The greater Houston area is the fifth largest metro area in the country with over 165 courses to choose from. Whether you are renting your golf clubs or packing them, here are our top 5 picks for public courses in the Houston area.
If you are near the Galveston area, you'll want to check out Moody Gardens. After surviving Hurricane Ike in 2008, the course was redone by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy. Challenges here include water on nearly every hole and wind coming in from the beach.
1700 Sydnor Lane
Galveston, Texas 77554
(409) 683-4653
Green Fees: $43 - $79
This centrally located course is known as one of the best municipals in the nation. It was originally built as a 9-hole course in 1912 near the hospital at Camp Logan for use by convalescent soldiers. While renovated in the mid-90s, great care went in to preserving the historical quality of the course while still allowing for proper maintenance. Over the years, it has hosted many famous golfers including Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
1001 Memorial Loop Drive East
Houston, Texas 77007
(713) 862-4033
Green Fee: $15 - $38
This Steve Elkington design features 27 holes carved through pines and oaks. It has hosted a variety of tournaments and its classic design has attracted golfers of all skill levels. The course is both challenging and fun to play.
1199 Fish Creek Thoroughfare
Montgomery, TX 77316
(936) 588-8800, (936) 588-8801, (936) 588-8805
Green Fees: $50 -$90
Traditions Course at Cypresswood
This top rated, award-winning Keith Foster design is located close to Bush Intercontinental Airport. Surrounded by thick forests, these undulating fairways offer a fun experience and dramatic topography. It was hit hard by flooding due to Hurricane Harvey and is currently working to re-open in early 2018. So if you happen to be in the area when they re-open, be sure to show them some love by playing a round of golf!
21602 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 821-6300
Green Fees: Contact for more information
Tournament Course at the Golf Club of Houston
Even though it's home to a PGA Tour stop, the Shell Houston Open, you can play here too. This Rees Jones design is a heavily oversewed winter course set up to emulate the conditions at August National the week before the Masters. The best times to play are in the winter or spring, before or after the PGA Tour is in town.
5860 Wilson Road
Humble, Texas 77396
(281) 459-7820
Green Fees: Contact for more information
