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4.6
622 Reviews (622)
5 Stars
413
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
93.1%
Recommend this course
576 out of 622 reviews
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4.6
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 26 reviews
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4.7
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.2%
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49 out of 52 reviews
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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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4.6
622 Reviews (622)

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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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

La Cantera first time

Really nice layout. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Only critique is a lot of ongoing maintenance and machinery noises while we were playing. But that tells you they take care of the course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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1.0
Previously Played

Long-Time Patron, Short on Respect, Disheartening Service

During my last round on 8-19-2024 Monday 8:30am tee time.I was very disappointed with the way the starter handled my request to move up my tee time. The course was wide open, with very few players ahead of me, so I asked if I could move my tee time up( just 20 minutes ahead of my tee time), something I've done many times in the past when the course isn't busy. But this time, both the starter and the pro shop staff member claimed that because my tee time was booked as a 'Hot Deal' on GolfNow, it couldn’t be moved. Their attitude was dismissive, and they offered no flexibility, which was surprising given my history of playing here.In all the years I've played here, the staff has always been flexible and willing to move up my tee time when the course was quiet, regardless of how I booked. This new, rigid stance felt unfair and out of line with the excellent service I've come to expect from this course. I left the course at 8:10am( didn’t play). It's unfortunate when loyal customers are treated with such inflexibility, especially when the course is not busy.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Resort Course

I was fortunate enough to get an early tee time for just myself. I was paired with another single but they allowed us to each have our own cart. We were able to complete the round in 3:15. The course had been aerated earlier in the week so expected it to be in worse condition but it was actually in pretty good condition. The greens were a bit sandy making it hard to read and determine the proper speed. However, these greens were. still in better shape than some other courses I've played. It is really a beautiful course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/12/2024

Thank you for playing La Cantera. We hope you come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great tract!

Unbelievable resort course. Great from tee to green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bit disappointing

I play this course a few times/year, so I know what to expect when it comes to their high green fees- there are many other courses in San Antonio that are a better value. This time around, however, was particularly disappointing.

The greens were uncharacteristically slow and the tee boxes were in terrible shape. The bunkers were also inconsistent. For a course seeking $150-$200 for greens fees, even in the afternoons, that is sub par.

Given the current conditions, $60-$70 would be more appropriate.

That said, you can always rely on good service, nice carts, generally good pace of play, and a fun layout at this course.

If you have never played here before, you should, but look for a rate below $150. There are too many other great courses in the area that don’t charge nearly this much- this is a $100 green fee max in my mind, unless the course is in perfect condition, which it is not.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/11/2024

Thank you for playing La Cantera and providing your feedback. Our tee boxes have struggled transitioning from winter rye this summer and we are in the process of agronomic practices to restore the weaker tee boxes. We hope you will come back in the near future.

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Commented on 07/10/2024

Great review! I agree with you 100%. Like you, I play there a few times a year..... and most recently played last Friday (5 July). I was a little disappointed as well. The course is better than most in the area but currently, it's certainly not worth the $175 that I paid. Way more blemishes than I expected.

As always.... the staff and facilities are Top-Notch!!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too noisy

The ground crew followed us the entire back nine with the giant blowers on. We couldn’t even hear each other talking. Plus they blew grass on or towards us for two hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/20/2024

Thank you for playing La Cantera and we apologize for your experience with golf maintenance. We have used your feedback for training purposes with our team and someone from management will be sending you an email to follow up. Thank you and we hope you will return in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Conditions in SA

While San Antonio struggles with keeping their courses hydrated between May and October, La Cantera has it figured out. Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens are all in phenomenal shape for already being near 100°. I will be back routinely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/03/2024

Thank you for playing La Cantera. We are happy to know you had a great time and we hope you return soon.

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