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Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
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4.3
Amenities
4.5
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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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4.7
534 Reviews (534)

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Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Upper Echelon

Don’t question it, book the round. You won’t regret it. The Views are immaculate. The course is in great condition considering it’s winter golf. Greens are fast as $#¡+ lol but it’s okay because they’re catching as well. Lots of blind shots & elevation changing shots which are always fun. The Palmer really tests your overall game. 10/10 overall recommend unless you’re a high handicapper & looking for an easy course, this isn’t for you.

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 Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

We booked a late tee time and was able to finish in 3:30. Front 9 is laid out well. Back 9 - you need to know where to hit it. Overall. Great experience for a late Saturday round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful scenery, layout is challenging but great to play

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

Very challenging

Love the course layout and continues to be very challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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

Palmer Course at La Cantera

Challenging, but fair holes. Greens were fantastic. Fast and true. Pin positions were competitive but not too punishing.

Great course !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent round as always

Starter was super friendly, helpful, funny and helpful. The round was great due to pace of play, the tee boxes, fairways, greens were all in top shape. Always love playing at a very well maintained and beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always an enjoyable

Great course great service great condition. Just wish it was a little cheaper especially for somebody who is already staying at the resort

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play/Sub par service

Course is is decent condition; just sanded greens within the past few days. Great layout. Pace of play was less then adequate. I saw the Marshall ( Greg) once on the front and once on the back (#16). When I saw him on the back side I asked him if he was the marshal. He replied yes both the statue and the marshal. I said we could have used you on the back side; it’s been really slow He just replied again that he’s both the starter and the marshal. I played her a year ago. Quality of personnel has slipped

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Palmer

First time playing here and this place was truly a lot of fun. Every hole was enjoyable and fun. The driving range was also a nice touch make sure to get there early so you can enjoy the complimentary range. Pretty blind course if your first time like it was ours so be sure to use the gps or play with someone who has played there before. Overall great tee boxes, great fairways and very very fast greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Round!

The Parmer Course was fantastic! La Canteras hidden gem, given that most prefer the resort course. Course is tucked in the hills with rolling fairways and serious elevation change. Bunkers are well kept. Greens are receptive but GLASSY! Thoroughly enjoyed my round and will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course!

First time playing here and it was absolutely outstanding! Course is in great condition and the greens were on point. For me there isn’t much worse than slow greens and these were super fast. Pretty tough course but plenty of holes to score on. I will most definitely be back to play there!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Golf Packages

The La Cantera Resort & Spa Package

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SAN ANTONIO, TX | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at La Cantera Resort & Spa and 2 rounds of golf at La Cantera Golf Club.

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