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Battleground at Deer Park
The golf : Created as a tribute to Texas' battle for
independence, The Battleground is more of a links-style course that is
burdened by the wind and tricky because of the abundance of water (14
holes). Despite its links flavor, the fairways are narrow, and they're
lined by thick rough.
Providing sort of a golf experience/history lesson combined into one day,
each hole is named after some significant person, item, or event in the
Texas fight for independence. For example, one hole is named Sam Houston,
while another is named after a pair of twin cannons: Twin Sisters.
No. 8 is one of the signature holes, a 175-yard poke over the water to
a green that is shared with the par 5 No. 1. A waterfall accents the edge
of the lake, providing a unique aesthetic.
On the back, the finishing hole is fun because you can play aggressively
off the tee, free of major hazards in the landing area that is framed
by mounding. The approach must carry water, and you'll need to take an
extra club because the green is elevated.
The details : 281-478-4653. 1600 Georgia Ave., Deer
Park, TX 77536
- 1996. Tom Knickerbacker. 18 holes. Par 72. Back - 6,943 (73.6/130).
Middle - 6,305 (70.8/125). Forward - 5,526 (73.1/134). Price - $$$.
Getting there : From Houston, take Hwy. 610 and loop
around the city to Hwy. 225 east. Take the first Deer Park exit and turn
right onto Georgia St. Next, drive 1 mile to the course, and look for
the entrance on the right side of the street.
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