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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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Reviewer Photos
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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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+ 7 morePunched 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
Afternoon outing
Good course layout. Good course condition and pace of play excellent.
A Great Course to Play
This is a challenging course. It is very well manicured. After raining most the morning, there was virtually no standing water. This is a fun course!
Rough
Very poor condition. Hitting out of weeds on the fringe of the greens. Used to be one of my favorite courses now it seems they’ve abandoned it maintenance wise
No roll
We had some rain so the course was longer than usual. Longer second shots made my score go up a bit next time hopefully it is dryer. Aside from that is was a great round. Course was just wet.
Shape
This is the best shape I've seen it in years, grass growing in the fairways now. The greens were slower than they usually are, but in great condition. There are still the bare spots where people enter and exit the fairways, I would love to see them use either crushed granite or mulch these areas. Then have designated entries and exits from the fairways, this course has always had these issues. But the layout and playability of the course has always been a favorite of mine, I hope that they can and are willing to keep getting it in good shape, great course for the money. I'll definitely keep coming back, thank you.
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.
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
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
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
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