Public

Slick Rock Course

Horseshoe Bay Resort

Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA
Austin Steadman
Jps713
tdommert
Balla
Lux
+23
18 holesPar 726,834 yds72.8/131

About this course

Slick Rock, nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country’s Horseshoe Bay Resort, earns its name from the pink granite outcroppings that punctuate its landscape, a visual signature as bold as the challenges it presents. This Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, a product of the early 1970s, utilizes the region's rolling terrain to full effect, featuring meandering Bermuda fairways guarded by mature oaks and cedars. The course is known for its subtle doglegs and the infamous “Million Dollar Hole” (#14), a par-5 where golfers navigate a granite waterfall. Jones, Sr.’s design philosophy is evident in the generous landing areas, a counterpoint to the strategically placed bunkers that protect the undulating greens. This provides players with a sense of opportunity, while demanding a deft short game to score well. While not a major championship venue, Slick Rock maintains a loyal following among resort guests and local players drawn to its playability and scenic beauty. The layout is a balanced test. The par-5s favor those who can move the ball left to right, while the par-3s require accuracy to avoid the rock features. Slick Rock rewards intelligent play with its risk reward layout. Beyond the golf, the atmosphere at Slick Rock is as much a draw as the course itself. The club fosters a relaxed and welcoming environment, where post-round gatherings over Texas barbecue are as integral to the experience as the golf. It's a place where stories are shared, and the spirit of Hill Country hospitality is always in full swing.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2806

Best in World

2572

Best in USA

116

Best in TX

Quick facts

Location
Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1971
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,834 yards
Difficulty
72.8/131
Course Vaults score
7.0

Getting there

The journey to Horseshoe Bay Resort begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, roughly an hour's drive northwest into the Texas Hill Country. Private arrivals flow through nearby Horseshoe Bay Airport, a discrete facility tucked along the shores of Lake LBJ that serves the resort and surrounding estates. The route west from Austin trades urban sprawl for rolling limestone hills and sprawling live oak groves, the landscape opening into the crystalline blue expanse of the Highland Lakes as you descend toward the resort's lakeside gates - a transition from capital city to secluded retreat that feels both swift and complete.

FAQ

Common questions about Slick Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort

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

Slick Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.

Slick Rock was designed by Robert Trent Jones.

Yes. Slick Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Slick Rock is 72.

Slick Rock plays 6,834 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Slick Rock is 131.

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