Vaaler Creek GC
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4.6
1246 Reviews (1246)
5 Stars
825
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
96.2%
Recommend this course
1205 out of 1246 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.7
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Vaaler Creek's hill country layout earns top marks for its creative, challenging design with exceptional fairways and consistently true greens. Friendly staff, affordable pricing, and a reliable pace of play make this a standout value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6864 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.0

Conveniently located near downtown San Antonio not too far from Austin, Vaaler Creek Golf Club has a memorable layout of gently rolling hills dotted with creeks, ponds and lakes. The course begins with a challenging front nine and then eases up a bit on the back nine, but overall it is a formidable test. The greens are tricky and demanding, especially on the front nine where there are some severe slopes and undulations. The back nine greens are a bit flatter but they still require careful attention. The rolling, contoured fairways are lined with trees and there are deep bunkers strategically guarding the greens, but luckily there are only seventeen of them. Water hazards come into play throughout and there are also several doglegs and blind shots if there wasn’t enough to keep you on your toes.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Fairways Bermuda 419 and Tif Sport grasses
Greens MiniVerde grass
Golf Season Year round (closed on Tuesdays)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.6
1246 Reviews (1246)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 30
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 70
Undulating Greens 67
Bunkers 63
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 63
Advanced Golfers 59
Locals 59
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 97
In the 'Burbs 16
Convenient to the City 10

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Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Vaaler

Greens were recently aerated but all else in great shape. Greens will be there shortly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course all around

I’ve tee’d off here a lot previously. Every aspect of the course is phenomenal. Fairways, greens, and tee boxes are always green and well kept. The golf carts are in great condition. The staff is nice and friendly. Layout is challenging. Great pace of play. The price is very affordable. Hidden gem of the hill country.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A fabulous golf course

Very creative layout, and challenging but fair. Conditions are excellent except for the unkempt tee boxes and the course seems overly exposed to wind. Greens and fairways are wonderful with the greens running true and consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course

We were on cart path only and the greens were recently punched and sanded. Pace of play was good considering conditions. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Overall, love the course. In great shape before the dog days of Summer get into full swing. Carts are nice, greens, fairways in good shape. Some water on the course that will lead you to make a decision then live with the results. Not far from me, but could be a drive for others to the Blanco area. Would definitely go back. Rates are more than the muni’s, but They are within reason in comparison to other courses. Definitely going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

The course was in very good shape. It provided challenges for experienced players but was a good course for beginners as well. A few of the tee boxes were dry and a bit unlevel but not manageable. Our cart quit working after 15 holes and we called staff and they promptly replaced it. I would golf here again.

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

Amazing Central Texas coarse

We had a great time. Fairways and greens in amazing shape. Laid back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best course in area

Trust me, you won’t find a better course! Prices to play, fairways are well kept, greens are nice, and staff is awesome! By far my most favorite course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My Favorite Course

Had another wonderful time out at Vaaler Creek yesterday, even though I didn't score my best. The fairways were impeccable as always and the greens were simply wonderful. They putted a little slower than normal, but overall they were truly great. Pace of play was pretty good throughout the day. Had what I felt like was a very slow foursome in front of me on the first nine, but we still played that in 2:10. Managed to get by them and several other groups and finished my round in about 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome conditions

Course has never been in a better condition. Lush fairways and great greens. My favorite course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in Great Shape, But the Pro Shop Needs Work

I’ve played Vaaler Creek Golf Club several times and keep coming back for one reason — the course is absolutely beautiful and consistently in fantastic condition. The fairways are lush, the greens roll true, and the layout is fun yet challenging. It’s a hidden gem in the Hill Country that’s well worth the drive.

That said, the experience is always somewhat dampened by the rude attitude in the pro shop. Every time I check in, I’m met with short, dismissive responses and zero enthusiasm. It’s not just an off day — it seems to be the norm. Customer service should match the quality of the course, and unfortunately, it doesn’t here.

Still, if you can overlook the unwelcoming front desk, you’ll find one of the better public golf experiences in the area. Just don’t expect a warm welcome when you walk in the door.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great getaway

Played by myself on a trip to wineries. Was paired with a great group of guys. The course is in great shape and greens were immaculate. Will play here on my next trip.

Many tee boxes for varying skill levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
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