Magnolia Ridge Country Club

Golfing residents of Liberty live a charmed existence, having the pleasure of playing one of the best 9-hole tracks in the state. In 1951, an aspiring young architect named Ralph Plummer, who at the time specialized in 9-hole courses, was lured to Liberty by Milton Demaret (Jimmy's brother) who was slotted as the head pro.

Plummer made the most of the opportunity, creating a masterpiece out of the giant magnolias, oaks, and pines on the site. Abbots Creek runs through the layout and is featured on the difficult 364-yard No. 6. The creek looms right and cuts in front of the green, and out-of-bounds looms left. If you survive the tee shot, you'll need more accuracy for the approach into the multi-leveled green.

Getting there : Take I-10 south out of Houston, and exit Liberty, which turns into Hwy. 90. Get on the loop and turn right on the road by the car dealership. Follow the signs to the course.