What are the best public golf courses near Houston TX?

The city's courses are Memorial Park, Hermann Park, Gus Wortham Park, Sharpstown Park and Melrose Park. The city calls Memorial Park widely considered the best municipal course in Texas.

Are there any historic golf courses in Houston?

Houston Parks and Recreation describes Hermann Park and Gus Wortham Park as historically significant courses. Both are inside the Loop.

Are there junior golf programs in Houston TX?

Houston Parks and Recreation lists First Tee of Houston among its golf programs.

What are green fees at Houston area courses?

Memorial and Sharpstown are run by the city and book at houstonmunigolf.com. Hermann, Gus Wortham and Melrose are managed by private companies for the city; call the pro shop for rates and tee times.

HERE Houston

Houston TX
Golf
Report

Your guide to every course, current conditions, local news, and insider tips for golf in and around Houston, Texas.

5 Courses Profiled

Live Weather Data

5-Day Forecast

2026 Updated Guide

Featured Course

Sharpstown Park Golf Course

Contact the Course

Houston Golf at a Glance

5 courses profiled

Zone 9b year-round play

First Look

Houston Golf Weather Now

66^F

Clear

Feels like 66°F

as of 8:20 AM ET

Wind 5 mph E

Humidity 82%

Conditions Clear

Location Houston, TX

AI Caddie Tips

Clear skies — firm fairways increase roll. Play a club less into the wind.
High humidity (82%) — stay hydrated, ball carries slightly farther.

Playability Index

Houston Course Conditions Today

Temperature

66°F

Ideal Range

Wind Speed

5 mph

Calm

Humidity

82%

High

UV Index

Low

IDEAL

EXCELLENT CONDITIONS — Perfect day for 18 holes. Low wind, comfortable temperatures, and clear skies.

Extended Outlook

Houston Golf Forecast — 5 Days

TODAY

Sunny

84° / 60°

5 mph wind • 0% humidity

IDEAL

FRI

Sunny

85° / 64°

3 mph wind • 0% humidity

IDEAL

SAT

Sunny

84° / 65°

8 mph wind • 0% humidity

IDEAL

SUN

Mostly Sunny

81° / 64°

8 mph wind • 0% humidity

IDEAL

MON

Partly Sunny

80° / 63°

8 mph wind • 0% humidity

IDEAL

Greater Houston Texas

Houston TX Golf Courses

5 City of Houston municipal golf courses profiled

Memorial Park Golf Course

PUBLIC

1001 E. Memorial Loop Dr., Houston, TX 77007

A city-run course inside the Loop that Houston Parks and Recreation calls widely considered the best municipal course in Texas.

Owner Tools · Available with claim

Specials Empty

Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.

Events Empty

Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.

Tee Times Empty

Direct booking link — posted by the course.

Are you the course manager? Claim this listing →

Hermann Park Golf Course

PUBLIC

2155 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004

A historically significant municipal course inside the Loop, managed by a private operator for the city.

Owner Tools · Available with claim

Specials Empty

Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.

Events Empty

Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.

Tee Times Empty

Direct booking link — posted by the course.

Are you the course manager? Claim this listing →

Gus Wortham Park Golf Course

PUBLIC

7000 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011

A historic East End municipal course inside the Loop, managed for the city by the Houston Golf Association.

Owner Tools · Available with claim

Specials Empty

Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.

Events Empty

Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.

Tee Times Empty

Direct booking link — posted by the course.

Are you the course manager? Claim this listing →

Sharpstown Park Golf Course

PUBLIC

6600 Harbor Town Dr., Houston, TX 77036

A city-run southwest Houston course off Bellaire Boulevard, one of the most popular and walkable municipal courses in the city.

Owner Tools · Available with claim

Specials Empty

Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.

Events Empty

Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.

Tee Times Empty

Direct booking link — posted by the course.

Are you the course manager? Claim this listing →

Melrose Park Golf Course

PUBLIC

401 Canino Rd., Houston, TX 77037

An 18-hole par-3 course in north Houston, good for short-game practice.

Owner Tools · Available with claim

Specials Empty

Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.

Events Empty

Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.

Tee Times Empty

Direct booking link — posted by the course.

Are you the course manager? Claim this listing →

Did We Miss a Course?

Know a Houston-area course that should be on this list? Let us know.

Report a Course

Golfer Reviews

Houston Golf Course Reviews

Share Your Round

Played a Houston-area course? Tell us about it in 280 characters or fewer.

Course Played *

Your First Name *

How Was Your Round? * (280 characters max)

Most Memorable Hole

Toughest Green

Best Clubhouse Food

Add a Photo (optional — JPG, PNG, or WebP, 8MB max)

Coverage

Houston Golf News

Local -- Houston and Greater Houston

Coming Soon

Local

Houston Golf Coverage Coming Soon

Local course news, tournament results, player features, and Greater Houston golf coverage from the HERE Houston newsroom.

High School Golf Matches

Full schedules, scores, and matchup cards for Harris County golf

See All Matches at Game Day

High School and College Golf

National -- PGA, Majors, and Tour News

Coming Soon

National

National Golf Coverage Coming Soon

PGA Tour results, major championship coverage, equipment news, and national golf stories with a Houston perspective.

Launch Special$1 a day for up to 90 days — Best deal in Houston

Reach all the Golf traffic in Houston — it’s a deal!

Find out how

Your Name * Business Name * Website URL * Email * Phone (optional)

Community

Around HERE!

Hit Them Long...

Longest drive. Craziest shot. Hole in one. Brag about it.

