San Antonio / The Saga

San Antonio | The Saga debuted in June 2014 and has been a staple to the city’s community and visitors since.
This unique video art projection depicts the historical discovery, settlement and development of San Antonio, our wonderful Lone Star State, and United States history. The Saga projection covers 7,000 square feet of light, color and visual narration projected onto the majestic façade of San Fernando Cathedral- the oldest cathedral in the United States. Through the 24-minute journey, it has become a destination for residents, South Texans, national, and international visitors. This is something that should not be missed, and the price is right!

Your San Antonio Gold Pass includes access to six of San Antonio's best attractions. You'll experience the hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus tour, a boat cruise along the River Walk, admission to the Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum, and San Antonio Museum of Art, and also soak in the views from the Observation Deck high up in the Tower of the Americas. It also includes admission to ALAMO: The Price of Freedom in IMAX and admission to Centro des Artes Museum at Market Square.

Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Pass
A convenient, hop–on, hop–off bus pass allows you to explore San Antonio without the hassle of navigating on your own. Enjoy live on–board commentary as you circuit the 19–stop route with sweeping views from the top level of the double–decker bus. Valid for 72 hours, this pass is a popular choice for visitors who want to make the most of their time in the area.

Sun and Fun Golf Association
71 Burbank Drive
Palm Coast FL 32137 USA
info@sunandfungolfassociation.com
+1 (904) 823 - 3083

La Cantera Resort Course

Designed by noted golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA professional Tom Weiskopf, The Resort Course at La Cantera winds through the Texas Hill Country offering breathtaking views, the most notable being a sheer 80‐foot drop from the 7th tee to the fairway. The 7,001 yard par 72 golf course in San Antonio features five sets of tees on each hole to accommodate every skill level. Six holes have breathtaking views of San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the scenic Texas Hill Country. Natural features include natural water features, streams, live oak groves, limestone rock outcroppings and 75 dramatic white sand bunkers.

Tee / Par / Yardage / Slope / Rating
(Black) 72 / 6954 / 72.5 / 134
(Gold) 72 / 6326 /69.6 / 127
(Silver) 72 / 5936 / 68.2 / 119

(Copper) 72 / 5497 / 66.1 / 113
(Jade) 72 / 4878 / 67.1 / 108

Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum
Located right in the heart of downtown San Antonio, we are two blocks from the Alamo and one block from the Riverwalk.
For over 131 years, The Buckhorn Saloon has been known as a gathering place for good conversation, great food and spectacular wildlife exhibits. Today, the saloon houses a Café, Gift Shop, Shooting Gallery and our two museums, the Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum.

TPC SAN ANTONIO CANYONS COURSE

The Briscoe Western Art Museum

Free admission Tuesday 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

Through the preservation of the art, history, and culture of the American West, the Briscoe Western Art Museum inspires and educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage.

THE ALAMO

San Antonio's most popular attraction, The Alamo, originally known as the Mision San Antonio de Valero, was one of six Spanish Catholic missions founded on the San Antonio River. It was later used as a fort during the Mexican battles for independence from Spain. In 1835, during the Texas Revolution, a group of Texans occupied the Alamo. They maintained position until March 1836 when 187 died during a battle with the Mexican army. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark and museum. Admission is free, although donations are accepted.

San Antonio Museum of Art
A visit to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) takes you around the world and through five thousand years of art in a complex of buildings that once housed the Lone Star Brewery. SAMA is renowned for the most comprehensive ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art collection in the southern United States. The Nelson A. Rockefeller Latin American art wing spans the ages from the ancient Americas to the present and includes an outstanding collection of folk art. In the contemporary galleries, works of internationally recognized artists share prominence with notable Texas and regional art. The comprehensive Asian art wing displays works from Korea, India, and Japan, and includes an important Chinese ceramics collection.

San Antonio Gold Attraction Pass:

Sunday, June 6, 2021:
4:00pm- Check into Contessa Hotel located in downtown San Antonio on the River Walk.

6:00pm- Welcome Cocktail Reception (hosted 1 hour) & followed by Dinner.

Monday, June 7, 2021:
6:30am- 11:00am Breakfast available in Las Rumblas Restaurant.

9:30am- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time. The approximate

drive time from the Contessa Hotel to the Quarry GC is 15 minutes.

10:00am- Tee times begin on Quarry Golf Course .

