Corpus Christi Country Club

Despite being in a difficult climate zone this course is always in pristine condition.

This is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. course. If you are familiar with his designs you know that he valued a risk reward design aesthetic. This course could be the perfect example of his philosophy.

This course has almost no elevation variance yet it maintains a slope rating of 140.

That tells you all you need to know about RTJ. No hills, no valleys, still a very challenging golf course.

Risk reward.

Almost all of the holes are lined with Big Dense Live Oak trees. Coupled with traditionally tall Bermuda grass roughs . If you miss the fairway you are going to find yourself in serious trouble. There are very few punch out windows. Your best bet is always get out of the rough with a shallow wedge back into play. Trust me, just take the stroke.

Robert Trent Jones must have been a real character. The course opens up to a par 4 a par 5 and then another par 4. Almost every player pulls their driver our on these holes ... don't do it.

The first hole is a 440 yard massive dog leg left that is well protected by strategically placed trees. Do not hit your driver on this. Hit regulation with a 5 wood or a tall iron. If you get in to the trees on this hole you are looking at a double bogie if you are lucky,

Hole 2 pretty much the same thing. Robert Trent Jones is messing with you. He knows you want to hit the big dog. Do it at your own peril. Just use a reliable hybrid or low iron down the middle. Check your ego and do the adult thing.

3 . Now you can slam one. if you slice it you will still have a decent approach angle to the green from the adjacent fairway. If you hook it a little you will be in the trees or out of bounds. Honestly I usually aim for the middle tree row hoping for a draw into the fairway or a strong fade into the other fairway. These problematic trees are a nightmare.

Hole 4 is a par 3 If you can hit a perfect 100 yard shot you have a birdie opportunity. If you can't your ball is going in the water or behind the elevated green where you will be swinging a wedge into the grass grain. This has destroyed many strong men.

I'm not going to cover all the holes on this brilliant course. If you make it though 4 you might get the idea. This course is tricky. It's diabolical. That is why it is great.

Anyone can enjoy this course. It is very difficult for an average golfer. If you are scratch you might break 80. Between the water hazards and the deep bunkers the punishments are severe.

That's the brilliance of this course. You must have impeccable fundamentals to score well here. If you can't hit the ball straight, If you don't have distance control, It's going to be a challenging day.

If you are a scratch golfer who enjoys strategy you will love this course.

The CCC was in excellent shape and the greens were rolling great! The added trees over the last. 25 years have made the course beautiful! Staff was very welcoming and friendly!

Course is in great shape even in the middle of July. Greens and fairways are in excellent shape. Staff is great and the atmosphere is top notch. Recommend to anyone looking to join!