Corazon de Rebecca Creek

Formerly known as Rebecca Creek Golf Club, then Rayner Ranch, Hawk Golf Club, Corazon de Rebecca Creek is a back-to-basics country course that has improved dramatically since the new ownership took over. The tee boxes have been redesigned and resodded, and several greens have been improved. New cart paths have been installed and the clubhouse and pro shop have been totally renovated.

Located near Rebecca Creek and Canyon Lake, the course is surprisingly void of water and bunkers, but is tight enough to cause problems if you’re spraying the ball. The layout is carved out of the Hill Country, and the rolling fairways are lined by oak trees. Slicers will fair well here, since there always seems to be room for error to the right.

No. 3 is the rated the most difficult, a 552-yard dogleg left par 5, but the 18th is probably more challenging: a long par 4 with a long iron or fairway wood approach to a green fronted by a large body of water.

The staff’s attitude reflects the club’s bright future. Everyone is friendly, and you’ll always see the beverage cart rolling around the course. For the price, this out-of-the way course is definitely worth a golf road trip.

Getting there : From Hwy. 281 north, look for the large golf ball on the side of the highway. Turn right on Rebecca Creek Rd. and the course is 3 miles away.