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Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth: Walk back through time with Nelson and Hogan
Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan played a lot of their early golf at Glen Garden Golf & C.C. in Fort Worth. First opened in 1912, it's gone through several incarnations over the years, but the integrity of the original course remains the same. And that's the beauty of this place: You can play this quirky layout pretty much the way Nelson did when he notched his record 18th PGA victory of 1945.
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Hill Country Golf Club features 27 holes of San Antonio's most scenic golf
San Antonio is full of great golf resorts, including the Hill Country Golf Club, located at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort just north of the city. The 27-hole Arthur Hills design is open to both resort guests and the general public, and it features some of the best facilities and conditions in the area. The routing consists of three interchangeable nines across 200 acres, but each are a little different. All of the nines roll on gentle, wooded terrain, more classic compared to some of the more undulating Hill Country courses in the area.
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Sun City Texas in Georgetown: Trio of championship courses make it a worthy trip from Austin
With 54 holes, there is plenty of golf to go around for residents of Sun City Texas, a Del Webb master-planned community located in Georgetown just northwest of Austin. But you don't have to reside in Sun City to play the courses, and you don't have to be retiree-aged to get a great test of golf, either. While it's true that residents get first pick of times, the general public can find their fill of tee times. Multi-course facilities are all over central Texas, and Sun City's operation certainly holds its own with any of them.
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Hill Country Golf Club features 27 holes of San Antonio's most scenic golf
San Antonio is full of great golf resorts, including the Hill Country Golf Club, located at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort just north of the city. The 27-hole Arthur Hills design is open to both resort guests and the general public, and it features some of the best facilities and conditions in the area. The routing consists of three interchangeable nines across 200 acres, but each are a little different. All of the nines roll on gentle, wooded terrain, more classic compared to some of the more undulating Hill Country courses in the area.
... full article »Sun City Texas in Georgetown: Trio of championship courses make it a worthy trip from Austin
With 54 holes, there is plenty of golf to go around for residents of Sun City Texas, a Del Webb master-planned community located in Georgetown just northwest of Austin. But you don't have to reside in Sun City to play the courses, and you don't have to be retiree-aged to get a great test of golf, either. While it's true that residents get first pick of times, the general public can find their fill of tee times. Multi-course facilities are all over central Texas, and Sun City's operation certainly holds its own with any of them.
... full article »Follow the trails at The Golf Club at Champions Circle in Fort Worth
Though it's not all that walkable, The Golf Club at Champions Circle in Fort Worth seems as much a nature hike as it does a golf course at times. That's because Jay Morrish's design takes players through beautiful live oaks, creeks, wetlands and a few wide-open spaces on a 7,005-yard, par-72 journey that's as scenic as it is difficult from the back tees.
... full article »Sample some of the best holes in golf at Tour 18 Houston
Tour 18 Houston, located just north of the city, in Humble, delivers a sample of some of the most famous holes in golf. Designs from across the U.S., including Amen Corner at Augusta National, come together to create a unique golfing experience.
... full article »Take on Amen Corner and many more famous holes at Tour 18 Houston in Humble
Those who haven't had a chance to play very many famous courses around the U.S. will get a kick out of playing the selection of holes recreated at Tour 18 Houston, particularly on the front nine. For those not particularly out for a replica experience, the golf course still delivers a fun test in a quiet setting.
... full article »Small-town, big-time muni: Burnet's Delaware Springs Golf Course in the Texas Hill Country
Burnet may be a small, Hill Country town, but that doesn't mean its municipal golf course, Delaware Springs Golf Course, can't be a big-time central-Texas attraction. With a layout stretching more than 6,900 yards and through scenic Burnet countryside, it's a round that is as satisfying as Hill Country golf can offer for the money.
