Vaaler Creek GC
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4.5
1235 Reviews (1235)
5 Stars
816
4 Stars
345
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
94.2%
Recommend this course
1194 out of 1235 reviews
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
35 out of 35 reviews
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4.7
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.4%
Recommend this course
63 out of 64 reviews
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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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4.5
1235 Reviews (1235)
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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 29
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.
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in Great shape!

Big change from last summer to this summer. The course is in immaculate condition. Tee box need a little work but greens and fairways are top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, need the marshalls to get after the slow groups to speed up

Love playing at Vaaler Creek, great course layout and really challenging greens. Starting on hole #12 we back up w/ 4 groups on this par 3 and it never got any better. All remaining holes were slow play which is unusual for this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great course and layout - But Np Cartgirl

Loved the layout and the staff was very friendly. Greens were fast but well maintained as well as the tee boxes. There was a tournament ahead of us that slowed our pace down drastically. Nothing we could have done though about it. The wait would not have felt as long if a cart girl came by to check in and see if we needed anything. After the front nine, grabbed a sandwich at the grill. Sandwich was AMAZING!!!!! Definitely will come back, but maybe when there is no tournament. Hopefully there would be a cart girl next time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Time will tell

One of my favorite hill country courses. Some of the funnest green complexes but unfortunately they don’t keep the greens cut close enough for the beautiful undulations to really come into play. Your ball can literally come to rest on a slope. During the winter this course is special with it being completely over seeded from tee to green. With spring here, the poa annua grass has taken over large portions of the greens and I think this will lead to horrible green conditions when it dies off and leaves huge voids of grass. That’s what happened last summer and they were pretty much unplayable. Anyway, play it now while it’s green and decent!

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

This course keeps you on your toes

First time playing this course. Easy check in but a little confusing finding the 1st hole. 4pm tee time so about the time we got to the turn the grill was closed and food cart was no longer coming around. They provided tees and towels in the cart but towel was dirty. Beautiful course and really enjoyed each hole. Each hole definitely had its up and downs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

THIS IS AN AMAZING COURSE

We moved to the area about 5 months ago and have been visiting course in the area to get a feel for what is out here, and I have to say that this course is going in the books as one of the good ones. The course layout is challanging and makes you have to think about where you are going to hit and what you are going to hit. You will not be able to take driver off all of the tees and be sucessful, and you will need to think about the next shot before you hit. The greens roll true and you have to look at the slope to make your putt, a few of the pin placements had me putting 30 or 40 degrees off the true line to make a putt, it was challanging but alot of fun.

We were at the course ontime and made our way to the pro shop to check-in, the gentleman that was helpful in getting us oriented to the layout and how to get to the first tee, over the bridge and down the residental street 300 yards to the well marked path between two houses that is the first green. We were 3 minutes past our tee time and the starter was sure to let us know that, he was a bit rude and abrasive in his posture and attitude when it came time to let us know that we were behind, I will own my part always, we were late and will take the hit of missing the first hole to catch our group that was already at the green, he didn't need to be nasty to make his point.

Once on the course we had a great time, the other twosome was awesome, friendly and members of the course so were able to recommend shots. I genuinely had a great time playing. On course there are clean restrooms, plenty of ice cold water and ball/club washing stations.

Pace of play was good, we were pushed slightly by the group behind us and only waited on the group ahead once we got to 16 and followed them in to 18.

I really have nothing bad to say about the course other than the starter being a bit abrasive, but again I was behind, so ultimately the fault is mine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/23/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Terribly slow

Beautiful course , challenging,

Had a 1:30pm tee time on Saturday. After 9 holes which took 3 hrs. Our group rolls up to #10 and there are three groups waiting to start the back 9. The manger did give our group a free round which was extremely nice. I was very disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging and fun!

Enjoyed the challenge of narrow fairways and elevation changes. Grounds well maintained, and staff was attentive and checked on us several times along the way. Appreciated their kindness!! Last two holes over water were exhilarating!! Thank you!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
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.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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