Houston National GC
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3.8
1521 Reviews (1521)
5 Stars
399
4 Stars
627
3 Stars
253
2 Stars
145
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
79.6%
Recommend this course
1176 out of 1521 reviews
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3.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
65.8%
Recommend this course
25 out of 38 reviews
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3.9
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.2%
Recommend this course
85 out of 101 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
1521 Reviews (1521)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
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Friendliness Excellent
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Commented on 11/07/2022

Hello, Huskerbob58. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I would NOT recommend

From the moment I walked in to pay for the round the experience was sub par.

1. We were supposed to get range balls and they said this was not option because the range was just dirt Very.Dissapointing.

2. This course was in TERRIBLE shape.

3. We got a hamburger and drink with the package but the food was really cheap.

Overall - Do not waste your money!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/07/2022

Hi Robynmarcotte,

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible course - don’t do it

This was a terrible course.

The course em was in terrible condition. This is overpriced. We were supposed to get a bucket of balls but that was not available because the course was not in great shape.

I would not recommend this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Hi, Robynmarcotte. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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Reviews 21
3.0
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Hello, dbuff8125. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely atrocious

Fairway, bunker, rough, and tee box conditions were TERRIBLE!!! Greens were ok, not bad but not great. I will not be back. Not worth the price of 60 bucks. Pace of play was slow but 2 separate groups let me and my buddy play through. I expected more for a 60 dollar twilight fee.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition and pace of play is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ok

In ok shape. Greens good. Rest of course all dried out.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course with common texas dried fairway

Would love to come back this course. The green has colored flag to indicate the position. Could use more marker on the green. Otherwise an awesome public course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, wanrocklee. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Houston National Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Hello BHolub. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/20/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/20/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u321410742. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of my favorites in Houston

This is probably one of the best all around public courses I’ve played in Houston. Now hear me out the fair ways we’re pretty hard, the lack of rain the area has got over the past month really showed. However, the greens were still in very good condition. We had a peak tee time and pace of play was decent for the amount of people out there on a Sunday. The pro shop, bar area and range is very nice. Lunch and a beer included with tee time at the turn made the $80 green fee worth it. All in all would definitely recommend giving this course a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/20/2022

Hello, sballas7. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Houston National Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

This is my go to course, love the layout and challenges this course has. Only negative is not with the course but pace of play.. People need to be real with their golf game and not play from the blue tees when they are constantly dribble off the tee. Ranger could help speed up the play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/20/2022

Your feedback is important to us, u314160249438. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible Shape m, High Price

The course was in terrible shape for the high price. The fairways had large patches of hard pan and dead grass. The bunkers were full of weeds and hadn’t been racked in days. Don’t waste your money until they get their act together.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us, u000008010260. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop at (281) 304-1400. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t Do It

Came from out of town, and drove an hour to play here. Instantly regret it. Would rather spend the green fees on golden tee at the bar. Would give this 0 stars but they had good breakfast

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/20/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Goat patch

They’ve really let this place go downhill. Either fix the fairways and bunkers or put yourself out of your misery and just close it. If it hadn’t been for the phenomenal greens, I’d give it a 1 star overall. Great layout so it’s really a shame to let this course go so bad. They are not watering the fairways much at all. Bunkers, awful. The fairways are as hard as concrete and too short for the amount of water they receive. Greens, fantastic but other than the layout, it’s the only thing worth talking about. Put it this way, I got a hot deal for $45 and I still think I paid too much. Move on

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Hello, definabl. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sent me out as a single with two foursomes in front, unreal

Don’t understand why I would be sent alone at 0940 t-time, two or more foursomes in front, they did not offer a pass even when I was waiting on the same t-box. Unreal

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/10/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, NavyGunner. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Houston National Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Needs some TLC

The fairways need some serious work, be prepared to hit off hard pan / dirt in the middle of the fairway. The sand traps are garbage and not very well taken care of or washed out.

The greens are in good shape.

The course should be better taken care for the price they charge.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/03/2022

Thank you for your review, slojek. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Houston National Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

The course needs a Marshall as we were stuck behind a twosome holding up everyone behind them. 4-1/2 hours is too long and the course was wide open in front of them!

Course played well but lack of rain getting us again. Greens in great shape and fast!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/06/2022

Hello, u000001534634. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Houston National Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really enjoyed the round!

This was my first time playing here and we really enjoyed the overall experience. The greens and tee boxes were in excellent shape. As were the golf carts. The driving range is mostly dirt, which was not very attractive, but didn't really affect our warm-up. The putting green was in great shape and similar to the greens on the course. The fairways are a links style - not many trees in play and lots of large mounds/dunes lining one or both sides of most fairways. Most of the bunkers were in fair or poor condition, but thankfully we didn't get in many so it didn't affect our play much. The fairways were in OK shape with some bare spots. It seems they spend most of their time, money & water taking care of the greens and tee boxes and less on the fairways. That said, it didn't affect our play or experience significantly ... mostly just looked dry and hard instead of lush and green.

We didn't realize that this location actually has two courses ... Houston National which is public and Sterling Country Club which is private ... that share common club house, pro shop, range, and golf cart facilities. We had the course mostly to ourselves with an 11am tee-time on a Tuesday, so the overall experience was very relaxed and enjoyable. I'll be back again in the future, maybe after some rainfall greens up the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/06/2022

Hi, squadkansas. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/03/2022

Hi, derekdobler. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Houston National Golf Club.

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