semi-private · Laguna Vista, TX · 18 holes
South Padre Island Golf Club
The 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.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 6,931 | – | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | $69 Mon-Thu / $79 Fri-Sun for 18 holes before 2 PM, cart included (club rate page). |
|---|---|
| Twilight | $50 Mon-Thu from 2 PM; $55 Fri-Sun from 1 PM. 9 holes $40 Fri-Sun from 3 PM. Non-golfing rider $25. All plus 7.75% sales tax. |
| Locals | Memberships offered (prices not on the rate page). |
spigolf.com/course-rates read 2026-10-26. GolfNow Hot Deals Oct 18-22, 2026 ran about $42-$72.
Before you book
| Access | Membership club that sells public tee times on its own site and on GolfNow. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Not published. GolfNow also resells times as prepaid Hot Deals, refundable only with 24+ hours' notice. The club charges a no-show fee for the full reservation. |
| Style | Bayside course on the mainland at Laguna Vista, facing the Laguna Madre, about 15 minutes from South Padre Island across the Causeway. Exposed to the coastal wind. |
| Carts | Included in all published rates. |
| Drive from downtown McAllen | 78 min (62.5 mi) |
| Phone | 956-943-5678 (956-943-GOLF) |
| Address | 1 Golf House Rd, Laguna Vista, TX 78578 |
Local knowledge
- GolfNow Hot Deals undercut rack (afternoon slots near $42 in October 2026) but are prepaid.
- Book in the morning if you can. The afternoon sea breeze off the Laguna Madre usually builds.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 390 | -2 ft | |
| 2 | 4 | 395 | +1 ft | |
| 3 | 3 | 187 | +1 ft | |
| 4 | 5 | 562 | -3 ft | |
| 5 | 4 | 321 | +2 ft | |
| 6 | 3 | 157 | -2 ft | |
| 7 | 5 | 524 | 0 ft | |
| 8 | 4 | 411 | +2 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 452 | -1 ft | |
| 10 | 4 | 394 | -2 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 406 | +3 ft | |
| 12 | 3 | 129 | -1 ft | |
| 13 | 5 | 536 | +2 ft | |
| 14 | 4 | 440 | -3 ft | |
| 15 | 3 | 159 | +1 ft | |
| 16 | 4 | 426 | -1 ft | |
| 17 | 5 | 528 | +2 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 406 | -1 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Isla Grand Beach Resort — 19 min, 10.7 mi
- Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island — 20 min, 10.8 mi
- South Padre Island beachfront condos by the month — 25 min, 13.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play South Padre Island Golf Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $50–$79, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $69 Mon-Thu / $79 Fri-Sun for 18 holes before 2 PM, cart included (club rate page).
How far ahead can you book South Padre Island Golf Club?
Not published. GolfNow also resells times as prepaid Hot Deals, refundable only with 24+ hours' notice. The club charges a no-show fee for the full reservation.
How far is South Padre Island Golf Club from McAllen?
About 78 minutes (62.5 miles) by road from downtown McAllen in light traffic.
Guides that feature SPI Golf Club
- The best golf courses in the Rio Grande Valley, ranked with the trade-offs
- The best time to golf in the Rio Grande Valley, month by month
- Birding and golf in the Rio Grande Valley: which refuge goes with which course
- Brownsville golf courses: the city course, River Bend and Rancho Viejo
- Cheap golf in the Rio Grande Valley: the lowest fees, twilight and value courses
- Flights to McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley: which airport for golf