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
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.7
65.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 35 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
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Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/30/2021

Hi, Tim7661387. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice.

Nice greens. Seems to be in better condition than days past.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/12/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 153
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Boston Advisor
First Time Playing

Nice day

Played Houston National a few times previously and again it didn’t disappoint. Staff, conditions and lunch after was great. Highly recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2021

Thanks so much for the great review, Richie4326581. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club.

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Reviews 10
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/09/2021

Hello, Daesu. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Houston National Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great pace of play, good conditions

Amid the pandemic-fueled golf boom, pace of play (especially on the weekends) is a huge problem at many courses these days. Our foursome experienced no such issues this past weekend. Granted, we teed off at 8am and it was 42 degrees so maybe that had something to do with it. But it was an otherwise beautiful day and our group didn't have to stop and wait a single time.

As for the conditions, there fairways and greens were in excellent shape. The only blemish was the bunkers, which were really bad (yet another thing that seems to be increasingly common these days).

Expect a tough, challenging test of golf from this rolling, hilly track with tiered, well-protected greens. But with the solid conditions, swift pace of play, and the free burger/hot dog, chips and drink you get included, it's a fair value that's worth checking out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/09/2021

Thank you for your review, fritz145. 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 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/30/2021

Hi, Joe1116925. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Alittle more rain will help fairways. Greens in nice shape. Good rolls. Sand needs a lot of work.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/09/2021

Hello, u000004691514. Thank you for visiting us at Houston National Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review and will be making improvements towards a 5 star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Brand new carts seats are soft fairways are nice and green bunkers are trash not kept up with greens are running good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/09/2021

Thank you for your review, u211876439. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Houston National Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold Rainy Day

This Course plays nicely no matter the weather. Has some challenging layouts the hills bring in an added feature.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hi, Tim7661387. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!!!

Always love playing Houston National not just because it is close to my house but it's one of the most interesting course I've played in the US. The course layout is challenging but attracted to golfers at all level. Fairway is getting dry as winter is coming, but green is very well kept and fast (which I like). The staff here is also very friendly.

Overall, I love everything about this course that I am considering enrolling membership here so I can play the Sterling too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/30/2021

Hello, u671332800. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Houston National Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/03/2021

Hi, nayanj885. 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The best course I’ve ever played in Houston

We were the first tee time in the morning, nice cart, good range balls and what a course. Challenging but fun and in a great shape. Will play there again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/03/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us, hossein81. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Houston National Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/27/2021

Hi, jimardissono. 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!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lighting quick round 2 hrs and 10 minutes

Always a fun course. Greens were nice and golf edicicate was great. I was a single and squeezed in a round at 2 pm and finished at 3:10 all because players there knew how to play and let me pass. Great time playing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/26/2021

KBTDMD2003, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Monday review

Golf carts were bad, however received a new shipment to replace their golf carts! Course was in very good shape!

Will return to play this course again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/26/2021

Hi, dvincent56. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/26/2021

Hello, Alan6051434. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Houston National Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/20/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, jimardissono! 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 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Andy54

Poor course condition.Bunkers not racked and hard likes a wood floor!!!They don’t have beverage carts on the golf course??? We are really disappointed

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/13/2021

Hi u000002899190,

Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.

We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game.

Thank you for visiting and playing at Houston National Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

3 1/2 hour round on a Sunday

Booked a single on the Golf Now app and was grouped up with 3 others. Course was in decent shape, greens where great and fairways were good for the most part. Layout was nice but felt long playing into a 20 mph wind. Staff was really friendly and a burger afterwards was included in the green fees. Besides being a good drive from Rosenberg I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/12/2021

Hi, Buddharob. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play

I played as a single by myself on a slower day. I was able to play on under 4 hours while not being rushed one bit.

Course was challenging & I played from the white tees. Some of the holes with water are particularly challenging. Hitting out of .most of the rough was not overly difficult.

Pro shop staff person was super nice & helpful.

I would definitely like to play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/28/2021

Hello, u000007305750. 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.

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