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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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Texas Golf Destinations

  • 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.

    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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    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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  • 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.

    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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    Brackenridge Park Golf Course
    One of the all-time classics of Texas golf, Brackenridge Park was designed by the venerable A.W. Tillinghast in 1916, and is the oldest public course in the state. Whether it's the old limestone starters shack, the commemorative plaques that date the course, the stories of the old tourneys played hereor the massive, museum-like, Tudor rock clubhouse, this course must be played by every Texan golfer.
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    Cedar Creek Golf Course
    Cedar Creek opened in 1989 and Ken Dye created his 7,150-yard, par 72 layout out of this rugged Hill Country terrain. The course features wild elevation changes and incredibly craggy terrain-you'll know that you're about to experience something special when you overlook the surrounding countryside from the clubhouse before the round.
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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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    Bridges at Preston Crossings
    The Fred Couples Signature course is the centerpiece of the Bridges at Preston Crossing. The golf course sprawls across rolling hills that most don't associate with north Texas. Mature trees dot the lush meadows, sliced with ribbons of tall native grasses. The parkland layout has a fair amount of challenges and it is especially tough on a windy day.
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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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  • 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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    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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    The Falls Resort & Club
    The Falls Resort & Club is located 90 minutes west of Houston in some impressive golf terrain. Dense forests, clear-water lakes, and waterfalls combine to make this place a special golf experience. Designers Jay Riviere and Dave Marr took advantage of the natural terrain to build a spectacular golf course.
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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.

    Falconhead Golf Club
    Falconhead Golf Club sits just west of Austin in the midst of the scenic Hill Country, tumbling across a rolling landscape covered with knobby cedars and towering oaks. The challenging layout was designed to PGA standards, making it one of the most popular public golf courses in the area.
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    Grey Rock Golf Club
    Grey Rock Golf Club is a Jay Morrish design just 20 minutes south of downtown Austin that opened in 1993. Considered one of the best public golf courses in Austin, golfers are drawn to the course's proximity to the city, as well as the serene setting that is void of houses.
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    Vaaler Creek Golf Club
    Located inside the Rockin' J Ranch community deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Vaaler Creek Golf Club is a Michael Lowry/J.R. Newman design that features breath-taking vistas of the rolling countryside and live oaks. Golfers who book tee times at Vaaler Creek G.C. can expect beautiful water features and expertly placed bunkers.
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