Blue Lake Golf Club
This semi-private course near Horseshoe Bay, rated among the best nine-hole courses in Texas, offers beautiful views of the lake and is recognized by the National Audubon Society. Check on the Web: www.bluelakegolf.com or call (830) 598-5524, 214 W. Bluebonnet Road off RR 2831 in Llano County.
Delaware Springs Municipal Golf Course
This 18-hole championship public golf course in Burnet offers a pro shop, driving range, putting green, snack bar and dining room. Be sure to check out the 17th hole — named one of the “1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die” by golf writer Jeff Barr. The course was also named one of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play.” Check on the Web: www.delawaresprings.com or call (512) 756-8471, 600 Delaware Springs Blvd.
Hancock Park Golf Club
This course, owned and operated by the city of Lampasas, features a natural creek winding through the 18 holes, requiring players to loft shots back and forth across the water. The course is open daily from daylight to dusk, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. The club is located at 700 Naruna Road in Lampasas. Call (512) 556-3202.
Hidden Falls Country Club
Horseshoe Bay Resort
All three courses (listed below), designed by Robert Trent Jones, are limited to resort members and guests of the Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott hotel. Don’t forget the Whitewater Putting Course, a luxury miniature-golf course designed around scenic palm trees and a picturesque waterfall. The courses are located in Horseshoe Bay off FM 2147. Check on the Web: www.horseshoebaytexas.com. Call each course for tee time information.
Ram Rock — Respected across the United States as one of the toughest courses you’ll ever hate to love. A challenge and a thrill for even the best golfers. Call (830) 598-6561.
Slick Rock — Recognized in “America’s Greatest Golfing Resorts” and site of the Texas State Open and numerous United States Golf Association events. The course features 154 acres of rolling terrain interrupted by 71 bunkers, lakes and Slick Rock Creek. Call (830) 598-2561.
Apple Rock — Laid out along some of the highest and most scenic Horseshoe Bay property, the 12th hole plays along the shore of Lake LBJ. The course was recognized by Golf Digest as the best new resort course when it opened. Call (830) 598-6561.
Whitewater Putting Course — Built around scenic palm trees, strategically-placed obstacles and a beautiful waterfall, this course is perfect for golfers looking for an “easy” tap-in experience. Call (830) 598-2591.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course Make a lot of “birdies” at Lady Bird’s 18-hole, par-72, 6,432-yard championship golf course. Check on the Web: www.golffredericksburg.com. Call (830) 997-4010 or toll-free, (800) 950-8147, 341 Golfers Loop in Fredericksburg.
Llano River Golf Course
Packsaddle Country Club
Located at the corner of River Oaks Drive and Skyline Drive in Kingsland, this semi-private course was completely renovated in 2006 and is situated on flat terrain that is easy to walk. Though water hazards are featured on nine of the 18 holes, the 7,133-yard course is still a good play for beginning and advanced golfers. Call (325) 388-6660.
