Golf resorts in Texas are some of the best in the country, and Austin and San Antonio are no exception. These two cities are known for their beautiful landscapes, rich history, and world-class golf courses, making them the perfect destinations for golfers looking to experience the best that Texas has to offer.   In Austin, one of the best golf resorts in Texas is the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, which boasts four championship golf courses designed by some of the biggest names in the sport, including Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw, and Arnold Palmer. The resort also features luxury accommo ..read more

From Golf Digest’s “11 of the Best Spring Golf Trips You Can Take to Play Where the Pros Play” https://www.golfdigest.com/story/golf-trips-pga-tour-stops   “Texas is certainly a great state for golf, but when it comes to public courses, it doesn’t necessarily have a standout resort destination (though that might change with the Omni PGA Frisco development). It does have a collection of very good public options, and TPC San Antonio—where the Valero Texas Open takes place—is worth building a trip around.   The Oaks course, where the tournament is played, is Golf Digest’s top-ranked pub ..read more

I had the good fortune to spend a few days with my family at one of Texas’ best luxury golf resorts, Horseshoe Bay Resort. We stayed in a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Palm Villa at the resort and we had a terrific time!  The Villa had a very spacious living area, a full kitchen, and comfy beds in each of the large bedrooms.  The fitness center is located with the Villas, and that’s where we picked up paddles and balls when we decided to play pickleball.  The Villas also have a pool, but it’s not heated, so we’d walk over to the heated pool at the resort tower when the kids wanted to sw ..read more

This has been a year like no other.  Covid, Coronavirus, Wuhan Virus, whatever you want to call it, has affected every aspect of our lives.  For us here at Texas Golf Trails, we know it has ruined plenty of golf trips.  For those who had their annual buddy trip cancelled, we’re ready to help you get back out there.   If you’re wondering where to go, look no further than the ultimate luxury golf resort in Texas, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin.  Yes, the same resort you see on those MasterCard commercials.  The resort has three courses on-site, the ..read more

“Let’s play two” is a phrase usually associated with double headers in baseball, but when you’re with friends and playing well, there are few things better than playing 36 holes.  San Antonio is a terrific golf vacation destination for those who want to go around again.  In addition to great food, unbelievable margaritas, and the world-famous Riverwalk, San Antonio is also home to some of the best golf courses in Texas.   There are few better places to play 36 than TPC San Antonio, which features the AT&T Oaks Course and the AT&T Canyons Course.  Greg Norman, with p ..read more

We are so excited to announce that we now offer golf vacations to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  You’ll see some additions to our site after the first of the year.  I recently had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Vallarta (PV) and I was blown away!  You will be too when you book your Mexico golf vacation with Texas Golf Trails.   I flew from Austin to Puerto Vallarta with a short layover at DFW.  Once I landed in PV, getting through customs was a breeze.  I was staying at The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, a complex of four condos located at Marina Vallarta Club de Gol ..read more

The GOLF Magazine Travel Guide 2019 included in the October 2019 issue rates the Top 100 Resorts in North America.  They further break down the best golf resorts into four categories – Luxury, Buddies, General Excellence, and Families.  Three of the top 100 are located in central Texas and partner with Texas Golf Trails – Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin (Buddies) Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay (Families) JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa / TPC San Antonio (Families) Fazio Foothills Course at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Omni Barton Creek ..read more

After being closed for approximately a year to complete a $150+ million renovation, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa relaunched in May 2019. It is believed that oil billionaire and Omni Hotels owner Robert Rowling purchased six resorts back in 2012 so he could get his hands on Barton Creek, envisioning it as Omni’s flagship property. The resort sits on arguably the most beautiful spot in the Texas hill country, and the renovation was completed in order for the Barton Creek to compete with other iconic leisure resorts like The Broadmoor and Georgia’s Sea Island. Any consideration of a Texas g ..read more

Searching for a TX golf vacation? Look no further than Horseshoe Bay Resort, one of the best hotel golf resorts in the Southwest. Horseshoe Bay Resort is a 7,000-acre AAA Four Diamond resort about 45 minutes from Austin in the Texas Hill Country. This TX luxury golf resort features 400 guest rooms, suites and condominiums, views of Lake LBJ, four championship golf courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame members Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jack Nicklaus, a spa and health club, and several restaurants. Horseshoe Bay Resort is nearing completion on a $70 million property-wide transformation ..read more

If you’re interested in a golf getaway package, Texas has something for everyone. Just let us know what you prefer, and we can put together a custom golf vacation package at a TX golf resort, put you in the middle of all that Austin or San Antonio has to offer, or just make sure you’re playing the best golf courses in Austin or San Antonio. When the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa re-opens after a multi-million dollar renovation, Austin will once again be the premier destination for a TX golf vacation. Barton Creek is home to four championship golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio, Ben Crensh ..read more