Golf - Teetime Treasures

Golfers longing to play on fairways reminiscent of the Scottish countryside or greens surrounded by forest shade can find both and so much more.

Both serious golfers and weekend novices draw inspiration from the Shell Houston Open, held in Houston each spring. Past winners include Vijay Singh, Payne Stewart and Houston’s own Freddy Couples. In 2006 the Shell Houston Open moved to the original Rees Jones-designed Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club.

Just minutes away from The Woodlands, Conroe and Tomball, the Lake Windcrest Golf Club in Magnolia has well-maintained greens and affordable rates making this an attractive choice. The Houston National Golf Club is a tencho-golfer’s paradise in the woods. Carts are equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) that provides information such as the number of yards to a green, as well as course navigation.

Both Wildcat Golf Club near Reliant Stadium and The Texas Medical Center and Magnolia Creek Golf Links in League City, south of Houston, take their inspiration from the vast rolling hills of Scotland, England and Ireland.

If you’re looking for a straightforward game in the heart of the city, you can play 18 holes at The City of Houston’s Memorial Park Golf Club and the Hermann Park Golf Course in the Museum District.

With such a wealth of high caliber golfing, you simply must return to experience the best of Houston golf.

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Bay Forest Golf Club,
18 holes, south of Houston, 201 Bay Forest Dr., La Porte, (281) 471-4653.

Bear Creek Golf World,
54 holes, 16001 Clay Rd., Houston, (281) 859-8188.

Blackhorse Golf Club,
36 holes, west of Houston, 12205 Fry Rd., Cypress, (281) 304-1747.

Brock Park Municipal Golf Course,
18 holes, 8201 John Ralston Rd., Houston, (281) 458-1350.

Cape Royale Golf Club,
18 holes, north of Houston, 4 Sales Dr., Coldspring, (409) 653-2388.

Champions Golf Club,
18 holes, 13722 Champions Dr., Houston, (281) 444-6262.

Clear Lake Golf Club,
18 holes, south of Houston, 1202 Reseda Dr., Clear Lake, (281) 488-0252.

Cypresswood Golf Club,
54 holes, north of Houston, 21602 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, (281) 821-6300.

Gleannloch Farms Golf Course,
27 holes, northwest of Houston, 19393 Champions Forest, Spring, (281) 225-1200.

Glenbrook Golf Course,
18 holes, 8205 N. Bayou Dr., Houston, (713) 649-8089.

Golf Club at Cinco Ranch,
18 holes, west of Houston, 23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, (281) 395-4653.

Greatwood Golf Club,
18 holes, west of Houston, 6767 Greatwood Pkwy., Sugar Land, (281) 343-9999.

Gus Wortham Park Golf Course,
18 holes, 7000 Capital, Houston, (713) 921-3227.

Hermann Park Golf Course,
18 holes, 2155 N. MacGregor, Houston, (713) 526-0077.

Herron Lake Golf Course,
18 holes, 7910 N. Sam Houston Pkwy., Houston, (281) 807-4653.

Houston National Golf Club,
27 holes, 16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston, (281) 304-1400.
This links-style course features 27 championship holes, playable in three 18-hole combinations. Designed by Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, and located in northwest Houston, facilities include a full-service bar/grill and UpLink GPS systems carts.

Houston Oaks Golf Club,
36 holes, northwest of Houston, 22602 Hegar Rd., Hockley, (713) 888-0000.

Jersey Meadow Courses,
27 holes, 8602 Jones Rd., Houston, (713) 896-0900.

Lake Windcrest Golf Club,
18 holes, 10941 Clubhouse Circle, Magnolia, (281) 259-2279.
All within minutes of Houston, The Woodlands, Tomball and Conroe, Lake Windcrest is a golfer’s delight. This stunning course in Magnolia boasts dense vegetation of pine and oak trees, sneaky creeks and challenging greens. A full-service club and unrestricted public access make Lake Windcrest a relaxing haven for all enthusiasts.

Magnolia Creek Golf Links,
27 holes, 1501 W. Bay Area Blvd., League City, (281) 557-0555.
If only the rolling hills of Scotland were not so far away! Play Magnolia Creek and remind yourself of those challenges of golf’s homeland. This Bay Area links-style course features 27 holes of rolling hills, deep bunkers and native grasses for golfers who appreciate the finer points of this noble sport.

Melrose Golf Course,
18 holes, 401 Canino Rd., Houston, (281) 931-4666.

Memorial Park Golf Club,
18 holes, 1001 Memorial Loop E., Memorial Park, Houston, (713) 862-4033.

Oakhurst Golf Club,
18 holes, north of Houston, 20700 Mills Branch Dr., Porter, (281) 354-4653.

Old Orchard Golf Club,
27 holes, west of Houston, 13134 F.M. 1464, Richmond, (281) 277-3300.

Red Wolf Run Golf Course,
18 holes, north of Houston, 27350 Afton Way, Huffman, (281) 324-1841.

Redstone Golf Club,
5860 Wilson Rd., Humble, (281) 459-7800.

Royal Oaks Golf Course,
18 holes, 3039 Rosemary Park Ln., (713) 914-0600.

Tour 18 Houston,
18 holes, north of Houston, 3102 F.M. 1960 E., Humble, (281) 540-1818.

Wedgewood Golf Club,
18 holes, north of Houston, 5454 Hwy 105 West, Conroe, (936) 441-4653.

Wildcat Golf Club,
36 holes, 12000 Almeda Rd., Houston, (713) 413-3400.

Woodlands Country Club East Course,
18 holes, north of Houston, 1730 S. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, (281) 364-6320.

Woodlands North & West Courses,
18 holes each, north of Houston, 2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, (281) 364-6320.

World Houston American Golf Club,
18 holes, 4000 Greens Rd., Houston, (281) 449-7891.