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Located in the North Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, Augusta Pines is characterized by Baby Bermuda grass fairways, undulating TifEagle greens and 30 acres of lakes framed by tall pines. This semiprivate 18-hole golf club designed by Tour 18 is open to the public and features a 100,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art practice facilities, PGA professional staff, extraordinary services and fine and casual dining. Notably, the front nine holes are inspired by the famed Augusta National; the incoming nine borrow inspiration from Pinehurst No. 2, Oakland Hills and other classics; and the dramatic finishing holes are back-to-back island greens. At Augusta Pines the maximum 400 members enjoy countless exclusive privileges including 45 holes of golf (access to Gleannloch Pines as well), but the course also is open to the public. Also on the range at Augusta Pines is the 1,600-square-foot Massengale Golf Academy, which uses the latest technology to enhance timeless instructional traditions.
Located just 20 minutes from Downtown Houston, The Battleground at Deer Park has been voted the best value course in the city and among the Top 10 recommendations for out-of-town visitors. A par-72, 18-hole course, The Battleground opened in 1996. Whether looking for a simple golf outing or an elaborate event, The Battleground is a complete golfing facility that specializes in tournaments and corporate outings and offers a demanding championship layout designed by Tom Knickerbocker. PGA professional staff and event specialists are available to coordinate every detail of an event from computerized pairings and scoring to personalized cart signs, scorecards, rule sheets and tournament result scorecards.
Although one of the Houston area’s pricier options, seasoned golfers looking for a true challenge amid beautiful scenery will not be disappointed by BlackHorse Golf Club in Cypress. Noted as one of the top public courses in Texas and often considered the most difficult in Houston, visitors flock to BlackHorse to experience the game like a pro on its two 18-hole courses with beautiful greens and mature vegetation. The superior course layout often requires careful consideration and poses challenges for golfers of all skill levels. BlackHorse Golf Club offers four types of Unlimited Play Golf Memberships: individual, family, executive and executive plus, but visitors also can enjoy the pro shop, the driving range and fine dining opportunities.
Champions Golf Club was founded in 1957 by Jack Burke, Jr., and the late Jimmy Demaret. Since the beginning, Champions consistently has carved its place in golf history by hosting prestigious events, such as the Ryder Cup Matches in 1967, the U.S. Open in 1969 and the Champions International. The Cypress Creek course was designed by Ralph Plummer and opened for play in 1959. With more than 70,000 trees, wide fairways and enormous greens, it remains one of America’s premier tournament sites. The Jackrabbit course is used in qualifying rounds for the various USGA Championships the club has hosted. Champions Golf Club has four levels of membership. Resident membership allows full use and privileges in all of the club facilities as well as one share of voting stock. A junior membership has all resident privileges minus the voting and is only for golfers aged 18–34. Nonresident memberships are for those who reside outside a 175-mile radius of Houston and Champions and make visits to Houston for only short periods of time. Social memberships include access to the pool and clubhouse facilities, but no golf.
The Club at Carlton Woods is home to two superb golf courses: The Tom Fazio Championship Course and the highly acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which opened in 2001 and was designed personally by Nicklaus to wind among lakes and parklands with greens that feature intriguing undulations and bunkering. In addition to the two golf courses, Carlton Woods offers one of the finest, state-of-the-art teaching facilities in the country with golf professionals dedicated to taking players’ games to the next level. Carlton Woods also has a full, year-round golf calendar of tournaments, golf lessons and golf clinics.
The Houstonian Golf & Country Club in nearby Richmond was designed by internationally acclaimed course designer Rees Jones. At more than 7,100 yards, the golf course challenges golfers of all levels on about 50 acres of lakes and waterways and 43 bunkers. The fairways are maintained meticulously for championship golf course conditions year round, and the course unique is free of any housing developments. Members and guests enjoy the finest golf practice facilities that include an expansive driving range, two putting greens and a one-acre short-game practice area. Furthermore, The Houstonian provides on-site caddie services to enhance any round whether in a club tournament or while entertaining clients. Among its many accolades, The Houstonian Golf & Country Club hosted the 2006 Nationwide Tour Championship and LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex in November 2009. The Golf Academy at The Houstonian provides the ultimate golf learning experience with personalized instruction and computerized diagnostic equipment for swing analysis as well as two state-of-the-art indoor practice bays and prime outdoor instruction.
