Hermann Park Golf Course

Another of Houston's old-school golf courses, Hermann was built by John Bredemus and became the playground of Tommy Bolt, Jack Burke, Jr., and Jimmy Demaret, among others. After shutting down in 1997 for extensive renovations, the facility has become one of the finest municipals in the Harris County area.

Today you'll encounter prominent fairway mounding and huge, multi-tiered greens. The best hole is No. 13, a 458-yard par 5 that doglegs right. While short, the hole requires strategy with a set of trees in the fairway.

Getting there : Take I-45 south from Houston and roll down Hwy. 288 south. Exit McGregor Dr. and turn right. The entrance is on the right.