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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
93.1%
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4.6
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4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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Layout
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Amenities
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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 Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Alamo Bowl Trip

Husky Football fans from Seattle, flew into SA for Alamo Bowl, and La Cantera was recommended to us. Did not disappoint and exceed expectations. AA lost our golf bags, but the staff helped us out with rentals, balls/markers, and extra TLC. Very friendly staff in clubhouse, on course marshals, and in restaurant. Course was in great shape and made for a great round. Would come back frequently, if possible!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you for playing La Cantera on your visit to San Antonio. We are glad you had a great time!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf course in the city

One of the best course in the city. I’m definitely coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/22/2022

Thank you for playing La Cantera. We are glad you enjoyed the experience and look forward to you playing again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely course which favours a fade shot

The course was generally in good condition although some of the greens are still recovering from problems in the summer. The fairways are generous and certainly favour a right handed soft fade. There are some memorable holes with great views.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/16/2022

Thank you for playing and we are glad you enjoyed your day.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round of golf

This is easier than Palmer course that we played before it’s close but still challenging enough.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough in the wind

We had 15-20 mph winds during the round, which made approaches tricky. Many holes are relatively wide open and inviting for driver. Starter made a big deal about the GPS having distance to pin, but don’t trust it. On 18, GPS had on location at the front, but it was in the back, almost 30 yards further according to my rangefinder. There are a few gimmicky holes, and some with steep up and/or down slopes. Pace of play was right about 4 hours, which was nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

course has great lay out and scenic views

we most likely paid the same price per round as 4 some in front of us, they had a very slow pace and they fell well behind the group in front of them. needless to say, we had a 5 hour round of golf. that 4-some enjoyed their day of leisure but we suffered behind them and the ones behind us also suffered. where was our value for what we paid. they had very poor course management, did not play ready golf, several times left their carts at 150 marker and walked to green, finished, then had to walk back to get cart. the golf cart had gps so the pro shop can see the pace of play and did nothing

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/16/2022

Thank you for the feedback on the pace of play and for playing at La Cantera. We hope you return in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

La Cantera

Greens are coming along. Pace of play was very slow that day. Isn't normally that slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Bag Drop Staff

The bag drop staff badly damaged my clubs but showed no apologies at all. My clubs got so many scratches and my putter has to be replaced. The worst was he didn’t even say anything to apologize it to me at all.

All the rest was great and perfect. A nice course to enjoy your holiday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Go play here now, don’t wait.

I waited for years to play here, so sad. But after playing here I can’t wait to come back, what a fantastic golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/28/2022

Thank you for playing and we hope you can get back out soon!! We are glad you enjoyed the day.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best course in San Antonio, Tx

Always a joy to play at La Cantera resort, fairways in great condition, love playing there, can't wait to play there again. If you've never played there, you don't know what you're missing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Thank you for playing La Cantera and providing feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the round and look forward to you returning.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very good experience

My wife and I played three straight days at the Resort Course. We have played here many times over the years and were very concerned after reading recent course condition reviews. The course from tee through fairway is in excellent shape. Despite recent drought conditions the greens were in much better shape than expected. Full coverage on all greens (except 12 which has been re-sodded and is currently shortened to a par-3 with temporary green in fairway). The greens rolled a bit slow but not so much as to take away from enjoying the rounds. Pro shop, clubhouse staff, and refreshment cart staff were all extremely nice and professional. Broke our hearts to see Palmer Course brown and shut-down in the distance, but we will definitely return to enjoy this course that was a PGA Tour host for many years and has some fun holes with great views of San Antonio.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Thank you for playing and commenting on your experience. The greens should be faster on your next visit. See you soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Way Below standards!!!!!

This is a course I have played many times since 1998. Today was beyond awful. I knew they had aerated the greens earlier in the week because of the warning on golf now. The guy in the pro shop reminded me at check in. First the range was in rough shape, like everyone was backed up 10 feet just to get some grass to hit from. Second, when the starter came to get us, he stated that hole 12 was down and we would be playing to a “temporary green”. Well it was just a 100 yard to a random flag in the fairway, not a puttable green. Bad thing is that 12 is one of the best pat 4 on the course. 3rd nearly half the greens were almost unplayable because of patchwork sod job. Some greens were almost 1/2 rough sod, unputtable. It was embarrassing, as I am a resident of San Antonio and people are still being charged over $100 to play this. Golf Now should be refunding our green fees over this. I played with two men from Mexico and they were clearly disappointed at the conditions as well. I was lucky enough to find a “deal” at $60 but the men I played with paid nearly $200 for their rounds. I attached a photo of one of the greens. This is totally unacceptable as I am a frequent user of golf now. Do a better job of vetting courses.

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

Great Time

From the time you pull up till the time you leave it’s a 5 star service. They made sure to express their apologies for the condition of a few greens as the drought has hindered the grass from growing adequately. Other than that loved it!! Also the view on hole 7 was AMAZING!! Have your phone ready for some pictures.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/15/2022

We are thrilled you had a great time. The course conditions have improved significantly since you last played so we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun round

Class act from staff; sweet practice area; great views.and great hill country layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Patchwork Greens

Everything but the greens was in great shape. However, about half of the greens have major sections that have been recently resodded and the sod squares are hit or miss as to whether they are surviving. All of this makes putting a challenge, unless you hit them all within 10'. I do not.

I know it's hot, but other areas in some fairways were still soggy after 11:00 a.m, so they are watering.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Thank you for playing and commenting on the day. The team has worked very hard to get the greens restored. The course is in great condition, so please come out again soon. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

San Antonio Golf

Course conditions were good at this time of year Greens were fair but understandably it was hot And no rain

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great time

Tuve una gran experiencia con mi hijo.

Nuestra salida era a las 8:40 am pero como la de las 8:50 am estaba disponible nos la ofrecieron para poder jugar solos. El campo está en perfectas condiciones y las personas que trabajan ahí son muy atentos.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Greens

Staff, coarse layout, amenities excellent, the worst greens I have ever seen for an elite coarse15 out of 18 were completely bare dirt. I hope the person got fired that messed them up.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/22/2022

Thank you for playing La Cantera and providing your feedback. We are aware of the herbicide damage we received on the greens this spring. We have been informing our guests prior to arrival. We have started to resod the needed areas June 22nd and will continue throughout the month. The greens will be vastly improved in 2 weeks. Thank you again.

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