Houston National Golf Club

First time play here. Course fairway is the worst conditions I ever seen. There are barely any grass, if you like to hit off dirt, this is the course for you. Zero maintenance.

Unfortunately this course has been neglected and in a terrible shape. More often than not you will find yourself hitting off of mud or dirt.

Bunkers are full of water to the point that if you're ball goes in, it will be hard to get it out again.

The greens were decent but nothing I would brag about.

Course layout is perfect, and the staff is professional.

Played after a big storm so take it with a grain of salt. Love the layout, Greens were fantastic, fairways need some work but overall I liked it. Good challenges on some holes and it forces you to control your distances off the tee.

The course was in the worst condition I've ever seen it. I would not play it again until they improve the conditions

A nice stretch of weather drew me out to my favorite course. I’m partial to the links style and the way the two finishing holes are designed around the creek is just amazing. Greens were in surprisingly good shape considering the hard freezes the area went through. Fairways have a ways to go considering the clay soil and San Augustine grass being in hibernation. Preferred lies are the way to go around the clumps. The guys in the cart barn are cheerfully friendly. Number seven par 3 white tee into the wind was a bit too far for this 73 year old but that’s a me problem and I was enjoying teeing off with Justin my playing partner.

The layout is challenging and one of those courses where you can't use your driver on every par 4 or par 5. Lots of elevation changes that lead to tough lies. But the fairways have lots of bald spots. Could be much better considering the price. Sterling the private side looks amazing.

Torn with this review because this place could really be something. Staff was excellent. Clubhouse and amenities were excellent. Range was nice and course layout was fun and challenging. However the condition was poor. I get the time of year but have a feeling this is the norm. With some TLC this could really be a great place to play. Glad we got it on a hot deal because it certainly is not worth the full price in this condition. Maybe try it again this summer and see if anything is different.

Six long months since playing my favorite course, I just had to get out there and break in my golf shoes.
My hot deal paired me up with another single and a pair…all younger golfers who could hit it a mile. It was a good group, I actually played better than I expected after a long layoff…I tend to elevate my game when playing along with better golfers. Didn’t lose a single ball. The greens were fast. Fairways in good shape. Only negative was the club house was closed but the Sterling clubhouse was more than adequate.

Fairways are in Terrible shape, it’s evident all the funds and work is going into the Sterling course. Greens are decent but large dirt patches on all fairways is terrible.

I made a reservation on golf now for Houston National golf course for Jan 1st for $64 to pay at the course. I was charged a booking fee. Upon check in the course required $84 rate as stated because it’s a holiday and golfnow must not be updated. When I showed the clubhouse my golfnow receipt and $64 rate, I was told that the $64 just held a reservation and that I wasn’t charged yet. I wasn’t charged yet, but what was advertised was switched once I got to the course. Can you please let me know if this is how it should work?

Teed off at 11…front was slow, 2hours, but it took almost hour to play 10-12..we left. Not into a 3 hour back nine..no ranger —upon leaving we came across problem..4 some that was over 2 holes behind—again, no ranger..group behind us left as well..
So Houston, you’re going to allow one slow group ruin it for several other groups???
Not a great business model…

Greens nice but the rest of course is beat up! More weeds and dirt than grass. Would be a tough track if the conditions were improved.

Pace of play was really good. Practice range is really nice, range balls are a little expensive. The front 9 is not that hard. The back 9 is a little more challenging. Unless you find this on a good price I would not book( normal price is like $74) I got it for $50. The course is in really good shape and has nice greens. I would recommend playing this course.

Houston national is the public one - Sterling g is private. They do a good job of maintaining the course. However the fairways need at a minimum, mowing. Otherwise it’s a wonderful track. Enjoy and remember to take care of the course.