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Amenities
2.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6254 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.9

Originally opened as a 9-holer in 1924 for the Texas Co., TCC is the oldest existing private course in Houston that is still in its current location. Another nine was added in 1938, creating the full golf experience with a design that incorporated the unusual Cypress Pond. The pond is loaded with lily pads and cypress trees, which complements this traditional track quite well. The greens are small and undulating-difficult targets but fairly reasonable two-putts.

No. 11 is the toughest hole at 563 yards. Considered one of the best holes in the Houston area, it's a double dogleg that has lots of trees and Greens Bayou to boot.

Getting there : From I-10 going east, get off at the Federal Rd. exit and make a left. Travel about 2 miles to Texaco Rd and make a right.

Course Details

Year Built 1924
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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2.4
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Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing

Course is Closed

Booked a tee time through GolfNow.com, drove 45 minutes to the course to find out that they had closed the course. Need to remove this course from listing on Golf Now.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Fairly priced course

I got on at Texaco for $10 through a Golf Now Hot Deal. That is about as much as I would pay to play here.

For starters, I got to pro shop, and checked in. The lady working the counter was nice. However, when I asked for a scorecard she said they were out. Out of scorecards? That's a first.

Course condition was poor. Fairways were like cement. Ditto for the greens and even the bunkers were hard as a rock. It fun bombing 300+ yard drives on every hole (50 yards of role at least), but no so fun when you are hitting a wedge into the green and watching it bounce 20 feet in the air like it had hit a rock. Greens were a trainwreck, anything within 5 feet I just picked up.

The signatures #11 hole, is totally closed, and in its place there are two temporary par 3's, but you just have to sort of figure out where you are supposed to hit. No signage directing you where to go.

Pace of play....well i finished 18 holes in about 2 hours. Two. Hours. The course is short, and the not very difficult so I made good time. However, I will note that I skipped 2 holes completely, because those holes had 2 sets of 5-somes on them, and I was interested in trying to play through two groups, so I just skipped the holes all together. This was very confusing to me, because the rest of the course was empty.

All in all, if you just need to go out and hit some balls in a golf course-like situation, this is good enough for $10. If you are even the slightest bit serious about shooting a good score, don't bother.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Another fun day at Texaco

Have played here several times and have always had a good experience. It may not be the best maintained course in Houston but it is still a fun little track (with exception of #11 but it is closed for repairs due to the flooding) that offers up birdies if you keep it in the fairway. We were a twosome and were let through by three groups and after that I think we finished the back 9 in 45 minutes. It is imperative that you try their burgers. Hands down best burger I've ever had at a golf course. Ask for the jalapeno bacon cheeseburger all the way. Thank you to the staff for providing us with a wonderful afternoon of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fair course, great times behind

Although the course is in serious need for renovation, the quality received matches the good prices for tee times found at golfnow. Do not expect anything better than $20 fee. Layout is fun and somewhat challenging.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great layout; poor conditions

This course has obviously seen better days.
The layout is worth the money to play, but you'll be hitting out of clover and other weeds. The greens are small and firm which adds to the challenge. Lots of mature trees and cool section that plays around a small swamp. Lots of character and still a fun round of golf. I started at 3:00 and joined another single on the first tee. We finished at 5:30--a 2 & 1/2 hour round! That also makes up for some condition issues.
This course needs a millionaire to come in and bring it back to it's glory years... but, don't we all?

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sunshine

Will be back at another time. The players are usually more senior. Pace is just right for the people that play here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A waste of time

This course is in deplorable codition. Nothing worh noting other than the price. I will not play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

After four trips...

After four trips, this review speaks for itself..get a burger too, or two!!! friendly staff.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Texaco

It was my wife's first time playing so it took a while for us to play. Everyone was pretty patient and the staff was very nice. We will go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

I would only play there again

I would only play there again for the 10 bucks I paid to play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

okay

local location. playing pace. money wise. staff
friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Modest course; great time!

The course was wet after very heavy rains and there was casual water everywhere. Carts were allowed on cart paths only but we finished in less than four hours.

But the greens were in good condition and the weather kept golfers home, so we had a good time. I look forward to playing the course when it's dry. The course looks very "walkable".

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Finally Played Texaco

When you are working on improving your skills the more you get out to play the better you get. Lost more balls due to the high amount of leaves all over the course. It must be that time of the year. However, I had a good golfing experience for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A nice walk through.

It was the first time at Texaco and using Golf Now to book it. Was impressed by both.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

I got 7 months in playing the game. 1st time playing and to be honest, I've seen better greens for the same amount of price. It seems like the place has been neglected somewhat. The ball cleaners had no water to clean them. Pace was good for me. Courteous golfers let me play thru and vice/versa. Not a bad course for a beginner like my self to learn the game. But, for an experience golfer there are better courses if you are willing to travel a little.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course needs a major overhaul

I paid $13 through golfnow.com to play 18 with a cart at Texaco. Even at $13 I don't feel like I got a great deal. The course is in terrible shape all around. I will say there were some positives. We played our round in well under 4 hours, even during a peak time on Saturday. The staff is friendly, and the grille seems to be decent and appropriately priced despite having very outdated facilities. If you like playing golf for as little as possible and don't mind the course conditions, this might be your spot.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Staff

The Staff personnel were Anti-GolfNow!
Made me feel unwelcome from the first contact!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This course is great, the different challenges, Friendly people ,great place to relax and enjoy golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Needs Work.

This course was an ok course. When you check in for tee time its like stepping back in time. This course look and feels like time has stopped. It has and old and throw back feel to it. Which is good if love the game of golf. If they would work on the fairways and greens and paint a few things here and there this would be a great course to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Pro Shop Staff inflexible

I have a time at 11:30 and there is bad weather headed this way. Severe thunderstorms are forecast for around noon. The Pro Shop guy said that since we booked through GolfNow we could not get an earlier time even though there are numerous open times available on GolfNow. This course has very little play and I can see why.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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