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The Battleground at Deer Park
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Created as a tribute to Texas' battle for independence, The Battleground is more of a links-style course that is burdened by the wind and tricky because of the abundance of water (14 holes). Despite its links flavor, the fairways are narrow, and they're lined by thick rough.
Providing sort of a golf experience/history lesson combined into one day, each hole is named after some significant person, item, or event in the Texas fight for independence. For example, one hole is named Sam Houston, while another is named after a pair of twin cannons: Twin Sisters.
No. 8 is one of the signature holes, a 175-yard poke over the water to a green that is shared with the par 5 No. 1. A waterfall accents the edge of the lake, providing a unique aesthetic.
On the back, the finishing hole is fun because you can play aggressively off the tee, free of major hazards in the landing area that is framed by mounding. The approach must carry water, and you'll need to take an extra club because the green is elevated.
Getting there : From Houston, take Hwy. 610 and loop around the city to Hwy. 225 east. Take the first Deer Park exit and turn right onto Georgia St. Next, drive 1 mile to the course, and look for the entrance on the right side of the street.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6942 yards | 73.5 | 136 |
| Gold | 72 | 6303 yards | 70.5 | 125 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5526 yards | 73.1 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 5526 yards | 67.1 | 119 |
| White | 72 | 4779 yards | 63.6 | 103 |
| White (W) | 72 | 4779 yards | 69.4 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.0/136 W: 80.7/149 | 426 | 388 | 179 | 455 | 507 | 186 | 415 | 514 | 410 | 3480 | 505 | 416 | 417 | 187 | 446 | 408 | 491 | 175 | 417 | 3462 | 6942 |
| Gold M: 71.1/130 W: 77.2/144 | 372 | 349 | 164 | 409 | 477 | 171 | 394 | 454 | 378 | 3168 | 461 | 387 | 386 | 156 | 378 | 375 | 445 | 149 | 398 | 3135 | 6303 |
| Blue M: 67.2/119 W: 72.8/136 | 348 | 317 | 106 | 375 | 414 | 152 | 339 | 417 | 338 | 2806 | 413 | 341 | 344 | 95 | 355 | 334 | 401 | 91 | 346 | 2720 | 5526 |
| White M: 63.6/113 W: 68.7/121 | 314 | 242 | 106 | 305 | 414 | 115 | 277 | 417 | 237 | 2427 | 413 | 308 | 237 | 95 | 283 | 257 | 401 | 91 | 267 | 2352 | 4779 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 |
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Brotherly battle Photo submitted by u000002130164 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by slojek on 08/04/2025
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Photo submitted by slojek on 08/04/2025
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Photo submitted by LarryGrande on 04/09/2024
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Photo submitted by LarryGrande on 04/09/2024
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Signature hole Photo submitted by Tim3918615 on 09/01/2022
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Photo submitted by henry2181971 on 05/06/2017
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Photo submitted by Jeff7249118 on 10/27/2014
Worst Experience in 30 Years
I have never in my 30 year golf career had a worse experience. Our tee time was 30+ minutes behind while we waited for a golf cart! The entire staff was completely lost on what to do. The manager even started an argument with me to explain it wasn't their fault after the starter told us there were 20+ carts out of commission. We only played 9 holes of the 18 we paid for, and were berated from the manager. This place is a joke and cannot be called a golf course. They could give me free rounds for life, and I would never go back. GolfNow needs to drop them immediately especially after
I paid online and my dad, who always beats me to the course, paid in full. We both paid with credit cards and fortunately are protected. Don't waste your precious free time or hard earned money on the worst course in TX. $50 Green fee and a full day off headache is the last thing I want anybody else to endure.
After the rain
The course was in the worst shape as I have ever played it. I understand we just had a lot of rain last week, so I understand that they weren’t mowed. The problem was they were still very inconsistent. Some were soft and slow and some were bare and like concrete. I will play here again and I love the layout, but this time was disappointing to me.
Pleasantly surprised
I was pleasantly surprised by this course. I've honestly only heard horrible things, but recently heard some good, so I decided to give it a try. Course has a very good layout. Ball placement is important. Fairways are nice. Traps are playable. Greens were in good condition. I'm a 15 handicap, and shot a 91 first time out. I plan to play again very soon.
Much Improved
First time playing course in over a year. The course is much improved, greens are good and roll smooth. The tee boxes still need so work. The only complaint was the group of SIX in front of us that thought they were playing the masters. Marshall was on the course but never broke the up.
Chasing the White Ball
The course was drenched, but I moved the ball around when necessary. The BAD was the tee boxes and standing water all over the course. The tee boxes were mostly bare of grass, which for me was no biggie, but for others, it may be an issue. Some of the greens were beat up a bit too. The fairways were pretty green in color but need more growth. I compensated by moving my ball around some. The layout is challenging and fun, and I hit a lot of greens with my iron shots, which was satisfying.
Great day!
I'm recovering from shoulder replacement and wanted to play alone so I didn't mess up anyone's day with any whining and maybe having to quit after one hole.
Turned out great and made the whole round! The staff and Marshalls were great and I really enjoyed the day.
The finishing touch was a visit to the club for a cold beer and a burger.
Great staff there as well and the food was good.
I'd definitely recommend this course!
Pleasantly surprised.
I had sworn off this course, and promise I would never play it again, but I broke down and booked a room, and was pleasantly surprised to find it as much improved over the past. Greens were nice. Staff friendly!
Overall a positive experience.
My only complaint is they let a five some play and then got absolutely no help from the marshal to play through the fivesome so everything backed up at the end.
Pleasantly surprised
I swore I would never go back to this course several years ago, but I’m pleasantly surprised after day. The course was much improved. Their greens were very good. T boxes need some help. But hey!
Only negative is there was a 5 some playing ahead of us and no help getting through them. If you are playing a 5 some let people play through.
I’ll definitely go back!
Good value for the price.
Had not heard the best things about this course from friends who had played it. (Not recent) so didn’t expect much, but was presently surprised. The course and greens were actually really well kept. Water on almost every hole so it’s a little challenging because you almost have to hit the fairway on each hole.
Only downfall, we played early Sunday morning and amenities were lacking but outside of that, we had a great day on the course and will def play there again.
Fine round after rainy days.
Very little standing water. Greens were perfect! Weather cooperated-- overcast turned to cloudy, then turned to sunny.
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