... full article »Brisket and birdies -- the best combinations of golf and barbecue in Houston
Houston is very much an international city, which means you can find just about any kind of restaurant to dine at after your round at any one of the more than 100 golf courses in the area. But let's be honest, when most people think of Texas, they're not talking about the great Japanese, seafood or Italian joints -- although Houston has many of those as well -- they're thinking Tex-Mex or barbecue. Here then, are some of the best golf and barbecue pairings in the Houston area.
... full article »Fantastic greens highlight a round of golf at River Crossing Club north of San Antonio
River Crossing Club, a semi-private golf course located just north of San Antonio, takes on a scenic and serene Hill Country atmosphere. It offers those who make the drive a private-worthy experience at a price point comparable to many of the middle-tier courses closer to the Alamo. Fantastic greens at River Crossing Club highlight what makes for a pleasant round of golf in the scenic Texas hills.
... full article »After a year under the knife, Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin, Texas, is better than ever
It took nearly a year, but the city of Austin's Morris Williams Golf Course is reopened and better than ever. Located near Austin's Mueller complex just east of the University of Texas near the old airport, this part of the city is in the middle of a major revamp. Out on the golf course, the first big difference you'll notice is that on each hole, the greens are significantly larger, in most cases twice the size.
... full article »Salvation awaits: Houston's best 19th holes at public golf courses
Nothing cures the ills of a bad round of golf as much as a cold one and some good grub when it's over. Longtime Texas golf writer Mike Bailey offers up a half dozen examples of the best on-course dining/19th hole options among public golf courses in the Houston area.
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- Houston National Golf Club winning back its fans -- and then some
- Conditioning, layout and challenge make Clear Creek Golf Club in Houston a clear-cut favorite
- Country Place Golf Club south of Houston: A good value and good test
- Great greens and more at Cypress Lakes Golf Club near Houston
- Jim McLean Golf Center Texas: Golf school supreme in Fort Worth
- Iron Horse Golf Club just northeast of Fort Worth is a stiff but enjoyable ride
- Dallas' LB Houston resurrected as Luna Vista Golf Course, an affordable Texas play
- Public more than welcome at fun Frisco Lakes Golf Club north of Dallas
- Golf Club at Cinco Ranch in Katy: New greens and bunkers allow course to shine
- A perfect Texas fall: Football and golf in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
- Photo gallery: River Place Country Club in Austin offers upscale, private, Hill Country golf with limited public access
- AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio softened, but it's still a tough Texas test
- Water under the bridge: Austin's ShadowGlen Golf Club is back
- In Houston on business? Top golf courses for entertaining clients and colleagues
- Under new management, The Falls Resort in New Ulm returns to glory
- Escape to The Falls Resort in New Ulm
- Texas Hill Country escape: Vaaler Creek Golf Club boasts variety and playability between San Antonio and Austin
- My Town: Where I play golf when I'm at home in Houston
- Houston, we have a solution: Affordable golf in the Bayou City
- Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth marks 100 years of golf
- Falconhead Golf Club in Austin is a rare public course in a prestigious Hill Country zip code
- Avery Ranch Golf Club in Austin: A top Hill Country splurge
- Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin: Distinctive Lake Travis setting delivers access to exclusive golf
- From Tillinghast to Dye, San Antonio golf offers a variety of design styles
- Nine reasons for San Antonio golfers to be thankful
- Gallery: You'll recognize Dye's fingerprints on TPC San Antonio's AT&T Canyons Course
- South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista: Arguably the best course in the Rio Grande Valley
- That south Texas wind punishes at South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista
- At The Trails of Frisco Golf Club north of Dallas, Jeff Brauer offers a unique shot-maker's challenge
- Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country near Austin welcomes Jack Nicklaus' Summit Rock Course
