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What are the top public golf courses in Texas?
It depends who you ask. In the case of GolfPass' annual Golfers Choice ranking lists, you are the expert, along with thousands of your fellow golfers.
We compile our annual Golfers' Choice lists by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our community - golfers like you - throughout the previous year. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages. Courses must offer public access and have received at least five reviews in 2023 to be eligible for this year's list. If you want to play any of these courses, hover your browser over the course photo and if tee times are available, you can click to book directly.
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Texas golf courses reviewed in 2023: 242
Reviews of Texas golf courses in 2023: 13,485
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Wildhorse Golf Club of Robson Ranch
Denton, TexasPublicGreen fee: $125
What they're saying: "I really enjoyed myself, I’ve played probably twenty courses around Dallas and this is top 2 easy. Great tee boxes, groomed bunkers, and huge greens that were a lot of fun." - bwed14 -
Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club
Green fee: $80
What they're saying: "The course is great and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff in the pro shop was very professional and the friendliest I’ve interacted with in a while. I put it on the top of my places to play in the area. Thanks again!" - Doc5587 -
Diamondback National Golf Club
Green fee: $65
What they're saying: "Fantastic layout, very well maintained course. Price was very reasonable. Some fun and interesting holes. Great time." - andylackey2020 -
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
Green fee: $35
What they're saying: "Palo Duro Creek golf course is a friendly, relaxing place to play golf." - Tilly007 -
The Old at White Bluff Golf Club
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Green fee: $59
What they're saying: "We had a great time playing this course. The 1 hour drive was well worth it with the quality of the course and the overall experience. We expected it to be busy on a Saturday morning, but only saw other groups on the first and last holes. We will definitely be making this trip again!" - mchesser15 -
Waterchase Golf Course
Green fee: $76
What they're saying: "First time playing Waterchase on the recommendation of our son. We were blown away at the beauty of this course. Definitely a club management course. Greens were quick but well managed. We will be back!" - Spike3321 -
Kissing Tree Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $113
What they're saying: "Probably the best shape in the area. At Golf Now price’s it’s a bargain." - tedvas -
Canyon Springs Golf Club
Green fee: $45
What they're saying: "I really enjoyed Canyon Springs. The greens were extremely fast, which was cool, but was challenging with all the undulations within them. I highly recommend this course." - jap2pe -
The Rawls Course at Texas Tech
Green fee: $79
What they're saying: "From the starter Mike (great guy), to the rest of the staff, wow. Super nice. Course played great. Everything was it great shape except a few spots in the fairways and around the greens that were being worked on. A little pricey but I really enjoyed the day. Greens roll true. I’d play here anytime I return to Lubbock." - dubyaeye -
Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
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Green fee: $55
What they're saying: "This is a staple course in Houston and a must play. Challenging holes and a great layout. Glad to see the continued improvements that are [being] made the course. Staff is friendly and pace of play is good." - adlove46 -
Pitman Municipal Golf Course
Green fee: $34
What they're saying: "This was a fun/difficult course. Narrow fairways, tall rough, greens with good break. It was fun. Carts have Bluetooth speakers built in and a screen with a scorecard and gives you distances. Great course and for the price, you can’t get any better." - Djdominguez -
Delaware Springs Golf Course
Green fee: $60
What they're saying: "I’ve played all public courses within an hour of Austin and this one takes the crown, conditions similar to [Star Ranch] which is by far best public venue in area. Where it separates itself from the rest is pace of play and the views, never felt like I was playing in people’s backyards. I played 18 solo in just under 2.5hrs, an hour faster than any round I’ve had in town. Greens are ROLLING" - Wayne24 -
The Quarry Golf Course
Green fee: $139
What they're saying: "Layout is great. The greens are all defect-free. The greens are slow because they are having drought issues, so (they) can't cut them short and roll them. The fairways are in good shape and bunkers are well kept. Would play again and recommend without hesitation." - trevinom -
La Cantera Golf Club
Green fee: $199
What they're saying: "Great views, challenging course layout, and great conditions. In the middle of a probably one of the hottest summers that I remember the course was still in great condition. The sand was soft, fluffy, and playable, much different then some of the other courses in the area. Very well maitiained course. I would go again." - GolfPass reviewer -
