Horseshoe Bay Golf Trip Planning Guide
Horseshoe Bay Resort is the crown jewel of Texas Hill Country golf — three Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses plus a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, all carved through granite hills and live oaks overlooking Lake LBJ. Stay on-site for seamless golf, then hit the lake for sunset boat cruises. It's resort golf done right without the pretension.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
AUS (90 min drive)
$100–$295
$700/night
0 of 4
~$583/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Horseshoe Bay. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Horseshoe Bay - Summit Rock — resort, $175–$295 · 4.8★
Jack Nicklaus signature design and the newest addition — 400 feet of elevation change with jaw-dropping views of Lake LBJ
Captain Pete's Boathouse — seafood, $$ · 4.3★
Casual lakeside dining on Lake LBJ with great sunset views, fish tacos, and cold beer on tap
Slick Rock Bar & Grill — patio
19th hole at the resort with cold Lone Stars, a big patio, and post-round debrief vibes — walkable from all resort lodging
Day 2
Horseshoe Bay - Ram Rock — resort, $125–$210 · 4.6★
Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s Texas masterpiece — carved through solid granite with dramatic forced carries over ravines
Lake LBJ Pontoon Boat Rental — half day, $40–$75/pp
Rent a pontoon or party barge on Lake LBJ — swim, fish, and drink on the constant-level lake
Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Restaurant — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.5★
Upscale resort steakhouse with Hill Country views, prime cuts, and an extensive Texas wine list
Flat Creek Estate Winery — patio
Hill Country winery 15 min from the resort with tastings, a bistro, and vineyard views
Day 3
Horseshoe Bay - Slick Rock — resort, $100–$175 · 4.5★
Most scenic of the four courses — plays along Slick Rock Creek with waterfalls and wildflowers in spring
Lake LBJ Jet Skiing — 2-3 hours, $60–$100/pp
Jet ski the calm waters of Lake LBJ through granite-lined coves
The Lighthouse — casual, $$ · 4.2★
Waterfront bar and grill at the marina with burgers, chicken fried steak, and a dock you can boat up to
Double Horn Brewing — brewpub
Marble Falls craft brewery with a taproom, games, and food trucks on weekends
Course-by-Course Guide
Horseshoe Bay has 4 courses worth playing, including 2 bucket-list tier layouts.
Where to Stay
Horseshoe Bay has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $700/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$2500 /night
Horseshoe Bay Resort condos and villas
$700–$2200 /night
Lake LBJ waterfront homes near Horseshoe Bay
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Captain Pete's Boathouse
$$Casual lakeside dining on Lake LBJ with great sunset views, fish tacos, and cold beer on tap
Horseshoe Bay Resort - Summit Restaurant
$$$$Upscale resort steakhouse with Hill Country views, prime cuts, and an extensive Texas wine list
The Lighthouse
$$Waterfront bar and grill at the marina with burgers, chicken fried steak, and a dock you can boat up to
Russo's Italian Kitchen
$$New York-style pizza and pasta in Marble Falls — solid group dinner option when you want a break from steak
River City Grille
$$$Marble Falls steakhouse with hand-cut steaks, live music on weekends, and a big patio
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Slick Rock Bar & Grill
19th hole at the resort with cold Lone Stars, a big patio, and post-round debrief vibes — walkable from all resort lodging
Flat Creek Estate Winery
Hill Country winery 15 min from the resort with tastings, a bistro, and vineyard views
Double Horn Brewing
Marble Falls craft brewery with a taproom, games, and food trucks on weekends
Woody's Sports Bar
Late nightMarble Falls dive with pool tables, darts, and the kind of late-night energy a golf trip needs
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lake LBJ Pontoon Boat Rental
Rent a pontoon or party barge on Lake LBJ — swim, fish, and drink on the constant-level lake
Lake LBJ Jet Skiing
Jet ski the calm waters of Lake LBJ through granite-lined coves
Flat Creek Estate Wine Tasting
Acclaimed Hill Country winery with vineyard tours and Italian varietal tastings
Horseshoe Bay Resort Spa
Full-service resort spa — massage, steam room, and pool recovery after a 36-hole day
Getting There
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — it's a 90-minute drive to Horseshoe Bay. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Hill Country Shuttle and Marble Falls Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.