Houston golf / Kingwood & Porter
Forest Course at Kingwood Country Club
Private golf club in Kingwood & Porter. 18 holes.
Overview and layout
Invited: a championship-level course surrounded by towering trees. 1
The 17th is a 602-yard par 5 with a blind tee shot for longer hitters; ponds and water affect holes 3, 5, 6, 12 and 18. 1
The Icehouse restaurant overlooks the Forest driving range. 2
| Course | Holes | Par | Longest tees | Rating / slope | Opened | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Course | 18 | 72 | 7,058 yards | 74.9 / 134 | 1983 (Invited) | 1 |
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 will use a full private club regularly and want member tee times, practice facilities and a social calendar.
Practice, instruction and amenities
- Driving range: FAQ: members have access to two full driving ranges, putting greens, chipping areas and short-game zones. 3
- Instruction/academy: Kingwood Golf Academy: 50+ lighted tee stations, grass tee box, 10,000 sq ft short-game area with bunker, TrackMan fittings and instruction, 8+ PGA professionals; Game On (adult beginners), CrushIt! (youth), PGA Junior League. 3
- Short-game area: 10,000 sq ft short-game area with a bunker. 3
- Restaurant: Five dining venues: Tavern (flagship, patio over the courses), The Icehouse (overlooks the Forest driving range), Claudia's Taco Shop, Deckside Club (water park), Courtside Club (fitness center). 2
- Clubhouse: Kingwood clubhouse rebuilt after Harvey; soft-opened February 2019 (Reduce Flooding interview, 2019). 4
- Tennis: 23 lighted tennis courts. 5
- Pickleball: 10 dedicated pickleball courts. 5
- Fitness: Fitness & Sports Center with Technogym equipment, cycle studio, Pilates reformers, 47 complimentary weekly classes. 5
- Pool: Water park: heated adult pool, family pool with diving area, lazy river, two Big Kahuna slides, splash pad, eight rentable cabanas. 5
- Event space: Weddings (Lakeside Ballroom and veranda), corporate meetings; golf tournaments for up to 576 players. 6
- Dress code: collared shirts, golf shorts or slacks; no denim, gym wear or metal spikes. Premium rental sets on request. 3
Membership and access
Invited publishes two Kingwood membership tiers: Kingwood Full (unlimited golf on all three Kingwood courses and driving ranges, plus racquet, fitness, water park, dining and social) and Kingwood Discover (limited golf: Tuesday-Thursday after 11 a.m., Friday-Monday after 2 p.m., same other amenities). Initiation is 'Inquire for Initiation Fee'; no dues are published. Memberships extend to spouse and dependent children under 25. XLife add-ons extend privileges across the Invited network. The golf page says some memberships are social or limited-golf. 7
- Kingwood Full (golf)
Unlimited golf on Lake, Forest and Island and both driving ranges; racquet, fitness, water park, dining, social. Page says 'Inquire for Initiation Fee'. - Kingwood Discover (limited golf)
Golf Tue-Thu after 11 a.m., Fri-Mon after 2 p.m.; same non-golf amenities. 'Inquire for Initiation Fee'. - XLife Dine & Play Away (add-on for golf members)
Network dining and play benefits; no price published. - XLife Social (add-on for lifestyle members)
No price published. - XLife Access Advantage (add-on)
Extends golf to select Houston-area clubs; no price published. - Deerwood Premier / Deerwood Associate
Deerwood Club memberships also include unlimited play on the three Kingwood courses (see deerwood entry).
Contact the club for current pricing. The club does not publish initiation fees or dues.
Guests: Membership page: 'Guests are welcome when accompanied by a Member (or pre-registered), and standard guest fees/policies apply.' Advance reservations recommended for golf, racquet and dining; dining generally reserved for members and invited guests, with select ticketed events open to others. Golf page: certain tournaments and outings may be open to non-members.
Tee times: Member booking via the Invited member portal (login required); no public tee-time booking.
Does a nearby home include membership? Not stated by the club or community; confirm in writing. No club or Kingwood Greens source ties membership to home ownership. 7
Green fees
Contact the club for current pricing. This is a private club; play is for members and their guests.
Last verified Oct 14, 2026.
