Gus Wortham Golf Course Houston, Texas
Gus Wortham Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Houston, Texas, playing 6,388 yards from the Back tees with a rating of 71.2 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,388 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 29.7287, -95.3055 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 6,388 | 71 | 71.2 | 126 |
| Regular | 6,015 | 71 | 69.6 | 121 |
| Middle | 5,552 | 71 | 67.1 | 118 |
| Forward | 4,887 | 71 | 64 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 71.2/126 | 339 | 472 | 519 | 454 | 201 | 460 | 393 | 146 | 325 | 3309 | 153 | 447 | 302 | 317 | 387 | 376 | 230 | 497 | 370 | 3079 | 6388 |
| Regular 69.6/121 | 324 | 460 | 497 | 430 | 181 | 438 | 383 | 123 | 302 | 3138 | 126 | 417 | 284 | 306 | 373 | 347 | 205 | 473 | 346 | 2877 | 6015 |
| Middle 67.1/118 | 307 | 441 | 485 | 412 | 133 | 410 | 357 | 110 | 272 | 2927 | 102 | 364 | 262 | 277 | 358 | 318 | 190 | 443 | 311 | 2625 | 5552 |
| Forward 64/113 | 249 | 407 | 444 | 390 | 116 | 355 | 315 | 101 | 175 | 2552 | 69 | 313 | 235 | 251 | 325 | 294 | 158 | 415 | 275 | 2335 | 4887 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Back (6,388 yards, 71.2/126)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (5,552 yards, 67.1/118)
836 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (4,887 yards, 64/113)
1,501 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 3 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 146 yards. 101 from the Forward tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Gus Wortham Golf Course?
Gus Wortham Golf Course has a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 64 with a slope of 113.
How long is Gus Wortham Golf Course?
From the back tees, Gus Wortham Golf Course plays 6,388 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Gus Wortham Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 519-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Gus Wortham Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Back tees (6,388 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (4,887 yards).
Is Gus Wortham Golf Course public or private?
Gus Wortham Golf Course is a public golf course in Houston, Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Gus Wortham Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Hagstette Family Putting Green, Hermann Park Golf Course (Houston), Memorial Park Golf Course (Houston), Clear Creek Golf Club (Houston).
Is there a yardage book for Gus Wortham Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Gus Wortham Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Gus Wortham Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Gus Wortham Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Gus Wortham Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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