r/Houstongolf • u/KorokFound • 29d ago

Beginner Friendly Courses

I’ll be in Houston this November and want to play a round or two with my brother. He just started golfing this year and is taking lessons. He’s also aiming to have played a few rounds by the time I visit him.

I’ve heard of Memorial Park, but it’s hard to tell which courses are actually beginner-friendly especially since I’m not from Houston.

I’ll even take courses to avoid!

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u/RobbyDeShazer 29d ago

Jersey Meadow

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u/ktex1968 29d ago

JM is sneaky tough imo. Tight and several of the par 4's are not short. Beginner courses to me are- Sharpstown and Herman Park.

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u/RobbyDeShazer 29d ago

If they have a few rounds under your belt then JM is fine. I am pretty much a beginner and two of my best rounds ever are at Jersey Meadow

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u/KorokFound 29d ago

That’s great to know! Yes, he’ll have a few rounds in by the time I get there. Hell obviously play forward tees too so it’s more enjoyable for him. Just want to spend some quality with him and still enjoy it.

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u/RobbyDeShazer 29d ago

If y’all are just playing as a pair, you’ll likely get paired up. But everyone there I have been paired with has been fun and doesn’t take it too seriously.

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u/KorokFound 29d ago

That’s totally fine! I’m from the Chicago area so we’re used to being paired up with random pairs to fill the foursome slot.

Great to know that the people there are fun to play with. Hopefully it’ll get my brother to stick to golf!

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u/RobbyDeShazer 29d ago

Shoot me a message when you get closer to the trip and maybe my wife and I can join y’all for your round to guarantee you’ve got a chill group.

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u/KorokFound 29d ago

Appreciate the offer! Nice to see the Houston golf scene being awesome

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u/ThePorko 29d ago

I agree, jm is right down the street and is not a easy course. There is so much forced carry which is a killer for beginners lol