History
History and tournaments
- 1983
Invited's history: 1983, the Forest Course opened, creating a 54-hole championship golf center. 8
- 1996
Invited says scenes from Tin Cup were shot on the Forest Course in 1996. 8
- 2017
GM Blake Roberts (2019): 'We lost the Forest Course which has the Golf Advantage School and the driving range' in Harvey; courses were finished Dec 26, 2017. 4
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Golf Digest's course listing credits Kenneth Dye Jr., ASGCA. 9
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Invited says Forest hosted the Canadian Open Tour and the Texas State Senior Open (years not given). 1
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 Tree-lined championship course with Tin Cup and state-event history. 1
- Judgment Initiation fees and dues are not published, so the full cost is unknown until you apply.
Living nearby
- Documented Kingwood Greens custom homes on large lots back to the course. 10
- Documented Course sits near the West Fork; it was badly damaged in Harvey. 4
- Judgment Homes on the course trade privacy for views: expect stray balls, early mowing and golfers within sight of the yard on some lots.
Golf course living
Living near Forest Course at Kingwood Country Club
- Kingwood GreensOn the Forest Course
- BarringtonVillage near Kingwood Country Club
- Kingwood LakesNear Kingwood Country Club
- Kings PointNext to Deerwood
- Fosters MillNear Deerwood
Homes
- Community Impact: Kingwood Greens was built out in 1999 and the Forest Course is within walking distance. 11
- HAR 2025: about 212 single-family homes, median built 1999, median 4,153 sq ft on 14,994 sq ft lots. 10
- Listings describe lots on or overlooking the Forest Course, including the 7th and 15th holes. 12
HOA and club
- Community Impact (Jan 2020) estimated HOA dues at about $770 per year. 11
- KW Northeast profile describes the village as deed restricted. 13
Flood history
- GM Blake Roberts told Reduce Flooding (2019) the club had 'almost 18 feet of water across the entire golf course' in Harvey, sand deposits from a few inches to about eight feet, and almost six feet of water in the Kingwood clubhouse. 4
- Invited (early 2019) said Harvey's flood damage affected virtually all Clubs of Kingwood facilities. 14
- Reduce Flooding photos (Sept 14, 2017, posted April 2019) show Harvey sand in the West Fork of the San Jacinto River south of the Forest Course and Kingwood Greens. 15
- Community Impact notes Kingwood Greens has views of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River. 11
- Romerica's proposed 331-acre marina/resort and residential project (2019 notice) lies west of the Clubs of Kingwood near the West Fork; a 2026 post says a Kingwood Country Club course borders its property to the east. Status pending. 16
Flood research for a specific home
No golf community is flood-free, and a course’s history doesn’t tell you about a specific home. Look up the exact address on the tools below, ask the seller for the Texas flood disclosure and any claims history, check the elevation certificate if there is one, and get a flood insurance quote before your option period ends.
Where sources disagree, and what we couldn’t verify
Sources disagree
- Invited says Forest opened 1983; Golflink says built 1992 by Kenneth Dye Jr. Ken Dye partnered with Joe Finger in the 1980s, so either may be right.
- Slope: Invited 134 (current golf page), ClubCorp older page 142, Golf Digest 138, Golflink 74.6/138 at 7,092 yards.
Not yet verified
- Opening year confirmation (1983 vs 1992)
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
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/golf/forest-course/
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/club-life/dining-culinary
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/golf/
- reduceflooding.com/2019/07/30/50-million-rebuild-after-harvey-makes-fifth-largest-country-club-in-america-be
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/wellness-recreation/
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/membership/
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/club-life/traditions-community
- golfdigest.com/courses/tx/the-clubs-of-kingwood-forest
- har.com/web/soldit/tools/neighborhoods/detailpt/kingwood-greens/4459
- communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/housing-real-estate/2020/01/08/get-to-know-the-kingw
- lakehomes.com/texas/lake-houston/5-island-green-court-kingwood-tx-77339-lhrmls-01926901
- kwnortheasthouston.com/subdivision/kingwood-greens-village/
- int.invitedclubs.com/our-story/news/deerwood-golf-club
- reduceflooding.com/tag/kingwood-country-club/
- reduceflooding.com/2026/01/22/romericas-preliminary-drainage-analysis-raises-many-questions/
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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