TAPATIO SPRINGS RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
(210-698-3539)
Texas Golf Course Review 4/16/07
Tapatio Springs Golf Resort in Boerne (pronounced "Bernie"), just 22 miles northwest of San Antonio, is an award-winning property built and perfected for the enjoyment of resort activities. 27 holes of championship golf form the centerpiece of this 175-room resort (including condos), which is locally owned and operated by two families whose visions provide a warm atmosphere throughout the rolling acreage. Guests can enjoy fine and casual dining, a heated outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and fitness center, 2 tennis courts, 10,000 square feet of meeting/conference space, plus recreational activities that include horseback riding, swimming, fishing and more. For info on this resort, visit our page for Tapatio Springs resort, with direct link to their website by clicking here..
The resort has maintained a "Texas Top Ten" ranking since 1992 for its 27-hole championship layout, with holes situated in a very secluded setting that reaches elevations up to 1,900 feet. The three nines (Ridge, Lakes and Valley) each offer distinctive challenges, along a layout that is tough enough, yet still user friendly - to vacationers, members and home buyers alike. There are numerous real estate opportunities here. For more info and for a link to the properties own website, visit our page for the resort by clicking here.
On property is a grass range, short game area with sand bunker, plus putting green - and a Golf School. The clubhouse is within walking distance to all the accommodations, and features a pro shop, locker rooms with showers, meeting rooms and a beautiful restaurant/lounge with outdoor patio - the Blue Heron. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily - with an array of buffets offered including Sunday Brunch.
The yardage marking system on all three nines includes Blue posts on each side of the fairway at 200 yards, red posts on both sides at 100 plus 150 yard stakes down the center. Color coded flags indicate front, middle and back pin placements. Leading Edge Technologies GPS is also featured on each cart, with accurate yardages provided from tee to pin mounted inside and on the back.
The first five photos in this review are of the Lakes nine, the second are of the Valley, and the last five pictures represent the Ridge Course. Each is beautiful and provides unique challenges. There are 4 sets of tee boxes on all three nines, and are approximately 80 sand bunkers in total. Water comes into play in some shape or form on 16 of the 27 holes.
The tee boxes on the Lakes course measure 3128, 2882, 2679 and 2410 yards. This layout is built on a fairly level terrain, with trees shaping most of the holes. There is ample room off the tee, but this is the most heavily bunkered of the group, and water hazards are featured on 6 holes. These ponds and streams have beautiful, crystal clear water! The Valley nine is the longest of the three, and features some mildly elevated tees and diversity in terrain. Though some residential and resort buildings are found on the perimeters, this course offers tranquility and seclusion - and some wonderful golf holes.
The Ridge layout varies radically from the Lakes and Valley. This course offers some mountain target golf extreme! After the initial hole, the topography changes dramatically as the par four second doglegs to the left directly up a steep incline. Eleven through 17 feature spectacular elevation changes from tee to green. There are 3 outstanding par threes, all of which begin from tee areas carved into hillsides and play 1 or 2 clubs downhill. The third and seventh have ponds situated in front to make things even more interesting.
Number 15 is the toughest hole on the course, a snaking 601 yard par five with a serious drop off the tee to a snaking fairway that then plays uphill before finishing with a sever drop the green. The dogleg left 17th is also tough - as a pond situated about 150 out squeezes the landing zone - creating the need for some serious shot making strategy. As is the case with the other three designs, the greens here are medium and size and mildly sloping, and usually have significant room for recoveries.
Three very distinctive nines - all in wonderful condition, a great practice facility, good food, friendly service - it is no wonder this property receives high ratings for golf and resort experiences year after year. If you love golf, and want to stay outside the hustle and bustle of a big city, this is a great place for you! For more info on the course, visit our page, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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