Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
7000 Capitol St
Houston, Texas 77011
Harris County
Phone(s): (713) 928-4260, (713) 921-3227
Fax: (713) 928-4259
Website: www.guswortham.org
Houston, Texas 77011
Harris County
Phone(s): (713) 928-4260, (713) 921-3227
Fax: (713) 928-4259
Website: www.guswortham.org
Texas' oldest existing 18-hole track was originally built in 1908 to serve members of Houston Country Club. When the club found a new location in the 1950s, Gus Wortham bought the facility and opened it to the public with $60 annual dues. The city of Houston took over in 1973, and it's been one of the busiest courses in the state ever since.
The unique design features a trio of par 5s on holes 2-4, a rarity in golf. One of the better birdie opportunities is the 293-yard No. 9. On the back, one of Texas' signature par 3s awaits in the 250-yard No. 16.
Getting there : From I-45, take the Wakeside Blvd. Exit and travel 1 mile north to Capitol St.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Baxter Spann, Derrell Witt
- Public/Private: Public/Municipal
- Year opened: 1908
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways:
- Greens:
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: No
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $23 - $41
- Weekends: $26 - $49
- Tee times from $12 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Proper attire is required.
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6388 | 126 | 71.2 |
| White | 71 | 6015 | 121 | 69.6 |
| Red | 71 | 5552 | 118 | 67.1 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5552 | 124 | 72 |
| Green | 71 | 4887 | 113 | 64 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 4887 | 116 | 68.2 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Early Spring, so some growing to do, but the re model of this course has helped it. I put the re do up with Memorial. More terrain up and down. It's surprising how many hills in this flat area. I went in March. Parking lot should be finished now. Club house is going to be finished next, but golf is ready.