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4.7
640 Reviews (640)
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
148
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
93.9%
Recommend this course
594 out of 640 reviews
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4.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 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
640 Reviews (640)

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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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions were great!

This course was in great shape with an amazing layout. The only negative was pace of play. We had a group of five that were playing from the wrong tees for their skill level. It took just short of five hours. I wish the course marshal would have sped them up. It was still a great course!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/05/2024

Thank you for playing and providing your feedback. We will share this with our team.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf course

overall, Otero is a good golf course with friendly staff and a good pace of play

can't ask for more

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/24/2024

Thank you for playing golf and for providing your feedback. We hope you come out again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeded expectations

Incredible experience! Staff very friendly and course in prestine condition. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/24/2024

We are glad you had a great time. See you soon.

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Course and Layout

This course has such a beautiful and challenging layout in addition to its scenic views. We had a blast at this course and will definitely be back to play it again !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/24/2024

Thank you for playing and we look forward to having you back.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee times too stacked & pace of play is slow

We were put behind a slow group that took 30 min on hole #1. We passed them on hole 2 only to run into a threesome that we’re playing back tees and looking for balls every hole. They had 1 guy in basketball shorts & a tee shirt who kept parking his cart in the middle of fairway so asking to play through while they liked for lost balls wasn’t an option. On top of that once we thought the tee or fairway was clear they would stop with the cart girl instead of getting out of the way and make a purchase. Excruciatingly slow round. The rough was also not consistent as some areas were super thick and overly fluffy inches off the fairway yet mowed and thinner in various sections so you never knew what you were getting from hole to hole. Greens were great and bunkers were very nice. Tee times are way too stacked and there was not a hole where there was not 3-4 groups on a single hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/30/2024

Thank you for playing golf at La Cantera and providing your feedback. We will utilize your feedback to help us with training. We hope you will return again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice place to play golf

Very challenging and good golf course. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2024

Thank you playing at La Cantera and providing your feedback. Come back and see us soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2024

Thank you for playing La Cantera.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth the expense

After paying $177 to play 18 holes, I had to pay an additional $38 for my wife to ride around with me. Not like they were short on carts due to fact there were only maybe a dozen people playing. Hardly saw anyone on the course. Not worth $215 for a round at an old resort.

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

Fore!

The course is in great shape. It is a great and tough track. I was pleased with the course. The pace of play was SLOW, nearly 5 hour round! This is not what I expected for this caliber of a course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/05/2024

Thank you for playing and for providing your feedback on the pace of play.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

La Cantera is Spectacular!

Greens were outstanding and the course was in magnificent shape for late August. Pace was a little slow and marshall was no help.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2024

Thank you for playing La Cantera and for providing your feedback. Come back and see us soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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