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Gus Wortham Park Golf Course

7000 Capitol St, Houston, Texas 77011, Harris County
(713) 928-4260, (713) 921-3227
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480 Reviews
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6388 yds
Rating 71.2
Slope 126
Type Public/Municipal
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

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

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Rating Index
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 480 reviews
93.1%
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480
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.2
  • Value
    4.5
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.3
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    3.4

Rating Index

Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 21
Bunkers 18
Water Hazards 17
Best For:
Locals 29
Beginners 21
Walkers 18
Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Near the Airport 12
Worth the Drive 12

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Golfer Reviews

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aq4rose
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Love this course

Save money playing here

Green’s scary good

Must try this course if you haven’t

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162460813
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

The course was in great shape. I could not believe how well all the water areas had been neatly cleaned up as well as the grass well groomed. The course is both fun and challenging. The greens were nice except for being so hard.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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jgravett
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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dmarvin63
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great day

Excellent course, started late and barely finished before dark. Wonderful evening!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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aq4rose
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

I have missed this course

Green are fantastic

Better than course s that charge twice

I recommend it

Please don't play here I want to play here

So pace of play is faster

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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zflash123
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fantastic

This is the best shape that it's been since the renovation, rough was a little bit high,but they have a senior tournament coming up.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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disneyman64
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

What a Gem!

What a great course. Greens are fast and in super nice condition. Fairways were plush.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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acraft1
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always Nice to Play!

Played yesterday, and i would've given ut a 5 stars but the greens were a bit sandy and the tee boxes were combined to grow in other boxes, BUT other than that this place is magnificent! Always a great course to play!

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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bighayz1
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Gus for the win

Very good condition havnt played there in 10 years and I am absolutely going back asap.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314160760796
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Jose7901351
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Gem of a Course

Love this course. Greens in great shape as were fairways. Want to make this my home course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314160760796
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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pactran007
Reviews 6
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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PCunneff16
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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billymatthews252
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Mattb7200
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

This was one of the best courses i’ve played at in a long time. The course was very well kept up with. The only thing that bothered me was the pace of play. Had 2 guys in front of us all day playing slower than anyone i’ve ever seen and wouldn’t let us play through….but hey i’ll take that being the only downside.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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520896Jmj
Reviews 207
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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theadpguy
Reviews 15
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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txpathfinder
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Matthew7469313
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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