Houston golf / Kingwood & Porter
Island Course at Kingwood Country Club
Private golf club in Kingwood & Porter. 18 holes.
Overview and layout
Invited calls Island one of the most scenic and acclaimed courses in Texas, known for water hazards; par 72, 7,253 yards, rating 75.1, slope 143. 1
Tee totals from the official scorecard: 7,253 / 6,777 / 6,407 / 5,821 yards (Tees 1-4). 1
Hole 18, a par 5, is called the 'Tin Cup' pelican hole: a large pond offers two routes and an island green, and a pelican statue from the movie sits at the water's edge. 1
Hole 1's tee shot has the driving range out of bounds right and a pond left; water is in play on holes 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 16 per the club's hole notes. 1
Top100GolfCourses describes it as a mid-1970s Joe Finger design with tight, tree-lined fairways and a par-5 finish considered one of the toughest in Texas. 2
| Course | Holes | Par | Longest tees | Rating / slope | Opened | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Course | 18 | 72 | 7,253 yards | 75.1 / 143 | 1974 | 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). 4
- Clubhouse: Kingwood clubhouse rebuilt after Harvey; soft-opened February 2019 (Reduce Flooding interview, 2019). 5
- Tennis: 23 lighted tennis courts. 6
- Pickleball: 10 dedicated pickleball courts. 6
- Fitness: Fitness & Sports Center with Technogym equipment, cycle studio, Pilates reformers, 47 complimentary weekly classes. 6
- Pool: Water park: heated adult pool, family pool with diving area, lazy river, two Big Kahuna slides, splash pad, eight rentable cabanas. 6
- Event space: Weddings (Lakeside Ballroom and veranda), corporate meetings; golf tournaments for up to 576 players. 7
- 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. 8
- 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. Invited's membership page does not mention any tie between club membership and owning a Kingwood home; no HOA or developer source found stating one. Treat membership as separate unless documents show otherwise. 8
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
- 1974
Invited's club history: The Clubs of Kingwood was founded in 1971; the first course, designed by Joe Finger, opened in 1974 in the Friendswood Development / King Ranch master-planned community of Kingwood. 9
- 1996
Invited says scenes from Tin Cup (1996) were filmed at the club; the Island 18th carries the Tin Cup pelican statue. 1
- 2017
After Harvey, three of five holes near the river with the most silt were re-contoured using deposited sand; two greens and three fairways were redone; courses were finished December 26, 2017. The interview does not name which course(s). 5
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Invited credits the Island Course to Joe Finger. 1
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Invited says the Dallas Morning News named Island a top 50 course in Texas (year 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 Highest-rated of the three Kingwood courses (75.1/143 from the back). 1
- Judgment Water in play on many holes; demanding for high handicaps.
- Judgment Initiation fees and dues are not published, so the full cost is unknown until you apply.
Living nearby
- See the community page for housing details.
- Documented Club property took major Harvey flooding in 2017. 5
- 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 Island 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
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. 5
- Invited (early 2019) said Harvey's flood damage affected virtually all Clubs of Kingwood facilities. 10
- 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. 11
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
- GolfPass lists Gold tee 7,253 at 74.4/135; Invited lists 75.1/143 (rating vintage likely differs).
Not yet verified
- USGA/TGA ratings for each tee (USGA NCRDB did not load)
- Which Kingwood villages back directly onto the Island Course (no listing seen naming it)
- Any post-Harvey redesign specific to Island
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/island-course/
- top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/kingwood-island
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/golf/
- invitedclubs.com/clubs/kingwood-country-club/club-life/dining-culinary
- 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
- int.invitedclubs.com/our-story/news/deerwood-golf-club
- reduceflooding.com/tag/kingwood-country-club/
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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