Olympia Hills Golf Course

We had been told there was ongoing maintenance around the course and we were ready for it. What we weren’t ready for was the amount of work being accomplished while golfers were trying to play. Workers were laying sod around the greens while we were trying to approach the greens. They didn’t move large rolls of sod which were blocking the front of greens so approaches were more difficult. I would not have been as irritated had we not paid $137.00 for 2 golfers (which was the military discounted rate), while maintenance is ongoing, a reduced rate should have been offered.

That being said, the greens and fairways were in great condition for the most part. Forward tee boxes need work, but I hope these tee boxes will be programmed into the current maintenance schedule.

If you can negotiate a reduced green fee ($50 or less), give Olympia Hills a try. I have played this purse for over 20 years, and really love the layout and challenge.

75% of the holes have some form of construction going on. Tee boxes, sand traps, fairway drainage areas and slope and run off areas under construction…until all course improvements are completed a reduced green fee is only fair.

Greens are in fair to medium shape given they spent money replacing them a year or so back. Bunkers were being rebuilt now so they were ob, but that’s fine course improvement. The cost of a round is creeping up on some of the nicer courses in town for slightly better that average conditions. Either course quality needs to come up or cost of play needs to come down.

I am so glad that I played at This course prior to the resort course the following day which was lack-luster. Kudos to the grounds crew and sup. The course is in excellent condition and the greens immaculate. The pace was slow but when you are having fun, that doesn’t matter. I will definitely choose this course again and recommend to friends.

Course was very up and down lots of hills and valleys. The construction being done on the course was a downfall but looked like a needed thing. I would like to come play this course again after they are finished with the upgrades.

This will be a top rated course when renovations are complete. Fairways are lush and green. Greens were in excellent shape. We started at 7:00 am and didn’t see anyone in front or behind us. Unfortunately due to renovations, #2 was closed and #8 & #9 both par 4’s were both playing as par 3’s. Great elevation changes made course a little challenging but great layout and views.

Many fairways were under repair and had large sections roped off. Most bunkers were also under repair and roped off. Lots of dead or bald spots in fairways, as well as mud patches from construction equipment.

This is one of the best courses in the SA region . I like the atmosphere and the fact that the marshal kept the place of play up and the cart attendant was present on both side with 2 different attendants! I ate at the restaurant after a great round with great green! The food was awesome and the price didn’t break the bank! I will definitely be back multiple times this summer!

Drove in from Houston for stepson birthday. He loved course but pace of play after 7 holes terrible. Finally talked with Marshall and he said a twosome cut in front of couple of foursome and he caught it to late. We were waiting 10 minutes on each tee box. Great course just couple of knotheads not having respect. Actually had to quit after 14 so we could make dinner reservations

Great course but it’s under construction which wouldn’t be a problem if they priced it accordingly. Paying the same price with 2 holes virtually unplayable is a bit ridiculous. Overall great course. I’m sure it will be amazing when the construction is done.

This course is currently under a major reconstruction. All bunkers are not playable and some of the tee boxes are closed and shorten.

The lady taking care of confirming tee time and taking payments was very pleasant and very helpful in briefing about the course since this was my first time. The same applies to the marshal on the course. The tee time in the evening meant no delay and the opportunity to play alone. The condition of the course and greens was fine and and very playable. My thoughts and suggestions are as follows: It seemed like the distance readings on the cart were somewhat less that the distance appeared to be. However, as an alternative, it has been nice to play on courses that have 100 and 150 yard markers which seemed reliable. There are many locations where the fairway grass dramatically ends and goes to deep and thick vegetation with little chance of finding the golf ball when the ball is only one to three feet off the fairway. Just too thick and unsafe to have a chance of finding the ball in a couple of steps. Can the initial few feet be cut regularly to 5 to 10 inches to give the player at least some chance to find the ball?

All in all, I think you are doing a good job with the course while not over pricing. I do not play golf more than 1 to 2 times say over 6 to 12 weeks and was pleased to discover Mt. Olympia course which is about 15 miles closer than others that I have used over the four years I have been living in Texas. Keep up the good work!

The greens in Fairways are spot on few of the tee boxes are still closed down as they continue to work on the course the bunkers need real sand

The holes that were available were awesome. Holes 8,9 and 12 were under construction and the temporary set up was not great in my opinion). Overall the range, staff and amenities were top of the line.

My first time there and there was a night tournament on the back 9 so I was limited to running the front 9 twice. There was construction going on so 3 holes in the front were shortened to short par 3s. Bitter sweet cause I’m from out of town and I would have loved to take in the whole experience of the course 1-18. The layout was awesome!!! Fairways and tee boxes were in great conditions but the greens were full of divots!

So, I've played many times at this course. All of the rains that tore through San Antonio in April are now requiring some work on the course. The bunkers are being resanded, new turf is being added, and some of the tee boxes are closed. I get that. Course maintenance needs to happen. Not my issue.

My issue is that my cart died on the 17th tee, and no one answered the phone at the pro shop. So the marshall on course came by and instead of ordering me another cart to finish my round, he loaded my clubs in the back of his utility cart and took me to my car. No offer of another cart, no rain check, nothing. I get he is the marshall, so no harm. However when he dropped me off I did see the lady that was working the pro shop standing there. I told her my cart died, she asked what cart number, I told her 31, and expected something to be said or done. Instead she dismissed it with "yeah, a lot of carts died." And walked off. I was so angry with that response that I left and won't be back. A golf course should depend on returning golfers and this is not how to treat anyone when your business is dependent on people coming to you. So be it..

The course, when is in good shape and not experiencing a large majority of construction around the course is enjoyable to play. But the reduction of yardage on 5 holes, construction equipment and noise, and the added hazards from landscape changes occurring at overlapping times soured the overall experience.