Lajitas Golf Resort
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that same sentiment can be said when it comes to the amount of fun and adventure you can have on your next golf getaway here. Â
Known for its warmer temperatures all year round, Texas is always a good idea for a golf trip.  Â
We’ve highlighted four of the best golf resorts in the state for you and your group to consider for your next Texas golf getaway.
TPC San Antonio — PGA TOUR Drama in the Texas Hill Country
Set among rolling oaks and rugged limestone outcroppings, TPC San Antonio delivers the kind of golf experience that was always made for the best players in the world as it serves as the home of the PGA TOUR’s Valero Texas Open.Â
The resort is home to two courses at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa: the Oaks Course, designed by Greg Norman, and the Canyons Course, designed by the legendary Pete Dye.Â
Both courses are known for the native grasses that frame wide fairways, while elevation changes and persistent Texas winds demand thoughtful club selection throughout your rounds.Â
The Dye-designed Canyons Course offers dramatic visuals, including cliff-edge holes and bold bunkering that rewards creativity as much as accuracy. Together, the courses create a balanced golf destination that appeals to both competitive players and vacationing golfers.
The adjacent JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa only enhances your trip here as it adds a luxurious dimension with the nine-acre River Bluff Water Experience that includes slides and a lazy river, top-notch dining at eight different outlets onsite, and the beautiful Lantana Spa to rejuvenate your body after a day on the course.
TPC San Antonio stands out because it blends tour-level golf, resort luxury, and the authentic Texas landscape into one cohesive experience. For traveling golfers, it offers you the chance to test your game where the pros compete while still enjoying the comfort of a world-class resort.
TPC San Antonio
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa — Four Courses in the Hill Country
Located in the greater Austin area, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa offers one of Texas’s most complete golf experiences with four championship courses set across the Hill Country landscape. Â
This resort gives you and your group incredible access to a city that has quickly become one of best areas for foodies, music lovers, and comedy fans alike all while enjoying a high-end yet comfortable setting alongside exceptional golf.
Each course here brings a distinct personality.Â
The Fazio Foothills Course features dramatic elevation changes and sweeping views that is known as a shot-maker’s design, while the Fazio Canyons Course blends limestone cliffs and water hazards throughout your round to keep you captivated while paying particular attention to the environmental needs of the area as it was the first resort course in Texas to be deemed as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. And as you can always expect when it comes to Tom Fazio designed layouts, these courses are known for their natural beauty and seamless integration into their natural surroundings.
The Coore-Crenshaw Cliffside Course features this incredible duo’s signature look as they are known for creating visually stunning yet incredibly playable designs, and this course is the epitome of that philosophy as it features wide fairways and ample greens that are protected by significant undulations putting a premium on prowess on the putting surfaces. Would you expect anything less from a course with Ben Crenshaw’s name on it?!
And last but not least, the Arnold Palmer Lakeside Course provides a scenic, player-friendly design overlooking Lake Travis that tends to be a favorite amongst visiting golfers as it gives them a chance to go low on this more scoreable design.
The terrain defines the experience here across the board as holes rise and fall across ridges and valleys, rewarding golfers with panoramic vistas of oak-covered hills. No two rounds feel the same, and we hope you set enough time aside to enjoy all four layouts during your visit here as they all leave a lasting impression.
Between rounds, Barton Creek delivers upscale relaxation with spa treatments, fine dining, and quiet Hill Country evenings. Its proximity to Austin also allows travelers to mix golf in with live music, barbecue, and city culture.
What makes Omni Barton Creek special is its diversity of courses and classic Hill Country scenery. Few resorts offer four distinct championship layouts within one property, making it ideal for golfers who want variety without relocating during their trip.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Lajitas Golf Resort — Golf at the Edge of the Desert
In far West Texas near Big Bend National Park, you will find Lajitas Golf Resort. A visit here feels like an expedition as much as a golf trip.Â
The centerpiece of your experience will be Black Jack’s Crossing Golf Club, a Lanny Wadkins design that winds through desert canyons, arroyos, and volcanic rock formations along the Rio Grande that has been ranked the No. 1 course you can play in the state of Texas by the Dallas Morning News and Golfweek. In addition, Golfweek ranks Black Jack’s Crossing No. 38 Resort Course in the United States.
Every hole reveals a new perspective of the Chihuahuan Desert. Fairways stretch across rugged terrain, and greens appear carved from the earth itself. The isolation is part of the magic here, and there’s little sound beyond the wind and distant wildlife creating a unique sense of place unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Golfers often describe the experience as playing inside a national park landscape rather than a traditional resort.
The course layout emphasizes strategy and imagination. Elevated tees create panoramic views, while natural hazards demand careful placement rather than sheer distance. The desert setting also provides dramatic lighting throughout the day, with early-morning shadows and fiery evening sunsets turning rounds into photographic memories.
Off the course, the resort reflects the spirit of the Old West, with horseback riding, river excursions, and rustic-luxury accommodations. Even the journey to Lajitas feels like a transition from modern life into the wide-open spaces of yesteryear in Texas. Lajitas offers a charter service with direct flights to Lajitas International from Dallas, Houston or Austin making this remote resort much more accessible with a flight time of less than 1.5 hours.
What makes Lajitas unforgettable is its sense of remoteness and adventure. Few golf destinations in the United States combine championship design with such striking desert scenery, making it a pilgrimage for golfers seeking something truly unique.
Black Jack’s Crossing Golf Club at Lajitas Golf Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort — Lakeside Golf and Relaxation
On the shores of Lake LBJ in the Texas Hill Country, Horseshoe Bay Resort blends waterfront leisure with destination golf. The property features 72 holes of golf, 54 of which are accessible to traveling golfers, with the Slick Rock, Ram Rock, Summit Rock, and Apple Rock courses that each offer their own unique style of play.Â
Slick Rock is known for its approachable design and scenic beauty, while Ram Rock delivers a tougher test with narrow fairways and granite outcroppings. Apple Rock provides wide fairways and sweeping lake views that make it especially memorable for resort guests. Summit Rock is known as the exclusive members-only design on the property, and this Jack Nicklaus Signature design provides an elevated experience for members and their guests.
The resort experience extends well beyond golf, and guests can enjoy boating, lakeside dining, tennis, and even a unique floating pool on Lake LBJ, one of the only attractions of its kind in North America. The setting creates a relaxed rhythm where mornings begin on the course and afternoons drift into waterfront recreation.
The property’s reputation as a premier golf destination continues to grow and their national recognition is continuing to gain momentum. Horseshoe Bay stands out for its combination of lakeside vacation atmosphere and multi-course golf variety, making it equally appealing for both serious golfers and families traveling together.
Ram Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort