Lie of the LandMcAllen & the Rio Grande Valley

Every golf course in the Rio Grande Valley

17 courses from Mission and McAllen to Harlingen, Brownsville and South Padre Island, with tees, ratings, slope, green fees, winter rates and booking windows. Sorted by slope, hardest first.

On the Valley map: Mission to South Padre Island

EdinburgLos LagosPar 72 · Slope 132 · From $26 · 17 minThe longest and toughest public layout on the west side, a von Hagge water course. Recent upkeep reviews are weak; new Troon management from late 2026 may change that.Rancho ViejoRancho Viejo El DiabloPar 72 · Slope 129 · From $37 · 57 minThe harder of Rancho Viejo's pair: narrow, watery and long. The best test near Brownsville. Rates and booking terms are not posted online, so call first.WeslacoTierra SantaPar 72 · Slope 124 · From $24 · 30 minThe pick of the mid-Valley public courses: a 1997 Brauer/Elkington layout, well reviewed, with GolfNow times from about $24.EdinburgMonte Cristo G&CCPar 71 · Slope 122 · 26 minA well-liked lakes course in a 55+ community north of Edinburg, reportedly very cheap with an annual membership. Confirm visitor access by phone.Rancho ViejoRancho Viejo El AngelPar 70 · Slope 120 · From $40 · 57 minThe friendlier of Rancho Viejo's two 18s. Short at par 70 and a sensible pick for seniors and mixed groups. Confirm the price by phone.McAllen · privateMcAllen CCPar 71 · Slope 115 · 5 minPrivate club, not an option for visitors without a member or reciprocal arrangement.Edinburg · 9 holesEbony HillsPar 35 · Slope 107 · 15 minEdinburg's historic 9-holer, cheap and popular with Winter Texans. A new clubhouse is being built through mid-2027.HarlingenTony ButlerPar 71 · From $36 · 44 minHarlingen's 27-hole city course and a Winter Texan staple. Cheap, flat and busy in season. Confirm the current rate and how tee times are handed out before you go.HarlingenTreasure HillsPar 72 · From $40 · 52 minHarlingen's other public 18 and the longer, tougher test in town. Check rates and conditions before booking, because the club has been on the sale market.Laguna VistaSPI Golf ClubPar 72 · From $50 · 78 minThe only course near South Padre Island and the default round for an island trip. Pricier than the Harlingen and Brownsville courses. The twilight rates are the value play.BrownsvilleRiver BendFrom $38 · 73 minA riverside public course with its own RV lots, a natural base for a Brownsville winter. Book through the club app. Call for rates, since none are posted.BrownsvilleBrownsville Golf CenterPar 70 · 69 minBrownsville's cheap city 18, being refreshed in 2026. A fine Winter Texan regular round. No posted rates, so call.Palm Valley · privateHarlingen CCPar 72 · 40 minPrivate. Only reachable through a member or a reciprocal arrangement from your home club.MissionSharyPar 71 · From $21 · 13 minMission's city course: 27 flat holes, about $21 to walk 18, and lit for night play until 11 PM tee times. A cheap, busy Winter Texan staple rather than a destination.PharrTierra del SolPar 72 · From $26 · 14 minPharr's city course: $41 with a cart, and the Valley's clearest seasonal packages ($800 for three months of daily golf). Book online.McAllenChampion LakesPar 72 · From $33 · 7 minMcAllen's city course and the Valley's busiest Winter Texan league venue. $33 to walk, $47 with a cart, $37 twilight with cart. Solid and central rather than special.MercedesLlano GrandePar 72 · From $18 · 32 minA budget resort course for the Llano Grande RV community, under $20 on GolfNow. Conditions draw complaints.