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Highland Lakes and Lago Vista: A one-two punch on the scenic shores of Lake Travis

Originally opened under private ownership in the 1980s, Lago Vista Golf Course and Highland Lakes Golf Course are now owned and operated by the City of Lago Vista. But there's nothing "muni" about the nature-filled setting of these golf courses, which play through scenic rolling hills overlooking Lake Travis. Brandon Tucker has more from Lago Vista.
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Glen Garden Golf and C.C.

Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth: Walk back through time with Nelson and Hogan

Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan played a lot of their early golf at Glen Garden Golf & C.C. in Fort Worth. First opened in 1912, it's gone through several incarnations over the years, but the integrity of the original course remains the same. And that's the beauty of this place: You can play this quirky layout pretty much the way Nelson did when he notched his record 18th PGA victory of 1945.
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Hill Country Golf Club features 27 holes of San Antonio's most scenic golf

San Antonio is full of great golf resorts, including the Hill Country Golf Club, located at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort just north of the city. The 27-hole Arthur Hills design is open to both resort guests and the general public, and it features some of the best facilities and conditions in the area. The routing consists of three interchangeable nines across 200 acres, but each are a little different. All of the nines roll on gentle, wooded terrain, more classic compared to some of the more undulating Hill Country courses in the area.
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  • West Texas

    As the old saying goes, the harder you have to work for something, the more you appreciate it. This is applicable to West Texas' golf scene. Although miles outside of many of Texas' metropolitan areas, West Texas offers some incredibly attractive golf courses that many casual visitors may overlook.

    Canyon at Meadowbrook Golf Course
    The Canyon Course is the original layout at Meadowbrook, with wide-open fairways and hardly any hazards. Designed more for the average golfer, Canyon features less water than the Creek Course, but more bunkers.
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    The Rawls Course at Texas Tech
    The 18-hole Rawls Course at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX is a public golf course that opened in 2003. Designed by Tom Doak, Rawls Course at Texas Tech measures 7207 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 126 and a 73.
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    Brady Municipal Golf Course
    Located on the west side of town in a nice little Hill Country setting, the Brady Municipal Golf Course offers a 9-hole layout that features narrow fairways, mature trees, small greens, and water hazards on a few holes.
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  • Austin

    Austin is known for its legendary music scene and beautiful Hill Country terrain and natural resources, like the Colorado River and the lakes that were spawned from it. The topography makes for a great golf canvas, and the city and surrounding area certainly have great places to play, whether it's resort golf, muni or quality daily-fee plays.

    Vaaler Creek Golf Club
    Located inside the Rockin' J Ranch community deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Vaaler Creek Golf Club is a Michael Lowry/J.R. Newman design that features breath-taking vistas of the rolling countryside and live oaks. Golfers who book tee times at Vaaler Creek G.C. can expect beautiful water features and expertly placed bunkers.
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    Quicksand Golf Course
    Quicksand Golf Course in Wimberley has had some tough times since it originally opened in the 1970s but being under new management since 2001, has quickly transformed the course into one of the area's most memorable layouts.
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    Roy Kizer Golf Course
    This is a 36-hole city-owned operation that features one of Austin’s newest and best muni track, the Roy Kizer Course, which complements the 1970s Jimmy Clay layout.
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  • The Dallas Metroplex

    The Dallas Metroplex area has never had a problem with attractiveness. The Oil Boom brought great wealth here and Yankees by the multitudes continue to move to Texas to escape the cold winters of the North. The Dallas area is now an amalgamation of classic Texas scenery and attitude with lavish consumerism.

    Golf Club of Dallas
    Press Maxwell came along in 1952 to mold this 171-acre tract highlighted by ancient oaks and Five Mile Creek into the Golf Club of Dallas. Maxwell’s design features small greens and a few of the toughest holes in Dallas.
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    Whitestone Golf Club
    Long and susceptible to the wind, White Stone Golf Club rolls through an impressive Hill Country-like setting with huge oak trees, lots of rocks, and loads of native oaks, cacti, yucca, and wildflowers.
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    Trails of Frisco
    The Trails of Frisco golf course is one of Jeff Brauer’s most unique designs -- primarily because it doesn’t fit the mold of his other courses. Brauer, who’s known for his open, straight-forward courses, designed this one to tip out to a par 71, 6,800 yards, loaded it with hidden creeks, scenic wetlands, extensive bunkering, and massive greens.
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  • San Antonio

    More than 26 million people visit San Antonio each year. And while most of them know that the Alamo City is indeed famous for its nickname mission that has inspired several movies, San Antonio offers so much more when it comes to tourism, not the least of which is its golf. With several first-rate golf resorts in and around the city, San Antonio just might be Texas' best golf destination, especially when you consider all the other things to do.

    Quicksand Golf Course
    Quicksand Golf Course in Wimberley has had some tough times since it originally opened in the 1970s but being under new management since 2001, has quickly transformed the course into one of the area's most memorable layouts.
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    River Crossing Golf Club
    River Crossing is an 18-hole private course known for its serene setting, panoramic views, and outstanding, lightning fast, tiff-eagle greens. The layout is fun because of the varied combination of holes. With a good mixture of short and long holes, as well as some blind tee shots, this track offers a complete golf experience and the opportunity to go low because of the wide fairways and large greens.
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    Cedar Creek Golf Course
    Cedar Creek opened in 1989 and Ken Dye created his 7,150-yard, par 72 layout out of this rugged Hill Country terrain. The course features wild elevation changes and incredibly craggy terrain-you'll know that you're about to experience something special when you overlook the surrounding countryside from the clubhouse before the round.
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  • Houston

    There's no denying the nation's fourth largest city has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment, restaurants and golf. In addition to three pro sports teams, thriving downtown theater and museum districts, loads of shopping and warm weather year-round, the Houston area boasts about 150 courses, the majority of which are public.

    Cypress Lakes Golf Club
    One of the Houston area's newest courses, Cypress Lakes Golf Club was designed by Jim Fazio, who carved the course out of the thick pine trees and used a significant number of lakes and bunkers to spice up this mounded track.
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    Houston National Golf Club
    Houston National Golf Club, located in the northwestern part of the city, definitely follows the old adage that "everything is bigger in Texas." This whopping course stretches to 7,578 yards from the back tees. It is a lengthy golf course no doubt, but it doesn't just favor those who can hit long. The layout has a unique links design, so long hitters will be pleased but they will have to be careful of the numerous pot bunkers and other strategically placed hazards.
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    Glenbrook Golf Course
    Located just southeast of downtown Houston, Glenbrook Golf Course tumbles across dramatically rolling terrain. The course traverses a bayou, which adds scenery but makes it a tough layout to walk since you often have to cross long bridges.
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