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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 daodvu7 on 02/21/2026
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Photo submitted by daodvu7 on 02/21/2026
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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
Bad condition
Greens had been punched recently and no mention on the listing. Course was in very very dry condition. Just looks like they’ve let it go
Best course for a reasonable price
This course is perfect. Never rushed or have to wait. It’s always in good shape, everyone treats you with respect and they do a lot for the junior golfers! I definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants a stress free round of golf at an affordable price!
Hello, RKelley13. Thank you for visiting us at Houston National Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
7/16/2022 - Course in a bad shape
Greens spotty and bumpy, fairways in horrible shape. Shocked to see the course like this, as previously it has been very good. Now maybe worth 30 to 40 bucks in current condition.
Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us, u314161051678. 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. Thank you for choosing Houston National Golf Club!
Houston National not worth it!
It’s just not worth the $77 green fee. Yes, it includes cart, 1 beverage, and lunch (hot dog or burger buffet style w/bag of chips).
The greens are impressive, fast, and in great shape; yet a bit saturated with water. So saturated that several green side bunkers are small ponds with algae in them. This is all I can really say that’s sort of positive about this course. The tee boxes and fairways are in horrible shape. We saw a variety of grass on the tee boxes and fairways; from St. Augustine, Crab grass, Fescue, to Bermuda. We also saw areas with no grass in the fairway, I’m talking areas 20’x30’ of dirt.
It seems the course is spending all their time, money, and water on the greens and not on the rest of the course.
I would not recommend this course to anyone for the money. This course played more like a $35 round cart included.
Hello, u932297207. 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.
Hopefully a seasonal issue
The greens are in good shape but the fairways are dead grass and hard dirt. Houston is in a drought but the course is still charging normal rates for a sup-par course.
Hello, dcdozier. Thank you for visiting us at Houston National Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Conditions
There’s no fairways at all dry an hard awful experience!!!
Hi, Totis. 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.
Good Condition considering the Heat
Fairways were expected to be fast but the fringe and green areas were great. Houston National has done a good job maintaining the course during this Summer.
Thank you for your review, u314160249438. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Houston National Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hi, Dillon0724. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Houston National Golf Club!
Pace of play great
Greens were excellent and pace of play great. Fairways pretty dry as we haven’t had any rain lately. Overall great deal
Thanks so much for the great review, u000001534634. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club.
Hi, GOLFbig22. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Water, please.
I have played this course numerous times over the years. The first time I played it years ago almost wast the last for me because there was no grass on many of the fairways. If they are not careful, that may happen again. I know we are in a period of hot dry weather but the fairways need attention. I wonder if it is a soil issue that wasn't addressed during construction. I am also aware that water is one of the most expensive parts of maintaining a golf course. That said, the greens are in good shape and putted nicely as it appears they are getting the attention they need. The rest of the course needs the same attention. I know fertilizer is through the roof but so are green fees.
I was pleased to see they held a drive, chip and putt event for the kids and that is an awesome thing to bring youngsters into the game. I just hope they will be able to afford to play the dwindling number of golf courses that survive the idiocy of the elitists that are currently ruining our country.
Hello, ABlindMan. Thank you for visiting us at Houston National Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Good condition for scorching summer
Greens rolled good and were in good shape. Of course there are dry spots on the fairways but worth the price for a hot deal. Carts are very nice at least so that’s a plus. Some sand traps have solid rock and stone. Overall would play again.
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Dry dry dry
Haven't played it in 2-3 years for the reason I stated. No fairway grass still. Still hitting off dirt. Could be a great course if they grew some real grass.
Hi, randellmd! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Houston National Golf Club!
great course
This course was in great shape overall. I saw one bare patch on the 16th hole.
Hello, deadeye66. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round and appreciate the course shape at Houston National Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Houston National Golf Club!
Fun layout - horrible conditions
The fairways were absolutely horrendous. There were fairway bunkers that had literal concrete in them and no sand at all. This place felt like you were playing at a municipal course for $20. I am highly disappointed as this course used to be in tip top shape and has lots of potential.
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.
Water the fairways
Round was really good, greens rolled pretty good after noticing that they have been aerated a little while ago. Course was in pretty good shape but as the temps are starting to climb I noticed some dry spots already and suggest more watering especially in the fairways! Hey if you miss the fairway you gotta pay the price but if your ball is in the fairway I don’t wanna be penalized because the grass is burnt and the ground is hard. Bree the cart girl was fantastic, very nice and saw her 4 times during the round on an extremely hot day and she was as nice the 4th time we saw her as she was the 1st and it was pushing 100 degrees!
Thank you for your review, Stevenjr76. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Houston National Golf Club. We are so happy Bri was able to help you during your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
No marshal enforcing pace of play. One Par five on the front side had 5 groups backed up. We ran in to a group with 6 players on the back side. Fun course and short drive from center of Houston, but 5 hour round will prevent return.
Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve, and we are glad to see you rated the course conditions to be great during your game. Thank you for playing Houston National Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.
Hi, u194922288. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Houston National Golf Club!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, squaregrooves11. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Houston National Golf Club!
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Hi, u314163138792. 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.