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Value
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Layout
2.8
Friendliness
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Pace
2.2
Amenities
3.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 7193 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Opened in 1923, Willow Springs G.C. is the oldest golf course in San Antonio. The course has hosted several Texas Opens and many local amateur tournaments over the years and has been enjoyed by several famous golfers including Sam Snead and Ben Hogan. By today's standards Willow Springs Golf Course might seem pretty straightforward, but do not be fooled. The course's par-5 second hole is the longest in the entire city at 663 yards. There are also long, open fairways and a variety of elevation changes throughout the golf course. The popular Willow Springs course is located in eastern San Antonio, only about a 10-minute drive from San Antonio's famous Riverwalk.

Course Details

Year Built 1923
Fairways Common Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Emil Loeffler (1923) John McGlynn (1923) John Bredemus (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

Reviews

2.0
57 Reviews (57)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 7
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Intresting layout

Course was in great shape and the greens were awesome. I play this course often and it is in the best shape that I have seen in a long time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course is in descent shape.

Some of the greens & tee boxes could use some TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was in very good shape. Fairways were nice and green and the greens were in great condition.

I played in the afternoon and the weather was very hot. What impressed me was that all the water stops I made I found ice cold water making the heat more bearable. I commend the staff. Oh, and the course was Great!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Moderately hard but does require course management on several holes to stay out of trouble.

Enjoyed playing the course.

While the starter was attentive and proficient, a lack of marshals on the course contributed to slow play and some problems with improper setting of holes on the greens (#2) that prevented the flagstick from staying solidly in the hole.

Still plan on playing this course again soon!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value Course.

The rough was uncut and wild in a lot of areas. The fairways were good, unfortunately there were rows of old cut grass from recent mowing everywhere. Pace of play a little slow but not bad, cut the rough back some and pace will pick up. Less time looking for balls. Staff cordial, concession stand makes a great breakfast taco, very generous on the servings.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

I absolutely loved this course. The greens were in good but not amazing shape, the fairways were pristine. The teeboxes needed mowing, it was like teeing off from the rough. However, you really do get a great course for the money you pay. I will be going back there A LOT!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasant Surprise

While the pace of play was a bit slow. The folks we were paired with were great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only #2 green had minor repair marks. Generally, course is in great shape. No easy feat in the beginning of South Texas summer. Would definitely go back. Just maybe not on a Sunday.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice old course

I hadn't played Willow Springs for awhile and it was nice to get back out there. The course was in good condition and although the greens had some sand on them they were still rolling true and were surprisingly fast. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

nice course

nice course. good condition need to keep kitchen open past 3:oo for service.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens were Awesome. Play was very slow on the back 9. Never did see A marshall on the course. It was obvious that there was alot of gambling going on

Too much gambling on this course caused VERY slow pay. Need A marshall to speed up the pace

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is always in great shape!

The greens are in great shape...medium fast, hole #16 if you birdie it ...then you are playing some awesome golf. This is a must play course if you are visiting San Antonio...a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Hole #2 is worth playing a round at Willow Springs

Weather conditions made the fairways play like hard pan. The greens are in great shape. Fantastic food in the grill cafe. I had a great cheeseburger and their breakfast sandwich is the best.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Offer wide variety of challenges

Course layout provides wide variety of challenges- water, sand, trees, doglegs and some fairways that are tight off the tees, but a few that are open. Newer laser-equipped carts are a plus. Greens and fairways are in generally good shape. Even tho a little bunched up at the start and at the turn, pace of play was relaxing, nobody pushing or dragging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course, friendly staff, clean equipment

Nice course, very busy but pace of play was good. I would visit again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Willow Springs Alamo Golf Trail San Antonio TX

Course was in good condition, greens were fast. Fairways were mowed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Course Over all

The only issue was slow play and like so many courses they allow to many twosomes. I do not understand why they do not pair up two groups into a foursome down here in Texas.
They also need to employ rangers to speed up play...slow slow rounds all over the courses here in Texas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is in great shape, the greens are perfect.

This course is in the best condition now that I have ever seen it. The greens are almost perfect. I found the best price on GolfNow. com. which made this a great round at a great price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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