La Cantera Resort - The Palmer Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6926 yards | 74.2 | 142 |
| Gold | 72 | 6535 yards | 72.4 | 139 |
| Silver | 71 | 6115 yards | 70.6 | 134 |
| Copper | 71 | 5784 yards | 69.3 | 128 |
| Jade (W) | 71 | 5066 yards | 65.3 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.5/136 W: 78.5/146 | 390 | 449 | 540 | 188 | 448 | 399 | 204 | 370 | 436 | 3424 | 415 | 300 | 363 | 200 | 573 | 449 | 556 | 156 | 490 | 3502 | 6926 |
| Gold M: 72.0/134 W: 77.1/144 | 365 | 419 | 513 | 177 | 426 | 384 | 184 | 341 | 411 | 3220 | 384 | 288 | 337 | 186 | 543 | 429 | 535 | 150 | 463 | 3315 | 6535 |
| Silver M: 70.1/127 W: 76.1/141 | 336 | 398 | 479 | 154 | 399 | 365 | 161 | 305 | 383 | 2980 | 359 | 270 | 333 | 172 | 515 | 399 | 507 | 136 | 444 | 3135 | 6115 |
| Copper M: 67.7/114 W: 73.2/134 | 312 | 376 | 451 | 130 | 378 | 327 | 138 | 272 | 360 | 2744 | 326 | 257 | 302 | 149 | 505 | 377 | 478 | 134 | 412 | 2940 | 5684 |
| Jade M: 65.8/112 W: 69.8/125 | 282 | 332 | 425 | 93 | 335 | 296 | 118 | 216 | 334 | 2431 | 271 | 233 | 272 | 107 | 479 | 340 | 431 | 133 | 369 | 2635 | 5066 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Photo submitted by enriquerhl on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by enriquerhl on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by Travis5492099 on 08/14/2021
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Photo submitted by hvnPqv6uC2Sx3fQfk8K1 on 03/03/2021
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Photo submitted by gRLNKb0mlYSmJMZxBxW3 on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/28/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u000003332198 on 01/13/2020
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Photo submitted by sFYsHP15ZZMNBkNQdRZa on 12/19/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 11/01/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 11/01/2019
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Photo submitted by TheOBchef on 07/01/2018
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Photo submitted by TheOBchef on 07/01/2018
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Clubhouse with greens of 9 and 18. Photo submitted by TheOBchef on 07/01/2018
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Bell tower of clubhouse Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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9 green left and 18 FW/green right Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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#1 Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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Par-3 4th Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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#11 green w/clubhouse and resort in background Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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View from 18 fairway to the green/clubhouse Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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#14 Fairway Photo submitted by Robert9887468 on 09/04/2015
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Clubhouse Photo submitted by Robert9887468 on 09/04/2015
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Hole there somewhere..... Photo submitted by Shankapotamous on 02/09/2015
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Approach on 18 Photo submitted by Shankapotamous on 02/09/2015
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View from clubhouse Photo submitted by Shankapotamous on 02/09/2015
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Photo submitted by jeremywilson33 on 08/30/2013
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#18 approach shot at The Palmer Course at La Cantera Photo submitted by elozano on 07/18/2013
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Photo submitted by mstacy769 on 06/27/2013
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Finishing hole. The 2nd shot into the green is possible one of the most beautiful shots a golfer can make. Photo submitted by mstacy769 on 06/27/2013
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Photo submitted by u000007025347 on 03/24/2013
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Photo submitted by u000007025347 on 03/24/2013
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Photo submitted by u000007025347 on 03/24/2013
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Photo submitted by u000007025347 on 03/24/2013
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173 yard Par 3 over water. Photo submitted by LinksDestroyer on 03/14/2013
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Hole with a view clear to downtown. Photo submitted by LinksDestroyer on 03/14/2013
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Approach to 18th Green Photo submitted by jscarpetta on 11/02/2012
Great course!
Great course with great views. Facilities are top notch. Only complaint is a shiner costs $6. Otherwise a great experience.
Great Course - Views are wonderful
We both enjoyed this course. The views of the surrounding area were wonderful and the course was in great shape. We did get a little rain but it worked out alright and we got 18 holes in. It's worth the money but I would recommend playing in the afternoon when it''s not so hot.
magnificent layout. Excellent condition.
