La Cantera Resort Course
La Cantera's Resort Course is a Hill Country showpiece, a Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf design opened in 1995 on the site of an old quarry above San Antonio. A par 72 of about 7,021 yards that hosted the PGA Tour for fifteen years, it stacks dramatic elevation, long views and a downhill opening tee shot you do not forget into a top resort round.
Photo: La Cantera Resort Course via Google.
The verdict
The Resort Course at La Cantera is the marquee public golf experience in San Antonio. It was designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1995 on the high ground of a former limestone quarry, and it carries real tournament pedigree: it hosted the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open from 1995 to 2009 before the event moved across town to TPC San Antonio. That history is woven into every dramatic, big-shouldered hole.
The course plays as a par 72 of about 7,021 yards, with a rating near 72.5 and a slope of 134, but the numbers undersell the experience. Routed through the Texas Hill Country with sweeping elevation change and views for miles, it is the kind of resort course that feels like an event. For a visiting golfer building a San Antonio trip, it is the natural centerpiece.
La Cantera Resort Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1995
- Designers
- Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf
- Type
- Hill Country resort
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,021 yds
- Green fee
- From about $140
Designers, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from La Cantera and leading course databases. The Resort Course was designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1995, a par 72 of about 7,021 yards routed through the Hill Country, and it hosted the Valero Texas Open from 1995 to 2009. It is public and attached to the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort. Indicative 2026 green fees with cart run roughly $140 to $220 depending on day and season, with the best value at twilight and in the shoulder months. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The first tee sets the tone. The opener drops sharply downhill, a plunging tee shot of roughly 80 feet from tee to fairway that announces the kind of vertical drama the rest of the round delivers. Morrish and Weiskopf used the quarry walls and the Hill Country slopes as the course's defining feature, and the elevation keeps club selection and nerve in play from the first swing.
The routing rewards a player who can shape shots and judge the ground. Approaches play uphill and downhill in equal measure, the wind moves across the exposed high ground, and the limestone outcrops frame several greens with the kind of rugged Texas character a flat parkland course can never offer. It is a course that asks for thought and gives back views in return.
At about 7,021 yards it held its own as a PGA Tour venue and still plays as a stern but fair test for the rest of us, especially from the correct set of tees. The greens are quick and well contoured, the conditioning is resort grade, and the closing stretch keeps a round alive, which is exactly what you want from the headline course on a golf getaway.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course at the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort; open to resort guests and the public |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range with cart about $140 to $220 depending on day and season; twilight is the best value; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online, by phone or as part of a resort stay-and-play package; weekend mornings in peak season fill early |
| On the day | Cart golf on Hill Country terrain with significant elevation change; bring sun protection and water |
| Getting there | Northwest San Antonio, near Six Flags Fiesta Texas and The Rim, about 25 minutes from downtown and the airport |
| Best months | March to May and October to November, when Hill Country temperatures and conditioning are most pleasant |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our United States green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
The Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort sits right beside the course, which makes a stay-and-play the simplest way to enjoy it, with spa, pools and dining on site and the golf a short cart ride away. The surrounding northwest San Antonio area also offers a wide range of hotels near The Rim and La Cantera shopping districts.
San Antonio itself is a strong base for a wider Texas golf trip, pairing La Cantera with the city's other championship courses and an easy run into the Hill Country and Austin. It suits a couples weekend or a buddies trip that wants resort comfort with a serious headline round.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near La Cantera.
Build a San Antonio golf trip
We book the La Cantera tee times, pair them with the best of the San Antonio and Hill Country golf and arrange the resort lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
La Cantera Resort Course questions
Who designed the La Cantera Resort Course and when did it open?
The Resort Course at La Cantera was designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1995 in San Antonio, Texas.
What is the par and length of the La Cantera Resort Course?
It plays as a par 72 of about 7,021 yards from the back tees, with a course rating near 72.5 and a slope of 134, routed through the Hill Country with significant elevation change.
Did La Cantera host the PGA Tour?
Yes. The Resort Course hosted the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open from 1995 to 2009 before the event moved to TPC San Antonio.
Can visitors play the La Cantera Resort Course?
Yes. It is a public resort course attached to the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort. Indicative 2026 green fees with cart run roughly $140 to $220 depending on day and season; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designers, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.