San Antonio Golf Trip Planning Guide
San Antonio brings PGA Tour-caliber golf at TPC San Antonio, a unique urban course at The Quarry, and the legendary River Walk for after-dark entertainment. This is a golf trip where the nightlife truly rivals the courses. Tex-Mex, margaritas, and live music keep the energy up between rounds.
5 courses · 5 restaurants · 5 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
SAT (15 min drive)
$65–$295
$500/night
0 of 5
~$438/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to San Antonio. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
TPC San Antonio - Oaks Course — resort, $175–$295 · 4.6★
Home of the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open — Greg Norman/Sergio Garcia design with Hill Country terrain and tour-level conditioning
Biga on the Banks — upscale, $$$$ · 4.6★
River Walk fine dining with New American cuisine, private dining room, and one of the best wine lists in the city
The Esquire Tavern — whiskey bar · Open late
Longest bar in Texas (100 feet) right on the River Walk — craft cocktails in a 1933 post-Prohibition building
Day 2
TPC San Antonio - Canyons Course — resort, $125–$210 · 4.5★
Pete Dye design at TPC — more dramatic elevation and tighter lines than the Oaks course with canyon carries
River Walk Bar Crawl — half day, $40–$80/pp
Walk the 15-mile River Walk hitting bars from Pat O'Brien's to Esquire Tavern — no designated driver needed
2M Smokehouse — bbq, $ · 4.7★
Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ — Central Texas brisket with Tex-Mex twists like barbacoa and jalapeño sausage
The Friendly Spot Ice House — patio · Open late
Massive outdoor beer garden in Southtown with 300+ beers, food trucks, and games — the ultimate group hangout
Day 3
The Quarry Golf Club — desert, $65–$115 · 4.4★
Built inside a former quarry with 100-foot limestone walls — the back nine plays through the quarry pit. Totally unique.
Topgolf San Antonio — 2-3 hours, $30–$50/pp
Multi-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive games for the group between real rounds
Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery — mexican, $$ · 4.4★
24-hour Tex-Mex institution in Market Square since 1941 — mariachi bands, enchiladas, and pan dulce at 2am
Pat O'Brien's San Antonio — patio · Open late
New Orleans-style River Walk bar with dueling pianos, Hurricanes, and a courtyard fountain
Course-by-Course Guide
San Antonio has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout.
TPC San Antonio - Oaks Course
Bucket ListHome of the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open — Greg Norman/Sergio Garcia design with Hill Country terrain and tour-level conditioning
TPC San Antonio - Canyons Course
PremiumPete Dye design at TPC — more dramatic elevation and tighter lines than the Oaks course with canyon carries
The Quarry Golf Club
PremiumBuilt inside a former quarry with 100-foot limestone walls — the back nine plays through the quarry pit. Totally unique.
Briggs Ranch Golf Club
PremiumSouth Texas ranch-style golf with mesquite-lined fairways, wildlife crossings, and generous landing areas
La Cantera - Palmer Course
PremiumArnold Palmer design on a former quarry site with panoramic Hill Country views and a challenging finishing stretch
Where to Stay
San Antonio has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$600–$2000/night
Sleeps 12–18 · Stone Oak / TPC San Antonio area (north side)
$500–$1500/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Downtown / King William / Southtown area
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Biga on the Banks
$$$$River Walk fine dining with New American cuisine, private dining room, and one of the best wine lists in the city
2M Smokehouse
$Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ — Central Texas brisket with Tex-Mex twists like barbacoa and jalapeño sausage
Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
$$24-hour Tex-Mex institution in Market Square since 1941 — mariachi bands, enchiladas, and pan dulce at 2am
Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood
$$$$San Antonio's top steakhouse with a private mezzanine for groups — dry-aged prime beef and a 900-label wine list
La Gloria
$$Authentic Mexican street food from chef Johnny Hernandez — tacos al pastor, elote, and fresh agua frescas at the Pearl
Nightlife
5 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
The Esquire Tavern
Late NightLongest bar in Texas (100 feet) right on the River Walk — craft cocktails in a 1933 post-Prohibition building
The Friendly Spot Ice House
Late NightMassive outdoor beer garden in Southtown with 300+ beers, food trucks, and games — the ultimate group hangout
Pat O'Brien's San Antonio
Late NightNew Orleans-style River Walk bar with dueling pianos, Hurricanes, and a courtyard fountain
Busted Sandal Brewing Company
Local craft brewery with a taproom and beer garden — Texas-brewed IPAs and lagers with a casual vibe
Howl at the Moon
Late NightDueling piano bar on the River Walk — bucket drinks, sing-alongs, and peak golf-trip energy on weekends
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
River Walk Bar Crawl
Walk the 15-mile River Walk hitting bars from Pat O'Brien's to Esquire Tavern — no designated driver needed
Topgolf San Antonio
Multi-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive games for the group between real rounds
San Antonio Sporting Clays
14-station sporting clays course through South Texas brush country — shotguns and ammo included
San Antonio Missions Brewery Tour
Hit Ranger Creek, Freetail, and Busted Sandal breweries with a driver — South Texas craft beer at its best
Natural Bridge Caverns
Explore the largest commercial caverns in Texas — underground formations 180 feet below the Hill Country
Getting There
Fly into San Antonio International Airport (SAT) — it's a 15-minute drive to San Antonio. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include San Antonio Party Bus and Lux Bus America). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.