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Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club

My Town: Where I play golf when I'm at home in Houston

Veteran Texas golf writer Mike Bailey has lived in the Houston area for much of the past 25 years, and while he may be biased, he believes public golf in Houston is underrated. While there aren't any truly great public layouts in the Houston area, there are probably more quality courses than any other large metropolitan area in the country, he writes.

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Woodforest Golf Club at Fish Creek

Houston, we have a solution: Affordable golf in the Bayou City

Playing golf in Houston, compared to the rest of the country, is, well, cheap. In fact, when it comes to big markets, you won't find more affordable golf. And here's the kicker: It's a true 12-month season. The average high during the winter months is in the 60s. And while the summer months are little hot and humid, it's nothing you can't handle, especially considering the number of quality affordable courses, which is well more than 100 in the area.
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Glen Garden Golf & Country Club

Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth marks 100 years of golf

Historic Glen Garden Country Golf & Country Club -- one of the oldest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and host to a what may have been the first of many Byron Nelson-Ben Hogan duels -- turns 100 this year. The club is planning a celebration open to members and non-members alike that will be packed with activities and special guests May 7-12. All proceed will benefit the First Tee of Fort Worth.
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  • Houston

    There's no denying the nation's fourth largest city has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment, restaurants and golf. In addition to three pro sports teams, thriving downtown theater and museum districts, loads of shopping and warm weather year-round, the Houston area boasts about 150 courses, the majority of which are public.

    Golf Club At Cinco Ranch
    Carlton Gipson designed the Golf Club At Cinco Ranch in the early 1990s. It's a long golf course that features an ocean of water impacting play on 16 of 18 holes. For the most part, the holes are straight and open, with minimal trees framing the paths to the greens.
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    Clear Creek Golf Course
    The Clear Creek Golf Course is a flat, wide-open links-style track loaded with water and bunkers. The only sort of elevation changes you'll experience come from the ravines that route through the course and the undulating greens.
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    Houston National Golf Club
    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 7,578 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.
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  • San Antonio

    More than 26 million people visit San Antonio each year. And while most of them know that the Alamo City is indeed famous for its nickname mission that has inspired several movies, San Antonio offers so much more when it comes to tourism, not the least of which is its golf. With several first-rate golf resorts in and around the city, San Antonio just might be Texas' best golf destination, especially when you consider all the other things to do.

    Resort Course at La Cantera Resort
    The original Resort Course is a Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish collaboration that is cut out of a limestone quarry, playing 7,001 yards from the tips but offering another four sets of tees for any sort of hack. White bunkers and majestic oaks dot the plush fairways, and streams weave in and out of the design.
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    River Crossing Golf Club
    River Crossing is an 18-hole private course known for its serene setting, panoramic views, and outstanding, lightning fast, tiff-eagle greens. The layout is fun because of the varied combination of holes. With a good mixture of short and long holes, as well as some blind tee shots, this track offers a complete golf experience and the opportunity to go low because of the wide fairways and large greens.
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    Palmer Course at La Cantera Resort
    The new Palmer Course at La Cantera Resort is virtually impossible to walk because of the hilly terrain, and it features plenty of blind shots. The most difficult hole is the 426-yard No. 5, which requires an impressive long iron to carry the dry creek bed.
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  • The Dallas Metroplex

    The Dallas Metroplex area has never had a problem with attractiveness. The Oil Boom brought great wealth here and Yankees by the multitudes continue to move to Texas to escape the cold winters of the North. The Dallas area is now an amalgamation of classic Texas scenery and attitude with lavish consumerism.

    Golf Club at Fossil Creek
    The links-style Fossil Creek was nominated by Golf Digest as one of the “Best New Public Courses” in the state when it opened in 1988, and has lived up to that advance billing since then.
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    Wildhorse Golf Club at Robson Ranch
    The Wildhorse Golf Club is the first of three planned courses for the Robson Ranch Community outside of Denton. Designed by architect Gary Stephenson, the course opened the second nine in October 2002.
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    Golf Club at Champions Circle
    The Golf Club at Champions Circle has earned a reputation for its extreme difficulty, with one story stating that the designer himself, Greg Norman, rolled into town one day for a round and had trouble breaking par, even running out of balls in the process.
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  • West Texas

    As the old saying goes, the harder you have to work for something, the more you appreciate it. This is applicable to West Texas' golf scene. Although miles outside of many of Texas' metropolitan areas, West Texas offers some incredibly attractive golf courses that many casual visitors may overlook.

    The Rawls Course at Texas Tech
    The 18-hole Rawls Course at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX is a public golf course that opened in 2003. Designed by Tom Doak, Rawls Course at Texas Tech measures 7207 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 126 and a 73.
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    Utopia Golf Course
    The 9-hole Utopia Golf Course in Utopia, TX is a public golf course that opened in 2001. Utopia Golf Course measures 3011 yards from the longest tees.
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    Hidden Springs Golf Course
    The 18-hole Hidden Springs Golf Course in Harper, TX is a public golf course that opened in 2004. Hidden Springs Golf Course measures 6450 yards from the longest tees.
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  • Austin

    Austin is known for its legendary music scene and beautiful Hill Country terrain and natural resources, like the Colorado River and the lakes that were spawned from it. The topography makes for a great golf canvas, and the city and surrounding area certainly have great places to play, whether it's resort golf, muni or quality daily-fee plays.

    White Wing Golf Club
    White Wing Golf Club opened its first opened with nine holes in June of 2000, and followed shortly thereafter with the complete package. Often compared to the nearby 1996 Legacy Hills, White Wing isn't quite as long, but is definitely more narrow, lined with massive old oak trees.
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    Lions Municipal Golf Course
    Lions upstaged the prestigious sand-greened Austin Country Club when it opened with Bermuda greens in 1923, and has been Austin’s most beloved municipal ever since. Although no one knows for sure who officially designed this short, 6,000-yard classic, it appears that many members of Austin’s golf scene were involved, including Harvey and Tom Penick, and perhaps even the legendary John Bredemus.
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    Teravista Golf Club
    Despite its Hill Country setting, Teravista Golf Club has more of a links feel, with wide-open fairways and casually rolling mounds. About 60-70 white bunkers spot the layout, and water comes into play on 14 holes.
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