Best Public Golf Courses in San Antonio, Texas
You don't need a membership to play great golf in San Antonio. From resort courses to municipal gems, here are the best public and semi-private courses in the area — ranked by design quality, conditioning, and value.
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 · 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.
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 · 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.
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.
Booking Tips
For the best rates, book tee times midweek or during shoulder seasons. Many courses offer twilight rates for afternoon rounds. Resort courses often bundle with hotel stays for significant savings.
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.
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