The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort
The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort is home to three Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship golf courses known collectively as the Texas Triangle. Set against the rugged beauty of Texas Hill Country and Lake LBJ, each course delivers a distinct personality, strategic design, and a different level of challenge.
Slick Rock opened in 1972 as the resort’s original course and remains its most iconic. It is best known for the “Million Dollar Hole,” a dramatic par 4 played over a waterfall. With rolling fairways, numerous bunkers, and water features throughout, it offers a balanced test that appeals to a wide range of players. Ram Rock debuted in 1981 and quickly earned a reputation as the most demanding of the three. Often called “The Challenger,” it features narrow landing areas, rugged rock outcroppings, and elevated greens that require disciplined shot making from start to finish. Apple Rock opened in 1985 and is widely regarded as the most scenic layout at the resort. Built across dramatic elevation changes and finishing along the shores of Lake LBJ, it combines panoramic views with strategic risk and reward opportunities that reward thoughtful course management.
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Dates & Price
We reward our guests with lower pricing and more dates to choose from the earlier you book. Rest assured, once you book, your price and date are guaranteed.
1 on 1 Instruction
2 On 1 Instruction – Buddy Package
2 On 1 Instruction – Champions Package
Don’t see your ideal month? Call us at 877 4-BIRDGO or custom date availability
Pricing Of Our Golf Schools
Peak Golf Season
1/1 to 6/30
9/1 to 12/31
Eagle 1:1
Buddy 2:1
Peak Season
Eagle 1:1
1/1 to 6/30
Buddy 2:1
9/1 to 12/31
Day To Day
01 On The Range
Start your day on the range, establishing your individual goals for your golf school, as well as for each golf lesson. You will baseline your current swing using swing video analysis before moving into your applicable swing drills, which are customized specifically for your own game.
02 On the Greens
Your instructor will help you with hands-on coaching to understand the fundamentals of the putting stroke using a variety of aiming tools and techniques. Your instructor will also help you understand distance and direction control and help you brush up on proper green reading techniques.
03 Pitching and Chipping
Focus on your short game by beginning with proper setup and approach to the ball and the green. Your instructor will evaluate your chipping and pitching alignment and help you make repeatable, proper contact with the golf ball. Most of your short game will come down to club selection. Your instructor will help you understand how each club selection leads to trajectory control, distance control, loft/lie angle selection, and understanding different lies.
04 Bunker Game
An area many golfers struggle with is the sand game. You and your instructor will work through bunker shots, both greenside and fairway bunkers. Golf shots out of poor lies will only improve with practicing each bunker scenario.
05 Playing Lessons
Afternoons are all about taking “your game” to the course. This includes playing within yourself, developing a consistent routine, and reinforcing swing changes.
We don’t just show our students how to hit the ball better on the driving range…we play with them every day of their school. How often has someone taken a golf lesson only to go to the course and ‘lose’ everything that they just learned? We know that the most important part of changing is trust. It is that trust in something new that we abandon when it matters most, on the course. Playing lessons allow us to observe ‘how’ a person plays, both in thought and mechanics, and then to show them how various intangibles like lie, wind, pin placement, and course condition affect each shot. We teach them how vital course management can be. It is also essential to show students how important it is to play ‘in your personality” and to play “within yourself”.
End your round with post-game analysis.
06 The Mental Game
Mentally, golf can be more than a little demanding. Consistent performance on the course requires a mental approach that is effective for a casual weekend round or a high-pressure tournament. We teach students how to think like pros. We coach a mental program that allows for thinking clearly on the golf course. In addition to our one-on-one concept, we focus on the mental side of the game. This singular approach allows us to show our students how to take their game and swing from the driving range to the golf course…where it really matters.
Hotel
Lakefront Luxury in the Heart of Texas Hill Country
Horseshoe Bay ResortHorseshoe Bay Resort is a full-scale lakeside retreat built around golf, water, and relaxation. The resort sits about 55 miles northwest of Austin, roughly one hour from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and approximately 90 miles north of San Antonio, making it easily accessible from two major Texas cities while still feeling secluded. The resort features well-appointed guest rooms and multi-bedroom villas, many with private balconies overlooking Lake LBJ or the marina.
Beyond golf, the property includes a private yacht club and marina, multiple pools including a floating pool on Lake LBJ, a full-service spa, modern fitness facilities, and a wide range of dining options from upscale steak and seafood to relaxed waterfront fare. Guests can spend their downtime boating, fishing, paddleboarding, playing tennis or pickleball, or exploring nearby Texas Hill Country wineries and outdoor trails. It is built as a true stay-and-play destination where the off-course experience carries just as much weight as the golf itself.
