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4.6
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Pace
4.1
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6388 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.2

Texas' oldest existing 18-hole track was originally built in 1908 to serve members of Houston Country Club. When the club found a new location in the 1950s, Gus Wortham bought the facility and opened it to the public with $60 annual dues. The city of Houston took over in 1973, and it's been one of the busiest courses in the state ever since.

The unique design features a trio of par 5s on holes 2-4, a rarity in golf. One of the better birdie opportunities is the 293-yard No. 9. On the back, one of Texas' signature par 3s awaits in the 250-yard No. 16.

Getting there : From I-45, take the Wakeside Blvd. Exit and travel 1 mile north to Capitol St.

Course Details

Year Built 1908
Golf Season Year round
Architect Baxter Spann (2018) Derrell Witt

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2023 #10) (2022 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2019 #21)
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Reviews

4.3
480 Reviews (480)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 21
Bunkers 18
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Beginners 21
Walkers 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Near the Airport 12
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is probably one of the best public courses in Houston. The fairways are narrow, the greens were really fast., and moguls everywhere!!

The pace of play was 4 hours exactly for our foursome. I’d definitely recommend this course. I’ll be back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Greens were fantastic. As good a public course in the Houston area that I’ve played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Gus is Great!

Played Gus on a Thursday PM hot deal and the course did not disappoint. It was in excellent shape and the greens were firm and fast. Saw maintenance work being performed on the course & you could see the results of the staff's work Keep it up guys! Only draw back was no drink cart running,, bummer. So take you something to drink with you to be safe.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never disappoints

Great public course in Houston. well kept and slightly challenging. Great value for money as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem you should play!

This is such a great course. Best greens I’ve played all summer. When the clubhouse gets built it will be a 5 star, as long as theirs security in the parking lot everything’s good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The course is in good condition..

The course is in good condition and the greens are in very good condition. It is the longest 6,400 yard course I have ever played. The wind made it harder and longer. It was fun to play. The only downside was the pace of play was slow.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Really fun course

Inside the loop, it goes up and down with elevation changes. In great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout

Enjoyed the course. Good layout with varied holes from easy to difficult. It was in great shape. Good fairways and greens were very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course crappy management

Whoever rebuilt the course did a great job - too bad they didn't stick around. First thing Houston Golf Association, the new management, did was raise rates, stop spending money and divide up all the profits among themselves. The City dug the mine, the HSA management gets the gold..

Been open for two years and no one has cleaned up the brush or the bayous or the brutal potholed asphalt. The face of the club, the starter, is arrogant and unhelpful, The "facilities" is a portapottty, the "clubhouse" is a tent. The cheapskates won't get a beer or food permit or cart girl so the food and drink is what you bring in a cooler, They take advantage of the virus by charging double for a cart unless you double up. Gus Wortham is without a doubt the most golfer un-friendly course in Harris County.

If all you want is 18 good holes, this is a good place. Just get in and get out,

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Day out but HOT!

Nice course, I am a 20+ Handicapper, so a couple of those ditches are just perfect for my drive!!

Good condition, pace of play was very fast.

Will most likely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Great course

So much character. The elevation changes for course inside the loop! Not long but doesn't need to be. Great fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout and course is in pretty good shape but showing some wear from heat and heavy play. Very limited facilities. Starters need to speed up play not slow it down at tee box. Had to wait 30 minutes because other group ahead of mine haven't arrived and first tee was open for my group. Very frustrating when it is 100 F and with Covid.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Beautiful course and cheap compared to others. Clubhouse and roads getting there are not nice but the course more than makes up for it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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