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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
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.
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.
Houston National
Hot deals rate, great pace, decent course conditions. Patio at club is nice. Good food
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.
Need marshalls. One foursome held up entire course
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.
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.
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
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
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!
Worst courses in Houston do not waste you time
Course is absolutely trash. Needs to be bulldozed and rebuilt.
Looking good
This course was pretty rough during the summer but now it’s come back and looks pretty good.
Under Construction
Nice course but 3 holes are under construction. No warning until you’re teeing off/ no discount for construction. Marshall was nice, staff was nice except when we were returning the carts the kid asked where the mud on my cart came from? Maybe the sidewalks that were underwater?? We also had a 3 some in front of us that were recording themselves and taking their time even though there were 4 parties waiting behind them. Not the courses fault but no one to speed them up. Overall a nice course but could use some work and overpriced in my opinion. At least discount for construction.
Great experience
Conditions of the course was very good. Pace was good.
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