Vaaler Creek GC
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4.6
1249 Reviews (1249)
5 Stars
828
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
1208 out of 1249 reviews
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4.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.8
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
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
1249 Reviews (1249)

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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

This is a must play course in the greater San Antonio area.The course conditions were excellent greens were some of the best around.Beautiful scenic area won’t regret the drive to this gem. Suggestions would be better signage between holes also better identification of tee markers.a final comment would be some kind of bailout area on hole 18 as it is all carry over water. This was difficult for my senior parents and I’m sure their not alone here.Overall great course would definitely recommend and we will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play

No course Marshall on course to keep pace up. A mixed foursome in front of us not playing ready golf. Both carts drive to one ball and three would watch as the player hit and then they would go to next ball. Threesome behind my group kept hitting into us because groups were backing up on tee boxes. I love Vaalar Creek, but someone needs to keep pace of play moving to make the round enjoyable for everyone. Sitting in your cart watching it is terrible. You don’t have to be “A” players, but you should understand golf courtesy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/28/2021

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 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, horrible staff

Booked with another couple for our significant others birthday round. Beautiful drive in and was not dissapointed with the course. The staff other than the lady running the cart were absolutely not interested in customer service. The gentleman in the clubhouse couldn't even be bothered with giving more than single word answers. The woman running the snack bar was very standoffish. She was pleasant enough taking our money but really could have cared less about assisting otherwise. Overall customer service was trash. Spending almost 300 to play should at least get you a cart that the gps works in and a smile from the folks running the place. Doubt I will play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/25/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Vaaler Creek Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Tee boxes have crown/humps - need to be leveled out periodically. Great course and in overall great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and nice greens

Loved the price too for this layout. Only complaint would be the tee boxes which weren't very good. Not mowed right and not level. Also, one green was really messed up but that was it. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tee boxes are all humped over. They need to be flatted. The mowers are pretty aggressive. Cut right down to the dirt. Leave enough grass to hold the ball up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf at Vaaler Creek

To be fair we did follow the slowest group in the Scramble tournament so it was slow for 8 holes. Once we they were gone it was a breeze. I love the course the ride out and we did get a "special". Certainly in the top 5 of favorite courses to play.!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Texas Hill Country course

One of the best kept courses in the area. Beautiful surroundings. Lush fairways. Challenging layout. Always makes for a enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

3rd time playing in 3 straight weeks and I’ve not had a GPS in the cart that works. Come on guys - if you offer the ability make sure they all work. Sucks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
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
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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