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3.7
647 Reviews (647)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
30
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
80.4%
Recommend this course
550 out of 647 reviews
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4.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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3 Stars
1
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1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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
647 Reviews (647)

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 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Could be better

Have played GOT before....the layout of the course is very good butthe conditions are fair at the best...too many bare spots in the fairways...lots of punch shots off dirt or very little grass. Understand its the dormant time if year but this seems to be a persistent issue. I will note the greens rolled out better than last time played even though they are not overly quick. The course can a be challenge but it also can be had with some knowledge and well placed shots. With the growth in that part of SA it could be a gold mine but the conditions need to improve....the also have a nice pratice area and the girls working the bar area are excellent

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Had a great time here

Pretty family oriented place, we ended up watching a football game at the bar. Bartender Briana was awesome!! I think I’ll recommend this place to my friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Friday July 28

Jr and Tommy were awesome! Help me and my kids for a set up and tee time. Absolutely recommend!

Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrible Shape

The course is in really bad shape, there is no other way to say it. I understand there has been a drought in the area, but the conditions here are beyond just being dry. On their website, they brag about having Zoysia grass from tee to green. The grass they have might be Zoysia, but there isn't much of it anywhere. Many tee boxes were completely dirt. The fairways had massive patches of dirt on almost every hole. The greens had grass, but were pretty bumpy.

The layout is actually pretty nice, but it is completely overshadowed by the conditions. We played a different course in the area the next day and it was completely green on every hole. The staff was very nice and they have a cool outdoor bar, but once again, those are overshadowed by the conditions. I'd stay away from this one for the foreseeable future.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Layout...but

The course layout is very nice, although the drought has taken a toll on conditions. The course is firm and lacks grass in several area. The greens rolled OK but were a little bumpy. Pace of play at least when I played was very good around 4 hours. The staff is good. Bottom line..its a nice layout with good facilities and a good staff with a course with lots of potential if the conditions were a little better...even for the winter and some help from the weather...will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some good some bad

To start the course is absolutely beautiful. Fairways are well maintained and the scenery is great. The greens are hit or miss, some are really dry, some bumpy, and some are perfect. The cart path is brutal, holes and cracks everywhere so it’ll take its toll on your back. Pace of play is alright. If you don’t play fairly quick you’ll find folks on your tail (But maybe I’m just worse than everyone else who comes here). Some of the tee boxes are nice, some of them have rocks and little grass. Club house is really nice and the bar is nice to have right next to the range.
Fix the cart path and take better care of the greens and this could be a truly great course. Until then I’m not sure it’s worth the price they’re askin.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the money. I would not recommend playing this is the summer heat due to a lack of shade trees. It gets really hot in thr afternoon. Greens and fairways were great. Amazing value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course!

I really enjoyed playing GCoT. Layout was good, course was in good shape (a little dry but that’s expected playing after noon) staff was very good. It was my first time playing there but won’t be my last.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play is awful. Not a good value for the money...lately they have started to charge higher green fee than they deserve.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not Bad

All in all, it was in good condition, can't give it a GREAT rating, some of the bunkers need some maintenance, especially some of the fairway ones.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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