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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Courses in San Antonio
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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)
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