Houston National Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 72 | 7337 yards | 75.3 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6793 yards | 72.8 | 134 |
| White | 72 | 6265 yards | 70.3 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5563 yards | 73.0 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National M: 75.4/141 W: 83.6/151 | 411 | 612 | 185 | 453 | 435 | 555 | 208 | 414 | 401 | 3674 | 389 | 411 | 633 | 426 | 194 | 419 | 200 | 440 | 551 | 3663 | 7337 |
| Blue M: 73.0/138 W: 80.6/144 | 381 | 560 | 162 | 420 | 410 | 540 | 189 | 384 | 365 | 3411 | 368 | 383 | 596 | 382 | 169 | 378 | 184 | 401 | 521 | 3382 | 6793 |
| White M: 70.4/130 W: 77.6/136 | 362 | 528 | 140 | 392 | 388 | 508 | 164 | 349 | 356 | 3187 | 339 | 364 | 542 | 351 | 146 | 349 | 160 | 359 | 468 | 3078 | 6265 |
| Red M: 67.1/120 W: 73.1/128 | 325 | 490 | 120 | 352 | 316 | 471 | 139 | 314 | 315 | 2842 | 293 | 309 | 505 | 316 | 120 | 307 | 135 | 310 | 426 | 2721 | 5563 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Makarihenry on 07/11/2025
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plenty of dogs to see when you slice Photo submitted by 03NfLzNpLm46MeTX18h0 on 08/23/2024
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Hole in none Photo submitted by u000003613018 on 12/11/2023
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Birdie Putt on 18 Photo submitted by MilkyBeatz on 11/20/2023
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Photo submitted by jtriplett on 07/24/2023
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Punched greens, no alert Photo submitted by Jshelton14 on 05/09/2017
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Punched greens, no alert Photo submitted by Jshelton14 on 05/09/2017
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#1 fairway Photo submitted by u125423956 on 07/28/2015
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Photo submitted by TxSolis on 11/02/2013
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Photo submitted by TxSolis on 11/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Patrick2111331 on 10/24/2013
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Nice view Photo submitted by u000006818584 on 06/25/2013
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Course management Photo submitted by u000006818584 on 06/25/2013
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Photo submitted by Giangi on 02/24/2013
Horrible Condition
It's clear that this layout was once a great venue. Unfortunately - fairways were overtaken with weeds and hundreds of sandy, non-grassy blemishes. Very sad. Clearly - this course needs new ownership with a commitment to restoring and maintaining this great layout to its potential. Not worth playing for any amount of money. For the record - this is my first time ever writing a review - that's how bad this was.
Poor shape
Course was in rough shape and pace of play was 5 hours. No marshall to keep play on pace. Won’t go back.
Left after # 12
Pace on back was terrible-was going to be 3 hrs+ to play back but that’s unacceptable..so we left as did the group behind us.. How about sending a ranger out?
Never again!!!
Ain’t comin back
Teed off at 11…front was slow, 2hours, but it took almost hour to play 10-12..we left. Not into a 3 hour back nine..no ranger —upon leaving we came across problem..4 some that was over 2 holes behind—again, no ranger..group behind us left as well..
So Houston, you’re going to allow one slow group ruin it for several other groups???
Not a great business model…
Nice greens
Greens nice but the rest of course is beat up! More weeds and dirt than grass. Would be a tough track if the conditions were improved.
Good course
Great course and in pretty good shape. Not the best value but still very good.
Greens in excellent shape and very fast.
Tee boxes being worked on.
Fairway okay
Houston National
Awesome layout. The course was surprisingly not in good shape. There were LOTS of dirt patches everywhere. All the recent rain hours, shocked.
Needs some attention
I loved the layout, very challenging. The conditions weren't great...fairways in need of some weed and feed. The greens were a tad fast, but in good shape. I'd play it again, but hope they give some care to the non-members course.
Not bad value but not in the best shape
Greens were in good condition. Fairways & bunkers can use some TLC. Pace of play was slow. A Marshall / starter would go a long way to help this.
Challenging
Make sure you warm up before playing this course. There are not to many flat shots in a round. The course design is very challenging. Take your time and enjoy your round.
No Rain Check Golfnow was no help
Delayed start time to let rain pass, rain intensified and the course would not allow a rain check. Told me to contact golfnow. Golfnow website didn't offer any links or help on the phone. Wasted money.
Great course design very challenging
I will definitely be going back here again. Great course layout and great amenities. Highly recommend.
Don’t waste your time.
If you research the course their online presence is great. However the course you see is not the course you will play. Their members course is the beautiful course you see online. Very disappointing to show up and realize you have been tricked into paying decent money to play a terrible course. Please play somewhere else.
Amazing easier course
Pace of play was really good. Practice range is really nice, range balls are a little expensive. The front 9 is not that hard. The back 9 is a little more challenging. Unless you find this on a good price I would not book( normal price is like $74) I got it for $50. The course is in really good shape and has nice greens. I would recommend playing this course.
Nice public course
Houston national is the public one - Sterling g is private. They do a good job of maintaining the course. However the fairways need at a minimum, mowing. Otherwise it’s a wonderful track. Enjoy and remember to take care of the course.
Over 5 hours
Today was a good day for golf. Only lost one ball,the course was not as good as it's been,the fairways had chunk patches of grass everywhere and they needed to mow , the greens were just ok they rolled true made two birds.i will go back i and think they gave the mowers the day off.
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