This course is magnificent . The layout is beautifull and every hole brings a different chalenge. There are many blind shots making it a difficult and challenging layout with the prettiest views in all of San Antonio. Greens are in excellent condition as is the rest of the course.
Any golfer that gets the chance to play this course must do so. This is the best course in south Texas by far.
Nice course
The course is well taken care of and the staff is very friendly.
Great layout.
This is the best course I have played in the San Antonio area. Each hole is unique and challenging. The course conditions are great and you have to hit it fairly straight or you are in all kinds of trouble. Love the course.
Great Course
La Cantera Courses are the best public courses in San Antonio, this is the toughest of the two, lot's of elevation changes and blind shots, greens are fast, especially 2 & 16, try to keep it in play aiming left on most holes, errant shots will be lost. Only complain I have is food and drinks are priced like a resort, too expensive!!
JKB
This course is a hidden gem and is in very good condition. I wish the greens were slightly faster, but very nice.
Lost more balls than ever.
The course was great and everything smooth. Only complaint that the grass 2 feet from the fairway was deep. So if you didn't hit the FW or had gps on your ball, it was pretty much lost. So that kinda made it frustrating. But other than that. Completely awesome time! Wish it was so expensive, I'd be there more often!
Beautiful 18 holes
The Palmer Course was excellent. Fairways, greens and conditions were pristine. The views from the tee box to the elevated tees on Par 3s make the course a must play.
Never dissapoints
Course was perfect even with light winds the greens were very receptive. Always love coming back here.
Fun Course To Play
This was the third time that I have played the Palmer Course in as many weeks. The course is in excellent condition and is well maintained. This course is definitely not for beginners and calls on one to strike the ball well or face the consequences.
It is beautiful and well maintained
The sta and fun to play.ff is very helpful, the course is beautiful, great lay out, well maintained, challenging but fair
Great fairways and greens.
It was a real pleasure to play this course. For a few extra bucks you will be surprised to see how well you can play when fairways are nice and tight and greens allow you to go at every flag knowing your ball will stick and hold. Can't wait to make it out again. Great views of the city too.
Unique and Fun
Bring plenty of balls but you will definitely enjoy your day on this course. Lots of elevation changes, blind shots, uniquely set up holes, and tough greens to play. Glad we chose to play this course while in the area. Even more glad their carts have GPS which display golf carts in group in front of you. There are five blind tee shots so the GPS comes in real handy.
La Cantera Palmer Course
If you are looking for a beautiful day on a beautiful course, this is the one to spend it on. The views are scenic, the holes ask for attention but never ask too much, and the staff is courteous and friendly. The course was in great shape and played short. Unfortunately the greens hadn't been mowed, rolled inconsistently and were crunchy by the end of the round. I suspect a quick mow and roll would make them more fun and challenging. The only negative for me was the price. If not for my GolfNow deal, I would have payed over $100 for the round. All in all, fun course, perfect weather and a great day.
Awesome course
This is a great course. From the lay out, to the change of elevation, to the course condition was great. Being from Houston the change of elevation was tougher since I'm use to playing relatively flat course. But great course and the views alone are worth the pay.
Beautiful course
Challenging course, stay straight or go down the rocks. Tough greens, hard to read. Every putt went right! Great condition from tee to greens. Golf shop staff were friendliest around. Would play again. If you GPS directions specify Palmer course or it sends you to the resort course a few miles away.
Wow!!!
Every hole is breathtaking!!! The staff is a cut above and treat you like a king. Well worth the money, and I enjoyed the challenge.
Hard to find a better course in San Antonio
The Palmer and Resort courses are my favorite two courses in San Antonio. The course conditions are always great and the staff is always exceptional. The Palmer Course can be fairly challenging and the Resort course is always fun. Number 18 on the Palmer a 456 yard par 4, first a blind tee shot over the hill (HINT - Aim for the cupola), and then down hill all the way to the green that is surrounded by sand and water. Watch the break on the green,
The Palmer
Great course, great staff & what a treat to play at such a great price!
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