6:00pm- Dinner is on your own, the River Walk offers many within short walk of the hotel.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021:
6:30am- 11:00am Breakfast available in Las Rumblas Restaurant.
9:30am- Today is a free day to explore San Antonio at your own pace.
You have the San Antonio Gold Attraction Pass which can be used over 3 days.
6:00pm- Dinner is on your own, the River Walk offers many within short walk of the hotel.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021:
6:30am- 11:00am Breakfast available in Las Rumblas Restaurant.
9:30am- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time. The approximate
drive time from the Contessa Hotel to TPC San Antonio is 35 minutes.
10:00am- Tee times begin on Canyons Course at TPC San Antonio.
6:00pm- Dinner is on your own, the River Walk offers many within short walk of the hotel.

Thursday, June 10, 2021:

6:30am- 11:00am Breakfast available in Las Rumblas Restaurant.
9:00am- Today is a free day to explore San Antonio at your own pace.
You have the San Antonio Gold Attraction Pass which can be used over 3 days.
6:00pm- Dinner is on your own, the River Walk offers many within short walk of the hotel.

Friday, June 11, 2021:
6:30am- 11:00am Breakfast available in Las Rumblas Restaurant.
9:30am- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time. The approximate
drive time from the Contessa Hotel to La Cantera GC is 30 minutes.
10:00am- Tee times begin on La Cantera Resort Course.

6:00pm- Awards Cocktail Reception (hosted 1 hour) & followed by Dinner.

Saturday, June 12, 2021:

6:30am- 11:00am Breakfast available in Las Rumblas Restaurant.

11:00am- Participants check out after breakfast, have a safe trip home!

Historic San Antonio Golf Adventure

San Antonio, Texas

June 6 - 12, 2021

Golf & Adventure Travel Expeditions, Inc. organizes and operates trips for the Sun and Fun Golf Association.
Golf & Adventure Travel Expeditions, Inc. is a registered seller of travel with the State of Florida. Registration No. ST-34491

Free Things To Do:

Historic Market Square

This is the largest Mexican Market in the United States. Market Square is an outdoor plaza covering a three block area downtown. Filled with shops and restaurants, it also makes a fantastic spot for photos with its vibrant colors as a back drop. You’ll feel like you were transported to Mexico. During San Antonio’s famous Fiesta in April, Market Square hosts its own Fiesta de los Reyes with daily performances and family-friendly fun.

Golf Course Information:

The Quarry Course

Dating back to 1908 the historic Quarry Golf Course was chiseled from stone to create the most dramatic golf course in San Antonio. The Quarry is surrounded by the culture that was left behind from the many families that worked in Cementville leaving behind the site for a world renowned golf course – The Quarry Golf Course! During your round, you will be challenged and rewarded in many ways. The front nine plays in a links-style format and features rolling hills, native grasses and immaculate greens. The back nine lays out in an 100-year-old quarry pit. You will love the elevated tee boxes and shots that will fly over large expanses. After a day at the Quarry, you will certainly feel like you just played one the most unique and enjoyable rounds of golf of your life.

Tee / Par / Yardage / Slope / Rating
(Gold) 72 / 6740 / 72.4 / 132
(Blue) 72 / 6128 / 69.3 / 127

(White) 72 / 5576 / 66.7 / 117
(Red) 72 / 4897 / 69.2 / 116

Tentative Itinerary:

Tower of the Americas
Located in downtown San Antonio, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides guests the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride. For a taste of the best dining and fun that San Antonio Riverwalk restaurants have to offer, come take a flight with the Tower of the Americas.

Sun and Fun Golf Association - Golf Travel Specialists

San Antonio River Walk

The San Antonio Riverwalk, also know as the Paseo del Rio, is considered a public park. It is well known for its shops and restaurants in the center of downtown. However, many visitors don’t realize the sheer length of the Riverwalk. You can actually get all the way to Mission Espada along the extended Riverwalk. Take the time to wander along the Riverwalk and up into La Villita.

ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM

This is a stirring tribute to the 189 Texans, Tejanos and settlers who defended the besieged Alamo for 13 days against the Mexican Army of General Santa Anna. Although they were defeated, the memory of the battle rallied Texas troops to fight for independence, and it created the battle cry for generations of Americans, “Remember the Alamo!”
Watch the movie in IMAX, the most immersive experience to watch movies. IMAX features the most impactful viewing experience possible

Frequently Asked Questions:

