La Cantera Golf Club

We have been playing here since they built this course almost twenty years ago. When this tract was finished it was the only upscale golf in San Antonio except for the private venues.
USAA owns this property and Troon golf manages the course. The PGA was induced to move the Texas Open here from the classic Tillinghast course at Oak Hills Country Club.

Many PGA pros disliked La Cantera because it was a very hilly and gimmicky. Over the years the leading money winners avoided La Cantera because of its quirky design and an excess of uphill and side hill fairways. Tiger Woods only played here once in his rookie year.

This Weiskopft-Moorish design is the least playable
resort course in San Antonio.

The golfer faces the #1 hole and #2 hardest handicap holes to start with. Hole #1 is a monster 600 yard plus hole and #2 is a blind second shot to a small elevated green.
This design is unbalanced with a lot of trick holes like #7, a short par 4, where the drive appropriately heads into the roller coaster at Six Flags Amusement Park.
Hole #8 and #16 are also two very short par 4's. Hole #9 and 10 can seem ridiculous because of the depth of the hill on the approach to the green. Hole #12 is the signature hole but it is completely changed now without a waterfall.

We arrived early for our prepaid tee time. There was a big rain/cold front forecast to move into the area within 2 hours. There were no golfers on the course at 8:45 am and the next group was not scheduled to tee off until 10:30.
I spoke with Laura, one of the pro shop managers, about teeing off earlier. Laura was very rude and uncooperative. She initially refused to allow us to tee off early. Then grudgingly agreed to permit us to tee off. This "attitude" was disappointing and surprising, when compared to that of the sibling Palmer Course operation.
There is a starter here named Bobby. He lacks courtesy and probably tries too hard to play policeman. He was talking like a bully until he found out that we were not tourists and have played here before.
Contrast this guy with the starter Bob and Marshall Sullivan at the Palmer course.
Their GPS system here is a constant irritant. The computer generated chimes, video displays and warning voice are over the top. This is an intrusive monitor system that sounds like a nagging Big Brother. I suggest using your own GPS and disable their GPS. My Garmin was more accurate and quicker to respond.
This course is not in good shape. The tee boxes have just been roto tilled, the fairways are cut uneven, and the greens are very thin and bumpy.

La Cantera Resort golf course is much less of a golf course than the Palmer Course next door. When you add the attitude in the pro shop and on-course happenings, this makes a very negative experience for the golfer.
Tourism accounts for at least seventy five per cent of their tee times and tourists can play sporadically.
This is not a good place for locals to play.

Cloudy but pleasant day but slow turnout of golfers. Able to go out 45 minutes early on our tee time and only caught the slow play group near 15th hole . Starter and ranger on course did great job and course is really nice with a few great views from tees.

There was a slight rain all day and the course played long. But I would to come back on a day without the rain to give it an honest assessment of the course. I would only play it again if I could get the Hot Deal on golf now I paid. My experience was not worth the $125 regular greens fee.

Range balls included? not when the range is closed!
very friendly staff, greens were rolling great.

Course in good shape after the much needed rain as the fairways was browning. Pace of play was good but could be a little faster.

It seemed as though this course needed some TLC but it just may be summer in Texas. Enjoyed the course, staff extremely helpful and friendly.

It's been several years since I've played this course. Got a great deal from Golf Now. The course was in great shape. Greens a little slower than they look but still good. Excellent super friendly staff. Regret not having played sooner. Fantastic views and memories of the Texas Open. Will be back.

Drought effects can be seen. Greens in good shape. Marshalls did a great job keeping groups ahead moving. Fun topography and views of Fiesta Texas.

Everyone should play this course! A little pricey, but a great experience.

Lots of interesting holes. Putting is very tricky. Some beautiful vistas from the high holes. Very well maintained.

Greens were a little slower than expected. Fairways had a few brown spots on them, but it is August in texas. It's only worth it if you don't have to pay the full green fee. Still a fun course.

This course was in excellent condition, from tee to green, for the area being in stage 2 water restrictions,
The staff at the club house, on the course, practice facility were very friendly and helpful.

OUTSTANDING experiance

The fairways and greens were in great shape. They had plenty of water stations and a drink cart to help with how hot it was. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Course was in fantastic condition. Greens were in perfect shape. Super friendly staff.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 18 Holes on the Resort course and found it to be everything we expected.

Course played great, staff was friendly, had water coolers filled which is a great thing with the Texas heat. Greens ran true and fairways were lush.

I was extremely pleased with the course condition and the professionalism of the entire staff. This was my son's first visit and he was absolutely thrilled to play a prior PGA Tour course. We are already planning a return trip.

I always enjoy playing this cours. I have not played it as much as i want but always in great conditions.

Course is in great shape even though the rough is a little long for the average player. Definitely rewards the play in the fairway. Most fairways are wide and the greens are in great shape. Some great views and some fun holes on this course.

I only rated it 4 stars because I felt it was less challenging and enjoyable as its sister course, the Palmer Course. None the less, it was in great shape was a very enjoyable play. Pace of play was good in the afternoon and it only cost $64. To me, it was a great value. The only other con was that I spent more in refreshments than I did in greens fees.