La Cantera Golf Club - Palmer Course
San Antonio, Texas
The reimagined Palmer Course at La Cantera sits atop one of the highest points in San Antonio with sweeping Hill Country views. Arnold Palmer's design philosophy of playability and visual drama is evident in the wide fairways, bold bunkering, and scenic vistas stretching for miles.
History & Heritage
The Palmer Course at La Cantera was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in March 2001 on 225 acres of rugged Texas Hill Country terrain at one of the highest points in San Antonio. The course featured dramatic waterfalls, sweeping panoramic views of both the Hill Country and downtown San Antonio, and played 6-8 strokes harder than the neighboring Resort Course.
The Palmer Course closed in December 2021 amid redevelopment plans. The La Cantera Resort Course (designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf) remains open and operating, managed by Troon Golf at the Signia by Hilton San Antonio.
Note: The Palmer Course is currently closed. Visitors seeking the La Cantera experience should book the Resort Course.
Signature Holes
One of the dramatic Hill Country holes featuring waterfall features and panoramic views stretching for miles. The elevated routing at one of San Antonio\'s highest points created some of the most scenic golf in the city. (Note: Palmer Course currently closed.)
What to Expect
Note: The Palmer Course closed in December 2021. The neighboring La Cantera Resort Course (Morrish/Weiskopf design) remains open at the Signia by Hilton, offering Hill Country views and a resort-friendly championship experience managed by Troon Golf.
The Resort Course plays at a more accessible difficulty level than the former Palmer Course and provides sweeping Hill Country vistas from the elevated terrain.
Playing Tips
For the open Resort Course: Hill Country terrain creates uneven lies and elevation changes throughout. Wind is common on the exposed hilltop routing.
The resort-friendly layout is more accessible than the former Palmer Course but still offers challenges for skilled players.
Highlights
- ✓ Arnold Palmer design atop San Antonio high point
- ✓ Sweeping Hill Country panoramic views
- ✓ La Cantera resort complex setting
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