Hill Country Swing: Austin & San Antonio Golf Trip

Four Hill Country courses between Austin and San Antonio, 94 miles in total.

Texas Hill Country combines great barbecue, music, and affordable golf. Lions Municipal in Austin is a historic muni, Grey Rock is a premier Austin course, and Cedar Creek and TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course add strong San Antonio options.

Austin and San Antonio are 80 miles apart on I-35, so this is an easy two-city weekend. Austin brings live music and tacos; San Antonio adds the River Walk and the Alamo.

The courses here range from a classic muni to a PGA Tour host.

Region: Southwest
Courses: 4
Total driving: 94 miles
Duration: 3 days
Estimated green fees: ~$304
Difficulty: Intermediate

Courses in this guide

Suggested itineraries

Day 1: Lions Municipal and Grey Rock
Play Lions Muny early, then Grey Rock in the afternoon.
Day 2: San Antonio
Drive about 75 miles to San Antonio and play Cedar Creek. Dinner on the River Walk.
Day 3: TPC San Antonio Oaks
Play the Oaks Course, then fly home.

Where to stay

Hotel Ella: Boutique Austin hotel.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa: Resort with golf.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa: Resort at TPC.
Hyatt Regency San Antonio: River Walk.
Hotel Emma: Stylish San Antonio hotel.

Where to eat

Lambert's Downtown Barbecue: Austin barbecue.
Uchi: Upscale Austin dining.
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q: Casual Texas barbecue.
Biga on the Banks: River Walk dinner.
Cibolo Moon: Resort restaurant.

Getting around

Rent a car; I-35 between the two cities is the main route and can be heavy at rush hour. Total driving is around 94 miles.

Best time to visit

March to May and September to November. Summers are hot, so play early.

Budget tips

Lions Muny and TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course are priced well below $70.
Twilight rates are common.
Stay in San Antonio's downtown for lower rates than Austin.
Skip Grey Rock to keep the trip under $300.

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