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4.7
646 Reviews (646)
5 Stars
434
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
94.3%
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600 out of 646 reviews
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4.9
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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4.7
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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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
646 Reviews (646)

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 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

fun course and great staff

We played the Palmer on Monday and found the greens to be unfairly difficult. Resort course is more fun and fair. We got stuck behind a tournament on Monday and took 5.5 hrs to play so they gave us all a free round of golf. SWEET!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Premier course

A challenging course even from the white tees. The elevation changes and views are spectacular. The early season and drought have the fairways and rough suffering. The course is finely manicured. I found the bermuda greens difficult to read as the grain affected every putt. The staff was most friendly and helpful. A good time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course, but.......

Played this course on a Saturday morning. I had played the Palmer course the day before and just preferred the Palmer course much better. The course was in good shape, beautiful venue, but I just found the course to be average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A real challenge with beautiful views all around the course.

This was my first time to play the Resort Course at La Cantera, but I've been there several times. I've walked the course while watching the pros play in the Texas Open before it moved across town. The layout of the course is one of the most challenging I've played in my 53 year golfing history. However, the course condition was not what I observed when the course was hosting the PGA tour players. The greens were in really good condition, but the fairways were typical of what you might expect when playing in mid-Winter of a multi-year drought in the area -- less than great. The staff were all terrific, starting with the young fellows at the bag drop to the folks in the pro shop and the volunteer starter. An overall extremely enjoyable golf outing. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to put their game to the test, but -- bring lots of golf balls and a good sand shot with you!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

this course had some challenging holes, and the staff was very friendly and went out of their way to help us, very nice.

this is one of my favorite courses in San Antonio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

very challenging and well laid out course!

Had a blast! I would definatly drive the 50 miles each way to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Pricey but nice

The Resort Course at La Cantera is pricey but nice. The view of downtown San Antonio from the 10th green is impressive. It was fun to see the carved stones commemorating past champions of the PGA tour event that was once played at La Cantera.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Love the views. Staff is super polite!

Wide open fairways make this course a joy to play, but be careful as there are many well placed bunkers to make you pay should you choose to take risks. A wide range of tee boxes to challenge golfers of all handicaps. The staff is top notch and some of the nicest people you'll ever encounter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor

Challenging layout with a lot of great features.

After playing this course I can fully understand why it was home to a PGA tour event. It requires careful shot placement and shows no quarter on a missed shot. The greens were smooth and consistent, but pretty tough to read correctly. There are a lot of elevation changes, sloped fairways and well placed bunkers to demand your "A" game. The signature hole, a short par 4 was nicely laid out and came with the added bonus of roller coaster views in the background. The staff was very friendly and quite helpful. Overall a really good course that is worth the play. I do, however have a few negatives from the experience to share. First, the clubhouse restaurant only offered breakfast tacos, at 10:30 AM. The main room just up the hill was serving a buffet. it was quite pricey, yet sparse in selection and quality. My second negative is that this is one of the feature resort courses of the area that commands a premium price and yet they do not overseed the fairways to keep the "A" quality conditions you expect from a course of this stature. I suggest waiting for the warmer months to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A real joy

From the tee box to the green, this course is first rate. The greens are moderate to challenging. Sand traps are well maintained - if you happen to experience them. Overall, one of the best courses in San Antonio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Watch your belongings

My rangefinder was taken from my cart at the practice range. There was lots of staff, only 5 players including me and I played with 4 of them. The Proshop didn't seem concerned. I was out $300 and frustrated the rest of the day. Fair warning don't let them have access to your stuff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The setup is great

This course has great views, A course like this where a PGA event used to be played. They should overseed the fairways and greens, some greens were fast and some were slow, no one in our group could get the speed of the greens right, all of us were 2 -5 handicap. The price was right, booking on golfnow.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun and beautiful

We found the course challenging, as it being a previous PGA tour site. Some holes you need to be cautious about laying up and some have a elevated tee where it is bombs away! The views are spectacular and we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Being a municipal course frequenter, it was nice having car side bag service, so bring extra cash for tips. Definitely recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value

This course is a challenge. It offers views of the city and of the texas hill country. The staff is always very accommodating and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

La Cantera Resort course

Fantastic course. All the staff i came across were friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

This is a great course, I always love both coarses at La Cantera but usually feel a little better about my swing after playing the resort course. And you have to love hitting into a canyon next to roller coasters.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is a great place to play!

This course is a fantastic place to play. The staff is the best around. From the second we pulled in to the time they brought us our truck, it was all about us. I've played several courses in and around San Antonio and this was by far the best so far! The course it self was just amazing!! Breath taking views and amazing greens just set the tone for a great day. I work at a golf course and I tried to find defects but came up empty handed. This is a course I can't wait to play again. The course isn't so challenging that an average player couldn't handle it. There are some deceiving greens that will certinly make you be on your "A" game though! I will defintly recomend this course to every golfer I know!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice resort course in decent condition

One of the better courses I have played in the area. Good design with some interesting holes and nice views of downtown San Antonio in the distance.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

your reviw bars are useless. it woud not let me adjust my opinion. I had to select left middle or right.I I

I have been looking forward to playing this course for years. Toughest greens I've ever tied to read . Loved the fairways. Would not pay walk-on prices to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course condition. good pace of play. Friendly staffs.

Always enjoy this course. Staffs are friendly and course is in great condition. The views from this course is uniquely beautiful. This is my home course away from home.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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