What’s Included
Stay, Play, and Unwind at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Bird Golf students stay in a well-appointed lakeside guest room or suite featuring upscale furnishings, spacious layouts, and a private balcony overlooking the lake, marina, or resort grounds. Rooms are designed for comfort and recovery, with plush bedding, modern bathrooms, generous seating areas, and thoughtful amenities that make it easy to relax after a full day on the course.
What’s Included
What’s Included
- Students stay in a beautifully appointed 1-bedroom suite
- Unlimited practice and play at the courses
- Player evaluation
- Lunch with your PGA/LPGA professional each day
- The ultimate golf learning experience®, with 18, 24, or 30 hours of instruction with your Bird Golf Academy Professional
- All taxes are included
What’s not Included
What’s not Included
- Golf Balls and Tees
- Golf Clubs, however, rental clubs are available through our golf course partners.
- Airfare and transportation to and from the golf school locations
- Personal items purchased during the golf school
- Additional golf rounds before or after your school days
- Golf Rounds for other members of your party, not in your golf school
- Instructor gratuities are not expected but always appreciated. If you would like to leave a gratuity for your instructor, $75-$100 per day is customary.
Travel Details
How To Get There
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
59 miles
1 hour 10 minutes
How To Get There
San Antonio International Airport
82 miles
1 hour 25 minutes
Planning For Your Golf Trip
1 Packing and Weather
Weather plays a key role in planning your golf experience at Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country. The area around Horseshoe Bay enjoys a generally warm climate with abundant sunshine, creating excellent year-round playing conditions. Summer temperatures typically range from 85–100°F, while winter temperatures average between 40–65°F. Spring and fall are especially comfortable, though wind can be a factor on exposed holes. Rainfall is moderate and most common in late spring and early fall, and snowfall is extremely rare.
Before you travel, check the forecast for Horseshoe Bay and pack accordingly. Bring breathable apparel for warm afternoons, removable layers for cool mornings, sun protection, and light rain gear just in case. A wind jacket or vest is also smart for breezy days on the course. Check the weather before departure and come prepared for changing conditions so you can stay focused on your game.
2 Ready to book?
To book your Austin golf school, you can reserve your package today here, or call us at 1-877-4-BIRDGO to speak with a booking specialist. Your booking will be finalized once your deposit of $1,000 per golfer is paid at the time of booking. If you reserve your school less than 30 days prior to the first day of school, the full balance will be due at the time of booking. Once your school is booked and your lodging is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your school, and a player profile to be filled out and returned.
3 What happens once I book?
Once your golf school reservation is booked, you will receive a confirmation email along with a player profile to be filled out and returned prior to your school start date. The night prior to your first day of school, your instructor will call you and let you know the meet-up location and time for your golf school.
4 What if I have to cancel my trip?
Our student-first cancellation policy makes it as easy as possible to change your golfing schedule. Even in uncertain times, you can rely on us to provide flexibility so you can book your trip with confidence.
You can always take a mulligan on your golf school on the occasion that life events get in the way. If you need to take a future school credit with us, it has no expiration date, and you can redeem your credit at any golf school location, even if it differs from your original booking. As long as you don’t quit the game of golf, your credit will always be redeemable.
We want to make it as easy as possible to change your golf school to fit your schedule. Have a question? Give us a call, 1-877- 424-7346.
5 General Golf School FAQs
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions about private lessons, group clinics, and queries that don’t necessarily pertain to a specific school.
6 More Information About Our Golf Instruction
The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort is home to three Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship golf courses known collectively as the Texas Triangle. Set against the rugged beauty of Texas Hill Country and Lake LBJ, each course delivers a distinct personality, strategic design, and a different level of challenge.
Slick Rock opened in 1972 as the resort’s original course and remains its most iconic. It is best known for the “Million Dollar Hole,” a dramatic par 4 played over a waterfall. With rolling fairways, numerous bunkers, and water features throughout, it offers a balanced test that appeals to a wide range of players. Ram Rock debuted in 1981 and quickly earned a reputation as the most demanding of the three. Often called “The Challenger,” it features narrow landing areas, rugged rock outcroppings, and elevated greens that require disciplined shot making from start to finish. Apple Rock opened in 1985 and is widely regarded as the most scenic layout at the resort. Built across dramatic elevation changes and finishing along the shores of Lake LBJ, it combines panoramic views with strategic risk and reward opportunities that reward thoughtful course management.
Bird Golf students stay in a well-appointed lakeside guest room or suite featuring upscale furnishings, spacious layouts, and a private balcony overlooking the lake, marina, or resort grounds. Rooms are designed for comfort and recovery, with plush bedding, modern bathrooms, generous seating areas, and thoughtful amenities that make it easy to relax after a full day on the course.
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Our students love the service and attention to detail that all the staff devote to them. All in all, the Horseshoe Bay Resort is the perfect place to unwind after your golf instruction and escape from the everyday world.
