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Quicksand Course

Quicksand Golf Course

Wimberley, TX, USA
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18 holesPar 726,400 yds71.8/120

About this course

Quicksand Golf Course sits in the Texas Hill Country near Wimberley, a small community roughly forty miles southwest of Austin known for its rolling terrain, limestone outcroppings, and stands of live oak and juniper. Designed by Bruce Littell and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies land that reflects the region's characteristic topography—elevation changes, rocky soil, and native grasses that define much of the Hill Country golf experience. The routing takes advantage of natural contours, with holes that move through draws and over ridges typical of the area. The layout is relatively compact and walkable, appealing to golfers who prefer a straightforward round without excessive length or forced carries. Littell's design emphasizes strategic placement over distance, with greens that reward accurate approach shots and fairways that follow the land's natural movement. The course serves primarily as a daily-fee facility, accessible to visitors and locals alike, and maintains a relaxed atmosphere consistent with smaller Hill Country golf operations. Quicksand operates within the context of Texas golf outside the major metropolitan centers, offering a regional option for players exploring the Wimberley area or traveling between Austin and San Antonio. The setting provides views of the surrounding hills and the kind of rugged, scenic character that defines golf in this part of the state, though the course itself remains modest in scale and ambition compared to larger resort or championship layouts.

Quick facts

Location
Wimberley, TX, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1973
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,400 yards
Difficulty
71.8/120

Getting there

The journey to Quicksand Golf Course begins at Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), roughly forty-five minutes northeast of this secluded Hill Country retreat. The drive southwest traces the edge of the Balcones Escarpment, leaving the city's sprawl behind as Highway 290 and Ranch Road 12 wind through limestone outcroppings and spring-fed valleys dotted with live oak and juniper. As you descend into Wimberley - a quiet artist enclave tucked between the Blanco River and Cypress Creek - the final approach feels less like arrival at a golf course and more like discovery of a hidden clearing, where the land itself seems to have dictated every fairway and green.

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Common questions about Quicksand

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Quicksand was designed by Bruce Littell.

Yes. Quicksand is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Quicksand is 72.

Quicksand plays 6,400 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Quicksand is 120.

Quicksand is a 18-hole course.

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