New Braunfels Golf Trip Planning Guide
New Braunfels is the Hill Country's party town: tube the spring-fed Comal and Guadalupe rivers, drink at the world's largest river-fed beer scene, and play Hill Country golf at courses like The Bandit and Lakecliff. Halfway between Austin and San Antonio, it's a river-and-golf crew's dream.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
SAT (35 min drive)
$30–$140
$250/night
1 of 4
~$274/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to New Braunfels. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Bandit Golf Club — parkland, $55–$95 · 4.5★
Keith Foster design along Lake McQueeney with Hill Country and water views — the area's most fun daily-fee track
McAdoo's Seafood Company — seafood, $$$ · 4.5★
Gulf seafood in a historic downtown post office building — a solid group dinner
Gruene Hall — honky tonk · Open late
Texas's oldest dance hall (1878) with live music nightly — a bucket-list bar night
Day 2
Lakecliff Country Club (Spring Branch) — mountain, $70–$140 · 4.5★
Arnold Palmer design with rare bentgrass greens and dramatic Hill Country elevation — the splurge round
Comal / Guadalupe River Tubing — 3-4 hours, $20–$40/pp
Float the spring-fed rivers with a cooler of beers — the centerpiece of any New Braunfels trip
Gristmill River Restaurant (Gruene) — southern, $$ · 4.5★
Iconic riverside Texas spot in historic Gruene — burgers, ribs, and a big deck over the Guadalupe
Phoenix Saloon — saloon · Open late
Historic downtown saloon — the spot that claims to have invented the cheeseburger
Day 3
Landa Park Golf at Comal Springs — parkland, $30–$55 · 4.4★
Walkable municipal course along the spring-fed Comal River in town — a fun, cheap value round
Lake McQueeney Boat & Wakeboard Day — full day, $60–$150/pp
Wakeboard boat or pontoon on Lake McQueeney near The Bandit
Krause's Biergarten — brewpub, $$ · 4.4★
Massive beer hall with 70+ taps and German-Texan fare — built for big rowdy groups
Krause's Biergarten Bar — patio · Open late
70-plus taps and a giant patio — the go-to big-group drinking spot
Course-by-Course Guide
New Braunfels has 4 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
New Braunfels has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1400 /night
Riverfront and Hill Country homes along the Comal/Guadalupe and Lake McQueeney
$250–$600 /night
Schlitterbahn-area resorts and hotels in New Braunfels
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
McAdoo's Seafood Company
$$$Gulf seafood in a historic downtown post office building — a solid group dinner
Gristmill River Restaurant (Gruene)
$$Iconic riverside Texas spot in historic Gruene — burgers, ribs, and a big deck over the Guadalupe
Krause's Biergarten
$$Massive beer hall with 70+ taps and German-Texan fare — built for big rowdy groups
Buttermilk Cafe
$Big Texas breakfast to fuel up before an early tee time or river day
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Gruene Hall
Late nightTexas's oldest dance hall (1878) with live music nightly — a bucket-list bar night
Phoenix Saloon
Late nightHistoric downtown saloon — the spot that claims to have invented the cheeseburger
Krause's Biergarten Bar
Late night70-plus taps and a giant patio — the go-to big-group drinking spot
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Comal / Guadalupe River Tubing
Float the spring-fed rivers with a cooler of beers — the centerpiece of any New Braunfels trip
Lake McQueeney Boat & Wakeboard Day
Wakeboard boat or pontoon on Lake McQueeney near The Bandit
Natural Bridge Hill Country Shooting
Sporting clays and ranges in the Hill Country around New Braunfels
Hill Country Winery & Distillery Tour
Run the wineries and distilleries between New Braunfels and Fredericksburg
Getting There
Fly into San Antonio International Airport (SAT) — it's a 35-minute drive to New Braunfels. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include San Antonio Party Bus and New Braunfels Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.