The Westin La Cantera Resort

Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just north of San Antonio, Texas, the resort provides breathtaking views of the Hill Country and downtown San Antonio from one of the highest points in the area. Ranked #2 on the “Top 30 Resorts in North America” and among the “Top 50 Golf Resorts in the U.S.” by Conde Nast Traveler, the $115-million hilltop retreat combines the best in golf with the best of luxury.

The 508-room resort provides luxury accommodations, six pools, health club and spa services, tennis courts, unique dining, kids club, three hot tubs, flexible and spacious meeting space, and golf options second to none. In spring 2001 the resort gained another 18 holes with the opening of The Palmer Course at La Cantera, designed by the golfing legend. An acclaimed Golf Academy features state-of-the-art equipment, a talented staff and unique corporate and group programs.

The Resort Course at La Cantera

The 7,001-yard par-72 Features -Five sets of tees on each hole to accomodate every player skill level -Six holes with breathtaking views of San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the scenic Texas Hill Country -Many natural water features, swift running streams, magnificent live oak trees, limestone rock outcroppings and 75 dramatic, white sand bunkers -Complementing San Antonio's reputation as a golfing destination, it is one of more than 25 courses in the Alamo City.

Rating/Slope: BLACK (72.5/134); GOLD (69.6/127); SILVER (68.2/119); COPPER (66.1/113); JADE (67.1/108)

The Palmer Course at La Cantera

Golf legend and award-winning course designer, Arnold Palmer and The Arnold Palmer Design Company, have created a new championship course set in the Texas Hill Country. The Palmer Course features a variety of holes touched with dramatic waterfalls, beautiful views and a majestic landscape. One of the course's Signature Holes, number 4, requires a long carry over a lake with waterfalls along the front of the green. Hole 18 is a spectacular finale that plays slightly up and then to an 80-foot downhill slope, providing incredible views of the clubhouse and a lake fed by waterfalls.
Rating/Slope: BLACK (74.2/142); GOLD (72.4/139); SILVER (70.6/134); COPPER (69.3/128); JADE (65.3/116)

The Academy at La Cantera

The Academy features a custom-designed learning center complete with indoor hitting bay, covered tee areas and a spacious grass hitting area for both long and short game work. The teaching bay houses a state-of-the-art video system with multiple camera angles used to analyze your swing and explain principals that help you become a better golfer. Your fundamentals will be compared with those of PGA and LPGA Tour professionals to detect and isolate key areas of your technique that need improvement. All lessons and schools include a take home video and a written game plan for improvement.

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