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Best Resort Golf Courses in Texas

The top 4 resort and destination golf courses in Texas, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.

1

Austin, Texas · Tom Fazio (1986) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,956 yards

The flagship course at Omni Barton Creek Resort, the Fazio Foothills layout winds through rugged Texas Hill Country terrain with dramatic elevation changes, natural limestone outcroppings, and lush fairways carved through ancient oaks.

Premier Hill Country resort courseDramatic 100-foot elevation changesPart of 4-course resort collection
Green Fee: $150–$250 Rating: 4.6/5
2

San Antonio, Texas · Greg Norman (2010) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,435 yards

Host of the Valero Texas Open on the PGA Tour, TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course is a Greg Norman design at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort. The championship layout stretches through rolling Texas Hill Country terrain with live oaks, native grasses, and panoramic vistas.

PGA Tour Valero Texas Open hostGreg Norman championship designJW Marriott Hill Country resort setting
Green Fee: $125–$250 Rating: 4.6/5
3

Austin, Texas · Arthur Hills & Mike Dasher (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,205 yards

Located at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, Wolfdancer delivers a uniquely Austin golf experience through Lost Pines forest, open meadows, and along the banks of the Colorado River. Wildlife sightings are common on this environmentally sensitive layout.

Colorado River frontageLost Pines forest settingAudubon-certified sanctuary
Green Fee: $100–$180 Rating: 4.5/5
4

San Antonio, Texas · Arnold Palmer & Tom Lehman (2020) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,102 yards

The reimagined Palmer Course at La Cantera sits atop one of the highest points in San Antonio with sweeping Hill Country views. Arnold Palmer's design philosophy of playability and visual drama is evident in the wide fairways, bold bunkering, and scenic vistas stretching for miles.

Arnold Palmer design atop San Antonio high pointSweeping Hill Country panoramic viewsLa Cantera resort complex setting
Green Fee: $70–$140 Rating: 4.3/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many resort and destination golf courses are in Texas?
We've identified 4 top-rated resort and destination courses in Texas. The state has many more total courses, but these represent the best options for visiting golfers.
What is the best resort and destination course in Texas?
Barton Creek Resort - Fazio Foothills (Tom Fazio, 1986) is our top-ranked resort and destination course in Texas with a 4.6 rating.
What is the best value resort and destination course in Texas?
La Cantera Golf Club - Palmer Course at $70–$140 offers excellent value. It's an Arnold Palmer & Tom Lehman design built in 2020.

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