Houston golf / Inside Houston
Hermann Park Golf Course
Municipal golf course in Inside Houston. 18 holes.
Closed for a $30M renovation led by the Astros Golf Foundation with Hermann Park Conservancy; construction began September 2025 with completion expected 2027. No official reopening date published. 1
Overview and layout
Planned redesign: front nine all par 3s, lit for night play, with two double greens; back nine a regulation 3,400-yard par 36; either nine playable alone. 1
Plan adds a double-deck driving range, new clubhouse with restaurant and pro shop, adaptive First Tee area, and interconnected stormwater ponds expected to cut potable water use about 50 percent. 1
A two-mile walking loop around the course will be restored, with large oaks transplanted along it. 2
| Course | Holes | Par | Longest tees | Rating / slope | Opened | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-renovation layout | 18 | 70 | 6,014 yards | Not published | 1922 | 3 |
| Planned layout (under construction) | 18 | — | 3,405 yards | Not published | expected 2027 | 4 |
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.
Membership and access
No membership is needed to play; tee times are open to the public.
Tee times: Not bookable during construction.
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
- 1922
Opened in 1922 as Houston's first municipal golf course; George E. Kessler's 1916 park plan proposed an 18-hole course. 5
- 1989
BSL Golf Corp. won the management contract in March 1989 as part of the city's move to privatize course operations. 6
- 1999
Carlton Gipson redesigned the course in 1999 and a new clubhouse was built. 5
- 2020
The historic Hermann Park Municipal Golf Clubhouse (6201 Hermann Park Drive) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 7, 2020. 7
- 2022
Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed March 15, 2022 'Hermann Park Golf Course Day' for its centennial. 5
- 2025
$30M renovation jointly funded by the Astros Golf Foundation and Hermann Park Conservancy; architect Jon Schmenk; construction by Wolf Point Golf Company; start September 2025, completion expected 2027. 1
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Hermann Park Conservancy describes it as 'the first golf course in the country to be integrated' (no date given); Forward Times calls it the first integrated golf course in Houston. 8
Pros and cons
“Documented” points link to a source; “Judgment” points are our assessment for a typical buyer or golfer, not established fact.
Where sources disagree, and what we couldn’t verify
Sources disagree
- Integration: Hermann Park Conservancy says first integrated course in the country; Forward Times says first in Houston; Wikipedia (uncited) says 'one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the US in 1954'. Treat national claim cautiously.
Not yet verified
- Official reopening date
- Post-renovation rates
If you can point us to an official source, call or text 832-797-3780 and we’ll update this page.
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Sources
- golfcoursearchitecture.net/content2/houstons-hermann-park-set-to-be-redesigned-by-jon-schmenk
- hermannpark.org/2025/08/07/city-of-houstons-hermann-park-golf-course-to-undergo-major-renovation-in-partn
- communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/development/2025/08/14/hermann-park-golf-cours
- hermannpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HPC_Golf_FAQ_Fall-2025.pdf
- forwardtimes.com/news/state-local/hermann-park-golf-course-celebrates-100-year-anniversary-of-rich-history
- houstonpress.com/news/fore-6571980/
- atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/2100004968
- hermannpark.org/place/hermann-park-golf-course-and-clubhouse/
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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