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
GEM . . . Outside of San Antonio
1st time visit. . . Entire staff is extremely courteous and friendly!! The track is terrific . . . Course knowledge is desirable as there are several blind tee shots! Front 9 in the valley, back nine on the upper plateau! Great vistas for your viewing pleasure! Course is very fair but can bite you if not accurate off the tee. Fairways are recovering from winter weather. Greens were in good shape, a tad slow, but again recovering from unexpected winter weather. Would definitely play again when in town! Take the time and enjoy!
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.
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
Beautiful scenery, layout is challenging but great to play
Very challenging
Love the course layout and continues to be very challenging
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 !
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
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!
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!
Overall this course design and layout is amazing and pretty challenging. Course conditions are sub par for a Troon course. Bunkers have rocks in them and the irrigation system looks like it needs work. Their sister course in San Marcos (Kissing Tree) is in much better condition and cheaper green fees.
Very scenic
Excellent condition tough but very fun. Greens beautiful but very hard to read. Pay attention to terrain. Loved it.
The La Cantera Resort & Spa Package
Stay & Play in the San Antonio Hill Country Package
