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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
Too many crossroads in between
The layout is a bit confusing as there are many crossroads between holes. The last whole is extremely confused.
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Nice round of golf
Friend and I played a round in about 3.5 hours today at Houston National. Course was nice and dry. Greens were in good shape ... fairway grass was coming out but short right now. Not much grass off the greens yet so chipping was a challenge. Courses in Houston have been very wet this year; this one seems to handle water better than most others. Good value for the money.
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Great Condition
Very playable considering wet conditions for the past few days.
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This Course is well maintained
This course has lots of challenging holes and the greens are in great condition. I would recommend this course to anyone
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Nice course
Good dry course. Fun to play but challenging enough. Will play again for sure.
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Great value.
Fun course, open fairways with Ireland like features. Difficult approaches with elevated greens,. Satisfying to get a birdie putt. Play here and you’ll get better. Or quit golf.
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This course drains well
Very fine course
Staff remember you ,checking in is fast
Greens are my favorite
And get faster with dryer condition
I love playing here
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Winter golf in Houston
This Is a nicely laid out links style course. There are some bare areas where grass will be needed to repair come spring. Over all fun to play when playing winter rules. You know lift, clean, place on some nearby grass, then proceed. National has very nice range and 19th hole. For the price of all you can play golf. Best deal around town if you have the energy. I would recommend to anyone who has not played it. I also recommend you bring extra balls.
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JP86
Very tired golf course. Has the bones to be a knock out. Just seems like no on cares
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Good greens
Greens are in pretty good shape for the time of the year, fairways and tee boxes a little rough. Overall good conditions.
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We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. It is great to see you had an enjoyable time on the course and we hope you join us for another round soon.
Good golf: Cold weather and staff not a deterrent
The staffs lack of a greeting or eye contact was a reminder of why we golf. We golf to take a brief departure from the chill of the world. And GC of Houston does not disappoint once you get beyond the frosty desk agents.
From the undulated first tee, to the serpantine bayou of the last, this course is a challenging but appropriate test.
The greens roll fast and true, and the fairways and traps are good enough for an enjoyable round.
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3rd Time is the Charm
This was my 3rd time playing the course in the span of a month and I must say this was my best experience by far, although my score does not reflect that (topic of discussion on another day). Weather was great and the course was in great condition after some light rain that made the cart paths wet, greens rolled true and provide a consistent test of putting - flagstick staying in on a few holes helped. The 3-some that i was paired with, made the round fun and enjoyable. Pro-shop staff and course marshals were very helpful and focused on trying to make sure everyone had a great time on the course. Will have to think about making this my home course in the Houston area.
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Houston Nat'l
One of the best winter condition, good greens & few bad fairway spots. Looking forward to go back..
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Guys day out
Very nice course, very challenging and we will be back
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Great lay out, quick greens
fast and firm greens. Really good layout. This course drains very well, seams to be the only course in all of Houston that’s off the path. (With all the rain lately)
One draw back was they only had one cart girl for 2 18’s on a busy saterday.
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First Time, and Not the Last
Visiting from Dallas, and have played many courses in the hOuston area., this course has a awesome layout, with challenging greens, makes this a must play.
Regardless of skill level, a good time is to be had. Our first round we played the blue tees, and tips the second round. Both rounds were very enjoyable, I will be back.
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Recommended
I really recommend playing here. Greens are smooth and fast year around and it’s always the driest course after rain.
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