Houston National GC
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3.8
1515 Reviews (1515)
5 Stars
397
4 Stars
623
3 Stars
253
2 Stars
145
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
79.1%
Recommend this course
1171 out of 1515 reviews
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3.8
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
52 out of 65 reviews
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3.9
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.6%
Recommend this course
95 out of 111 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
1515 Reviews (1515)
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2.0
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Rough

Very poor condition. Hitting out of weeds on the fringe of the greens. Used to be one of my favorite courses now it seems they’ve abandoned it maintenance wise

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good greens. Overall good quality

Nice course overall.

The greens were very well maintained and in general the course is rather forgiving for med level players.

I like the play + beer&burger combo

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No roll

We had some rain so the course was longer than usual. Longer second shots made my score go up a bit next time hopefully it is dryer. Aside from that is was a great round. Course was just wet.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Besides the crab grass protecting all the greens the course was in decent shape for the time of year. Fairways could have been a little more maintained but overall a pleasant experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shape

This is the best shape I've seen it in years, grass growing in the fairways now. The greens were slower than they usually are, but in great condition. There are still the bare spots where people enter and exit the fairways, I would love to see them use either crushed granite or mulch these areas. Then have designated entries and exits from the fairways, this course has always had these issues. But the layout and playability of the course has always been a favorite of mine, I hope that they can and are willing to keep getting it in good shape, great course for the money. I'll definitely keep coming back, thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very good course

Good lay out. Pretty challenging for first timer. Surprisingly, course was not busy on a weekday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Bad shape

Had to switch carts twice on the front 9 they were in such bad shape.

Weeds/rough was so high you would lose a ball 3 foot off the fairway.

Back 9 had 3 carts waiting at every hole. Had to stop at hole 13 because pace of play was so horrendous. Course is worth about $25 a round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Needs Some Work

This course has the potential to be excellent, but it's just not quite there. The range has zero grass on it and you have to hit off of mats and no distance measurements to the targets are given. The course itself is very challenging with small, elevated greens in great condition. The fairways are pretty beat up though, not much grass to hit off of. With a little TLC this course be one of the best, but as it is, I only give it 3 stars.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Houston National

Hot deals rate, great pace, decent course conditions. Patio at club is nice. Good food

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost

It’s ALMOST a good course. the layout is unique and tough but forgiving. It just needs some help. the grass is super patchy and the cart paths are brutal but the greens are DIALED right now with the exception of a few. A little love and this course would be a gem.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need marshalls. One foursome held up entire course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough course

A course you need to play several times before you can expect to score. Great layout but with cartpath only it's a grueling experience.Greens are sublime and rolled at close to 12. I will be back but not for cartpath only.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Greens

The greens were excellent and very fair as usual!

Course, especially the fairways were nice and dry, (even though we had some rain just two days before.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Public side of houston national

Bunkers are trash not taken care of fairways are medeoker greens are in great condition fast greens over all it is still great coarse to play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Saturday morning solo round

Course was in good shape. It was a bit windy and a little chilly but all in all a fun round. The round comes with a free beer and lunch

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gas golf carts?

This is the first time in playing golf since 1983 that a course had gasoline driven golf carts instead of electric ones, it was a jew experience! No a bad one but new one!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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