 9s.

There are too many good options in San Antonio to play here. It’s in really bad shape right now. Mud and dead grass. Greens are ok, but slow. Tee boxes see a ton of play an led it shows. Fairways are ok. Nobody seems to fix pitch marks on the greens. I must have fixed 5 on every green. Pace of play was almost too fast. We felt slightly rushed by a two-some that was pushing us. We never saw a marshal in the course (probably why nobody is taking care of the course). Carts were filthy. I bet they haven’t been detailed in a year. Our cart actually had a missing panel on the dash where the USB connectors were. Cart next to us had a hole in the body in front. Range balls were ancient.

Great course and pace of play was just right. Only draw back was $15.16 for two beers. The server said they were imports, shiner and Yuengling which added humor to a good day.

The course is in magnificent condition and it was a pleasure to putt on the greens! Kudos to the Groundskeepers and Course crew!

It’s been a few years since we played here and I forgot how nice the course and facilities are! Very well maintained, especially considering the current heat wave we’re in!

$186.19 for a round and had to play same 9 twice due to tournament that morning. Starter allowed two children out in front of our group resulting in 2 hour 45 minute front 9. Was very crowded due to tournament and scorching temps.

Amazing golf course made up of 3 different 9 hole courses. That helps a lot with pace of play. The course can be pricey at times, but definitely worth it if you can find some deal or discount. The only thing I wish they would change is to let you play all 27 holes!

The golf course was fine. In pretty good shape. Still showing signs of winter freeze damage. Maintenance somewhat lacking in attention to detail, as Oaks course has become overgrown (when hill country oaks get water, they grow!) Pete Dye said "you can have a golf course or you can have a forest, but you can't really have both." The Oaks could be beautiful with some clearing of undergrowth and trimming of overgrown canopy that is blocking sun light.
Lakes course is easier to navigate. The newer holes (on lakes and creek 9s) play like newer greens: firmer and slower.
My real complaint is with the TGA, which was hosting a match play league tournament the day we played. We were first group off after tournament, and started with 2 holes open in front of us. On a two hour 9 hole pace, we caught the tournament by #5! There were 3 groups on the #9 tee!
It was a 2 hour and 45 minute 9 holes. I never saw a TGA official (!) and only saw 1 course Marshall, who said "these guys think they're good, but they're not!" He said he couldn't do anything about the TGA tournament pace of play. I've played inn TGA events for 40 years and TGA should be embarrassed.
Back to Hill Country GC, we played Lakes 9 on our second nine with no one in front of us, in 1 hour 40 minutes, so no complaint there. Just wish we had known about TGA Event when we booked!
You should probably ask about what other events (or course maintenance) are booked at HCGC when you book.

This day was my brother’s annual birthday golf beating. The course was in great shape and all course personnel were courteous and helpful. We usually play this course a couple times a year and is always a treat. I would highly recommend this course.

Great facility, this was my first time playing this course and I really enjoyed it. The greens were fast and rolled very smoothly. The layout of the course was great with many scenic holes and a few deer as welll. I would love to play here again if I’m in the San Antonio area.

Everything here is first class from the carts to the course layout and conditions. A real pleasure to play.