Spotlight
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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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 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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Feature Stories
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.
... full article »- Houston, we have a solution: Affordable golf in the Bayou City
- Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas marks 100 years of golf
Reviews
Falconhead Golf Club in Austin is a rare public course in a prestigious Hill Country zip code
Falconhead Golf Club is a rare public course in an area of Austin that is littered with private clubs. Along with a tour-quality course design, Falconhead is consistently one of the better-conditioned golf courses in the Hill Country. Falconhead has many trimmings of a resort course and might become one soon.
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Texas Golf Destinations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.