Location: Austin Architect: Jim Fazio Jr. and Roy Bechtol Opened: Summer 2025Course Type: Private
Overview: Austin Beach Club, a new, members-only golf and social club, is the latest development to arise in the area known as Dog's Head, a former sand and gravel mining hub in far East Austin. The 63-acre site, which sits on the banks of the Colorado River, is billed as a “nature getaway” with golf, walking trails, wellness classes, a clubhouse for fine dining and social gatherings, and water activities like kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing. Noted architects Roy Bechtol and Jim Fazio teamed up to create the 12-hole par-3 course, which is built around a four-acre lake at the center of the property.
For more, visit austinbeachclub.com.
Location: Childress Architects: Tom Doak (Upper Course), Gil Hanse (Lower Course) Year Opened: Upper Course, Late 2024; Lower Course, Late 2025Course Type: Private
Overview: Childress Hall is an exclusive 36-hole private retreat located just outside the city of Childress, about midway between Amarillo and Wichita Falls. Situated on 2,400 acres of spectacular sandhills terrain, Childress Hall features two 18-hole championship courses designed by Tom Doak (Upper Course) and Gil Hanse (Lower Course) set across crescent-shaped quartz dunes overlooking the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River. Upon completion, Childress Hall will also include two par-3 courses. The Childress Hall website does not contain any additional information and can only be accessed by members of the club.
Location: ColumbusArchitect: Hal Sutton and Doug WrightYear Opened: Summer 2024Course Type: Private
Overview: Darmor is the vision of club owners D'Arcy "Todd" Barten and Morgan Barten and is located near the city of Columbus, approximately 70 miles west of Houston. The course design was a collaboration between Hal Sutton and Doug Wright, who drew inspiration from the great courses around the world. The duo incorporated several famous template holes at Darmor, such Sahara, Alps, Road Hole, Dell and Biarritz, but put their own spin on them to better integrate the strategic elements of each with the unique features of the site that was once a sand and gravel mine. Darmor has received many accolades since it opened in the summer of 2024, including being ranked Best New Course in Texas for 2025 and No. 5 overall by The Dallas Morning News.
For more, visit darmorclub.com.
Location: LubbockArchitect: Rob Collins and Tad King (King-Collins Golf)Year Opened: Fall 2023Course Type: Private
Overview: Red Feather Golf & Social Club, located just south of downtown Lubbock, is a private club that provides members with a world-class championship course and lively gathering place. Designed by King-Collins Golf, nearly 1.5 million cubic yards of dirt was moved to dramatically transform a flat 135-acre plot into a bold and awe-inspiring golf landscape. Though it is a high-end private club, the vibe at Red Feather is decidedly laidback and family friendly, with additional amenities such as assorted food-and-beverage venues, a resort-style pool with lazy river, swim-up bar, spa services, private cabanas, and pickleball.
For more, visit redfeathergc.com.
Location: ColumbusArchitect: Chet WilliamsYear Opened: Spring 2023Course Type: Private
Overview: Big Easy Ranch is a private golf and sporting club located in Colorado County, near the city of Columbus. Set on more than 2,000 acres in the picturesque countryside, first-class amenities at Big Easy Ranch include two golf courses designed by Chet Willimas, including an 18-hole championship course (The Covey) and a nine-hole par-3 layout (The Antler), state-of-the art practice facilities, sporting clays and rifle ranges, premier hunting grounds, recreational lakes, infinity pool, full-service dining, award-winning wine collection, meeting space for executive entertaining, and luxury overnight accommodations. The recently opened 18-hole course at Big Easy Ranch was frequently in the headlines this year, with The Dallas Morning News ranking The Covey as the No. 1 course in Texas for 2025 and Golf Digest naming it the Best New Course of 2025.
For more, visit bigeasyranch.com.
Location: FriscoArchitects: Gil Hanse (East), Beau Welling (West)Year Opened: Spring 2023Course Type: Resort
Overview: Located amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the former Fields Ranch in North Texas, minutes from downtown Frisco, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa is an unparalleled destination rooted in community, entertainment, and service. Omni PGA Frisco is the new home of the PGA of America and two world-class 18-hole championship golf courses, Fields Ranch East and Fields Ranch West. Designed by acclaimed golf course architects Gil Hanse (East) and Beau Welling (West), both courses provide an unforgettable experience that will challenge, entertain, and engage players of all skill levels. Regarded as the more difficult test of the two courses, Fields Ranch East has already hosted the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and will be the future site of the 2027 and 2034 PGA Championships.
For more, visit fieldsranch.com.
Location: WillisArchitect: Tom LehmanYear Opened: Late 2022Course Type: Private
Overview: Chambers Creek is premier 55+ adult community tucked away in the picturesque countryside of Willis, about 50 miles north of Houston. The community encourages an active lifestyle and features a nine-hole course and 18-hole putting course designed by and named for PGA Tour Champions star Tom Lehman. Other amenities at Chambers Creek include a wellness center, resort-style pool, pickleball and tennis courts, more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a marina with access to Lake Conroe.
For more, visit chamberscreektx.com.
Location: Houston Architect: Mike Smelek Year Opened: Late 2022Course Type: Public
Overview: East River 9 is Houston's only nine-hole par-3 golf course located inside the 610 Loop, just a mile from downtown on the northern bank of Buffalo Bayou. This unique course features LED lighting for evening play and offers two distinct nine-hole rounds via staggered tee boxes. Situated within Midway's East River development, East River 9 is designed to be a vibrant gathering space with additional amenities including a full-service pro shop, driving range and putting green, food and beverage service, and six pickleball courts.
For more, visit eastriver9.com.
Location: Porter Architect: Dave Relford of Tour 18 Design Group Year Opened: Fall 2022Course Type: Semi-Private
Overview: When Highland Pines Golf Club made its debut in the fall of 2022, it marked the first public access course to open in the Houston area in 15 years. Nestled on the banks of the San Jacinto River, Highland Pines winds through the river basin, then travels up through tall pines and hardwoods to stunning views of lakes, meadows and valleys. The course stretches to more than 7,200 yards from the tips and has five sets of tees in all, each offering their own unique and enjoyable challenge. Known for its exceptional conditioning, Highland Pines features Zeon Zoysia fairways and tee boxes, and Lazer Zoysia greens.
For more, visit golfhighlandpines.com.
Location: DriftwoodArchitect: Tom FazioYear Opened: Spring 2022Course Type: Private
Overview: Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is a private master-planned community encompassing more than 800 acres featuring rolling hills with towering oak trees, native wildflowers, prickly pear cacti, and massive 50-foot cliffs above a flowing creek. Located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, members have access to 70 acres of vineyards, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio, outdoor pursuits and programs, and world-class amenities and services all set against the backdrop of the magnificent natural landscapes of the Texas Hill Country.
For more, visit driftwoodgolfclub.com.