Vaaler Creek Golf Club
Green fee: $80
What they're saying: "The course is always kept up. They have a great mixture of pars. This is by far my most favorite course in and surrounding San Antonio. The only thing I would say is a negative, if you’re not a resident of the community, you can’t get earlier tee times. But everything else is awesome." - tbigham -
Landa Park Municipal Golf Course
Green fee: $49
What they're saying: "Got an afternoon tee time, after getting thru Wurstfest traffic and parking, my group and I had a fun afternoon. The staff is always friendly and receptive to feedback. I play this course as much as I can and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great experience." - vaoiwo -
Golf Club of Houston - Tournament Course
Green fee: $159
What they're saying: "I now understand why the PGA tour guys have an easy time putting with greens that roll true and fast. Greens are in great condition!" - crocn -
Rayburn Country Club
Green fee: $60
What they're saying: "Awesome course. They are doing a great job bringing it back to life!!" - cmcorman -
Tangle Ridge Golf Club
Green fee: $75
What they're saying: "Always satisfied with this course and the front desk staff are always friendly." - foghat75 -
Randolph Oaks Golf Course
Green fee: $42
What they're saying: "It’s a great course and it’s well maintained! It was a “holiday” for the base so the course was packed. Part of the success of the course is the draw for more people, so it’s busy. That won’t stop me from coming back again, though. The layout is wonderful and a good track to play, especially for the price." - ChiefSpeedy -
The New at White Bluff Golf Club
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Green fee: $85
What they're saying: "Met my son here for a Saturday of golf. Beautiful course, and super nice staff. Nice Yamaha carts!" - TreGillette -
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Green fee: $86
What they're saying: "Many different tees present many different challenges. On the whole, there is no altitude change at sea level, so it can be challenging to see where the fairway goes. Good greens, and really unique grass." - frjim -
Forest Creek Golf Club
Green fee: $89
What they're saying: "Great course as always. How many course give you water for your round anymore?? Price also included lunch and a drink. Greens are nice. Slower than usual, but for the Heat they are in great shape. Highly recommend" - Lee2440801 -
Pecan Hollow Golf Course
Green fee: $59
What they're saying: "Course was in very good shape. Overseeding par 3 teeboxes meant all played 100-125 yards. Greens rolled very well given the crazy hot summer we had. A few bare spots and dry areas due to heat/lack of rain. Bunkers were all in good shape and I visited a few of them. A great course for the money." - jcook137215 -
Hill Country Golf Club
Green fee: $145
What they're saying: "A challenging course to play 27 holes. Not easy even for low handicap players, because the narrow fairways. One of the best I have played in San Antonio." - jra38511
Comments (2)
I think this is a fine list but I can think of several courses (Public Access) that would easily enter this list in the top 25 vs some in there now. I understand that the list of contributors may have only played a limited number of courses in Texas but I would like to see a list of more well travelled golfers such as maybe the editors/publishers of these lists. I challenge you to go out and make your own list and share it with the golfing community. I have played several on the list and agree they are fine courses, but I have played some other Texas courses that I believe are as good if not better than many listed. I will start to make a effort to review courses I get the chance to play. I am somewhat of a nomad golfer who rarely plays the same course twice in a row. I like to experience different courses. Thus far I have played 77 courses in Texas. Naturally, year to year, course conditions change as weather and course ownership changes can effect playability of a particular course. A couple courses I've played this year alone should get some consideration. And I have yet to see them in there peak season conditions. Buffalo Creek and The Tribute are the first two that come to mind. Brackenridge Park is another, although I haven't played that one in a few years.
Your list gives me a few ideas for some that I have yet to play, but hope to see a new list next year with some additional deserving courses cracking the list.
Hi Jeff, Thank you for offering to review more courses you play. You have to remember that Golfers' Choice is more about the best "golf experience" vs. the "best golf courses". Some of the best courses will never score well in "value" because they're expensive to play and some popular/best courses don't do well in "pace of play" scores either because they're crowded. They ideally should make up for those lower scores with high marks in "conditioning" and "facilities/amenities" if they are a high-end, "best" course. Courses that can deliver "bang for the buck" along with enough service, quality conditions, amenities and solid pace of play do best in Golfers' Choice rankings. They provide a "total package" that meets golfers' expectations every time they play.