La Cantera Resort - The Palmer Course
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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: 74.2/142 | 390 | 449 | 540 | 188 | 448 | 399 | 204 | 370 | 436 | 3424 | 415 | 300 | 363 | 200 | 573 | 449 | 556 | 156 | 490 | 3502 | 6926 |
| Gold M: 72.4/139 | 365 | 419 | 513 | 177 | 426 | 384 | 184 | 341 | 411 | 3220 | 384 | 288 | 337 | 186 | 543 | 429 | 535 | 150 | 463 | 3315 | 6535 |
| Silver M: 70.6/134 | 336 | 398 | 479 | 154 | 399 | 365 | 161 | 305 | 383 | 2980 | 359 | 270 | 333 | 172 | 515 | 399 | 507 | 136 | 444 | 3135 | 6115 |
| Copper M: 69.3/128 | 312 | 376 | 451 | 130 | 378 | 327 | 138 | 272 | 360 | 2744 | 326 | 257 | 302 | 149 | 505 | 377 | 478 | 134 | 412 | 2940 | 5684 |
| Jade W: 65.3/116 | 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 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 youngpowell on 11/01/2019
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Photo submitted by youngpowell 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
Very scenic
Excellent condition tough but very fun. Greens beautiful but very hard to read. Pay attention to terrain. Loved it.
Great shape
Palmer course is in great shape and like always staff is always on point!
Hard
This course is very beautiful and exceptionally designed by the late great Arnold Palmer. This course is a very challenging course. Rough is exceptionally thick. You can lose your ball in the rough if it landed in the fairway and bounced off to the 1st cut. You just simply can't see it.
I would definitely play here again, I know what to expect and I know how the holes are laid out now. I recommend going with someone who has played here before.if you're going for the first time. I shot a generous 102 when I usually shoot high 80's and municipal courses.
San Antonio Golf at its finest
Hands down the best Public course in the San Antonio area in my opinion. It has an interesting layout and it’s always in great shape from tee to greens. This course, on a clear day, will also give you some of the best views in San Antonio.
little too tough for 70 year old 18 handicap
tough layout, with very long rough, the carts would cut out without warning sometimes as far as 90 yards from the green
Excellent conditions
Greens and fairways were in fantastic condition......especially for this time of year. Bermuda rough made errant shots a bit more difficult to find. Pace of play was great. Challenging course with gorgeous views. Definitely recommend playing.
Great layout.
Pace of play got slow at the 14th hole. I have to take out a loan to pay for a mixed drink. Canyon Springs is just as nice for an average of $35. I like the Palmer because it is usually not crowded. Perhaps that is because of the cost. Don't mind deals if you have them. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income, so I will have to play more at Canyon Springs because of cost.
Played here a few times and course lay out is really cool. Conditions are sub par for a high end resort course and being a Troon course. If you are looking to play a nice Troon Course head north a little and go to Kissing Tree.... Cost is lower and course conditions are always top tier.
A true “Hill Country” course. More elevation change than any course I have played in Texas. In good shape and I totally enjoyed playing this course.
Beautiful layout
A little cold to start with, but weather got better. Great layout (Palmer course) with a lot of blind shots. Greens were true but very slow. Need to play this course a couple of times to play your best . Beautiful course and I would recommend this to anyone coming to San Antonio.
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