Vaaler Creek GC
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4.6
1248 Reviews (1248)
5 Stars
827
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
95.9%
Recommend this course
1207 out of 1248 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.8
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
42 out of 42 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
1248 Reviews (1248)

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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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worthy course, for now

Overall positive, but constructive criticisms follow:

- many of the pins were placed in extreme locations.

- the greens seemed slower than normal.

- too many tee boxes were rough and/or crowned.

Practice range and practice putting green are good. The starter is friendly and engaging. The cart person is delightful. Sad to see so many homes being built on the course; in time, it will be just another course in the middle of a neighborhood.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very fun course!

My first time at Vaaler Creek. It is a very fun layout and I had an excellent experience. The course wasn't in perfect condition, but it was okay and playable. Greens could have been faster. I will go back and play again.

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

Excellent course and perfectly priced.

Favorite course! Greens, fairways and tee’s are always green and in good playing condition. Definitely recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

I play a lot of municipal and public such as this course. This by far exceeds all others in fairway grass( many courses don’t have much) and conditions of greens. Amazing for this time of year and the lack of rainfall. The superintendent has done an outstanding job!!! Can’t wait to visit again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens are harder than you think but fun to play.

Course is in excellent shape. Greens are fast and challenging.

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

Great course

Fantastic course in excellent shape. Front nine is tight with trees. Back nine more open. Worth the drive to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

As Expected

This course was a good value. Great Hill Country layout. It could use some better maintenance. Excellent carts. Would not hesitate to play multiple times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

6hr 20min round, was brutal. Course layout is great, amenities are great. Love this golf course, but pace of play that day was poor

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

6hr 15 min round, due to a girls high school tournament. Course set up way to difficult for their level of play. Poorly marshalled, and poorly planned. Great course under normal circumstance.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course; overpriced for greens overgrown by Poa grass

I have always enjoyed playing at Vaaler Creek. It’s a well-designed course with a challenging layout. As an experienced golfer in San Antonio, it is very frustrating, however, to see courses in the area charge full price for greens overgrown by Poa grass. Something needs to be done about this from a legal standpoint because it happens every spring. Unless you enjoy paying $90 to three-putt 8 times, save your money until May.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/31/2022

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Vaaler Creek Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed o

First of all, keep in mind that mid March may not be best time to evaluate course. Played in a TXGA womens tour so many of the complaints will be directed at them. Area appears to be really suffering from drought. . Good shots often end up in hazard as rough simply does not hold. Greens are dealing with two types of grass, bumpy.Bunkers good.

Not sure what rate the TXGA got but $70 per round too much. But if club can get it, go for it.

Hope the conditions do improve….

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/31/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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