A look at Timber Creek Golf Club near Houston: Natural Texas beauty enhanced by architect Jay Riviere
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas -- Twenty-seven hole Timber Creek Golf Club is one of Jay Riviere's best courses. The late architect from Houston drew inspiration from Winged Foot, where he once worked as an assistant pro, to design a course on a piece of land that is dissimilar to the rest of the Houston area.
Riviere sought to take advantage of the rolling terrain that meandered around creeks and natural water hazards. Best of all, there are no homes on the property, which also includes an expansive clubhouse built above the golf course.
The course breaks down into three nines -- Timber Trails, Creekside and the Pines, all named for their predominant features. Timber Trails is the longest and perhaps most difficult of the three (par 36, 3,575 yards), while the Creekside is the shortest at 3,135, but it is a par 35 with just one par 5.
In addition to the well stocked golf shop and grill in the clubhouse, Timber Creek Golf Club also offers a covered outdoor pavilion, comprehensive practice facilities and GPS on the golf carts. Lessons are also available.