Houston National GC
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3.5
1604 Reviews (1604)
5 Stars
417
4 Stars
643
3 Stars
275
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
107
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
68.3%
Recommend this course
1220 out of 1604 reviews
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3.2
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
52.4%
Recommend this course
43 out of 82 reviews
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3.2
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
56.9%
Recommend this course
66 out of 116 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

3.5
1604 Reviews (1604)

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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Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Little disappointed

The course was not as well maintained as I would have expected. Lots of bear patches on the fairways and the greens were not in the best shape. The new carts were nice but the restriction features of where you can go left us stranded coming out the tunnel between 17 and 18. Had to wait 10 mins to be rescued.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Punched greens after paying

Played this past Sunday and greens punched probably 1-2 days prior. No notification about the greens or discount which seems fair during punching the greens. Just like previous review, All bunkers should be raked daily and for goodness sakes,add more sand. I hate the excuse it rains when I'm from Florida. We have way more rain and our bunkers just about anywhere you go have sand, not washout and months of neglect... Most courses in the area are the same way so not just picking on Houston National.

Crabgrass is getting out of control around the greens and tee boxes.

The layout and fairways are decent. They always have number 2 and 9 as cart path only and you'll be hard pressed to find a puddle on either hole so when it's hot, you feel it. I play here because it's close to my house. The best take away is round came with a drink and hamburger or hotdog at the turn.

I would've given a 4 star but not being transparent during airifying is a huge letdown.pIt's priced about 20.00 too high but still good to work on your game with little expectations tee to green.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New carts

New fleet of golf carts. They had several bugs with the gps and locking out from some road crossing. Hopefully they do not increase rates too much

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

New Carts

They have brand new carts with the geofencing now. The course was in good shape even with the greens being punched a few days ago.

Pace was great on the front (2hrs) and we ran into a bottleneck on the back so it got really slow.

Still working out kinks in the geofencing. If it loses you in a tunnel it makes you back up. Had to wait for 2 groups ahead to figure out how to get carts unstuck, and wound up pushing ours through the tunnel instead of backing out.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
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 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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 4
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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