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Best Golf Courses in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio brings Hill Country beauty and a rich cultural heritage to its golf scene. TPC San Antonio — home to the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open — leads a collection of resort and public courses set among live oaks, limestone outcroppings, and rolling terrain that define Texas Hill Country golf.

Our Methodology: Courses are ranked by an expert panel evaluating design quality, conditioning, challenge, aesthetics, and overall experience. Both private and public courses are considered on merit.
1

San Antonio, Texas · Greg Norman (2010) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,435 yards

Host of the Valero Texas Open on the PGA Tour, TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course is a Greg Norman design at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort. The championship layout stretches through rolling Texas Hill Country terrain with live oaks, native grasses, and panoramic vistas.

PGA Tour Valero Texas Open hostGreg Norman championship designJW Marriott Hill Country resort setting
Green Fee: $125–$250 Rating: 4.6/5
2

San Antonio, Texas · Keith Foster (1993) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,740 yards

Built in an abandoned cement quarry, The Quarry is one of the most visually dramatic public courses in Texas. The back nine descends 100 feet into the quarry floor, surrounded by towering 200-foot limestone walls that create a one-of-a-kind golfing amphitheater.

Built in a 100-foot-deep abandoned quarry200-foot limestone walls surround back nineOne of the most unique settings in American golf
Green Fee: $45–$90 Rating: 4.3/5
3

San Antonio, Texas · Tom Lehman & Gary Stephenson (2003) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,259 yards

A Tom Lehman design south of San Antonio, Briggs Ranch emulates the rugged ranch lands of South Texas with native mesquite, dramatic bunkering, and a links-inspired layout. The championship course has hosted numerous state and regional tournaments.

Tom Lehman championship designLinks-inspired South Texas ranch settingHost of state and regional tournaments
Green Fee: $60–$110 Rating: 4.4/5
4

San Antonio, Texas · Arnold Palmer & Tom Lehman (2020) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,102 yards

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.

Arnold Palmer design atop San Antonio high pointSweeping Hill Country panoramic viewsLa Cantera resort complex setting
Green Fee: $70–$140 Rating: 4.3/5
5

San Antonio, Texas · A.W. Tillinghast (1907) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,848 yards

The oldest private club in San Antonio, SACC features a classic A.W. Tillinghast design that has been meticulously maintained for over a century. The parkland layout along the banks of the San Antonio River features Tillinghast's trademark bunkering and challenging par 3s.

A.W. Tillinghast historic designOldest private club in San AntonioSan Antonio River parkland setting
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5
6

San Antonio, Texas · Robert von Hagge & Bruce Devlin (1997) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,979 yards

Located in the Stone Oak area of north San Antonio, Sonterra's Canyon Course winds through rugged Hill Country terrain with dramatic canyon carries and mature live oaks. The von Hagge-Devlin design offers strategic challenge with scenic Hill Country beauty.

Dramatic canyon carries over Hill Country terrainRobert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin designScenic Stone Oak area setting
Green Fee: $60–$100 Rating: 4.2/5
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San Antonio, Texas · A.W. Tillinghast (1916) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,185 yards

The first public golf course in Texas, Brackenridge Park is an A.W. Tillinghast design along the San Antonio River. This historic municipal course hosted the 1922 Texas Open — the first PGA Tour event played in Texas — and remains a beloved and accessible civic treasure.

First public golf course in TexasA.W. Tillinghast 1916 designHosted first PGA Tour event in Texas in 1922
Green Fee: $20–$40 Rating: 4/5
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Boot Ranch private

Fredericksburg, Texas · Hal Sutton (2002) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,179 yards

A Hal Sutton design in the heart of Texas Hill Country near Fredericksburg, Boot Ranch is an exclusive residential golf community with sweeping views of the Pedernales Valley. The challenging layout winds through native grasslands, live oaks, and natural limestone outcroppings.

Hal Sutton design in Hill Country heartlandSweeping Pedernales Valley viewsExclusive residential golf community
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.7/5

Public Courses in San Antonio

Looking for courses you can play without a membership? See our complete guide to public courses in San Antonio .

Overview

San Antonio offers an appealing blend of resort golf, quality public courses, and dramatic Hill Country scenery at prices well below other major Texas cities. The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort anchors the area with two TPC courses, while Briggs Ranch and La Cantera provide additional championship-caliber options. The city's Riverwalk, historic missions, and Tex-Mex cuisine add cultural depth to any golf trip.

Best Time to Play

October through May is ideal for San Antonio golf. Summers are scorching, with temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F. Spring (March-April) is especially pleasant, with wildflowers blooming across the Hill Country and temperatures in the 70s and 80s.

Travel Tips & Getting There

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown. TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott are 20 minutes northwest. Combine your golf trip with the Riverwalk, the Alamo, and San Antonio's renowned Tex-Mex restaurants.

Nearest Airport: San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you play TPC San Antonio?
Yes, TPC San Antonio is part of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort. Resort guests can book tee times on both the Oaks and Canyons courses. The Oaks Course hosts the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open.
What is the best public golf course in San Antonio?
Briggs Ranch Golf Club is widely considered San Antonio's best public course, offering a challenging layout through the Hill Country. The Quarry Golf Club, built in a former quarry, provides one of the most unique settings in Texas golf.

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