Texas has more than 900 golf courses and a large share of them are fully public — munis run by cities, daily-fee courses open to all, and a handful of track that host or have hosted PGA Tour events. Green fees at Texas public courses range from $18 to $120. The average muni green fee is $35–55.
All 95 courses on this list are in the TrackPass directory. TrackPass members ($199/year) get 1 free round per year at each course, plus 2 free rounds/year at any course that joins the TrackPass partner network.
The 12 Best Texas Public Golf Courses for 2026
1. TPC Craig Ranch — McKinney, TX PGA Tour Host
Home of the AT&T Byron Nelson since 2021. Designed by Tom Weiskopf, TPC Craig Ranch is the most prestigious daily-fee course in Texas — meticulously conditioned, tournament-ready bentgrass greens, and the same layout the pros play. It's a bucket-list round for any Texas golfer.
2. Memorial Park Golf Course — Houston, TX Municipal
Renovated in 2019 by Tom Doak, Memorial Park is now one of the best public courses in the country — not just Texas. Fast, firm, links-inspired with dramatic bunkering. The renovation won Golf Digest's "Best Course Renovation" and it books out weeks in advance. Houston's crown jewel.
3. Firewheel Golf Park — Garland, TX Municipal
Two distinct 18-hole courses with some of the best-maintained turf of any DFW municipal operation. The Old Course plays through established trees; the Lakes Course is more open with water hazards throughout. Under longtime Director of Golf Don Kennedy, Firewheel has been one of DFW's most consistent munis for over two decades.
4. Lions Municipal Golf Course — Austin, TX Municipal
Austin's first public course, built in 1924 and protected as a Texas Historic Landmark. Walkable, tree-lined, and right in West Austin. Ben Crenshaw learned the game here. Fighting for its life against development pressure for decades, Lions Muni is Austin's most beloved public golf course.
5. Brackenridge Park Golf Course — San Antonio, TX Municipal
Built in 1916 and the oldest municipal course in Texas. Mature live oaks, winding fairways, and some of the best green-fee value in the state at around $25. Byron Nelson played here as a young caddie. Historic and affordable — a San Antonio institution.
6. Tenison Highlands Golf Course — Dallas, TX Municipal
The flagship of the Dallas Park & Recreation golf system. Renovated and re-opened in recent years with improved conditioning. East Dallas location, well-bunkered layout, and better bang for the buck than most private courses in the Metroplex.
7. The Tribute Golf Club — The Colony, TX Daily-Fee
A links-style course built as a tribute to famous Scottish courses — holes inspired by St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Troon. Set along Lake Lewisville with dramatic water views. One of the most visually distinctive public courses in Texas.
8. Pecan Valley Golf Course (River) — Fort Worth, TX Municipal
Hosted the 1968 PGA Championship (Jack Nicklaus runner-up). Winding through pecan trees along the Trinity River, this course has genuine character and history. One of the most scenic munis in North Texas.
9. Morris Williams Golf Course — Austin, TX Municipal
Locals' favorite muni with a unique routing and downtown Austin skyline views from several holes. Less crowded than Lions Muni but equally well-loved by Austin regulars. Good conditions for a city-run course.
10. Gabe Lozano Golf Center — Corpus Christi, TX Municipal
The go-to public course for Corpus Christi golfers. Gulf Coast breezes add real difficulty to what's otherwise a straightforward layout. Affordable, well-run, and about as close to "coastal golf" as Texas gets without going to a resort.
11. Roy Kizer Golf Course — Austin, TX Municipal
Austin's premier links-style muni — open, breezy, South Austin layout that plays very differently from the wooded munis like Lions. Often in excellent shape. Shares a campus with Jimmy Clay, so you can play 36 holes in one trip.
12. Hancock Golf Course — Austin, TX Municipal
Built in 1899, Hancock is the oldest golf course in Texas. Quirky, walkable, $18 for nine holes in Central Austin. Not a challenge for low handicappers but a pilgrimage for golf history fans — and the best-value round you'll find in Austin.
How to play all of these for $199/year
TrackPass is an annual golf pass for Texas golfers. $199/year, founding-member rate. It covers every public and municipal golf course in Texas — including all 12 courses on this list.
How it works: TrackPass members get 1 free round per year per course at any Texas public course. When a course joins the TrackPass partner network, members get 2 free rounds per year at that course.
Play 4 of the courses above and the pass has paid for itself. Play 12 and you've saved more than $350 over green fees.
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Founding-member rate. Price increases to $279 after the Texas launch.
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