Houston National GC
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3.8
1519 Reviews (1519)
5 Stars
398
4 Stars
626
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
80.0%
Recommend this course
1175 out of 1519 reviews
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3.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.8
64.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 37 reviews
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3.9
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.3%
Recommend this course
87 out of 102 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
1519 Reviews (1519)
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course layout is just perfect not too punishing.

Work needs on bunkers and traps. One wooden steps up to a green need some care. Looks like operator need to out some money back into the course making a better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/09/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rained out

Got through hole 1 and then we got flushed out from the rain

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Green not dirt

I'm extremely happy that the course is finally green and had grass down the fairways. I don't know if it's because of all the rain we've had or they are finally putting in the effort on the public course. I hope the staff is taking notice of how great it looks and plays, I know it's hard to keep up. But with where it is now, just a little effort to keep it up and not lose it again. Now all the in and out exit points need work, I'd just throw some mulch or pea gravel in the spots and notify the golfers that this where you enter and exit the fairways. This is the best it's looked in a LONG time, keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf at Houston National Club

Wonderful time with driving range and putting green for warm up. Rough areas very close to fairway and ground and sand somewhat hard. But still great course. Dining had hamburgers and chips for $8. A double shot Margarita at $14 and it was strong. Will go back many times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent Value, Fantastic Greens

Course was in the best shape I’ve seen it in 10+ years. Bunkers were a little washed out from recent storms, but tee boxes and fairways were all taken care of and plush. The greens were in fantastic shape and rolled pure. For the $, this is a go-to course in Houston. Cheers to Casey and the staff. Well done.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good & reliable Houston National

Fun course to play. Tee boxes are decent except 1 or 2 holes. Fairways are semi-hard so the ball runs well off a good drive. Greens are in GREAT shape, lots of fun putts or chips from the rough. Always a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tought test, a little weedy, nice greens.

This course is kind of a nemesis of mine, as it seems pretty difficult. You have to hit your fairways and greens, or you pay a bit harsher of a penalty than you should for a mid- to high-handicapper. It's an imaginative and beautful layout, so it's a love/hate relationship. I feel like I need to be a single-digit handicap to break 90 on this course...!

The staff were pretty friendly, and the gas cart was nice. The greens were very good, fast but not too much so. The fairways were typical hard Texas ones, and the rough tended to be bare or weedy. The range was nice, with much nicer turf that you'd get on the course.

I'll be back, if only to keep tilting at the windmill of doing well on that course...!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Tuesday afternoon at Houston National GC

Course is in good shape. There’s room for improvement in pace of play. Staff members were very professional and courteous.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Houston National Challenges!

This is the first time I've played this course since 2021. HNG. It is showing its age. The practice range is barren, and the fairways are very close to the nap. The greens are in great shape, like putting on a billiard table, except for the challenges of all of the slopes. The customer facing staff is still top-notch! No 2, Par 4, Par 3 No 7 and 18 will challenge mid-irons accuracy and course management.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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