The 50 Best Golf Courses in Texas Open to the Public, Ranked (2022)

The 50 best golf courses open to the public. At some resorts, a player must be invited to the resort to play the course. To be eligible for the ranking, a course must have been evaluated by at least eight members of the jury.

No longer rated: 14. Texarkana Golf Ranch, Texarkana; 26. Palmer Course at La Cantera; 33. Ross Rogers Golf Resort, Wildhorse, Amarillo; 41. Roy Kizer Golf Course, Austin; 44. The Woodlands CC, Panther Trail; 45. Golf Club at Star Ranch, Hutto; 46. ​​South Padre Island Golf Club, Laguna Vista; 49. BlackHorse North Course, Cypress.

COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA

VERSATILITY: Does the course create a good mix for high and low handicappers? Are better players challenged, while higher handicap players can enjoy the game through the use of shorter teeing areas, alternate routes, obstacle locations and accessible pins?

SHOOTING : Does it test accuracy, finesse, length, and putting without overemphasizing any of these skills?

PATTERN: Is there a good balance? Different lengths? Doglegs right and left? Placement of hazards? Contours and shapes of the greens?

AFTER-SALES: What memories do you have of the course? Do one or two holes stand out as good or bad?

BEAUTY: Do scenic values ​​add to the fun of a game? Trees, shrubs, hills, mounds, flowers, etc.?

MAINTENANCE: How would you rate the course conditions, considering all aspects – tees, greens, fairways, bunkers? Spring, summer, autumn or winter in sight?

ENJOYMENT: What do you think of being over? What about amenities? From arrival to departure, was it a good, bad or indifferent golf experience?

THE PANEL

David AltemusManaging Director/COO, Royal Oaks CC, Houston

William AycockThe wood lover

Mike BaileyHouston-based golf writer

Robert BantaAmateur frisco

Walt Barnesamateur addison

Brent Blackburnprofessional leader Corpus Christi CC

Curt BreauxAmateur Montgomery

John Brechindallas lover

Bruce BurgerSuperintendent The Quarry Golf Club

Ben burnsprofessional chef Crown Colony CC, Lufkin

Mark buttonSenior Director of Communications Texas Golf Association

Tony Campagnaconsultant in golf course sands and materials

Miles Carlsongolf course superintendent at Grand Pines GC in Montgomery Tx

Greg ClarkAmateur frisco

Beth Cleckleraustin amateur

John CochranTexas Golf Association director of competitions for South Texas, Kingwood Amateur

Kyle Coodyamateur plan

brent cooperdallas lover

Jacques CooperAmateur Rowlett

Daniel CoughlanBent Tree CC Golf Manager

Robert Couturedallas lover

Barry Dentonprofessional PGA, Cordillera Ranch, Boerne

Thomas Devannaprofessional assistant Tangle Ridge GC, Grand Prairie

Cameron DoanManager of Preston Trail Professional Golf Club, Dallas

Conrad DosThe wood lover

Camm DoughertyCorpus Christi lover

Lou DuranAmateur frisco

Bob ElliotPGA Life Member, Dallas

Zane Ellispartner of King-Collins Golf Design, League City enthusiast

Gilbert FreemanPGA Professional Emeritus Lakewood CC, Dallas

Edward GatlinPGA Life Member, Athens

Kenneth GorzyckiDirector of Agronomy Horseshoe Bay Resort

Bill Hanleyformer president of the Texas Golf Association, Fort Worth enthusiast

Port ToddRoyal Oaks CC GM/COO, Dallas

Mark HarrisonNTPGA Executive Director/CEO

malcolm hollandformer president of the Texas Golf Association, Dallas fan

Danny JonesChief Professional, Walden on Lake Conroe

Mark KazlowskiTexas Golf editor, Cedar Hill enthusiast

Robbie KearneyGM Cimarron Hills Golf and CC

Trey Kempgolf course architect, Dallas enthusiast

Keith KirkendallThe wood lover

Ryan KossickDeputy Executive Director/COO of NTPGA

Nancy Cromaraustin amateur

Kellen KubasakCOO of Golf San Antonio, San Antonio Enthusiast

Phyllis KwedarFort worth lover

Ricky LyonsGeneral Manager Westwood Golf Club, Houston

Cathy MarinJesuit golf coach, LPGA professional

James McAfeeFormer NTPGA Executive Director, Golf Writer, Planoamateur

Mike McCabegeneral manager of the Golf Clubs at the Tribute

Sam Morrohouston lover

Terry OlsonSales and Marketing Manager, Lajitas Golf Resort

Casey PaulsonPresident of Sales and Operations, Driftwood Golf Club

Mike PetersonOfficial PGA Tour Rules, Amateur Garland

Kevin PorterDallas amateur, Texas Golf Association director of competitions for North Texas

George PrioloGeneral Manager of Golf Operations, Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Resorts, Amarillo

Jim QuinnGolf Manufacturers Representative, Board Member of The First Tee of Fort Worth, Arlington Fan

jerry ransomgreenville lover

John Rappdallas lover

Paul Richardaustin amateur

Corey RobersonGolf Director Cordillera Ranch, Boerne

Robert Rodriguezsan antonio lover

Chris Roweprofessional chef Whispering Pines, Trinity

Linda Bagginssan antonio lover

Lee Sandlindallas lover

Carey Schultenformer president of the Texas Golf Association, Dallas fan

Zach SewillPresident BestGrips.comAmateur Conroe

Wesley Shawdallas lover

Marty Slade Perlmandallas lover

Randy SmithPGA Professional Emeritus, Royal Oaks CC, Dallas

Shane SmithAmateur Conroe

Marc SteinbauerVice President of Spirit Golf Association

Tom StruberPGA Emeritus Professional Maridoe Golf Club, Carrollton

Eldon Tarveraustin amateur

Steve TermeerGM/COO University of Texas Golf Club, Austin

Matt TrevinoDirector of Golf, Riverhill CC, Kerrville

Tammy Trichellesan antonio lover

Marc Tylendalewisville lover

Casey Wadeprofessional manager High Meadow Ranch GC, Magnolia

Pat WheelerTexas Links on the Air host, Dallas fan

Nannette WheelisAmateur Waco

Jim WhitetenArlington lover

Greg WilleBelton Lover

Chris Winhouston lover

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