The Battleground at Deer Park
About
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.
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Golfer Photos
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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 u000004891489 on 10/17/2021
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Photo submitted by henry2181971 on 05/06/2017
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Photo submitted by Jeff7249118 on 10/27/2014
Golfer Reviews
This has good freatures
People were friendly and Professional. Good looking golf course. They have good options on food, drink, and green fees. Overall enjoyed my first visit Battleground golf course in Deer Park Texas.
Relatively simple layout + lot of water hzrd
Really enjoyed round. Course layout is relatively simple but lot of water hazard makes difference. Easy course for straight hitters.
I really wish there are more yard markers on the course.
Worth the drive
The course has definitely been worked on in the last few years. The tea boxes are improved and greens are definitely better than they were the last time I've been. I live in spring and drove to Deer Park and it was definitely worth the drive .
This course needs better maint.
The greens were bumpy, but in fairness,
they're changing from winter to spring.
The main bugaboo w/ this course is that the sand traps are awful. Many were not even raked (and probably han't been for a while) but ALL of them have the same problem, i.e., not enough sand. There is just a very slim layer of sand--and no matter how far you hit behind the ball, the club hits the underlying clayey matl. and just slides right up to the ball causing one to hit it way past the pin!
Good surprise
Haven't played Battleground in almost 2 yrs. They are getting their stuff together. I will be coming back again. Staff was extremely nice. I will be putting this course back in my rotation. Glad to see it back in good shape. Keep it up guys.....
One of the best values around Houston
I live inside the loop and have played most of the public courses in the Houston area. I consider Battleground one of the best values in the area. Being located away from the bigger suburbs around Houston, this course gets less traffic than most, which means quicker rounds, cheaper rates, and easier to get tee-times. It's become my go-to for busy weekend golf. Staff is friendly and conditions are great for the price. My only complaint is that all the par-3s are around the same yardage. Nevertheless, the layout of the course is excellent given the flat terrain of the area.
Great course
I really enjoy this course. It is demanding and there are several elevation changes. The fairways are mostly tight and the greens are perfect. Play smart and you will have a great time. The snack bar is hit or miss...mostly miss but take a snack and you'll be fine. The staff is the friendliest I have encountered. Very positive and helpful people. The range is across the street but their practice facility is really very good. There are two practice holes as well.
Slow pace
The course looked good but the pace was bad. I played myself and a group of four held me up. They would not be bothering to offer me playing through
The greens
The greens are in great shape, surprised me with how much faster they were from the last time I played. Over all the course is a great course, challenging but not ridiculous. The employees are always friendly creating a great atmosphere.
customer appreciation
The greens were in great condition. Enjoyed my round. The fact that I received a free buffet meal plus drink was a nice gesture by the staff. I will definitely return.
Good Value
Enjoyed the course, very windy. Good condition for this time of year.
Pace too slow
Course is in good condition. The pace of play was 5 hours. The Marshall does not speed up slow players.
Pace of Play
I enjoyed the conditions of the course but was disappointed that we were not allowed to play through by the group in front. Maybe a reminder at the clubhouse to allow faster groups play through would be nice.
Greens are not in good shape at all
My tournament league played Battleground today. I wish I could report that Battleground at Deer Park is in very good condition but it definitely is not.
We had a group of 26 guys with our first tee time at 9am. Course should have had time to prep the bunkers but that was not the case. It appeared they had not been prepped in a couple of days.
The greens...geez...lots of spots all over them that looked as if they had pulled out weeks or sprayed for some sort of weed. And, they were horribly slow. There was some sand on them but they just were not in good shape. Fairways were nice, tee boxes were ok (going to have minimal grass on tee boxes when they are surrounded by trees with little to not air circulation.
Overall...Battleground was very disappointing.
We play the course every year in our league and normally it is in much better shape.
Fair course
Fairways and tee boxes in great shape.
Greens much better than they have been.
Sand traps not well maintained with some essentially unplayable.
Overall good value for money