Houston golf / Inside Houston
Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
Municipal golf course in Inside Houston. 18 holes.
Overview and layout
Along Brays Bayou east of downtown, with elevated tees and uphill carries. 1
Restoration reshaped tees, fairways, bunkers and greens, added TifEagle greens, new irrigation and drainage, and a 2.5-acre irrigation lake for stormwater; par 71, a little over 6,300 yards from the back tees (TGA says 'a little over'; forward just under 5,000). 2
| Course | Holes | Par | Longest tees | Rating / slope | Opened | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Wortham | 18 | 71 | 6,300 yards | Not published | 1908 | 2 |
Yardage, rating and slope as published by the club or rating source at the time we checked; tee names and ratings change after renovations.
Who might enjoy it
Golfers who want an affordable round close to home, juniors and beginners, and anyone who wants to play a city course with tournament history.
Practice, instruction and amenities
Membership and access
Public course. HGA membership offers savings on green fees, merchandise and range balls (prices not stated on page). 1
- Houston Golf Association membership
Savings on green fees per HGA page
Tee times: Priority booking 8-10 days ahead at midnight for a non-refundable $20 per player fee.
Green fees
Contact the club for current pricing. Green fees are not published on the official site.
Last verified Oct 14, 2026.
History
History and tournaments
- 1908
Houston Country Club was founded in 1908 at what is now Gus Wortham; one of the earliest 18-hole courses in Texas. Exhibitions there included Harry Vardon, Ted Ray, Walter Hagen, Francis Ouimet and Bobby Jones. 2
- 1973
After Houston Country Club moved to Tanglewood in 1957, Gus Wortham bought the course and renamed it the Houston Executive Club; the city bought it in 1973 for $3.6 million and named it for him. 3
- 2017
Golf Advisor (2017) calls it the oldest continuously operated course in Texas. 4
- 2018
Closed January 2017 for restoration by Baxter Spann (Finger Dye Spann); reopened October 2018. 2
- 2019
Hosts the Greater Houston City Amateur and Senior City Amateur since 2019. 2
Former names: Houston Country Club (original course) (1908-1957) 3; Houston Executive Club (1957-1973) 3
Pros and cons
“Documented” points link to a source; “Judgment” points are our assessment for a typical buyer or golfer, not established fact.
Playing here
- Documented Oldest golf site in Houston, restored 2018 2
- No documented drawbacks recorded yet.
Where sources disagree, and what we couldn’t verify
Sources disagree
- HGA lease start: TGA says 2014; Houstonia says 2015.
- City purchase year: TGA/Houstonia/Golf Advisor say 1973; Wikipedia Houston Country Club article says 1972.
- Address: HGA location page says 7000 Capitol St. 77011; Hermann Park Conservancy FAQ lists 7200 Central St. Used HGA.
- Original designer: TGA/Houstonia say A.W. Pollard; Wikipedia infobox says Tom McNamara (1908).
Not yet verified
- Published green fees
If you can point us to an official source, call or text 832-797-3780 and we’ll update this page.
Other courses nearby
Sources
- hga.org/gus-wortham
- read.nxtbook.com/texas_golf_association/lone_star_golf/april_2024/member_club_spotlight_gus_wor.html
- houstoniamag.com/travel-and-outdoors/2021/04/gus-wortham-park-golf-course-restoration-legacy
- golfpass.com/travel-advisor/articles/houston-golf-association-well-on-its-way-to-restoring-glory-to-gu
Sources checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices, membership terms and operating status change; confirm with the club before you rely on them.
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