Houston National GC
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3.7
1577 Reviews (1577)
5 Stars
413
4 Stars
641
3 Stars
265
2 Stars
155
1 Stars
103
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
73.8%
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1206 out of 1577 reviews
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3.4
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
55.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 60 reviews
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3.6
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
66.7%
Recommend this course
80 out of 120 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently challenges golfers with a design that demands strategic thinking and rewards smart play. Greens roll exceptionally well and receive strong praise across recent rounds.

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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Reviews

3.7
1577 Reviews (1577)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 55
Patio Dining 45
Watching the Game 30
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 71
Water Hazards 59
Undulating Greens 47
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 41
Beginners 24
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 52
Worth the Drive 35
Convenient to the City 34

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Reviews 6
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4.0
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Hot weather
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/21/2020

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.

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

6 Groups on the last hole!

Twosomes should not be allowed to play before Noon on a weekend. No Marshall on the course.

A foursome in front of a twosome was playing from the tips and they weren’t good enough to okay from the front tees.

A person in the group in front of us hit two shots off the tee on every hole.

Our tee time was 11:30.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 07/24/2020

Hi, Kevin. 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2020

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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape

Greens were just aerated so roll was a little off, fairways are in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/13/2020

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/13/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! 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 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great value in Cypress

The greens are in excellent condition. I think the layout is better on the Houston National course than on the private Sterling Country Club course. Obviously, the management team spends more money on the private course, but that's what the members are paying for. Overall, this is a great course, with a somewhat challenging layout that makes you think before selecting your shot selections.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2020

Your feedback is important to us! Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Houston National Golf Club!

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
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/06/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review! We're glad you enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club and hope you'll come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/29/2020

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/23/2020

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.

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

Overall satisfied

Greens were in great shape. Only complaint is how thin the fairways were. Great for roll off the tee, but had to pick a lot of approach shots clean opposed to taking a nice divot. Other than that no complaints. Course was in better shape than some of the others around town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/17/2020

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

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course not manicured superbly. Pace of play an issue. 5 some in front with a 4 some in front of us playing out of 2 bags . Too hot not to have more water, ice available. Bathrooms closed off as well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/09/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your feedback is valuable, and we hope to have you back again soon. Houston National Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

None Responsiveness

The course was DRY and they had us playing cart path only even after I called and complained. I been playing Golf sence 1972 around the world and that has never happened to me. The Course was DRY.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great!!!

Very difficult course in great shape. Greens are viscous!!! Definitely will play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/03/2020

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

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Played for the first time today, not a Houston area resident (anymore). The course was a great layout with plenty of landing area for hose who typically don't hit it very straight. Lots of undulation around the fairways. Definitely a premium for hitting it in the fairway with straight forward approaches into the greens. If you miss the fairway, you will likely have your ball bound sideways off one of the many mounds that will take your ball even further off line. I was fortunate to be hitting it pretty straight for once. The greens were very consistent and rolled true. Didn't notice and bouncing or bumps on the greens. Many of the sand traps had standing water but as most courses are not proving any rakes anyway, bunkers should be treated as ground under repair during COVID-19. I didn't have the time to try the grill, perhaps next time. And I hope there is another opportunity to play there again. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/04/2020

Thank you for your great review! We will pass along your positive experience and kind feedback to our team at Houston National Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/03/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review! We're glad you enjoyed your time at Houston National Golf Club and hope you'll come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course, challenging when windy

Have played the courses several times this year and it is all you can handle from the back tees. Fairways were firm and greens well maintained and rolling true. I’ll play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/03/2020

Thank you for your review! 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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

This course has tons of rolling fairways. Challenging in that you fairly play with the ball at foot level. Nice and open for those that spray it around. Greens have some contours so teasing puts is key. Good course for the money, can be a bit dry but that just helps with roll out on drives.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Practice

Course is in good shape. Greens play well. Some nice challenges and course plays at good pace. 17 and 18 definitely fun holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/26/2020

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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