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La Cantera Resort - The Palmer Course

17865 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78256, Bexar County
4.7
534 Reviews

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La Cantera GC: Palmer's #18
The 18th hole of the Westin La Cantera's Palmer Course features a dramatic shot downhill to the green protected by water.
La Cantera Resort - The Palmer
A view of a well protected hole at The Palmer Course from La Cantera Resort. La Cantera Resort
La Cantera Resort
A view from the clubhouse at La Cantera Resort
La Cantera Resort: Practice area
A view of the practice area at La Cantera Resort

About

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 12/2021. See La Cantera Golf Club listing.

The Palmer Course is one of two golf courses at La Cantera Resort, it is named after its famous designer, golf legend Arnold Palmer. Firmly situated on 225 acres of Texas Hill Country, the golf course features plenty of elevation changes to keep golfers on their toes. There is also an abundance of mature oaks covering the course, requiring accuracy off the tees. The unique layout incorporates dramatic waterfalls, lakes, and numerous white sand bunkers throughout. La Cantera Resort’s Palmer Course has several signature holes, most notably the fourth hole. This demanding par 3 requires a long carry over a lake with waterfalls along the front of the green.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6926 yds
Rating 74.2
Slope 142
Type Resort
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
GPS
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Academy at La Cantera"
Teaching Pro
Putting Green

Policies

Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities
Spa
Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Arnold Palmer (2001) Ed Seay (2001)

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 534 reviews
94.9%
Recommend
534
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    4.5

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 38
Drinks 34
Patio Dining 22
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 75
Undulating Greens 49
Bunkers 43
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 57
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 55
A Weekend Splurge 49
Location is:
At a Resort 56
Convenient to the City 52
Worth the Drive 45

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Golfer Reviews

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3uxUKeHb4f9czMUFRGAx
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Sad We Won't be able to play in future

Great course challenging for an old guy. The staff was great conditions excellent. Learned it is closing December 19.. Sad to learn that.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 12/17/2021

Huh? What? Please say it ain’t so: Arnold Palmer Course at La Cantera closing later this month. Somebody please tell me that was a misprint I saw. Wake me up and tell me that was just a bad dream, already . Somebody please ensure me the Arnold Palmer Course will remain open for play throughout 2022 and forevermore. FORE!!! - Tim Hipps, Just Down Babcock Road In NW San Antonio

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rondog84
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000008202557
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A crime to close this course

It’s a crime that the new owners of this land are closing the course and planning to disappear it!

The city should get involved and forbid them to comit such a crime !

An Arnold Palmer jewel, should be patrimony of the city for ever !

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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toothysaw2
T O P 250
Reviews 128
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pyramid balls an accurate preview of the round to come...

This was not my first time to play the Palmer course at La Cantera, but it was the first place I ever encountered balls stacked in pyramids on the driving range. Ever since that day I've used that as a gold standard for a quality golf experience. It doesn't always hold true one way or the other, but the Palmer course has never disappointed.

The layout has some good variety with some dramatic par 3s, some elevation changes, and some scoring opportunities.

The 9th and 18th holes are each worthy of their spots to end the nines, ensuring that whichever side you finish on you'll have an indelible image to take home.

All around the Palmer course is a top tier golf experience for a price that is totally reasonable. One of the top destinations in San Antonio.

Texas Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u1705971
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162315289
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

A simply beautiful course; immaculate condition…not long, but a real challenging layout. I hope to play it again, soon!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Beyung
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004929115
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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calvin7730
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bucket list

This has been a bucket list course and it did not disappoint. Everything was perfect from the facilities, staff in pro shop, practice facilities, cart had ice in the cooler, trees in the holders, even the beverage cart was used multiple times on there front and back. I will be back again.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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tomdj8308
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314160897758
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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u629885199
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Palmer

Great course, however the resort course wasn’t worth the money! The tee boxes are uneven and pace of play was bad .

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159844627
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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trevinom
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding value for money

Great views. Great layout. Tough course for experienced players. Loved it!!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u235307026
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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ethanmcd18
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Unreal

First time playing this course for a great deal. Immaculate vibes.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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drichardso
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Whamo414
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Palmer Course

i was a little disappointed with some of the grass conditions around the greens.

the back 9 definitely needs more courses knowledge than the front nine.

the golf carts were very frustrating g in there speed- SLOW - and restrictions. i hane played many Palmer courses and would not say this layout is consistent with those. good course, front different than back.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314161631399
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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patricia1971023
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Rain

Well we almost go in a while round before the rains came. Course is in good shape, just wished we would have known the greens had been punched. Over all nice and tough for first time playing there

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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