{"id":11991,"date":"2025-10-20T09:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/11991\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T09:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:35:18","slug":"best-public-golf-courses-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/11991\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Public Golf Courses in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952912_481_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0AmN3b_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KNUE-FM<\/a>) If you have never played Golf in <a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/category\/texas-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas<\/a> or anywhere, it\u2019s unusual because it looks so easy, but looks can be deceiving. It seems like a simple concept yet getting your golf ball to go where you want it to go takes extreme skill and lots of patience, which is something I still struggle with at times.<\/p>\n<p>Although I have friends, family, and coworkers who love to golf, I still wanted to see where some of the best golf courses in Texas are located.<\/p>\n<p>Beginner Golf Tips for Texans<\/p>\n<p>When I started searching around for golf courses, I only wanted to look for public courses and it was great to see so many that are very well maintained. I admit that I have only played one round of golf in my life, but that course was horrible. While I thought it would be good for a beginner, it was not.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re serious about the game of golf, make sure you get an instructor so you aren\u2019t just spending your time getting frustrated because you don\u2019t really know what to do.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/texas-womens-sports-pub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas First Ever Women\u2019s Sports Pub<\/a><\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/most-loved-athletes-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">12 Most Loved Athletes from Texas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top Public Golf Courses in Texas<\/p>\n<p>Because I don\u2019t golf often, I was looking at courses thanks to an article on <a href=\"https:\/\/golfweek.usatoday.com\/lists\/golfweeks-best-2022-texas-top-public-private-golf-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Golf Week<\/a>, and they had a long list of great courses both public and private.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/app\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Download the KNUE Mobile App Now<\/a>Plan Your Next Texas Golf Trip<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re probably going to want to start with a course that is close to your house. But if you want to go on an adventure, here is a look at some of the best public golf courses around the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n<p>List of Some of the Best Public Golf Courses in TexasIf you love to golf here is a list of some of the best public courses in Texas Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952912_83_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0e737M_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"540\"\/>Google MapsBlack Jack&#8217;s Crossing Golf CourseHC 70 Clay Henry Blvd, Terlingua, TX 79852 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952912_894_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3ZowWK_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"539\"\/>Google MapsThe Rawls CourseThe Rawls Course at Texas Tech, 3720 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79415 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952913_113_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1j8OWs_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"548\"\/>Google MapsPine Dunes Golf Course159 Private Rd 7019, Frankston, TX 75763 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952913_50_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=23Oo9k_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"546\"\/>Google MapsTPC San Antonio23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952914_998_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=32YIbp_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"541\"\/>Google MapsTPC Las Colinas4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952914_329_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1pML5m_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"538\"\/>Google MapsGolf Club of Houston5860 Wilson Rd, Humble, TX 77396 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952914_535_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1c0DoH_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"541\"\/>Google MapsTexas Rangers Golf Club701 Brown Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952914_463_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=4Zmoa9_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"546\"\/>Google MapsBrackenridge Park Golf Course2315 Avenue B, San Antonio, TX 78215 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952915_267_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2H0aek_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"543\"\/>Google MapsThe Tribute at The Colony Golf Club1000 Lebanon Rd, The Colony, TX 75056 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952915_574_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=09wTP1_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"540\"\/>Google MapsCowboys Golf Club1600 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952915_176_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3hfAWV_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"541\"\/>Google MapsThe Quarry Golf Course444 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 Slick Rock Golf Course1306 Hi Stirrup, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952916_512_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0IGepA_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"552\"\/>Google MapsStevens Park Golf Course1005 N Montclair Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952916_71_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1SOoLz_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"539\"\/>Google MapsMemorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007 Top Ranked Mini Golf Locations in TexasIf you love playing minature golf here are the highest ranked courses in Texas. Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952916_872_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=11b6ny_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"545\"\/>Google Maps10. Putters and Gutters Located in Lampasas, this place offers bowling and a skating rink in addition to mini golf. 9. Cosmic MayhemLocated in San Antonio, this place has black light mini golf. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952916_294_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3ddWSS_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"552\"\/>Google Maps8. Green Acres Golf and GamesLocated in San Antonio, this location has 2 mini golf courses. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952917_632_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=090CQZ_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"546\"\/>Google Maps7. Track 21Located in Houston this location has a 9 hole course and offers happy hour for adults. 6. Celebration Station Located in Mesquite, this location has bumper boats and lazer tag with their mini golf. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952917_60_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1oEVC9_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"560\"\/>Google Maps5. In The Game FuntrackersLocated in Corpus Christi, this fun center has go carts and offers alcohol for those 21+. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952917_140_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1ouzvH_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"979\" height=\"547\"\/>Google Maps4. Cool Crest Miniature GolfLocated in San Antonio this place has been open since 1929! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952918_699_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1gbftN_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"550\"\/>Google Maps3. Monster Mini GolfLocated in San Antonio this is another glow in the dark mini golf location. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760952918_674_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2wNfVj_15oXQVUc00\" width=\"980\" height=\"553\"\/>Google Maps2. Embassy Miniature GolfLocated in San Antonio, this location has waterfalls, rivers, and streams through their course. 1. Peter Pan Mini GolfLocated in Austin, Texas this facility has been open since 1948. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(KNUE-FM) If you have never played Golf in Texas or anywhere, it\u2019s unusual because it looks so easy,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11992,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[10207,254,251,168,170,169,253,4864],"class_list":["post-11991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lubbock","tag-best-public-golf-courses-in-texas","tag-breaking-news","tag-local-news","tag-lubbock","tag-lubbock-headlines","tag-lubbock-news","tag-newsbreak","tag-we-are-lubbock"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11991"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11991\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}