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Value
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4.8
Friendliness
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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6926 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.2

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.

Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Spa, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
534 Reviews (534)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

Great course with great views. Facilities are top notch. Only complaint is a shiner costs $6. Otherwise a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course is well taken care of and the staff is very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

JKB

This course is a hidden gem and is in very good condition. I wish the greens were slightly faster, but very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never dissapoints

Course was perfect even with light winds the greens were very receptive. Always love coming back here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Palmer

Great course, great staff & what a treat to play at such a great price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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