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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
Over Priced and Poor Condition
They layout is great with many different and challenging holes. The groundskeeping is very poor with cart damage right up to the edges of some greens. Because of this there are many bad, dirt lies right next to the greens. The greens are overgrown and very bumpy. Get some rope out and keep the traffic away from greens and direct the cart traffic!
Course is in bad shape
The greens had little weeds all over them. You couldn't hit a straight putt to save your life. This course needs major recondition to be charging what they are charging. There was literally no one on the course and now I know why.
Hello, u931195049. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.
We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.
We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.
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Very enjoyable
Other than the greens being rough from little sprigs of grass or weeds (not sure which) the course was in very good condition.. I will play here again. It is a tougher course than I'm used too as the fairways were narrow but it will just help improve my game.
Staff was quite friendly and did a great job.
Hi, u000001943971. 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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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!
Hello, Jairo1037379. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.
We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.
Average course with room for improvement
They had just plugged greens on 3/30/22 and we played next day but they failed to inform us of this or provide a discount, which is customary. Overall, course is a bit hit or miss with a lot of brown and dead areas in fairways but I’ve almost come to expect that at most public courses in Houston. Sand traps were unplayable and had standing water in all. It had just rained the day before but I saw no attempt to try and drain them or even keep in playable condition.
There was a terribly slow group of 4 in front of us with no Marshall to police their pace. What should have been a 4 hour round on a Thursday took nearly 4:30 or 4:40.
But, it was a beautiful day and hard to get too bummed about being away from work. And they still offered the burger and chips after the round, included with your green fee, so that helps save the value proposition a bit. The adjacent members course looks it great shape - just wish they took a 1/4 of that time to invest on the primary course.
Hi, u304312974. 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!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Fredik! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!
Thank you for reviewing us, u314162561160. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Houston National Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
Thank you for reviewing us, u753317701. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Houston National Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
Kids took over the course
Stacking multiple foursomes of walking kids monopolizing three holes on our front nine negated the hot deal we got from golf now.. I’ll credit the trailing group for waving thru our threesome’s two blue tee hitters on the par 3 number three hole but by the time I pulled my cart to the white tee, they proceed to SLOWLY tee off and then I was forced to wait for them to clear the green. I picked up and headed to number 3 where my group took it upon themselves to bypass the clogged fairways on four and five, finally joining up six. I was finally able to finish ahead of sunset on those three missing holes. I encountered the Marshall just before my last hole. He said he talked with them about stepping up their pace of play and admitted they should have waived faster groups through. This was a weekday during spring break. Don’t play this course when school is out.
Great staff & great course. Will definitely recommend to friends & come & play here again.
Hi, Rolllynn. 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.
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!
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!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u037510719! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!
Neglected Houston National
Ownership isn’t taking care of this course or the patrons playing it.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u352735187! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!
Newly painted parking lot nearly empty
I was wondering if higher gasoline prices and a cool day in the 50s affected the turnout on a midweek round. The course is in pretty good shape, some po Ana trying to invade greens like on a lot of area courses but the greens were smooth and quick. The number 3 par 3 hole was in a tough front right position…I did well to bogey after finding the left front bunker.. I really enjoy the layout, especially the last two holes as well as the second. My favorite course.
Hello, u8860059. 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!
Hi, u314162221435. 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!
Pleasant Surprise
New to area and glad to have discovered the course. In addition to a solid layout and good condition, staff was friendly and range was tops! I would recommend without hesitation. Even included a burger, chips and drink.
Hello, u00000781146. 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.
Uncle Reeco
So many maintenance issues negatively impacting a once nice golf course. Cart barn/beverage area looked like it has been completely ignored.
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We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Mcben01. 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.