Your First Name * Course Shot Type Hole (optional) Tell Us About It * (200 chars max) Photo of the Shot or Course (optional, max 8MB)

Mix Them Strong...

Your favorite 19th hole. Where do you go after the round?

Equipment and Gadgets

Golf Equipment & Gadgets HERE!

Gear picks and gadget reviews for the Houston golfer — drivers, putters, rangefinders, and more.

Gear & Gadget Reviews — Tested for Houston Golfers

As an Amazon Associate, HERE earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability subject to change.

Magnetic Golf Cart Fan with Mist & Light, 12000mAh Power Bank, Great for Dad Who Golfs, Rech…

Cart Accessory

Hand-picked by the HERE Golf desk this week. Magnetic Golf Cart Fan with Mist & Light, 12000mAh Power Bank, Great for Dad Who Golfs, Rech….

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5

$32.99

Best for: Recommended by the HERE Golf desk

View on Amazon →

Pro Portable Magnetic Bluetooth Golf Speaker Wireless Waterproof IPX6/Shockproof 3rd Generat…

Bluetooth Speaker

Hand-picked by the HERE Golf desk this week. Pro Portable Magnetic Bluetooth Golf Speaker Wireless Waterproof IPX6/Shockproof 3rd Generat….

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5

$50.99

Best for: Recommended by the HERE Golf desk

View on Amazon →

Callaway Golf Paradym AI Smoke Max Driver

Driver

Hand-picked by the HERE Golf desk this week. Callaway Golf Paradym AI Smoke Max Driver.

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5

$399.99

Best for: Recommended by the HERE Golf desk

View on Amazon →

Bushnell Golf Tour V6 Shift Laser Rangefinder with Slope Compensation, 1300-Yard Range, Flag…

Laser Rangefinder

Hand-picked by the HERE Golf desk this week. Bushnell Golf Tour V6 Shift Laser Rangefinder with Slope Compensation, 1300-Yard Range, Flag….

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5

$399.99

Best for: Recommended by the HERE Golf desk

View on Amazon →

Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls

Premium Golf Ball

Hand-picked by the HERE Golf desk this week. Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls.

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5

$57.99

Best for: Recommended by the HERE Golf desk

View on Amazon →

Arccos Smart Sensors: Automatic Golf Game Tracking System, A.I. Powered GPS Rangefinder & Sm…

Smart Tracking System

Hand-picked by the HERE Golf desk this week. Arccos Smart Sensors: Automatic Golf Game Tracking System, A.I. Powered GPS Rangefinder & Sm….

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5

$199.99

Best for: Recommended by the HERE Golf desk

View on Amazon →

Golf Pro Shop, Equipment Maker, or Gadget Brand?

Get featured in the Golf Equipment & Gadgets HERE! section and reach active golfers across the HERE City Network — 100+ cities.

Learn About Gear Advertising

Golf Getaways

Houston Golf Packages — Stay & Play

Premier golf destinations — regional drives and bucket-list trips. Featured monthly.

National -- Featured Partner

Featured National Partner — HERE City Network

Owl's Nest Resort

New England fly fishing and golf resort with private river access and a Howard Maurer-designed 18. The HERE City Network partner property — featured across every HERE city.

Where: Thornton, NH (White Mountains)

Course: 18 holes — Howard Maurer design

Stay: Resort villas, fly fishing, on-property dining

Plan Your Trip to Owl's Nest →

Golf Resort or Destination Course?

Get your resort featured in the Stay and Play section across the HERE City Network — reaching golfers in 100+ cities.

Learn About Stay and Play Advertising

Golf Travel

Curated golf trips for the Houston golfer who wants to play bucket-list courses with a great group.

Featured Trip — Hosted by Golf Inspired

Highlands Invitational 2027

James Braid meets Donald Ross in the Highlands of Scotland — a seven-day group trip across Royal Dornoch, Cabot Highlands, Brora, and Fortrose & Rosemarkie. Built for golfers who want the courses, the company, and the craic done right.

When: Sept 11–17, 2027

Where: Scottish Highlands

Spots: Limited — reserve early

View the Trip & Itinerary →

Questions and Answers

Houston Golf FAQ

Common questions about golf in the Houston area, answered.

The city's courses are Memorial Park, Hermann Park, Gus Wortham Park, Sharpstown Park and Melrose Park. The city calls Memorial Park widely considered the best municipal course in Texas.
Houston Parks and Recreation describes Hermann Park and Gus Wortham Park as historically significant courses. Both are inside the Loop.
Houston Parks and Recreation lists First Tee of Houston among its golf programs.
Memorial and Sharpstown are run by the city and book at houstonmunigolf.com. Hermann, Gus Wortham and Melrose are managed by private companies for the city; call the pro shop for rates and tee times.

HERE City Network

GOLF NEWS NEAR HOUSTON TX

Golf coverage from the 10 closest HERE cities.

College Station TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Dallas TX New Orleans LA Oklahoma City OK Starkville MS Oxford MS Memphis TN Birmingham AL

Houston TX Golf Report

Houston Golf Weather Now

Houston Course Conditions Today

Houston Golf Forecast — 5 Days

Houston TX Golf Courses

Houston Golf Course Reviews

Houston Golf News

Around HERE!

Golf Equipment & Gadgets HERE!

Houston Golf Packages — Stay & Play

Golf Travel

Houston Golf FAQ

GOLF NEWS NEAR HOUSTON TX

Houston TX
Golf
Report