Cedar Creek Golf Course

San Antonio's newest and most scenic municipal course opened in 1989 after Ken Dye created his 7,150-yard, par72 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. Old oak trees and cedar elms line the fairways, five of which dogleg; expect to encounter blind shots and uneven lies. The greens mirror the course layout, with frequent undulations, and many have two and three levels. Don't forget to pay attention to the pin placement on these tricky greens.

The first hole is one of the most scenic, dropping 70 feet off the tee and sloping down to a green that slides to the right. Aim left on the approach. Also on the front, No. 9 plays downhill to the tune of 565 yards, and features an approach into a green protected by water.

On the back, No. 14 offers the dreaded double doglegger, and the view from the 210-yard 17th hole is nice. In between those is the flattest hole on the course, a 380-yarder that bends hard right and tempts you to cut the corner. Beware of the pond on the left side of the green.

Getting there : From I-10 west, take Loop 1604 and drive 3 miles to the Kyle Seale Parkway. Turn right and drive 2 miles to the course. The course is on the left.