4 destinations · 37 catalog courses · 17 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Texas

Texas carries 4 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 37 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

Every Texas destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

4 golf destinations in Texas, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1Dallas / PGA FriscoDFW (Dallas)3 must-play / 21 total$56–$284$$$
2AustinAUS (Austin)6 must-play / 18 total$35–$225$$$
3San AntonioSAT (San Antonio)5 must-play / 9 total$57–$285$$$
4HoustonIAH (Houston)3 must-play / 16 total$79–$150$$

Where is the best golf in Texas?

Fields Ranch East at Omni PGA Frisco at Dallas / PGA Frisco is the strongest catalog course in Texas, earning 2023 Senior PGA Championship host on national rankings. Texas carries 17 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.

The Texas destination lineup

Near Dallas

Near Austin

Near San Antonio

Near Houston

When to plan a Texas golf trip

The strongest months for golf in Texas are Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.

Frequently asked questions about golf in Texas

Is Texas a good state for a golf trip?

Yes, decisively. Texas has 4 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 37 independently researched courses, including 17 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Dallas / PGA Frisco anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Texas golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Texas runs about $1,217 per person on average across the state's 4 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $1,082 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,257. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Texas destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.