The Westin La Cantera Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway
THE RESORT COURSE AT LA CANTERA
Designed by golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA Tour professional Tom Weiskopf and host to the PGA’s Valero Texas Open at La Cantera, The Resort Course at La Cantera winds through the Texas Hill Country and is known for its breathtaking views, the most famous being the sheer, 80-foot drop from the 7th tee to the fairway.
HOST CLUB
Valero Texas Open at La Cantera – 2002 - 2004
Texas Open at La Cantera - 2001
Westin Texas Open at La Cantera – 2000, 1999, 1998
La Cantera Texas Open – 1997, 1996, 1995
Executive Women’s Golf Association
· Conde Nast Traveler, Gold List of “The Worlds Best Places to Stay” for 2005
· Golf Magazine, 2004 Gold Medal Resort Award
· Travel and Leisure Magazine, “500 Greatest Hotels and Resorts” for 2004
· Conde Nast Traveler, Gold List of “The Worlds Best Places to Stay” for 2004
· Conde Nast Traveler, “Top 100 Golf Resorts Around the World,” Top 20 of U.S., 2003
· Golf World Business “100 Best Golf Shops,” 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
· Golfweek – “America’s Best – Top 100 Courses,” Ranked 7th in Texas, 2003
· Conde Nast Traveler, “Top 75 Golf Resorts Around the World,” Top 20 of U.S., 2002
· Golf For Women, “50 Best Courses for Women,” 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999 & 1998
· Golf Digest, “Top 75 Golf Resorts in America, ” Ranked 49th, 2002
· Golf Magazine, “America’s Best Golf Courses – Silver Medal,” 2002
· Conde Nast Traveler – “Top 50 Golf Resorts,” 2001
· Golf Digest – “San Antonio ranked 45th in Top Golf Destinations in the World,” 2000
· Golf Magazine – “Top 100 courses in America You Can Play,” 2000
· Conde Nast Traveler – “Top 50 Golf Resorts,” 2000
· Golf Digest – “North America’s 201 Best Public-Access Courses,” 2000
· Golf Magazine – “America’s Best Golf Courses - Silver Medal,” 2000
· Survey of Texas Pros & Gulf Coast Golfer – “Favorite Public Golf Course in Texas,” (#1) 2000, 1999, 1998
· Houston Chronicle – “Top 10 Courses in Texas,” (#1), 2000
· San Antonio Express-News – “Top Pro Shop and Best Customer Service,” 2000
· Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System – “La Cantera Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” 1998
· ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD AWARD – 1998, 1997, 1995
THE PALMER COURSE AT LA CANTERA
The Palmer Course at La Cantera, designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer, challenges skilled golfers from tee to green. This Par-71 course is set among spectacular views of the hotel and the majestic natural landscape.
- Conde Nast Traveler, “Top 100 Golf Resorts Around the World,” Top 20 of U.S., 2003
- Golf World Business “100 Best Golf Shops for 2003”, 2004, 2005
- Crittenden Golf Inc. – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse named Best New Daily Fee Clubhouse in US,” 2001
- American Society of Interior Designers – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse honored with 4th Annual Award,” 2001
- Golf Inc. – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse, Annual Clubhouse Competition,” 2001
- Club Management – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse, Annual Clubhouse Competition,” 2001
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien®, AloftSM and the recently announced ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com/pressclub.
2/24/2005
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