Memorial Park Golf Course is the most celebrated municipal golf renovation in America — a Tom Doak redesign of Houston's historic 1936 city-owned course that reopened in November 2020 after a $34 million transformation. It hosted the Houston Openon the PGA Tour in 2020 and 2021, becoming the first municipal course to host a PGA Tour event in decades. At city-resident rates under $60, it's the best public golf value in Texas.
Memorial Park Green Fees: 2026 Pricing
| Rate Type | Weekday | Weekend | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Resident | ~$55 | ~$65 | City of Houston ID required |
| Non-Resident | ~$75 | ~$90 | Outside visitor rate |
| Twilight | ~$40 | ~$50 | After 3pm seasonally |
Cart included in all rates. Book through memorialparkgolf.com. Tee times release 7 days in advance for residents, 6 days for non-residents.
Houston Area Courses with Published Pricing
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Golf Course | $10 | $12 | 4 ★ |
| Sharpstown Park Golf Course | $18 | $26 | 4 ★ |
| Pasadena Municipal Golf Course | $20 | $17 | 4.1 ★ |
| Hermann Park Golf Course | $29 | $41 | 4.3 ★ |
| Cypresswood Golf Club | $57 | $72 | 4.1 ★ |
| Wildcat Golf Club | $63 | $82 | 4.4 ★ |
| Golf Club of Houston | $150 | $175 | 4.2 ★ |
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The Tom Doak Redesign: What Changed
The original Memorial Park course opened in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project. By 2018, it had become dated and waterlogged. The Tom Doak renovation stripped the course to native soil, restored natural drainage, rebuilt every green complex, and created a modern design that retained the historic parkland feel while adding championship-level challenge.
Doak's design features naturalistic bunkering, flowing fairways with strategic width variation, and significantly improved turf quality. The result earned Golf Digest's top new course honors in 2021 and the endorsement of every PGA Tour pro who played the Houston Open on the new layout.
Houston Open History at Memorial Park
The 2020 Houston Open (played in November due to COVID schedule shifts) was the first PGA Tour event at Memorial Park since 1963. Carlos Ortiz won on the new Doak design. The 2021 edition was won by Jason Kokrak. The Tour subsequently moved the event to Clubs of Kingwood, but Memorial Park's moment as a PGA Tour host cemented its reputation as one of the finest municipal courses in America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Memorial Park Golf Course green fees in 2026?
Houston resident rates are approximately $55 on weekdays and $65 on weekends (city ID required). Non-resident rates are approximately $75 on weekdays and $90 on weekends. Twilight rates available from ~$40.
Did Memorial Park host the PGA Tour?
Yes — Memorial Park hosted the Houston Open in November 2020 (won by Carlos Ortiz) and 2021 (won by Jason Kokrak) on the Tom Doak redesign. It was the first municipal course to host a PGA Tour event in decades.
Who designed the new Memorial Park Golf Course?
Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design redesigned Memorial Park, reopening in November 2020 after a $34 million renovation funded by the Astros Golf Foundation and the City of Houston.
Where is Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston?
Memorial Park Golf Course is at 1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007 — inside Memorial Park on the west side of the Inner Loop, about 3 miles from downtown Houston.