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Glen Garden Golf & Country Club in Fort Worth: Walk back through time with Nelson and Hogan

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:19 GMT

Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan played a lot of their early golf at Glen Garden Golf & C.C. in Fort Worth. First opened in 1912, it's gone through several incarnations over the years, but the integrity of the original course remains the same. And that's the beauty of this place: You can play this quirky layout pretty much the way Nelson did when he notched his record 18th PGA victory of 1945.

At The Trails of Frisco Golf Club north of Dallas, Jeff Brauer offers a unique shot-maker's ...

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:50:31 GMT

The Trails of Frisco Golf Club is one of Jeff Brauer's more unique designs. The golf course meanders through streams, wetlands and around wooded areas for a shot-maker's challenge. Golfers will find themselves thinking about where they want to put their tee shots in relation to hazards and pin positions on the massive greens.

Hill Country Golf Club features 27 holes of San Antonio's most scenic golf

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:07:34 GMT

San Antonio is full of great golf resorts, including the Hill Country Golf Club, located at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort just north of the city. The 27-hole Arthur Hills design is open to both resort guests and the general public, and it features some of the best facilities and conditions in the area. The routing consists of three interchangeable nines across 200 acres, but each are a little different. All of the nines roll on gentle, wooded terrain, more classic compared to some of the more undulating Hill Country courses in the area.

Sun City Texas in Georgetown: Trio of championship golf courses make it a worthy trip from Austin

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:41:19 GMT

With 54 holes, there is plenty of golf to go around for residents of Sun City Texas, a Del Webb master-planned community located in Georgetown just northwest of Austin. But you don't have to reside in Sun City to play the courses, and you don't have to be retiree-aged to get a great test of golf, either. While it's true that residents get first pick of times, the general public can find their fill of tee times. Multi-course facilities are all over central Texas, and Sun City's operation certainly holds its own with any of them.

Follow the trails at The Golf Club at Champions Circle in Fort Worth

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:35:29 GMT

Though it's not all that walkable, The Golf Club at Champions Circle in Fort Worth seems as much a nature hike as it does a golf course at times. That's because Jay Morrish's design takes players through beautiful live oaks, creeks, wetlands and a few wide-open spaces on a 7,005-yard, par-72 journey that's as scenic as it is difficult from the back tees.

Sample some of the best holes in golf at Tour 18 Houston in Humble

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:23:23 GMT

Tour 18 Houston, located just north of the city, in Humble, delivers a sample of some of the most famous holes in golf. Designs from across the U.S., including Amen Corner at Augusta National, come together to create a unique golfing experience.

Take on Amen Corner and many more famous holes at Tour 18 Houston in Humble

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:42:28 GMT

Those who haven't had a chance to play very many famous courses around the U.S. will get a kick out of playing the selection of holes recreated at Tour 18 Houston, particularly on the front nine. For those not particularly out for a replica experience, the golf course still delivers a fun test in a quiet setting.

Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet: A small-town, big-time muni in the Texas Hill Country

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:24:04 GMT

Burnet may be a small, Hill Country town, but that doesn't mean its municipal golf course, Delaware Springs Golf Course, can't be a big-time central-Texas attraction. With a layout stretching more than 6,900 yards and through scenic Burnet countryside, it's a round that is as satisfying as Hill Country golf can offer for the money.

BBQ brisket and birdies -- the best combinations of golf and barbecue in Houston

no_email@example.com (Mike Bailey) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:19:50 GMT

Houston is very much an international city, which means you can find just about any kind of restaurant to dine at after your round at any one of the more than 100 golf courses in the area. But let's be honest, when most people think of Texas, they're not talking about the great Japanese, seafood or Italian joints -- although Houston has many of those as well -- they're thinking Tex-Mex or barbecue. Here then, are some of the best golf and barbecue pairings in the Houston area.

Fantastic greens highlight a round of golf at River Crossing golf course north of San Antonio

no_email@example.com (Brandon Tucker) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:17:08 GMT

River Crossing Club, a semi-private golf course located just north of San Antonio, takes on a scenic and serene Hill Country atmosphere. It offers those who make the drive a private-worthy experience at a price point comparable to many of the middle-tier courses closer to the Alamo. Fantastic greens at River Crossing Club highlight what makes for a pleasant round of golf in the scenic Texas hills.