Crown Colony Country Club

Perhaps one day the greatness that is Crown Colony will finally supplant Fort Worth's Colonial Country Club as Texas' finest golf course. For now this course, which opened in the late 1970s, may have to wait a few more decades for its legend to grow. The course is certainly worthy, offering immaculate conditions paired with demanding target golf. Water is in play on 13 holes, the pine-lined fairways feature numerous elevation changes, and the greens are small targets.

The best hole on the front is No. 4, about a 180-yarder all over water, but you're bound to notice the opening set of holes that feature two monster par 5s. The 583-yard No. 3 bends left around a lake and plays to a tricky little green nestled against water's edge.

On the back, you'll remember the ender-an almost 600-yard tree-lined monster. And the preceding 203-yard No. 17 isn't the way to build confidence for the finisher. Together the two finishing holes can absolutely destroy your round.

Getting there : From Houston, take Hwy. 59 north. Exit Champions Dr. and you will see the course.