Fort Sam Houston Golf Course Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Fort Sam Houston Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, playing 6,819 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 79.2 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,819 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 79.2 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 29.4679, -98.4322 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,819 | 72 | 79.2 | 137 |
| White | 6,412 | 72 | 77 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,552 | 72 | 72.2 | 122 |
| Red | 5,235 | 72 | 70.3 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 79.2/137 | 440 | 429 | 490 | 377 | 162 | 419 | 213 | 361 | 518 | 3409 | 338 | 557 | 189 | 368 | 405 | 425 | 210 | 473 | 445 | 3410 | 6819 |
| White 77/130 | 426 | 404 | 478 | 351 | 150 | 367 | 187 | 333 | 507 | 3203 | 333 | 518 | 177 | 353 | 394 | 405 | 162 | 435 | 432 | 3209 | 6412 |
| Gold 72.2/122 | 374 | 357 | 448 | 318 | 125 | 339 | 165 | 288 | 430 | 2844 | 269 | 468 | 135 | 312 | 344 | 326 | 131 | 353 | 370 | 2708 | 5552 |
| Red 70.3/118 | 363 | 339 | 442 | 300 | 107 | 318 | 138 | 271 | 401 | 2679 | 253 | 443 | 120 | 291 | 321 | 310 | 123 | 340 | 355 | 2556 | 5235 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,819 yards, 79.2/137)
Course rating 8.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,412 yards, 77/130)
407 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,235 yards, 70.3/118)
1,584 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 557 yards. 39 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 162 yards. 107 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
Fort Sam Houston Golf Course has a course rating of 79.2 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.3 with a slope of 118.
How long is Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
From the back tees, Fort Sam Houston Golf Course plays 6,819 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 429-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,819 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,235 yards).
Is Fort Sam Houston Golf Course public or private?
Fort Sam Houston Golf Course is a public golf course in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
Nearby courses include San Antonio Country Club, Willow Springs Golf Course (San Antonio), Clubhouse, Northeast Golf Center.
Is there a yardage book for Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Fort Sam Houston Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Fort Sam Houston Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Fort Sam Houston Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Fort Sam Houston Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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