Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock
200 Hi Cir N, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock is an 18-hole golf course in Horseshoe Bay, TX, playing 4,967–7,246 yards from 7 sets of tees (slope 117–147, course rating up to 75.3).
Expect 53 bunkers; the back nine plays tougher.
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
The few public reviewers who get on Summit Rock describe Jack Nicklaus’ members-only layout as the most visually striking course on the property, with ridge-top tees, desert-leaning native areas, and the largest, fastest greens at the resort. It plays wider but more strategic than the RTJ trio, with deep bunkers as the primary defense.
Consistently praised
- Ridge-top elevations deliver long Hill Country views that the lower RTJ courses cannot match.
- Greens are quick with subtle reads that reward homework, not just power.
Worth knowing
- Members and accompanied guests only, not bookable as a resort tee time.
Golfers recommend
- Wide fairways tilt hard, so picking the correct side off the tee matters more than carry distance.
- Lag putting practice pays, surfaces are the largest at Horseshoe Bay.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the Golden Combo tees, 6207 yds (or Member)
How to play it
- Card-wreckers at #5, #8, #10, #11, #16, #17. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
- 5 par 4s over 440 yds, a course that rewards length off the tee.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 4 | 407 | 12 | |
| 2•• | 5 | 545 | 4 | |
| 3• | 3 | 175 | 18 | |
| 4• | 4 | 373 | 10 | |
| 5•• | 5 | 587 | 2 | Tough |
| 6• | 3 | 191 | 16 | |
| 7• | 4 | 323 | 14 | |
| 8• | 4 | 448 | 6 | Long 4 |
| 9• | 4 | 419 | 8 | |
| Out | 36 | 3468 | ||
| 10•• | 4 | 469 | 1 | Long 4Tough |
| 11•• | 4 | 498 | 3 | Long 4Tough |
| 12• | 3 | 230 | 17 | Long 3 |
| 13• | 4 | 347 | 15 | Birdie |
| 14• | 5 | 563 | 9 | |
| 15• | 3 | 170 | 13 | |
| 16• | 4 | 478 | 7 | Long 4 |
| 17• | 4 | 441 | 11 | Long 4 |
| 18•• | 5 | 582 | 5 | |
| In | 36 | 3778 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | 7246 | 75.3 | 147 | 72 |
| Nicklaus | 6846 | 73.5 | 142 | 72 |
| Tournament | 6523 | 72 | 139 | 72 |
| Golden Combo | 6207 | 70.6 | 136 | 72 |
| Member | 6009 | 70 | 132 | 72 |
| Bee Combo | 5417 | 68 | 123 | 72 |
| Summit | 4967 | 65.2 | 117 | 72 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Sat 06-06 · 88/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock?
- Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock plays 4,967–7,246 yards across 7 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock?
- Its slope rating ranges 117–147, with a course rating up to 75.3. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the Golden Combo tees at 6,207 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
- How many bunkers does Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock have?
- Horseshoe Bay Resort · Summit Rock has 53 bunkers, and water comes into play on 1 hole.
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