Overview
Houston’s Gus Wortham Municipal Course—just a few miles from downtown—has roots dating back to 1908, when the original Houston Country Club was routed on the site. It’s the rare piece of property in the sprawling Texas metropolis with elevation changes that make for a scenic, rolling layout. The course is the oldest continually operated course in Texas, and Harry Vardon, Ted Ray and Bobby Jones played exhibitions there over the years. The Houston Golf Association entered a 30-year lease and operating agreement in 2014. Architect Baxter Spann restored the course in 2017, rebuilding greens, bunkers and reshaping contouring, as well has reconfiguring the irrigation system for better water conservation.
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“Really fun course, quality for the dollar. Greens are highlight of course. Pretty open off tee and not a ton of trouble outside some water on a few holes. Bunkers in solid shape, recently renewed or filled with sand and edged well. Conditioning outside greens is pretty typical of a muni course."
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“Really fun course, quality for the dollar. Greens are highlight of course. Pretty open off tee and not a ton of trouble outside some water on a few holes. Bunkers in solid shape, recently renewed or filled with sand and edged well. Conditioning outside greens is pretty typical of a muni course."
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