The Club at Sonterra

The Club at Sonterra's North Course is a Robert von Hagge design that opened in the early 1990s as part of a master-planned community in the northern reaches of San Antonio. Von Hagge, known for his bold architectural style and dramatic use of water features, shaped this layout across rolling Texas Hill Country terrain characterized by limestone outcroppings, native oak trees, and elevation changes that offer views across the surrounding landscape. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes playing through draws and over ridges typical of the region. The course features the architect's signature design elements, including substantial water hazards that come into play on multiple holes and large, contoured greens that demand precise approach shots. The layout incorporates the native vegetation and rocky terrain into the strategic design, requiring players to navigate both the natural features and von Hagge's constructed challenges. The Hill Country setting provides a distinctive character, with the limestone geology and scrubland vegetation creating a visual backdrop different from traditional parkland courses. Sonterra operates as a private club serving its residential community and members, offering the North Course alongside other amenities typical of upscale San Antonio country clubs. The course provides a championship-length test from the back tees while offering multiple teeing grounds to accommodate different skill levels. The facility reflects the growth of golf in San Antonio's northern suburbs during the development boom of the late twentieth century, when master-planned communities frequently anchored themselves around golf course amenities.