
Willow Springs Course
Willow Springs Golf Course
About this course
Willow Springs Golf Course sits in San Antonio, Texas, and represents the work of Emil Loeffler and John McGlynn, two architects active in Texas golf course design during the mid-twentieth century. The course serves the local golfing community in one of the state's major metropolitan areas, where golf remains accessible year-round due to the mild South Texas climate. The routing likely takes advantage of the region's characteristic terrain, which in this part of Texas typically features gentle rolling land, native grasses, and scattered live oak and mesquite trees. Courses in the San Antonio area often incorporate seasonal creek beds and modest elevation changes that add strategic interest without dramatic topography. The design would reflect the practical, playable approach common to municipal and daily-fee facilities built during the era when Loeffler and McGlynn were active. Willow Springs provides golf in a city with a rich military history and diverse population, serving both residents and visitors to the San Antonio area. The course operates as part of the region's network of accessible public golf facilities, offering a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels. Like many Texas courses of its generation, it balances the demands of maintaining year-round play in a warm climate with the need to present interesting golf on relatively modest terrain.
Quick facts
- Location
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1923
- Designer(s)
- Emil Loeffler, John McGlynn
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,221 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/130
Getting there
The journey to Willow Springs Golf Course begins at San Antonio International Airport (SAT), a compact and efficient gateway just fifteen minutes north of downtown. From there, a straightforward southbound drive along I-37 and local arteries carries you through the city's urban fabric and into the quieter residential corridors of San Antonio's south side, the entire transit rarely exceeding thirty minutes. The final approach trades the hum of the interstate for tree-lined streets and the gentle roll of Texas Hill Country terrain, delivering you to a course that has served as a beloved municipal retreat since the mid-twentieth century - an accessible gem woven into the everyday rhythm of Alamo City golf.
FAQ
Common questions about Willow Springs
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Willow Springs was designed by Emil Loeffler and John McGlynn.
Yes. Willow Springs is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Willow Springs is 72.
Willow Springs plays 7,221 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Willow Springs is 130.
Willow Springs is a 18-hole course.



