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4.7
645 Reviews (645)
5 Stars
433
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
94.2%
Recommend this course
599 out of 645 reviews
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4.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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21 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.1%
Recommend this course
39 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
La Cantera's challenging layout, elevation changes, and picturesque views make it the top-ranked course in San Antonio. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding course conditions consistently deliver a top-notch experience at a great value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6954 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.5

La Cantera Golf Club opened in 1995, when it also hosted one of the oldest PGA Tour events, the Texas Open. It is no wonder the spot was chosen, with its numerous natural water features, mature oaks, and limestone rock outcroppings it provides the perfect terrain for a challenging round. There are also 75 white sand bunkers strategically placed throughout the golf course. In combination with the spectacular views provided by the course’s elevation changes, the course has quickly gained favor as one of the best public-access golf courses in the country.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Weiskopf (1995) Jay Morrish (1995) Roy Bechtol (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Academy at La Cantera"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Spa, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
645 Reviews (645)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Brunch 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 53
Bunkers 42
Undulating Greens 24
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 37
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 36
Advanced Golfers 34
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 51
Near Local Attractions 43
Convenient to the City 39

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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

La Cantera Resort Course

Course was in great shape, except a few of the green side bunkers could use some sand

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/01/2017:
Hi Mark1Evans, Thank you for the 5 star review! Best, La Cantera Management
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day to Play a Round

The weather was perfect, my friend and I had a great time and the pace of play was awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/22/2017:
Hi u000006670331, Thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad you and your friend had a great round with us. See you soon! Best, La Cantera
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost Perfect

My only issue is that we waited ALL DAY LONG. We played behind an 80 year old man playing by himself while there was a group of 5 women playing ahead of him. It took over 5 hours to complete the round. We were a 2 some that was paired up with another 2 some. Not sure why the group of 5 and group of 1 was allowed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/15/2017:
Hi u649528506, Thank you for providing a 5 star review! We're sorry to hear about your pace of play on this particular day. This is not up to our standard at the course and will be assessed moving forward. See you soon! Best, La Cantera Management
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has great scenery

The course was in superb condition. The greens were rolling true and quick. Overall great experience playing a challenging but fair golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Want to Play Again!

Would like to play again soon. Greens we're really challenging and would like a mother chance to make a few more putts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Carts

Carts driving by, during putts and swings on most of the holes. Mostly maint, bev cart is okay.

Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

As always this course is in great condition, fairways and greens are in lush prime condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No gps

Course layout is wonderful. But when you pay to have GPS in your cart and there is not any is very upsetting. Not only did I not get my GPS but my cart kept shutting down. Was a very frustrating day and was extremely difficult to consintrate on my golf game. There were ground under repairs everywhere. For the money they charge and for what I received, I possibly would have done just as well at a municipal courses, or better.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of Fun

The course was great as were the staff. However, the GPS system in the cart was way off on yardage. I always carry my laser yardage finder with me and found yardages were off by thirty yards on some holes. It was less on others, but never quite correct. And we were told by the starter that the yardages were calculated to the pin, not the middle of the green. The other thing that really bugs me about any course is when you finish, guys automatically start cleaning your clubs. They don't ask, they just do it. Then you feel obligated to give them a tip. I don't mind that courses provide this service, I just would appreciate the courtesy of being asked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very nice course!

One of the best in San Antonio, great layout and very well maintained, a must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Experience

This was my wife's and myself's first time to play La Cantera Resort Course. Can't say anything bad at all about the staff, course or layout. Was met with a friendly young man at the bag drop who answered every question my wife threw at him, (impressive) went in the pro shop and the friendliness continued. Warmed up on the range and visited with the starter who gave us a good rundown on what to expect. The course was in good shape. Greens were mid speed. Have absolutely no complaints about the course or the layout. Great views. It would have been a great day had it not been for a Northern blowing through which dopped temps considerably and had wind gusts 25-30mph. Made it difficult. But, still thoroughly enjoyed it and will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable experience with a lot of different challenges

The whole day was great starting with arrival. The staff was great and all seemed respectively jealous we were getting to go play but excited for us to have the opportunity. The staff was excited and clearly had great pride in their courses history, current state and upcoming future. The course was great and enjoyed every hole in a different way. Great views, elevation changes, fairways, greens and range of playability different tees offered. I appreciated most that each hole was very different and no hole was boring from any since of being repetitive whether it's the first or 100th time you played it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging course

I had remembered the resort course at La Cantera as being somewhat "easy" (compared to the Palmer course), but I quickly realized that my recollection was wrong. It's a tough course with some challenging holes, but always a good round. Some of the holes have wonderful views of the city and Six Flags. Loved the elevated tee boxes on a number of holes. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

golfer55

The course was in great shape. The staff was good. The bunkers need a little work not enough sand but overall great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
8e0af433-f0ba-5fc6-a4a1-de256a25b232
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi tganoe,

Thank you for your five star review! We are excited to know you enjoyed the conditions of the course and were satisfied with our staff. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

Best Wishes,

LaCanteraPalmerGC Management

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf!

Returned after first visit last spring. Awesome then, awesome now!

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
8e0af433-f0ba-5fc6-a4a1-de256a25b232
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi Ken8394822,

Thank you for your five star review! We are thrilled to know you re-visited our course and had a great time! We look forward to your next visit!

Best Wishes,

LaCanteraPalmerGC Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Course

This course is absolutely beautiful and worth the experience. The staff is very friendly and helpful. A MUST play for the experienced golfer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
8e0af433-f0ba-5fc6-a4a1-de256a25b232
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi u163239646,

Thank you for your five star review! We are happy to know you had a positive experience at our course. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has great set up

The layout is very good !! Warning ruff is very brutal it cost me a few strokes.. Greens were rolling smooth but slow due to the recent rains. A must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
65ef8d89-43b9-5a12-8ac4-191f95b4169e
Commented on 08/04/2016

JoseT,

Thank you so much for the great review! Please come back again soon.

Best Wishes,

La Cantera GC Mgmt

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Staple of SA Golf!!!

So, The Resort Course at La Cantera is the standard that all the resort courses in the area are compared to. As former host of the Texas Open it is a great course setup and design. The current setup is tailored to the average golfer with the fairways cut wide and the greens running a smooth medium pace. With a series of different tees to choose from you can experience varying levels of challenge the course provides. There are many cool tee shots out there but the tee shot standing on the 7th about 200 feet above the fairway and green with roller coasters at Fiesta Texas in the distance is very unique. Other features include GPS on every cart, good beverage services on course and good pace of play. Plus, I can generally find a good price on GolfNow.com or one of the other bargain sites. Overall, one of my favorite places to play in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
65ef8d89-43b9-5a12-8ac4-191f95b4169e
Commented on 08/04/2016

pdicosim,

We are over whelmed by your kind words and fantastic review! It's great that you were able to receive an incredible price on GolfNow! We appreciate your returned patronage and hope that you can come back again soon for another amazing day of golf with us!

Best,

La Cantera GC Mgmt

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