Golf Course Overview: Tapatio Springs Resort

Local and traveling golfers love to research courses before playing them, whether it is to gain some local knowledge or to set an expectation before their upcoming round. Below is an interview with Pat Roper who shares some valuable insight about the property, its most talked about holes and the signature dish/drink to consume at the 19th hole.

Provide a brief description of the golf course/property, the terrain and best times of the year to play.
Tapatio Springs is in a beautiful setting in the Hill Country of Texas, away from the hustle-and-bustle of the city. The course meanders it's way through the valley with white limestone cliffs, Live Oak trees, creeks, and wildlife. Spring and Fall are typically the best times to play with wonderful weather. However, in the summer, Tapatio Spring is about 6 degrees cooler, on average, than San Antonio temperatures which make it a great escape from the summer heat.

Share with golfers, your most recent awards and golf course improvements.
The golf shop at Tapatio Springs was awarded the South Texas PGA Merchandiser of the Year in 2023. No recent major architectural improvements to the golf course.

Any tips on playing and reading the greens?
In general, our greens slope back-to-front and will break towards any creeks that parallel five of the holes on the front nine. Pay attention to the hills that surround the holes, as the green will tend to break away from the highest point.

Starting on hole #1, are there any tips to get your round off on the right foot?
For the most part, the miss is going to be to the right at Tapatio Springs. You do not want to miss left. The first hole is a relatively short, risk-reward, par-5. If you can avoid the fairway bunkers that pinch the fairway in the landing zone, it can be reachable. If not, make sure you calculate your layup to your favorite wedge yardage.

What is your favorite par 5, and how would you recommend playing it?
Hole number 18 is a great par-5 and a great way to end a round. If you fade your driver, this hole sets up well for you as a dog-leg right. The premium on this hole is your position in the fairway off the tee. There is a large oak tree that comes in to play in the fairway (about 115 yards out) so favoring the right side of the fairway on your tee shot is ideal. The green is guarded by a pond to the left, and two greenside bunkers to the right which requires an accurate approach, either on your 2nd or 3rd shot. The best part of this hole is that the La Cascada Bar and Patio are it's backdrop....

What is your favorite par 3, and how would you recommend playing it?
Hole 11 is a great par-3. It can play anywhere from 155 yards to around 100 yards. Deciding on the correct club to hit requires calculating the green elevation, approximately 15 feet above the tees, as well as the swirling breezes that are typical in this section of the golf course.

In your opinion, what is the hardest hole and do you have any tips on playing it?
Hole 7 is toughest rated par-3 on the golf course. It can play anywhere from 200 yards to 155 yards, and predominantly plays in to the wind. The perched green requires a high shot from the tee, and is guarded by greenside bunkers on both sides. If you miss long or left, you will be required to hit a delicate pitch to a small target.

As a golfer plays the final three holes, is there a chance for salvation? (any tips on closing out the round?)
No real chance for salvation, other than hole 18 being a par-5. The fairway on 16 slopes to the right, so your tee shot can easily end up in the right rough, or beyond, with trees blocking your approach to the green. 17 is a tough par-3 guarded by water short and right, and a stand of trees left. As mentioned before, if you can get your tee shot on 18 in the correct position in the fairway, you can have a chance of making up a shot or two.

Contact Course
Tapatio Springs Resort
1 Resort Way
Boerne, TX, 78006
830-537-6234