HORSESHOE BAY, Texas -- Officially opened by Jack Nicklaus himself in the fall of 2012, Summit Rock is the fourth golf course to come to the Horseshoe Bay Resort, located 50 miles west of Austin in the Texas Hill Country.
Summit Rock joins the original three courses at the resort, Slick Rock, Apple Rock and Ram Rock (all Robert Trent Jones Sr. designs), though this one is certainly different. For starters, the other three courses were all built in the 1970s. Also, Summit Rock will remain a private, stand-alone course at the resort and have its own clubhouse and facilities.
The golf course begins with two low-lying holes before heading up to the top of a ridge-line for the par-3 third hole. The ensuing holes feature long views of the surrounding countryside. The 11th plays from an elevated tee and heads downhill to a green, and the following par 3 is another dramatic downhill hole that brings the finishing stretch to another low-lying area playing around arroyos and wetlands.
Summit Rock has its own driving range and is currently building its own clubhouse. Among the 1,600 acres are 500-plus home sites currently for sale as large as 11 acres.
Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus officially opened Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course with a playing exhibition on Oct. 30, 2012.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 3
No. 3 on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course is a 187-yard par 3 that is well defended by bunkers.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 4
The par-4 fourth hole on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course is short at 373 yards, but features three fairway bunkers.
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Summit Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort -comfort stations
Comfort stations on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course are elaborate with snacks and drinks inside.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 5
No. 5 on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course is a par 5 that plays 587 yards.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 7
There are many options on how to play the short, par-4 seventh hole on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock golf course.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 9
No. 9 on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course is a par 4 that plays along the side of a ridge line and offers views of the surrounding Hill Country.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 10
No. 10 on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock golf course can play as a par 4 or par 5.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 11
The 11th hole on the Summit Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort is a downhill, 498-yard par 4 that can also be played as a short par 5.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - 11th hole
A slanted tree sits beside the 11th green on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 12
The par-3 12th hole on Horseshoe Bay Resort's Summit Rock Course is a gorgeous, downhill shot.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 13
The 13th hole on the Summit Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort plays deep into trees below the ridge line.
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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Rock golf course - hole 14
The par-5 14th hole on the Summit Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort plays beside a creek with a large bridge crossing over.
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