Fields Ranch West

Fields Ranch West is the resort-guest favorite of the two: Beau Welling routed a par-72 over more than 75 feet of elevation change—rare for this part of Texas—along Panther Creek and through native grasses and trees. It rewards shotmaking and creativity more than raw length, topping out at 7,329 yards.

Large, fast greens and a friendlier profile off the tee make it the one to send a mixed group to first, then let the scratch player go chase the East. It's every bit a championship course, just a warmer introduction to Fields Ranch.