Houston National GC
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3.8
1517 Reviews (1517)
5 Stars
397
4 Stars
625
3 Stars
253
2 Stars
145
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
79.2%
Recommend this course
1173 out of 1517 reviews
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3.7
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.7%
Recommend this course
48 out of 61 reviews
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4.0
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.4%
Recommend this course
95 out of 110 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7337 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.3

Houston National Golf Club, located in the northwestern part of the city, definitely follows the old adage that "everything is bigger in Texas." This whopping course stretches to 7,337 yards from the back tees. It is a lengthy golf course no doubt, but it doesn't just favor those who can hit long. The layout has a unique links design, so long hitters will be pleased but they will have to be careful of the numerous pot bunkers and other strategically placed hazards waiting treacherously throughout. The golf course has an interesting character that sets it apart from others nearby thanks to a landscape of rolling hills and hardly any trees, a surprise since there is no shortage of trees in the area. Houston National Golf Club's wide-open links design also subjects golfers to the strong prevailing winds, making several of the holes especially tricky.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Baby Bermuda & 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2001) Gus Grantham (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant
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3.8
1517 Reviews (1517)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens

All the greens were in super condition!

They were fast and very fair.

That, of course…pun intended, is just like I’ve found them to be over the many years I have played them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money

Paid $60 on a hot deal and even that is too high. Course is in rough shape. Fairways are cow pasture like and the rough is some of the worst I’ve seen in Houston. 100 different types of weeds/grass. Only redeeming quality was the greens. Not a whole lot of weeds on the greens so the ball rollled relatively well despite being slow. Plenty of other courses in Houston that offer more value. Will not be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/29/2025:
Thanks for your review. We know there’s room to improve, and we’re already working to enhance things. We’d love a second chance to give you a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the money

Their new golf carts are outstanding. Comfortable and clean. They even have phone charging plates built in. The built in GPS works great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much better now

I have played last two years and the conditions of the course improved. Much appreciated.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Houston National is Going Down

They were mowing the Course while we were playing. The Bunkers were never raked and full of weeds. They do not allow Golf Carts on the parking lot. Everyone was complaining about it. The Greens were rolling good !!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Golf

Course was good greens were very good

Man at desk needs to be friendlier

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful layout, friendly staff, mixed conditions

The course layout is fantastic, difficult and penalizing the way I like it. Makes you think and work your way around. The staff was friendly and helpful. Conditions were mixed - most importantly the greens are fantastic, which is all that really matters. The fairways had a ton of weeds and need a lot of work, but finding a fair lie if you move the ball is very easy. The bunkers look like they haven't had sand added or been raked in months, with weeds growing up in them, but hey, they're hazards and you're not supposed to hit it there anyway. This course has a ton of potential, if a bit of TLC were given to the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens Great. Everything Else Terrible.

Bad grass. Bad maintenance. Slow pace of play. A legitimate and course acceptable 5 some played in front of us backing up the entire course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/22/2025:
Thanks for your review. We know there’s room to improve, and we’re already working to enhance things. We’d love a second chance to give you a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Houston National

Well maintained course. Pace of play a bit slow, but that's on the golfers. What I didn't care for was the unfriendliness of the staff. The clubhouse staff was just "present", the starter was hostile...not a smile to be found, not a thank you for coming to be heard.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Rude Pro Shop Staff ruined golf

The staff in the pro shop are the worst ever. Just because I used a Hot Deal, he made me feel like I was stealing from him personally and the Course. If the staff don’t want to honor the hot deal price. they shouldn’t offer it.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/12/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course and Golf cart

Fairway’s has lots of weeds in it and the golf cart died in the tunnel after the 18th hole. So, we had to take our bags and walk back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough Shape

Course was in rough shape all around. Bare patches, native grasses and weeds all around. Miss a fairway and don’t plan a recovery shot. Not worth the $89 I paid.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/02/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pure neglect

I'm not sure why they've completely neglected this course but charging almost 100 is price gouging to say the least. There's soo many other options in the area that actually mow grass and rake their bunkers.

I've complained about the bunkers being unplayable for months and not 1 bunker in all 18 holes is playable which absolutely disgusts me. They look like the course has been closed for over a year with weeds actually growing in the bunkers, I mean absolute neglect. But to be overcharged was the icing on the cake and why I'm compelled for a next day review. The only saving grace, the greens roll good, not great. You would not have 1 member on your private course and I'm more than sure they have sand in bunkers and raked daily which is normal. Our group lost or had a very hard time finding balls in play, just off the fairway. The grass in some areas that are bone dry hasn't been mowed in months. The rough probably hasn't been mowed in several weeks and the crab grass is everywhere because of the neglect, just collecting money.

The Houston national side is a disgrace and someone needs to be removed. I'll stop by to practice as range and practice area is good. I'm sorry but someone needs to be fired

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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