Boot Ranch is gaining recognition as a place to slow down and enjoy the calm of Hill Country living. In April, we added new members who can’t wait to develop, return to or enjoy their:

• Ranch Membership
• Golf Membership
• Resident Membership
• Sunday House Escapes
• Estate Homesites

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join them in a life of luxury ranch living.  Imagine waking up each morning to natures’ music and lush landscapes, sipping nightcaps beneath visibly twinkling of stars and witnessing spectacular sunsets while playing golf on a course unlike any other.

Check out what San Antonio Express-News‘ Richard Oliver recently said about our wonderful golf  community.

Chef Taylor Fraiser,                                    Head Clubhouse Chef

Q: Why did you choose to join the team at Boot Ranch?
A: My reason for choosing Boot Ranch is my love for the Texas Hill country and the people here. The facilities at Boot Ranch turned me on to this place.

Q: What are you most looking forward to at Boot Ranch?
A: I am most looking forward to the development of the property structurally and with our membership.

Q: What do you hope to provide to Boot Ranch members?
A: I would love to provide the best meal that can be found in this part of the state to our members.

Q: What do you love most about the Hill Country?
A: What I love most about the Hill Country is the scenery, especially this time of year. And all of the local wineries and vineyards in the area.

Q: What are your favorite dishes to prepare?
A: I love to prepare anything that has a southwestern flare, making cold refreshing tasty food when it is blazing hot outside!

Q: Is there anything else you would like to share?
A: I would like to thank the member for their continuous support with the food and beverage department and boot ranch as a whole during these times of growth and development.

Want to try out one of Chef Taylor’s favorite summer recipes? Then, try his Watermelon and Yuzu Gazpacho recipe below. It’s easy to make!

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Watermelon  and  Yuzu  Gazpacho

Yields 4 servings

• 1 large tomato, pureed
• 1/2 Serrano chile
• 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced
• ½ cup fresh yuzu juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Puree all ingredients together in a food processor and garnish with feta cheese.

No game of golf is without adversity, the course itself is full of opportunities waiting patiently for the misguided golf shot.  Hazards, the rough, trees and penalties await us all. Even the best players are not immune.  Enjoy a few words of wisdom from some the greats of the game when dealing with hardship on the course.

• “Adversity is a fork in the road.  You’ll get better or you’ll get worse, but you’ll never stay the same.” – Ken Venturi
• “When in trouble, play the shot you know you can hit, not the shot you hope you can hit.” – Jack Burke Jr.
• “Start each hole with an awareness that there may be subtle or mysterious elements waiting to sabotage your game.” – Robert Trent Jones Jr.

By Emil Hale, Director of Golf for Boot Ranch

Have you heard the news?

The Dallas Morning News featured Boot Ranch among the state’s top 100 golf courses. In fact, our fantastic course ranked among the top 10, landing at number eight! We’re excited to be ranked among the top 10 for the fifth time by the Dallas Morning News.

Check here for a complete list of courses which made the cut.