Golf Membership in Houston Advice?

Depends on where you live.

Close to Katy, Pine Forest CC

Close to Sugarland, Riverbend CC

Close to downtown, save your money and play Wildcat.

Close to northwest Houston, Northgate or Champions CC

South of Houston, Magnolia Creek CC

What part of the galleria? If you’re on the north side, closer to I10, Lakeside or Royal Oaks aren’t a bad drive down I10 and both great clubs. The initiation fees may be a little high at both of these though.

If you’re on the south side of the galleria, Braeburn and Westwood are right down 59. I haven’t played either course in 20 years, so no clue what they’re like these days.

I lived downtown for a while and joined Wildcat. It was great for getting out for quick rounds during the week, but I hated their range. It’s hard to work on your game with 20 MPH crosswinds all the time.

Sorry, I missed the Galleria reference.

Braeburn and Westwood are really nice clubs although they have a older membership.

I agree on Wildcats range, the wind can be challenging.

Houston CC is close. And Memorial Park will be nice.

lakeside is probably out of your budget if you are worried about price. Braeburn is a good option and they are about to redo the whole course, not sure of the exact prices, but would be a lot less than lakeside and not as hard to get in. I know quite a few 30-40 year olds that are members out there, but also know a bunch of 65+. If you want to get really cheap then pine forest or riverbend are good. Pine forest is $1,250 initiation right now for junior.

Check out Royal Oaks....just not a fan of the surrounding area (but not far from galleria)

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Join either Black Hawk or GCOH. You will have 5 courses to play for the same dues.

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If you’re fine with driving a bit every time you want to play, this is the way to go.

I looked at a junior membership at GCOH a couple years ago. $15k initiation fee, but they would knock it down to $12.5k if I paid in full. Can’t remember monthly dues, but think they were $350-400.

Riverbend is about 20 mins from your location in sugar land. Sweet water CC is there too. Two excellent courses that won’t break the bank.

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Riverbend is about 20 mins from your location in sugar land. Sweet water CC is there too. Two excellent courses that won’t break the bank.

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I've mentioned before that I love Riverbend CC. The course makes you use every club in the bag and the membership has always been very friendly.

I was a member of Sweetwater CC about 16 years ago. Don't know why, but I never really like it and left after a couple of years. It always perturbed me when I brought a guest and they had to pay a ridiculous green fee at the time even on a week day.