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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

Best Time to Visit

Spring, Fall

Nearest Airport

SAT (15 min drive)

Green Fees

$65–$295

Lodging From

$500/night

Walkable Courses

0 of 5

Budget Est. (8 guys, 3 nights)

~$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

Morning — Golf

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

Dinner

Biga on the Banksupscale, $$$$ · 4.6★

River Walk fine dining with New American cuisine, private dining room, and one of the best wine lists in the city

After Dark

The Esquire Tavernwhiskey bar · Open late

Longest bar in Texas (100 feet) right on the River Walk — craft cocktails in a 1933 post-Prohibition building

Day 2

Morning — Golf

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

Afternoon — Activity

River Walk Bar Crawlhalf day, $40–$80/pp

Walk the 15-mile River Walk hitting bars from Pat O'Brien's to Esquire Tavern — no designated driver needed

Dinner

2M Smokehousebbq, $ · 4.7★

Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ — Central Texas brisket with Tex-Mex twists like barbacoa and jalapeño sausage

After Dark

The Friendly Spot Ice Housepatio · Open late

Massive outdoor beer garden in Southtown with 300+ beers, food trucks, and games — the ultimate group hangout

Day 3

Morning — Golf

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.

Afternoon — Activity

Topgolf San Antonio2-3 hours, $30–$50/pp

Multi-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive games for the group between real rounds

Dinner

Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakerymexican, $$ · 4.4★

24-hour Tex-Mex institution in Market Square since 1941 — mariachi bands, enchiladas, and pan dulce at 2am

After Dark

Pat O'Brien's San Antoniopatio · 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 List

Home of the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open — Greg Norman/Sergio Garcia design with Hill Country terrain and tour-level conditioning

$175–$295resortPar 72 · 7,435 yds4.6 (1,400)

TPC San Antonio - Canyons Course

Premium

Pete Dye design at TPC — more dramatic elevation and tighter lines than the Oaks course with canyon carries

$125–$210resortPar 72 · 7,101 yds4.5 (780)

The Quarry Golf Club

Premium

Built inside a former quarry with 100-foot limestone walls — the back nine plays through the quarry pit. Totally unique.

$65–$115desertPar 71 · 6,740 yds4.4 (1,100)

Briggs Ranch Golf Club

Premium

South Texas ranch-style golf with mesquite-lined fairways, wildlife crossings, and generous landing areas

$70–$125resortPar 72 · 7,159 yds4.3 (520)

La Cantera - Palmer Course

Premium

Arnold Palmer design on a former quarry site with panoramic Hill Country views and a challenging finishing stretch

$80–$140resortPar 72 · 6,926 yds4.4 (880)

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.

house

$600–$2000/night

Sleeps 1218 · Stone Oak / TPC San Antonio area (north side)

poolhot tubgame roomoutdoor kitchenHill Country views
house

$500–$1500/night

Sleeps 1016 · Downtown / King William / Southtown area

walkable to River Walkpoolrooftop deckparking

Group Dining Guide

5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.

Biga on the Banks

$$$$
upscale

River Walk fine dining with New American cuisine, private dining room, and one of the best wine lists in the city

4.6$60+/personReservation needed

2M Smokehouse

$
bbq

Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ — Central Texas brisket with Tex-Mex twists like barbacoa and jalapeño sausage

4.7Under $15/person

Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery

$$
mexican

24-hour Tex-Mex institution in Market Square since 1941 — mariachi bands, enchiladas, and pan dulce at 2am

4.4$15-30/person

Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood

$$$$
steakhouse

San Antonio's top steakhouse with a private mezzanine for groups — dry-aged prime beef and a 900-label wine list

4.7$60+/personReservation needed

La Gloria

$$
mexican

Authentic Mexican street food from chef Johnny Hernandez — tacos al pastor, elote, and fresh agua frescas at the Pearl

4.5$15-30/person

Nightlife

5 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.

The Esquire Tavern

Late Night
whiskey bar

Longest bar in Texas (100 feet) right on the River Walk — craft cocktails in a 1933 post-Prohibition building

The Friendly Spot Ice House

Late Night
patio

Massive outdoor beer garden in Southtown with 300+ beers, food trucks, and games — the ultimate group hangout

Pat O'Brien's San Antonio

Late Night
patio

New Orleans-style River Walk bar with dueling pianos, Hurricanes, and a courtyard fountain

Busted Sandal Brewing Company

brewpub

Local craft brewery with a taproom and beer garden — Texas-brewed IPAs and lagers with a casual vibe

Howl at the Moon

Late Night
cocktail

Dueling 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

breweryhalf day$40–$80/pp

Walk the 15-mile River Walk hitting bars from Pat O'Brien's to Esquire Tavern — no designated driver needed

Topgolf San Antonio

go karts2-3 hours$30–$50/pp

Multi-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive games for the group between real rounds

San Antonio Sporting Clays

shooting2-3 hours$50–$85/pp

14-station sporting clays course through South Texas brush country — shotguns and ammo included

San Antonio Missions Brewery Tour

breweryhalf day$25–$50/pp

Hit Ranger Creek, Freetail, and Busted Sandal breweries with a driver — South Texas craft beer at its best

Natural Bridge Caverns

hiking2-3 hours$25–$40/pp

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.

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