49% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf Club of Houston
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Members Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Members, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.8
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Members
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Members.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ssalazar@golfclubofhouston.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
5860 Wilson Road
Course Description
Golf Club of Houston opened in 2003 with an 18-hole Member Course designed by the renowned Jim Hardy and Peter Jacobson. This 900 acre land was beautifully crafted with Cypress, Live Oak and Pine trees. Since 2003, Golf Club of Houston has hosted the PGA TOUR's Houston Open with three great years on the Member Course and since 2006 on a newly crafted Tournament Course. Rees Jones, course architect, was instrumental with incorporating a beautiful yet challenging layout designed to test the best players in the world while maintaining a positive experience for players of all skill levels. Our clubhouse offers an exclusive environment in an attractive, convenient location. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, or combining it with a golf outing, our 33,000-square foot clubhouse and distinguished golf courses are the ideal location. Experience breathtaking views and uncompromising privacy. Our dedicated events team advises, arranges and facilitates to ensure that everything proceeds as planned.Amenities include:- All inclusive golf packages - Specialty gifts, merchandise, mobile Golf shop and professional retail staff - Exceptional service with a variety of Food & Beverage options Golf Club of Houston hosts one of the largest PGA tournaments in the country - the Houston Open. It is one of only 11 public courses across the country that hosts a PGA TOUR event. Play where the Pros play and experience the level of precision and refinement that only comes with a course designed for the very best.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jacobsen Hardy
Opened
2002
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Members, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady test through long par fours stressing tee accuracy and iron placement with front nine ramping up trouble over milder back while par fives mix birdie hope against bogey traps.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727069 yards6464 metersCR 74.5Bogey 99.4Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 51.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 431 | 542 | 192 | 418 | 539 | 420 | 450 | 433 | 3815 | 508 | 413 | 217 | 394 | 153 | 377 | 456 | 182 | 554 | 3254 | 7069 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725384 yards4923 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 321 | 452 | 93 | 322 | 421 | 344 | 296 | 369 | 2900 | 422 | 310 | 129 | 257 | 86 | 311 | 379 | 121 | 469 | 2484 | 5384 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726084 yards5563 metersCR 74.5Bogey 105.3Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 371 | 478 | 158 | 358 | 485 | 370 | 385 | 399 | 3344 | 454 | 350 | 163 | 285 | 112 | 332 | 404 | 141 | 499 | 2740 | 6084 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Members
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Members
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Members. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
68% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
55% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Trajectory14%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
60% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy11%
73% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
77% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment26%
Accuracy11%
56% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment26%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
78% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
35% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Aim13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
56% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy25%
Aim11%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Members
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Members
Get answers to common questions about playing Members and what to expect.
How difficult is Members for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Members challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Members?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6226 yards. The back tees extend to 7069.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Members?
With a course rating of 74.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Members and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7069.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Members and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Members strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7069.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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