Swinging in Central Texas

The addition of two world-class layouts at TPC San Antonio only enhances Central Texas as a golf destination. With the Alamo City, Austin and the Hill Country to choose from, a visiting golfer can't go wrong.

Here are a few outstanding tracks and hidden gems you may want to check out when you're on a "Texas Swing" of your own.

The Golf Club at Star Ranch
www.starranchgolf.com
(512) 252-GOLF

Rated Four Stars by Golf Digest, this rolling links-inspired layout is just a 30-minute drive from Austin and offers golfers an "All-Inclusive"
experience. For one flat rate, golfers get 18 holes on a championship-caliber course, cart, unlimited range balls, breakfast and lunch. And, the club has recently re-introduced free space available replays as part of the package.

Silverhorn Golf Club
www.silverhorngolfclub.com
(210) 545-5300

While he didn't design the course, Arnold Palmer has affixed his name to this San Antonio beauty through his heralded golf management company, which should say something about its condition and quality. Silverhorn was also voted as the No. 1 course in the city by the readers of the San Antonio News-Express.

Vaaler Creek Golf Club
www.vaalercreekgolfclub.com
(830) 833-0706

Quickly emerging as a "must play" golf destination, Vaaler Creek is convenient to Austin and San Antonio. This 18-hole Hill Country gem
officially opened its full 18 on 4th of July weekend in 2009. After a winter deluge drenched the region, excellent playing conditions should prevail all summer.

Olympia Hills Golf Course
www.olympiahillsgolf.com
(210) 945-4653

Revamped Brackenridge Park gets a lot of ink for being San Antonio's best muni, but Universal City's Olympia Hills also presents a compelling argument for that honor. Sharp terrain, dramatic elevation changes and a fierce three-hole stretch from 6-8 make this city-owned stalwart deserving of your next tee time. It was named named us the "Best New Affordable Public Golf Course" by Golf Digest in 2001.

Flying L Guest Ranch
www.flyingl.com
800-292-5134

Part dude ranch, part water park, park golf resort, Bandera's Flying L Guest Ranch is uniquely Texas. The 18-hole championship golf course is a classic Hill Country layout framed by large oaks spread out over gently rolling terrain. Grad your golf cleats, cowboy hat and head out to the Flying L.

Pecan Valley Golf Club
www.pecanvalleygc.com
(210) 333-9018‎

Venerable Pecan Valley Golf Club hosted the 1968 PGA Championship (Arnold Palmer lost on the 18th hole to Julius Boros) and continue's to be among the premier daily-fee places to play in San Antonio. The back nine is extremely scenic and uncluttered by homes and outside influence. One of the best values in all of Texas with a little bit of history to boot.

The Club at ConCan
www.concangolf.com
(830) 232-4471

It's been called "a little slice of hell in a whole lot of heaven." The Club at ConCan is Hill Country golf at it's best. This rugged track located half an hour outside of San Antonio is popular for tournaments, golf outings and daily-fee golf. Owners Barbara and Kenneth Arthur have put a personal touch on this destination in the heart of the rustic Frio River canyon.