Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort

We had a good time overall. Beautiful course with a great blend of challenges. Only complaint was the twosome dressed like Duck Dynasty behind us. They hit into our foursome a couple of times that got a little close. An occasional "fore" or blow on a duck call would've been appreciated. Despite the knuckleheads, we'll definitely go back!

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort offers a golf course with a strategic and engaging layout, making for a pleasurable day on the greens. However, my enjoyment was tempered by the visible impact of drought conditions. The greens and water features, typically the jewels of a golf course, were visibly suffering, reducing the overall aesthetic and playability.

While contemplating a membership, I discovered that the membership fees are listed openly on the website. This transparency is unusual for high-caliber clubs, where fees are often part of a private discussion, adding to the exclusive nature of the membership. The open listing of fees felt at odds with the typical discretion and exclusivity I associate with country club memberships.

My visit further emphasized my concerns about the value proposition of becoming a member. There seems to be little incentive; the course is accessible to the public most days, and the restaurant is always open to non-members, diluting the 'members-only' advantage.

During my exploration of potential membership, I didn't experience the courting I expected. The walkthrough was basic, lacking the warm, engaging pitch or membership perks one might anticipate when being wooed by a club. Post-tour, there was no follow-up, no invitation to experience the club as a member for a day, not even the offer to comp a round of golf — a gesture often extended as a nod to potential members.

The dining experience, while satisfactory, didn't ascend beyond the ordinary, especially when compared to the vibrant culinary scenes at comparable resorts.

In sum, while the course itself offers some delightful rounds, the lack of care shown to the course under harsh environmental conditions and the uninspired approach to membership leaves me unconvinced. Given the price point of around $250 per round and the visible drying up of both the greens and water features, my visits will be infrequent. There are plenty of other clubs in the area more eager for members and less affected by drought, making them more attractive for regular play and potential membership investment.

I played this course back in 2014 for the first time and this was my second time to come play it. I was sorely disappointed to see this once beautiful course now in shambles. The only thing nice about this course is the clubhouse and the greens. The fairways are in terrible shape and it seems have been let go. I do understand we had a harsh summer but I have played many other public courses for less money that are in way better shape than this one in the San Antonio area. I hope the owners take some pride and spend the right money on a groundskeeper and the right product and services to turn this course around

If you want a beautiful hill country course that will challenge your skills, then this course is for you! My group really had fun out there.

They are taking the right steps to protect the integrity of the fairways while we're in this incredibly challenging stretch of 103+ degree weather.

Friendly staff, nice layout (fun), and the greens were in great shape. If you have limited water... water those.

I've played at this course over the last past several years. It seems as though the course is not being managed and maintained properly over the years. The fairways are dried out and patchy with dried spots and with weeds. There were at least 6 greens that were in terrible shape. This course needs the attention of the greens keeper before it is too late to salvage. If this course is in this condition, they should fair warn you when paying and checking in at the pro shop, not have it as a surprise and disappointment as you play.

I’ve always loved this course and have been playing it for the last 10 years. I’ve always believed Tapatio is one of the best tracks in central Texas.

Overall the course is in excellent condition except for a couple of greens that were in disrepair.

The only reason I did not give higher scores is because there were a number of really large groups (5-7 players) playing all together. I did not see a single course Marshall ensuring an appropriate pace of play.

Had a great time! This would have been a 5 star experience with some appropriate course marshaling.

Great value for the price as the Hot Deal of the day. Lightning delay slowed things down at first , but pace of play resumed very quickly. Will return again for sure.

Greens were horrible for the price. Layout and views are amazing

When my best golf buddy came to visit for a few days (he and I played together for years in Durango, CO) I made a reservation to play at TS because of the uniqueness of the course layout and the course condition (it had been several years since I had played there). First impression was the guy behind the desk in the pro shop was not particularly friendly and the reservation I had made through the website was a Golf Now reservation (which I didn't know). The credit card I used had not been charged and it was a big deal to get that straightened out. Then we got to the range and there were no balls. Had been some kind of tourney that morning and they "were out". Then went to the practice green and the condition was terrible. Said we hope the rest of the course would be better, but it wasn't. Noticed early on the bare dirt patches in the fairways, ant beds, weeds and general poor condition. When you kill the ants you have to spread out the dead beds or they just stay there and look ugly. Way too much money for the very poor conditions. Ruts near the card paths, no water on the course, awful greens, very poor conditions everywhere. Very disappointed especially for $85/ My buddy was not impressed with TS or now Boerne in general. Really bad experience.

Overall it’s a fun course, not terribly long but a lot of fun. I was surprised with the green conditions. Several greens had some really dead spots and one green almost entirely sanded. I guess there is some invasive grass making its way into the greens but definitely not under control yet. They were Playable but not what you expect for $100+ a round on the weekend. Fairways were great, pace of play of crazy good for a weekend. We finished 18 in 4 hrs almost to the minute. Practice and warmup area is really good.

Great course! Staff was super friendly & the course was in great shape. Pace of play was a little slow due to cart path only but overall i will be coming back time and time again!

-BG

Paid $75 on a hot deal, unfortunately course conditions do not support a fee over $50 at most. Better values and courses in San Antonio for the money.

Worst putting greens in Texas

Second worst fairways

Over priced

First time playing out here for us in the last 10 years. We are all members at different courses/clubs in the area so we just haven't ventured out to Tapatio (very remote) in quite a while. It was worth it. Pace of play is HORRIBLE at so many courses lately, NOT this one. I honestly think the price and distance keeps the muni crowd away. Fairways as to be expected this time of year, but not nearly as bad as Sonterra or Dominion- both in horrific shape. Highly recommend the course, setting, staff, and the entire set up. The range also has a really awesome chipping zone off grass at various distances. We WILL be back! We also saw the cart girl OFTEN. I know that matters to some. Granted it’s not the kind of road you wound want to drive back home on after a long day of drinking and golfing- that’s for sure.