Fort Sam Houston Golf Club

Fort Sam Houston Golf Club's Salado Del Rio course occupies land within the historic Fort Sam Houston military installation in San Antonio, a post that has served the U.S. Army since 1876. The original layout was designed by A.W. Tillinghast in the 1920s, during the architect's prolific period when he created numerous courses across the country. Kevin Tucker later renovated the design, working to preserve Tillinghast's strategic principles while updating the course for modern play and maintenance standards. The course sits on relatively flat terrain characteristic of south-central Texas, with mature trees—including native pecans and oaks—defining corridors and framing holes. Salado Creek, which gives the course its name, influences several holes and provides natural hazards and strategic interest. The routing reflects Tillinghast's emphasis on variety in hole length and shot values, with greens that feature subtle contours and require careful approach play. As a military course, Fort Sam Houston Golf Club serves active duty personnel, retirees, and their families, maintaining the tradition of golf on American military installations. The facility operates within the base's recreational services and reflects the straightforward, functional character typical of military golf clubs. The course provides a historical connection to Tillinghast's work in Texas, a state where relatively few of his designs remain in play today.