San Antonio Texas may not be the first destination that jumps to mind when you're trying to figure out where to go for a few days of chasing the little white ball. It is, however, fast becoming a major national golf destination.
They say that "everything is bigger in Texas," and San Antonio is no exception. Now the seventh-largest city in the United States (hard to believe, but true), San Antonio is home to a variety of very fine courses, including traditional layouts (check out the lovely Brackenridge Park course, an original A.W. Tillinghast design), parkland courses, and beautiful golf resorts. Mild temperatures and more than 300 days of sunshine annually mean you can tee it up year-round - rain is but a "sometime thing" and rarely seems to last for more than a few hours. These are just a few reasons why San Antonio golf courses are a great choice for a few days of fun in the sun.
San Antonio is, in my opinion, unique among major American cities. True, most of the amenities you'll find here can also be found in abundance across the country, but shopping, dining, sightseeing and even golf aside, San Antonio has. something I've never experienced anywhere else. Maybe it's the history - there's certainly plenty of that - or maybe it's the laid-back approach to life that its population seems to have adopted one-and-all; or, maybe, it's all that and more. Whatever it is, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about the moment you step out onto the city's marvelous River Walk; the welcoming vibe is simply infectious.
On a strictly golf level, San Antonio boasts more than two dozen first-rate golf courses that are open to the public. These range from public/municipal layouts to some of the finest offerings in golf course design at some very high-end resorts; all have their own unique appeal. Better yet, the green fees are often just as attractive, even at the major resorts - compared to more celebrated golf destinations, that is. Add an abundant variety of shops, art galleries, malls, historic monuments and, of course, San Antonio's world-famous River Walk and the inimitable Texas landscape, and you have a golf destination that's second to none.
Where to Play Golf in San Antonio:
- Brackenridge Park Golf Club
- Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club
- Westin LaCantera Resort
- Quarry Golf Club
- Republic Golf Club
Things to Do in San Antonio:
- Sightseeing
- Riverwalk
- San Antonio for Families
- Sea World
- San Antonio Zoo
- Tower of the Americas
Where to Stay in San Antonio:
- Emily Morgan Hotel
- Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa
- Grand Hyatt San Antionio
- Hyatt Regency San Antonio
- Westin LaCantera Resort
Where to Eat in San Antonio:
- Little Rhein Steak House
- Republic of Texas
- Tower of the Americas
- Dolores del Rio
How to Get There:
The closest regional airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The airport is served by almost all domestic airlines, including American, Delta, Continental, US Air, and United, along with several other regional airlines.
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And don’t forget: there are many other opportunities for great golf all over the world. Favorite locations include Scotland, Florida, the American Southwest, Bermuda, the Bahamas and many more. For up-to-date golf travel news and information, be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter.
