See the best high priced and budget golf courses.
The fee is the cost of a green fee and cart for a prime tee time on Saturday. Fees are as of March 2022. Actual rates may vary. To be eligible, a course must have been evaluated by seven members of the jury.
Ranking 2022 | Course | Location Telephone | Designate | Year to open |
Costs | 2021 rank |
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1 | Rawls course | Lubbock 806-742-4653 |
Tom Doak | 2003 | $89 | NR* |
2 | Ross Rogers Golf Resort, Mustang course |
Amarillo 806-378-3086 |
x-Leon Howard y-Colligan Golf Design |
1968 | $60 | 1 |
3 | The Wilderness Golf Club | Jackson Lake 979-297-4653 |
Jeffrey D Brauer | 2004 | $75 | 5 |
4 | Storm Golf Club | Gladewater 903-984-5335 |
Jeffrey D Brauer | 2018 | $86 | 2 |
5 | Squaw Valley Golf Course, Comanche Lakes |
Glen Rose 1-800-831-8259 |
Colligan golf design | 2001 | $61 | 3 |
6 | Vaaler Creek Golf Club | White 830-833-0706 |
Mike Lowry | 2009 | $80 | NR* |
7 | Squaw Valley Golf Course, Apache links |
Glen Rose 1-800-831-8259 |
x-Jeffrey D. Brauer y-Colligan Golf Design |
1992 | $61 | 4 |
8 | Texas Star Golf Course | Euless 817-685-7888 |
Keith Foster | 1997 | $85 | 8 |
9 | Links to Lands End | Yantis 903-383-3290 |
Williams, Gill & Associates | 2000 | $89 | NR |
ten | Moody Garden CG | Galveston 409-683-1201 |
x-Carlton Gipson, y-Peter Jacobson, Jim Hardy |
1976 | $72 | NR |
11 | Texas A&M Golf Club | College Station 979-845-1723 |
x Ralph Plummer y-Jeff Blume |
1950 | $65 | 12 |
12 | The seaside resort of the cliffs on Possum Kingdom Lake |
Graford 940-779-4520 |
Bruce Devlin, Robert Von Hagge | 1988 | $89 | NR |
13 | Rockwood Golf Course | fort worth 817-392-6560 |
x—John Bredemus; y-Colligan Golf Design |
1938 | $62 | NR |
14 | Cypresswood GC, Traditional course |
Spring 281-821-6300 |
Keith Foster | 1997 | $87 | NR |
15 | Gray Rock Golf Club | Austin 512-288-4297 |
Jay Morish | 1992 | $86 | 18 |
16 | Eagle Point Golf Club | Mount Belvieu 281-385-6668 |
Rick Forestier | 1999 | $63 | NR |
17 | Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course | Fredericksburg 830-997-4010 |
Jeffrey D Brauer | 1991 | $69 | NR |
18 | Tenison Highlands Golf field |
dallas 214-670-1402 |
x-Ralph Plummer; y-Weibring-Wolfard |
1960 | $63 | 20 |
19 | Diamondback | Abilene 325-690-9190 |
Charles Coody | 1999 | $65 | 14 |
20 | Star Ranch Golf Club | hutto 512-252-4653 |
Jay, Carter Morrish Bechtol-Russell design |
2001 | $82 | 9 |
21 | Avery Ranch | Austin 512-248-2442 |
Andy Raugust | 2002 | $89 | NR |
22 | Tierra Verde Golf Club | Arlington 817-478-8500 |
Gary Panks, Gary Stephenson | 1998 | $75 | 16 |
23 | water hunting golf club | fort worth 817-861-4653 |
Steve Plummer | 2000 | $70 | NR |
24 | Tangle Ridge Golf Club | Grand Meadow 972-299-6837 |
Jeffrey D Brauer | 1995 | $68 | 17 |
25 | Teravista Golf Club | round rock 512-651-9580 |
Clifton, Ezell and Clifton | 2002 | $86 | 13 |
x-original design; y-overhaul. NR-not rated; * Listed in a different price category in 2021. No longer ranked: 6. Ross Rogers Golf Resort, Wildhorse Course, Amarillo; 7. Brackenridge Park GC, San Antonio; 10. Butterfield Trail GC, El Paso; 11. GC Panorama, Conroe; 15. Rayburn Country Resort, Brookland; 19. Houston National GC; 21. Olympia Hills GC, Universal City; 22. Texas-Concan Golf Club; 23. Course at Watters Creek, Traditions, Allen; 24. Municipal Vineyard; 25. ShadowGlen GC, Mansion.
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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