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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in Texas

Community-ranked golf courses in Texas, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Whispering Pines Golf Club, Dallas National Golf Club, Oakmont Country Club.

  1. #1 8.6/10
  2. #2 8.5/10
  3. #3
    Oakmont Country Club

    Corinth, TX

    8.4/10
  4. #4
    Austin Country Club

    Austin, TX

    8.2/10
  5. #5 8.2/10
  6. #6
    Colonial Country Club

    Fort Worth, TX

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    Houston Country Club

    Houston, TX

    8.1/10
  8. #8
    River Crest Country Club

    Fort Worth, TX

    8.1/10
  9. #9 8.0/10
  10. #10 8.0/10
  11. #11
    Ridglea Country Club

    Fort Worth, TX

    8.0/10
  12. #12 8.0/10
  13. #13 7.8/10
  14. #14
    Maridoe Golf Club

    Carrollton, TX

    7.8/10
  15. #15
    Shadow Hawk Golf Club

    Richmond, TX

    7.8/10
  16. #16 7.8/10
  17. #17
    Escondido Golf & Lake Club

    Horseshoe Bay, TX

    7.6/10
  18. #18
    Loraloma Club

    Spicewood, TX

    7.6/10
  19. #19
    TPC San Antonio

    San Antonio, TX

    7.6/10
  20. #20
    Vaquero Club

    Westlake, TX

    7.6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Texas?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Texas is Whispering Pines Golf Club, followed by Dallas National Golf Club and Oakmont Country Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in Texas?

First Loop has 699 golf courses listed in Texas. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in Texas ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in Texas?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in Texas — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.