Widely considered one of the best public courses in the country, Memorial Park Golf Course has been ranked Houston’s best value course and the most walkable, drawing an estimated 60,000 golfers annually. Host of the Houston Open for more than a decade (1951–1963), this historic 600-acre public course was revitalized in 1995 with new putting greens, a lighted driving range and a breathtaking clubhouse. In an ambitious effort to enhance parks across the city, the Parks and Recreation Department turned the original nine-hole course into an illustrious 18 holes. Houston is proud to call the golf course the crown jewel of Memorial Park.
Located just 20 minutes from Downtown Houston, The Battleground at Deer Park has been voted the best value course in the city and among the Top 10 recommendations for out-of-town visitors. A par-72, 18-hole course, The Battleground opened in 1996. Whether looking for a simple golf outing or an elaborate event, The Battleground is a complete golfing facility that specializes in tournaments and corporate outings and offers a demanding championship layout designed by Tom Knickerbocker. PGA professional staff and event specialists are available to coordinate every detail of an event from computerized pairings and scoring to personalized cart signs, scorecards, rule sheets and tournament result scorecards.
Although one of the Houston area’s pricier options, seasoned golfers looking for a true challenge amid beautiful scenery will not be disappointed by BlackHorse Golf Club in Cypress. Noted as one of the top public courses in Texas and often considered the most difficult in Houston, visitors flock to BlackHorse to experience the game like a pro on its two 18-hole courses with beautiful greens and mature vegetation. The superior course layout often requires careful consideration and poses challenges for golfers of all skill levels. BlackHorse Golf Club offers four types of Unlimited Play Golf Memberships: individual, family, executive and executive plus, but visitors also can enjoy the pro shop, the driving range and fine dining opportunities.
Champions Golf Club was founded in 1957 by Jack Burke, Jr., and the late Jimmy Demaret. Since the beginning, Champions consistently has carved its place in golf history by hosting prestigious events, such as the Ryder Cup Matches in 1967, the U.S. Open in 1969 and the Champions International. The Cypress Creek course was designed by Ralph Plummer and opened for play in 1959. With more than 70,000 trees, wide fairways and enormous greens, it remains one of America’s premier tournament sites. The Jackrabbit course is used in qualifying rounds for the various USGA Championships the club has hosted. Champions Golf Club has four levels of membership. Resident membership allows full use and privileges in all of the club facilities as well as one share of voting stock. A junior membership has all resident privileges minus the voting and is only for golfers aged 18–34. Nonresident memberships are for those who reside outside a 175-mile radius of Houston and Champions and make visits to Houston for only short periods of time. Social memberships include access to the pool and clubhouse facilities, but no golf.
The Club at Carlton Woods is home to two superb golf courses: The Tom Fazio Championship Course and the highly acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which opened in 2001 and was designed personally by Nicklaus to wind among lakes and parklands with greens that feature intriguing undulations and bunkering. In addition to the two golf courses, Carlton Woods offers one of the finest, state-of-the-art teaching facilities in the country with golf professionals dedicated to taking players’ games to the next level. Carlton Woods also has a full, year-round golf calendar of tournaments, golf lessons and golf clinics.
The Houstonian Golf & Country Club in nearby Richmond was designed by internationally acclaimed course designer Rees Jones. At more than 7,100 yards, the golf course challenges golfers of all levels on about 50 acres of lakes and waterways and 43 bunkers. The fairways are maintained meticulously for championship golf course conditions year round, and the course unique is free of any housing developments. Members and guests enjoy the finest golf practice facilities that include an expansive driving range, two putting greens and a one-acre short-game practice area. Furthermore, The Houstonian provides on-site caddie services to enhance any round whether in a club tournament or while entertaining clients. Among its many accolades, The Houstonian Golf & Country Club hosted the 2006 Nationwide Tour Championship and LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex in November 2009. The Golf Academy at The Houstonian provides the ultimate golf learning experience with personalized instruction and computerized diagnostic equipment for swing analysis as well as two state-of-the-art indoor practice bays and prime outdoor instruction.
Widely considered one of the best public courses in the country, Memorial Park Golf Course has been ranked Houston’s best value course and the most walkable, drawing an estimated 60,000 golfers annually. Host of the Houston Open for more than a decade (1951–1963), this historic 600-acre public course was revitalized in 1995 with new putting greens, a lighted driving range and a breathtaking clubhouse. In an ambitious effort to enhance parks across the city, the Parks and Recreation Department turned the original nine-hole course into an illustrious 18 holes. Houston is proud to call the golf course the crown jewel of Memorial Park.
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