- Photo gallery: Golf course at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa north of Houston looks better than ever
- Photo gallery: Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco is one of the Texas Hill Country's newest additions
- Photo gallery: Highlands Course at Dallas' Tenison Park Golf Club never looked this good
- New and improved Tapatio Springs ready to take its place among the better Texas Hill Country golf resorts
- Photo gallery: Black Jack's Crossing at Lajitas Resort & Spa offers breathtaking golf in the Big Bend
- Canyon Springs Golf Club is becoming a San Antonio destination play
- Can't play golf in Dallas? Here are some other ways to fill four hours
- A day in Austin done right: Grey Rock Golf Club and nearby Salt Lick Bar-B-Que Restaurant
- Before college football, tee it up all over Texas this bowl season
- First Ping nFlight Fitting Center in Texas lands at Augusta Pines G.C. near Houston
- TPC San Antonio, Old American Golf Club at The Tribute land on Golfweek's Best New Courses list
- Texas Golf Hall of Fame is back in business at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio
- Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer courses: Golf at Austin's mega-muni
- Heard on the Grapevine: This Dallas-Fort Worth-area golf course is no normal muni
- Grand plans for Houston Oaks Country Club and Family Sports Retreat
- Silverhorn Golf Club shines on San Antonio golf scene
- Las Americas and Lorena Ochoa spotlight golf in San Antonio
- No bunkers but Hill Country hazards galore at Crystal Falls Golf Club near Austin
- As Houston's only remaining 54-hole facility, Bear Creek Golf World offers affordable golf
- Photo gallery: Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander
- Cowan Creek Golf Club at Sun City Texas: Golf made to order
- San Antonio's golf and Tex-Mex restaurants: A killer combination
- Photo gallery: Wolfdancer Golf Club near Austin in Lost Pines
- Wolfdancer Golf Club east of Austin: Three environments in one is the charm
- Sneak peek: Playing the new Old American Golf Club near Dallas
- Photo gallery: Cordillera Ranch Golf Club in Boerne
- Golf trip to San Antonio's Westin La Cantera Resort still a fun ride
- Photo gallery: Bear Creek G.C. is among the Dallas area's favorite classic courses
- Five must-play San Antonio golf courses
- For historic San Antonio, there's no time like the present for golf
- The Republic Golf Club in San Antonio
- The Tribute Golf Club: Channeling Scottish golf near Dallas
- Photo gallery: Classic Brackenridge Park has been a San Antonio mainstay since 1915
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course in San Antonio: Old 'Brack' is back
- Photo gallery: The Westin La Cantera's Palmer Course in San Antonio
- Westin La Cantera's Palmer Course doesn't host the pros, but it's a worthy San Antonio play
- El Angel Golf Course at Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club has a little devil in it
- You'll have a devilishly good time at Rancho Viejo's El Diablo Course
- Ram Rock course at Horseshoe Bay Resort: A Texas-sized RTJ challenge
- Photo gallery: Ram Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort near Austin
- Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock: A green escape from Austin's tech corridor
- Photo gallery: Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock, Texas
- Photo gallery: The Lakes Course at Firewheel at Garland
- The New Course north of Dallas to pay "Tribute" to American classic golf
- The Lakes Course at Firewheel in Garland, Texas: Tricky or tricked up?
- Buffalo Creek Golf Club: The hidden gem of Dallas golf
- Photo gallery: Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Rockwall, Texas
- New JW Marriott resort and TPC San Antonio will be big for Alamo City golf
- Galveston's Moody Gardens Golf Course spits in the eye of Hurricane Ike
- Austin's Avery Ranch Golf Club is more than just a pretty face
- Famed Dome Bar makes Camino Real the top choice for an El Paso golf stay
- Cowboys Golf Club: NFL gimmickry hides Dallas' best public course
- Photo gallery: Cowboys Golf Club near Dallas
- Teravista's reputation is well-served in Round Rock, Texas
- Austin public golf courses: Fighting for survival - and winning
- Falconhead Golf Club brings PGA Tour brand to Austin, Texas
- Shadow Glen is a shining jewel for Austin-area golfers in Texas
- New leadership, new attitude revive Austin's Golf Club at Circle C