Wharton Country Club

The WCC upgraded in the late 1990s by renovating their bunkers and greens. The terrain is varied here, with numerous ravines and creeks that come into play.

Three par 3s are highlights of the round, mostly because they are all reasonably short and definite birdie opportunities. The toughest hole is the par 4 No. 3 at 429 yards, but every other par 4 is under 400 yards and both par 5s are reachable in two.

Two sets of tees make for an 18-hole round.

Getting there : Take Hwy. 59 south out of Houston and exit Wharton. Drive south and look for Boling Hwy. Turn left and drive to Alabama Rd., where you'll turn right and drive to Hwy. 60. Turn left on 60 and travel 1 mile to Old lane City Hwy. 1. Turn left and the course is 3 miles down the road. Turn left at the course sign.