San Antonio River Walk Cruise
Your 35-minute narrated cruise in new, colorful barges will take you on an enchanting journey through San Antonio’s rich history, from La Villita, the city’s first neighborhood (and where General Santa Anna placed his cannon line in the Battle of the Alamo)… past the Old Mill Crossing where Teddy Roosevelt led his Rough Riders… You’ll learn about our city’s architecture and points of interest, such as Selena’s Bridge, where Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Pérez’s husband proposed to her in the movie; the Hyatt Regency Hotel, designed so its height would not cast a shadow on the Alamo in the setting sun; and the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Our German, Mexican, French, Irish, and American Indian heritages create a culture unique to San Antonio.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park embodies nearly 300 years of rich history and culture. Within the park grounds, four separate mission sites offer recreation opporunities for the whole family. Step back in time while never leaving the city at Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada.
All four of the mission sites at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park also still contain active catholic parishes. The churches hold regular services in these historic buildings. They are open to park visitors during park hours, except for during special services, such as weddings and funerals.

Canyons Course at TPC San Antonio (PETE DYE)

If everything is bigger in Texas, why wouldn’t the TPC of San Antonio be bigger too. It is! One course just wouldn’t be enough so they have 2! Greg Noman takes credit for the Oaks course addition, while the club’s Canyons Course design, and former host of the PGA Champions Tour, was created by World Golf Hall of Famer, Pete Dye. Over the course of his lifetime, he designed more than 250 courses around the world and is still considered by many to be the most influential course designer of the last five decades. Pete has placed his signature onto a “who’s who” list of the world’s most iconic golf courses like Crooked Stick, Harbour Town, The Ocean Course at Kiawah, The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run, Teeth of the Dog and many more.

Working with PGA TOUR player consultant Bruce Lietzke, Pete Dye designed the Canyons Course and kept the Texas Hill Country terrain completely natural to take advantage of the spectacular views and rolling hills of a 700-acre nature preserve and the nearby Cibolo Canyons. The layout features wide fairways, a Dye Trademark, and majestic stands of oak and cedar trees. Bermuda grasses were specially selected for this course to provide optimum playing conditions, diversity in color, texture and environmental sensitivity. The putting greens are Champions Bermuda. The layout provides challenge for scratch golfers and novices alike with dramatic elevation changes. The par-72, Canyons Course, is the previous host of the PGA TOUR Champions when it was known as the AT&T San Antonio Championship, from 2011-2015. The list of past winners include Fred Couples, Kenny Perry and Bernard Langer among others. Golfweek Magazine ranked the Canyons Course as #10 Best Courses You Can Play in Texas in 2019.

Tee / Par / Yardage / Slope / Rating
(Gold) 72 / 6791 / 72.3 / 134
(Blue) 72 / 6236 / 70.2 / 129
(White) 72 / 5655/ 67.7 / 125
(Red) 72 / 5053 / 70.9 / 120

-Is transportation provided for this trip? No, please be aware that this San Antonio Golf Adventure is a self drive trip, participants can fly into and out of San Antonio and rent cars. This allows participants the freedom to be able to visit restaurants, shopping and other attractions that may not be part of the group itinerary. You are expected to drive to/from the golf courses and will not have to wait for the bus to bring the group back once the last foursome has finished, you can leave the course when you want.

-What is the address of The Contessa Hotel?
Address: 306 W. Market Street

San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (866) 435-0900

-What are the check-in/check-out times? Check-in: 4:00PM Check-out: 11:00AM

-What are the rooms like at The Contessa Hotel? Our participants will enjoy the modern, urban experience reflected in the décor in the hotel suites. Featuring a loft-like brick wall in the living room with vibrant colors and fabrics, each suite features a private bedroom separated from the living room with sofa bed offering additional privacy. The spacious 500 sq. ft. suite has one bedroom with a king size bed (or double double), floor-to-ceiling windows with views of beautiful downtown San Antonio or the famous River walk, one oversize bathroom and two LCD HDTVs with premium channels in each. Hotel suite amenities also include coffee, safe, refrigderator and WiFi.

-Does the hotel have a Spa? Check-in: YES - The Woodhouse Day Spa at Hotel Contessa, they have a team of dedicated professionals who possess a genuine desire for your overall well-being and will make your experience the ultimate retreat. While in their San Antonio spa, choose from a variety of advanced skin treatments, stress-relieving massages or our famous nurturing facials. Spa Reservations: 210.298.8038 or you may also click here to email us for more information. Spa Hours: 9:00am - 8:00pm, 7 days a week

-Is there a hotel Amenity Fee? YES- it is already included in your package so you do not have to pay extra for: WiFi, Daily Newspaper, Fresh Fruit in Lobby and Coffee service in lobby until 11:00am.

-Is Parking Included at the Hotel? YES- it is already included in your package. You will receive Valet Parking for the full extent of your stay.