Vaaler Creek Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6864 yards | 73.0 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6299 yards | 70.6 | 129 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5692 yards | 73.4 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 5692 yards | 68.6 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 4577 yards | 64.1 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4577 yards | 67.0 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.1/139 | 343 | 350 | 435 | 587 | 175 | 415 | 355 | 520 | 163 | 3343 | 511 | 446 | 195 | 462 | 377 | 185 | 515 | 425 | 405 | 3521 | 6864 |
| Blue M: 71.8/135 | 315 | 327 | 416 | 551 | 155 | 393 | 322 | 480 | 143 | 3102 | 480 | 401 | 167 | 404 | 343 | 159 | 478 | 398 | 367 | 3197 | 6299 |
| White M: 68.9/125 W: 73.8/133 | 282 | 302 | 392 | 432 | 136 | 372 | 293 | 445 | 124 | 2778 | 447 | 366 | 140 | 346 | 315 | 150 | 442 | 368 | 340 | 2914 | 5692 |
| Red M: 64.0/114 W: 67.7/119 | 244 | 292 | 311 | 340 | 94 | 239 | 219 | 353 | 100 | 2192 | 361 | 311 | 105 | 304 | 254 | 117 | 375 | 328 | 230 | 2385 | 4577 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by jbspurs88 on 02/10/2026
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Photo submitted by jbspurs88 on 02/10/2026
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Photo submitted by E7axFaVv1nPAepGWvKyK on 07/22/2024
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Photo submitted by u000007073637 on 06/29/2024
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Photo submitted by E7axFaVv1nPAepGWvKyK on 06/24/2024
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Photo submitted by E7axFaVv1nPAepGWvKyK on 06/24/2024
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Photo submitted by u601950616 on 06/08/2023
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Photo submitted by Bermea32 on 04/25/2023
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Par 3 12th Photo submitted by u809062163 on 08/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160812493 on 06/12/2021
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Need to buy a property on this course!! Photo submitted by u314161548152 on 05/19/2021
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Photo submitted by johnkelley on 03/28/2021
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My shot into the 18th green Photo submitted by djamerson on 09/03/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159515485 on 08/15/2020
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Photo submitted by Birdhunt8412 on 07/22/2020
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Photo submitted by William3641389 on 07/06/2020
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Photo submitted by rD8rvbaB55mxs2LINeMD on 07/03/2020
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Photo submitted by sportnwood on 05/21/2020
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Photo submitted by sportnwood on 05/21/2020
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2nd hole. Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 01/30/2020
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 01/30/2020
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Photo submitted by djamerson on 01/27/2020
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World Class Par 3 Photo submitted by Robert9887468 on 08/07/2019
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Hill country setting off of 8 fairway Photo submitted by joshsmith12 on 05/26/2019
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Photo submitted by GreerGolf on 09/29/2017
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Photo submitted by u1086038722 on 06/28/2014
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Photo submitted by DEHDAVE on 03/07/2014
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Photo submitted by rfajkus on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by IsamB4 on 09/25/2012
Very nice course
This course is a little out of town, but is in great shape. We are from Minnesota and play this course when we visit.
"Great"
The course was in amazing condition. Best greens I have seen in while. I played as a single and it was very enjoyable until the 14th hole where a twosome would not allow me to play through. I was waiting 20 minutes on each tee box. They were hitting 3 balls each off the tee and was taking around 10 shots each to get to the green. They just didn't get it! Overall the course was excellent!
fairways were nice
this course was beatiful Best greens in Austin Area
Can't wait to play it again
Fairways and greens were in great shape. Some of the par 3 tees could use a break in play or reseeding. The GPS units in the carts were accurate. We did have propulsion problems with our cart, but a call to the pro shop had us with a new cart in 15 minutes. Pace of play was 4 hrs and 30 minutes following a five some.
Beautiful course!!!
I always enjoy playing here course is always in great shape.
Did not play.
Did not play, cancelled due to weather. Too cold and windy.
One of my favorites
This course is always in great shape. The staff is friendly and the facility is top notch.
Best Value in the Hill County
Great course that makes you use all of your clubs. It is a very fun and fair layout and is in great condition with the winter grass in great shape.
Cool and Crisp
Great day for golf, 60 degrees and sunny. Course in great condition and pace of play was good. Course bathrooms under construction, but no big deal. Could use cups at water stations, overall great day of golf.
Great Experience
You may wonder if you are ever going to get to the course in this development; once there, this is one of the best kept courses for the round value. The touch screen GPS is very beneficial for distances to the natural hazards and course layout. The reports I had heard about Vaaler Creek were merited, the greens were true to the roll and a challenge. Definitely a must play and I will travel back!
Great course conditions
Pros: great condition, greens are really smooth; great value; one of the more challenging courses in Central Texas.
Cons: pace of play is really slow, probably related to the difficulty of this course with a high slope and rating; GPS did not work on my cart.
Well maintained
We were the first two-some off in the morning so we got around quickly. The bunkers were somewhat washed out in some areas due to recent rains. But overall, the course is beautiful and well- maintained.
What's not to like?
If you have a bad round, look no further than your so-called swing. This course puts the onus squarely on your shoulders. Great up and down allows the golfer to get it close or not based upon your skill level. Settle back and enjoy the ride. The use of water and challenging greens keeps you sober for the entire trip. Enjoy and kudos to the staff. Again, what's not to like?
Great course just north of San Antonio fantastic views!
Course is a little gold mine with fantastic views VERY well maintained golf course! Hats off to the fairway/greens maintenance team!! Play has always been on time our early.
Greens
Green keeper , mower, needs to finish with a little care. Many areas of green not mowed. Green surface was nice, take care of it.
the fairways are cut very nicely
my experience was awesome!! I enjoyed the facilities the staff was super friendly and courteous.
I have never played on a course that the fairways are in elcellent condition
Overseed coming in
Course in good shape as always. They over seeded fairways and the transition to the will be complete within a few weeks. Greens were slow, not sure if they over seeded them. Course is good, for long hitters, it's a short course but you have to be accurate as there are plenty of places to lose your ball.
Great Course
It is in great shape! Fairways and greens wonderful.
Very scenic.
Caught at a bad time.
Greens had just been sanded and fairways seeded and watered to the point that course was sloppy in places and carts could not go off of cart path.
Great course, greens challenging
Got paired up with some great folks. Course was in great condition and the greens were terrific but challenging. If you live in San Antonio, this course is worth the drive. Golf carts had great GPS but at times yardage was off by 20 yards or more. I am definitely returning.