What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1984. This club offers three nine hole courses that can be played in three eighteen hole combinations. The Bridges Course is the newest nine hole design, offering fast, undulating Floradwarf greens and fairly wide fairways. The layout of this course creates a multitude of situations where golfers must decide on whether to play in a risky manner or to make conservative, safer shots. One of the best holes on the Bridges Course is #3, a 427-yard, par 4, featuring a three-level fairway that hides the green from the first level, the water hazard protecting the green on the second level, and then finally allows golfers to see the entire layout of the hole's finish from the third level. The Creek Course is not as long as the Bridges, but it is narrower and has more water coming into play. The signature hole on the Creek is #8, a 208-yard, par 3, incorporating an elevated tee box, a creek that runs along the right side and a green with a ridge in the middle and sand bunkers protecting the right and left sides. The Bunkers Course lives up to its name by including many sand hazards into the design. Hole #1, a 417-yard, par 4, is considered the toughest starting hole in Texas. The tee shot must avoid a large sand bunker without carrying over the bunker because this will put the ball in a lake. Even if the tee shot stays away from these initial hazards, the second shot must still be carried 175 to 200 yards over water. The club hosted the Independent Insurance Agents Junior Classic in 1999, which is an invitational tournament for the top 180 junior golfers in the nation. Past participants have included many well known tour professionals, such as Tiger Woods. Bruce Devlin & Robert von Hagge designed the course. Northgate Country Club has 54 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Tifdwarf Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Our opinion:
We give this course 5 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Northgate Country Club:
17110 Northgate Forest Dr
77068 Houston, Texas
Harris county.
Phone: 281-444-5302
Course description:
This well-maintained course features very fast greens and an extremely scenic terrain. Guests are only allowed to play the course if accompanied by a club member. Carts are mandatory. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Round Hill Golf & Country Club:
3169 Round Hill Rd
94507 Alamo, Texas
Contra Costa county.
Phone: 925-837-7424
Course description:
The course was built in 1985. This course offers a pleasant atmosphere for playing because it is located alongside Cedar Lake. The fairways are very narrow because there are several mature oak trees which can alter your shots. In addition, water hazards come into play on several holes, so shot accuracy is at a premium. Don January designed the course. Pinnacle Country Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Pinnacle Country Club:
200 Pinnacle Dr
75147 Mabank, Texas
Henderson county.
Phone: 903-451-9797
Course description:
The course opened in 1980. This course was built on hilly terrain and features many Mesquite trees that can alter shots. The medium-sized greens vary between somewhat flat and undulating. There is an additional set of men's tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round. Green fees indicated are for all-day play. Roaring Springs Ranch Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Buffalo
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Contact information for Roaring Springs Ranch Club:
Hwy 70
79256 Roaring Springs, Texas
Motley county.
Phone: 806-348-7267
Course description:
The course was built in 1976. This club has four fairly difficult eighteen hole courses. The Island Course is this club's signature course because of its length and small, fast greens. The Marsh and Lake courses have narrow, tree-lined fairways, and water hazards coming into play on several holes. The Forest Course, the new and most demanding course, will delight all levels of player. The greens are small, and the fairways are narrow. There is heavy undulation throughout the course. "Golf Digest" selected the Forest Course 8th in the category of "Best New Private Courses" for 1996, and also rated it the 16th "Best in State" course for 1997-98. The Forest Course has its own Pro Shot System Carts for rent. Scenic Lake Houston borders some of these courses' holes. Joe Finger designed the course. This course has 72 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 71-80 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Tifdwarf Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $90 - $120.
Rating:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Kingwood Country Club:
1700 Lake Kingwood Trl
77339 Kingwood, Texas
Harris county.
Phone: 281-358-2171
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1979. This course is loaded with sand bunkers. Water hazards come into play on at least three holes, and several mature oak trees line the fairways. The green fees shown are good for all-day play. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Contact information for Linn Grove Country Club:
216 Madison St W
50469 Rockwell, Texas
Cerro Gordo county.
Phone: 515-822-4990
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1950. This hilly course features straightaway, tree-lined fairways which are bordered by a standard cut of rough. There are many sand bunkers on the course, but no water hazards. The small greens vary in undulation and are fast. This club only allows the public to play during the weekdays; weekends are strictly reserved for club members and their guests. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Hilltop Country Club:
Hwy 135
75789 Troup, Texas
Saunders county.
Phone: 903-842-3516
How is the course?:
The course was built in 1970. The large and undulating greens on this course are difficult to read. The fairways are plush, and there are numerous hazards incorporated into the course design. Water hazards (streams, creeks, and ponds) come into play on numerous occasions. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Cypress Creek Country Club:
Route 1
75480 Scroggins, Texas
Franklin county.
Phone: 903-860-2154
Course description:
The course was built in 1964. This long course features heavily wooded fairways, and its greens are well manicured and fast. In addition, water hazards come into play on several holes. The senior discount rate is only good on Tuesday mornings. George Fazio designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Tifdwarf Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We give this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Redstone Golf Club:
7900 Old N Belt Dr E
77396 Humble, Texas
Harris county.
Phone: 281-458-1010
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1920. This course is tough and well known for the speed of the greens. There are a lot of trees that also contribute to the difficulty of the course. The fairways are usually beautifully cut and maintained. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Our rating:
We give this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Orchard Hills Country Club:
10277 County Rd D
43506 Bryan, Texas
Berrien county.
Phone: 419-636-7765