Courses, Travel & Tee Times

Fantastic greens highlight a round of golf at River Crossing Club north of San Antonio

River Crossing Club, a semi-private golf course located just north of San Antonio, takes on a scenic and serene Hill Country atmosphere. It offers those who make the drive a private-worthy experience at a price point comparable to many of the middle-tier courses closer to the Alamo. Fantastic greens at River Crossing Club highlight what makes for a pleasant round of golf in the scenic Texas hills.

AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio softened, but still a tough test

The AT&T Oaks Course at the TPC San Antonio is a little easier than it used to be -- just a little. In response to some "suggestions" from PGA Tour players, the course underwent some modifications. However, the Greg Norman design that opened in 2010 and plays host to the Valero Texas Open is still pretty difficult and will continue to rank among the toughest courses on the PGA Tour.

Window Shopping: Affordable golf in San Antonio

With scores of golf courses you can play year round, the Alamo City is big on golf variety. The best part? Whether it's a municipal or resort course, chances are you can get a great deal.

From Tillinghast to Dye: San Antonio offers golf course designs of all styles

Historic San Antonio has been a golf town for a century. Over the years, many designers have laid out Hill Country courses, but the results have been very different. From Dye to Tillinghast, here are some of the best examples.

New and improved Tapatio Springs ready to take its place among the better Texas Hill Country golf resorts

Country singer George Strait and Tom Cusick have joined forces to revitalize Tapatio Springs Resort and Conference Center in Boerne, located about 20 miles northwest of San Antonio. "Tom and I always believed that Tapatio Springs could be a true Texas treasure," Strait said. "The renovations are incredible." Mike Bailey has more.

Alamo City Classics

San Antonio's golf scene has improved by leaps and bounds in the last decade. This jump has included not only brand new golf courses like the TPC San Antonio and Westin La Cantera Resort, but also improvements to its classic designs. Here are three you can play that still stack up.

Old is gold: Three classic selections for San Antonio golfers

While San Antonio has added several new golf courses and resorts over the past few years, the city also has some pretty good classic golf, some of it even open to the public. Renovations have made these courses even better, so if you're in the Alamo City checking out modern resorts, a side trip to one of the following three classic gems might be in order: Brackenridge Park, Willow Springs Golf Course or Pecan Valley G.C.

A feast for golfers in San Antonio: Best 19th hole restaurants

If you like Tex-Mex, barbecue and a good old chicken-fried steak, then San Antonio is your town. Luckily, if you're playing golf, you'll find plenty of great choices nearby. What follows is just a sampling of some great dining/hangout options after a round of golf. All are within easy driving distances of some top-notch courses.

San Antonio's Northern Hills Golf Club offers great greens for little green

Good greens are what you'll find at San Antonio's Northern Hills Golf Club, an economically priced semi-private facility on the north side of the Alamo City. The course is blue-collar golf at its best. It isn't a pushover, but pretty much everyone can play it, Mike Bailey writes.

Texas toasted

Wildfires, record drought and heat have made golf course operations in Texas a challenge. But some courses like San Antonio's Willow Springs have fared better than others. Mike Bailey spent a few days in San Antonio to see how courses were coping.