The Clubs at Houston Oaks -- located in Hockley, Texas, about 45 minutes northwest of downtown Houston -- is slated for a soft opening later this year.
LostGolfBalls.com harvests and sells balls from more than 2,400 courses. The truth is, balls are so well made today that they can spend a few nights or even weeks in the water and come out just fine.
After several incarnations of the old Tennwood Country Club (later Houston Oaks Golf Club, which was open to the public), Houston Oaks has 18 premium holes to compete with the best in the Houston area.
Augusta Pines Golf Club in Spring, Texas -- which boasts features inspired by Augusta and Pinehurst -- remains one of the Houston area's best public plays.