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Houston National Golf Club
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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
Hitting off bare spots
Played this course several times over the years and I will say worst I have ever seen it. Bare spots in fairways, bunkers as hard as concrete, a group of 6 players in front of us. The only positive was the starter. Nice guy fell over trying to help on the first tee. In the club house your treated as an outsider, I guess because they have members there. Won’t be returning to play this course any time soon….
Course is great But Sand Traps unplayable
The fairway and greens are awesome. But the sand traps are unplayable. Most are filled with water and some are falling apart on the edges. There a ton of sand traps
Greens
All the greens were in super condition!
They were fast and very fair.
That, of course…pun intended, is just like I’ve found them to be over the many years I have played them.
Not worth the money
Paid $60 on a hot deal and even that is too high. Course is in rough shape. Fairways are cow pasture like and the rough is some of the worst I’ve seen in Houston. 100 different types of weeds/grass. Only redeeming quality was the greens. Not a whole lot of weeds on the greens so the ball rollled relatively well despite being slow. Plenty of other courses in Houston that offer more value. Will not be returning.
Good value for the money
Their new golf carts are outstanding. Comfortable and clean. They even have phone charging plates built in. The built in GPS works great.
Much better now
I have played last two years and the conditions of the course improved. Much appreciated.
Houston National is Going Down
They were mowing the Course while we were playing. The Bunkers were never raked and full of weeds. They do not allow Golf Carts on the parking lot. Everyone was complaining about it. The Greens were rolling good !!!
Golf
Course was good greens were very good
Man at desk needs to be friendlier
Wonderful layout, friendly staff, mixed conditions
The course layout is fantastic, difficult and penalizing the way I like it. Makes you think and work your way around. The staff was friendly and helpful. Conditions were mixed - most importantly the greens are fantastic, which is all that really matters. The fairways had a ton of weeds and need a lot of work, but finding a fair lie if you move the ball is very easy. The bunkers look like they haven't had sand added or been raked in months, with weeds growing up in them, but hey, they're hazards and you're not supposed to hit it there anyway. This course has a ton of potential, if a bit of TLC were given to the fairways.
Greens Great. Everything Else Terrible.
Bad grass. Bad maintenance. Slow pace of play. A legitimate and course acceptable 5 some played in front of us backing up the entire course.
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