Horseshoe Bay Resort

Hi Stirrup, off Farm to Market Rd,

Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657

  • Office

    +1 (866) 522 5245 (toll free)
  • Pro shop

    +1 (830) 598 2561
  • Golf pro

    Glenn Lee (PGA, Director of Golf)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and residential.

  • Designer:

    Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6834
5772
5438
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
72.8
68.4
72.7

At the same location:

The 18-hole courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort are: APPLE ROCK (par-72, 6999 yds from backtees, located at Cap Rock clubhouse, designer Robert Trent Jones Sr); RAM ROCK (par-71, 6926 yds, located at Cap Rock, RTJ Sr); SLICK ROCK (par-72, 6834 yds, located 4 mi E of Cap Rock, RTJ Sr); SUMMIT ROCK (private, members-only course, par-72, 7,200 yds, located 3 mi SE of Cap Rock, designer Jack Nicklaus).

Location

Latitude:

30.537859

Longitude:

-98.369619

How to get there:

1.5 mi SW of Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott hotel / 52 mi NW of Austin.

Horseshoe Bay Resort (Slick Rock course)

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1971

The Horseshoe Bay Resort is home to four 18-hole championship golf courses. Located at the Cap Rock clubhouse are the Apple Rock and highly-rated Ram Rock courses, both designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Slick Rock course, another RTJ Sr design, is located four miles away. The private Jack Nicklaus-designed Summit Rock course is three miles from the Cap Rock clubhouse.

The Slick Rock course is a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. This tree-lined parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Slick Rock spans roams across 170 acres, with more than 71 bunkers and 12 water hazards to navigate along the way. The front-nine is routed through colourful outcroppings of Texas granite and a wonderful mixture of trees, including native oak, persimmon, willow, chinese tallow and eldarica pine. The back-nine is more open and rolling.

Slick Rock is home to Horseshoe Bay's “million dollar hole,” the short par-4 14th, which features a winding cart path that takes you through a waterfall. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
List of courses: Around Austin & San Antonio

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Outside visitor play on Horseshoe Bay's courses is restricted to guests staying at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, who can book to play on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Resort guest fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season: Mon-Thur $120; Fri-Sun $150. Golf cart included.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.

Practice facilities

Good

Where2Stay

  • Horseshoe Bay Resort HotelAAA 4-Diamond

    200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

    +1 (830) 598 2511

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    The Horseshoe Bay Resort Hotel offers 349 guest rooms and suites, some with spectacular views of Lake LBJ and the Texas Hill Country. In the hotel tower, oversized rooms offer elegant décor, comfortable bedding, flat-screen televisions, high-speed Internet access and floor-to-ceiling windows. Access to restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and amenities are steps away from the hotel. All overnight guests enjoy full access to resort amenities and concierge services.
    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Horseshoe Bay (Apple Rock, Ram Rock, Slick Rock & private Summit Rock courses)

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

  • The Waters at Horseshoe Bay ResortAAA 4-Diamond

    98 Island Drive, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

    +1 (877) 258 4512

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    With panoramic views of Lake LBJ and the Texas Hill Country, The Waters at Horseshoe Bay Resort offer luxury, comfort and privacy for resort guests. All overnight guests enjoy access to all resort amenities.
    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Horseshoe Bay (Apple Rock, Ram Rock, Slick Rock & private Summit Rock courses)

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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