Woodland Hills Golf Club

Perhaps the best way to give you an idea of the experience that awaits you at Woodland Hills is to mention that we were not able to find anyone who’d say anything bad about the facility. Some claim it’s the best course they’ve played out of many, while others swear they’d pay significantly more than the posted fees. If they don’t brag about the layout or the pristine condition of the course, they rave about the course management’s attention to detail, particularly with the tee time policies that effectively spread players out enough so that you rarely see other golfers. You never have to deal with the issue of playing behind slow golfers, or having another group rush you from behind.

An outstanding layout that has been upgraded over the past few years, combined with superb conditions, make this a must-play for the touring Texas hack. You’ll need to hit the ball straight because of the tight fairways, but length is not a requirement here so consider using long irons off the tee. Although there are no bunkers, water hazards are prominent. The medium-sized greens are quick and in perfect condition.

The signature hole is No. 8, a 395-yard par 4 that features a tri-level fairway and an extremely elevated green.

Getting there : From I-59 north, drive 15 miles to Lufkin and follow the signs to the course.