40% match
For Gold tees
Control extended rolls, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Visualization13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for La Cantera Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Palmer Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmer, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.4
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palmer
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmer.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sshields@troongolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
16641 La Cantera Parkway
Course Description
La Cantera Golf Club is a premier golf club and resort located in San Antonio, Texas, set in the Texas Hill Country with expansive views of the city. It operates as part of the La Cantera Resort and Spa and is managed within Troon Golf, offering championship courses, dining options, a golf academy, Callaway rentals, and various membership programs. The facility emphasizes luxury hospitality alongside high-level golf experiences, catering to visitors, members, and golf enthusiasts in the San Antonio area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
2001
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Palmer, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with ongoing pressure from long par fours that punish off-line drives and demand sharp approaches for pars. Par fives mix birdie chances with risk on the tougher ones forcing careful second shots.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716917 yards6325 metersCR 78.5Bogey 112.8Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 56.1 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.7 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 449 | 540 | 188 | 448 | 399 | 204 | 361 | 436 | 3415 | 415 | 300 | 363 | 200 | 573 | 449 | 556 | 156 | 490 | 3502 | 6917 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716518 yards5960 metersCR 77.1Bogey 111.0Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.1 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.9 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 419 | 513 | 177 | 426 | 384 | 184 | 324 | 411 | 3203 | 384 | 288 | 337 | 186 | 543 | 429 | 535 | 150 | 463 | 3315 | 6518 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716110 yards5587 metersCR 76.1Bogey 109.2Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.0 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.2 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 398 | 479 | 154 | 399 | 365 | 161 | 300 | 383 | 2975 | 359 | 270 | 333 | 172 | 515 | 399 | 507 | 136 | 444 | 3135 | 6110 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmer
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Palmer
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmer. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
39% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision28%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
56% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
90% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision23%
Aim9%
70% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started67% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Silver tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Silver tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Silver tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Silver tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Silver tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim22%
Precision18%
76% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started76% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
25% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
34% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
55% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
41% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
70% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
31% match
For Black tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmer for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Palmer technically exacting. Its 146.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmer?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6514 yards. The back tees extend to 6917.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmer?
With a course rating of 78.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Palmer and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6917.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Palmer and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Palmer strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6917.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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