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Value
3.2
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6532 yards
Slope 119
Rating 71.0

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 05/2019.

Northcliffe Golf & Country Club is one of the most beautiful and well maintained golf courses in the San Antonio and New Braunfels area. The par-72 golf course is enjoyable for the average golfer, yet a challenge to the low-handicap players.

Lots of water, trees and rolling fairways and greens make Northcliffe Golf & Country Club a fun course to play. Players of all skill levels will find this golf course a challenge. It's the closest course to Retama race track, so you heavy betters can have a full day and night. The Northcliffe Golf & Country Club staff is user friendly and professional.

Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Finger (1979)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

2.7
391 Reviews (391)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Water Hazards 26
Elevation Changes 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Beginners 18
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 29
In the 'Burbs 22
Worth the Drive 17

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for the Price

Northcliffe is a great course and was maintained very well. The greens were great with only a few holes with imperfections on them. Fairways were green and was easy to find the ball even when you missed the fairway. Only complaint was the water/mud by the bunker on the first hole, but other than that, it was a great experience. I will certainly be back to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Now Tee time hassle

I had a difficult time checking in my tee time at This course. I had a hassle with the golf shop. I booked my tee time on Golf Now and had a receipt on my cell. Unfortunately, The golf shop would not accept my receipt, but wanted a paper copy; even though they saw my name on the computer. Other than that, the course was good. But they did let me play eventually.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in the best shape I have seen in years.

Enjoyed playing this course. It has been a number of years since I have played here and the conditions have really improved. Great course for the value!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fast play

Love this course, going to play here as often as possible. Greens putt true, fairways cut tight, little ruff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

Enjoyed the game and the course, had a great time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dream green .

Did not know what I was in for, being my tee time was 6:36 A.M. So let me tell you, WOW ! What a HUGE turn around for this course in just a few years . From the tee box-to the greens-near perfection. Not a ball mark on any green. Players and staff take care of this course with pride.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goat Ranch

It's just okay and a bit of a goat ranch. There was also no water in any of the water jugs, so be sure to sneak an ice chest on with you.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course in good shape

only issue was too crowded, forced back to back tee times which lead to backups on all par 3's.
on one par 3 we had 4 groups.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape for July in Texas at this price

The course was in great shape compared to other courses
around the area at this price. Pace of play was good for a Sunday morning and the marshals were friendly and around
to make sure pace of play was maintained.
Will be going back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Started bad, finished OK.

First time at this course and the experience started off a little disappointing. On a full day, like the day I went, have fun finding parking! The really fun part was when the man in the pro shop almost jumped down my throat for not having the printout of my GolfNow reservation, showing I paid, online. I tried to show him on my phone but he mentioned (very strongly) that GolfNow reservations have to be printed out in order to play at this course. The reservation I made online didn't mention printing out the reservation to present at the course. After letting me know how frustrated he was (at least a couple of minutes), that I was there without a printout, he gave me my receipt and starter receipt (with an attitude) and told me that next time I wouldn't be allowed to play without the GolfNow printout confirmation. I had to wait about 30 minutes for a cart, and then the course was so busy, it took me over 5 hrs to finish the 18 holes with a two-some. The course looked good, the cart tech was very professional and nice. The starter was nice as well. Unless someone invites me, I won't be playing here again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

value that beats the driving range

for the cost your money is much better spent gere than the driving range, u wont hole many putts given the depravity of these greens so take ur 2 putt and nove on slow players..."while were young"

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

received very good green fee price

course is average, and I find significant savings on green fees at noon or later

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cheap round of golf

Its not a course that is going to woo and wow you but its definitely maintained. Its a nice course to play for a leisure round of golf. The price point of 20-25 dollars with cart makes the course a good value. Lots of foursomes on the weekend so be prepared to wait. Best time to play is during the week and twilight.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape! Great Price!

Even though the course was a little backed up with players slowing the pace of play, the course itself was in great shape and the price was just right.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible Course

The entire place - clubhouse, greens, tee boxes, sand traps, etc...are in terrible condition. As soon as you walk in the door and encounter the lazy/apathetic staff, you know that this is a real budget operation. The course is missing signs, there are numerous sprinkler system leaks, and some of the traps have several inches of water standing in them. Don't waste your valuable time and money on this (way) below par course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

This course has gotten a lot better recently, actually has nice fairways and greens are in pretty good condition. Great course to play for the money and would diffently give it a try. I would ask though that each ball cleaner have water, however each water cooler did and that's more important.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best golf for 30$ or less in San Antonio.

I've played a lot of courses in Texas and for any type of round this is the best value in Texas!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course looked great

My buddy and I were pleased with the course this past sunday I don't think it could have been better. We will definitely be going back again thank you.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course & Greens need attention -- Pro Shop Staff less than cordial

Overall, the course has potential, but the greens are not in good condition. Slow puts with dead spots and various types of grass. Tee boxes need work. Less than level and various types of grass. Upon showing the golf now email on my iphone, the older gentleman in the Pro Shop wanted to charge me an additional $5 for not having the printed copy. He said that they required, but my email reservation, said to only show the proshop the email and didn't state the requirement. After "lecturing" me on how their accounting was having a hard time finding out what people were paying using golf now and my resistance to pay the hidden $5, he finally gave up and said next time he will require the fee. Needless to say, I will not play this course again and do not recommend it to others.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 06/22/2013

When making a reservation on Golfnow it tells you more than once to print and take your reservation with you.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb customer service, good course

Northcliffe is one of the better, well-maintained municipal courses in the area. Fairways couldn't be better. Greens are about 7 of 10 right now. Due to rains lately, the sand traps are a little bit of a problem. Staff was fantastic. This course is challenging from the long tees, but it's not so challenging from the normal tees that it becomes no fun for the average golfer. GolfNow's price made it a superior deal. Had a good time with the folks I was paired with.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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