aggiebonzo said:
Looking into taking my best friend on a weekend golfing trip before his wedding. Would just be us and would prefer to stay around Austin or San Antonio area since neither of us has really played over there before. Only package I have looked into so far is the Omni Barton Creek resort in Austin and Friday-Sunday unlimited golf runs about $850/person. Is this one worth the $$$ or are there some better options that are more cost effective or more bang for your buck? Thanks!
Are you looking to play high quality courses exclusively? - Thinking 36 holes each day? I would consider splitting it up between a few courses, especially that time of year. I've played essentially every course in the San Antonio area - and could have a serious good weekend for less than $850. The trick would be to play the nicer resorts in the afternoon rounds to avoid the high prices.
Could Stay at La Cantera in SA (36 holes) or just in the area around there pending your budget - Resort Course and Palmer Course there are both nice, though Palmer is Alwaaays super windy and that challenge is fun for some but mostly just pisses me off.
I'd recommend playing there one round on Friday to beat weekend rate as it's the most expensive resort style course in the area.
I'd play a weekend morning at the Quarry - Beautiful public course with links style. and some challenges and fun holes.
Personally I also really like Hyatt Hill Country resort. (27 holes). From experience playing 36 back to back to back in heat, A day of 27 may be pretty nice.
Summary (current rates per person):
Friday morning - La Cantera Resort Course ($95)
Friday PM - La Cantera palmer Course ($75)
Saturday Morning - 27 Holes at Hyatt Hill Country (~$175 - you'd have to call to see as all rates are fore 18)
Sunday Morning - The Quarry ($71-$82)
Sunday Afternoon - Olympia Hills or Brackenridge Park. Brack is fun and easy but usually in good shape, I've heard Olympia not in best shape right now but is a tougher course and I think they'll likely get it back.
Brack ($42-$77)
Olympia ($57)
Total is about $500 per person and that is a lot of golf, just have to drive a little bit.