Great Hills Golf Club

Great Hills rests atop one of the highest points in the Hill Country, featuring a Don January and Billy Martindale design that rolls through scenic hills and canyons.

Updates in 1990 lengthened the course, but it still plays a pedestrian 6,103 from the white tees. During the renovation, the last three holes of the more spectacular back nine were modified.

No. 16 is deceptively tough, playing only 378 yards but highlighted by huge oak trees and a hilly, rolling fairway before you get to the green. No. 17 is the most scenic par 3 on the course, a 183-yarder. And the par 5 No. 18 is one of the more welcome finishing holes that you’ll come across, a definite birdie opportunity at only 477 yards.

Getting there: From Highway 183 north, take the Great Hills Trails exit and turn left. When you come to Rain Creek Parkway, turn right, head over to Lost Horizon Drive, then turn left to the course.