The Oaks course at Hill Country Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain northwest of San Antonio, designed by Arthur Hills and opened in the 1980s. Hills, known for his work across Texas and the broader Sun Belt, typically emphasized strategic variety and playability across different skill levels. The course takes its name from the native live oak trees that define much of the Texas Hill Country landscape, and the routing works through this characteristic vegetation along with the region's limestone outcroppings and elevation changes. The layout reflects Hills's approach to working with natural topography rather than imposing dramatic earthmoving. Players encounter holes that move through oak-studded corridors and across modest elevation shifts, with greens that tend toward traditional contouring. The design balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, allowing members to play the course regularly without excessive difficulty while still requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. Hill Country Golf Club serves primarily as a private membership facility for the San Antonio community. The club offers both golf and social amenities typical of suburban country clubs in Texas, with the Oaks course functioning as the primary championship layout. The setting provides a contrast to the urban density of San Antonio proper, with views extending across the Hill Country's characteristic limestone terrain and oak woodlands that have defined the region's identity for generations.