Melrose Golf Club

I will add the caveat that this is five stars for what the course is: a great place to practice golf. It is not a great golf course. The greens are about the same grass as every where else but cut shorter so not a great place to practice putting. You still putt just not the most true greens ever. Iron shots and chipping you get lots of practice with though. Those are pretty crucial to one’s golf game. Probably don’t need anything bigger than a 9 iron. One hole is 140 so maybe an 8. If you want to hit the same shot a couple times to practice no one will stop you. Do it respectfully though — don’t hint multiple balls if someone is waiting.
My only complaint is the eighteenth hole made me a little worried from a safety standpoint. The driving range is maybe 30 – 50 yards behind the 18^th green, right on line from the tee shot. There’s no reason to hit a ball 30 yards long on a par 3 but I’ve accidentally hit the ball square with the end of my club and sent it soaring low and far. It just makes me nervous so I wish they’d put a net to gaurd the range just in case.
Others complained about lack of water on the course. That’s valid but for the price I don’t think it detracts significantly. Just pack a water bottle. No golf carts but you can rent a pull cart ($ 5).
There’s some noise from surrounding neighborhood on a couple of holes but nothing major. Nice staff.

Great cheap place to learn how to play or improve your short game. Been a handful of times and it’s usually pretty empty so pace isn’t a big factor so you can take your time to practice. You can only work on your short iron/​wedge game cause the holes aren’t that long and the greens are terrible. The greens might even make your putting game worse. The grass is very subpar everywhere with mostly st. augustine but it’s not bad for iron play.
The place is very chill though. No dress code, BYOB, walk only, no tee times. Can easily play all 18 in 2 hours. Nice relaxing place to play with some friends if they aren’t snobs about course quality. Only thing that worries me is that the place is in the sketchy area and one time the grounds keep worker washed my car while i played and haggled me for money when I left.

For the price, this place is unbeatable. This course, with its par 3 holes, is best for irons and wedges. If your short game needs help, this is the place to go! Driving range isnt that bad either… dont let the location bother you!

This is by far the best golf value in Houston! When a round of golf only costs you $ 10 ($ 12 for the weekend), how can you go wrong. Keep in mind, this is a par 3 course — which in some aspects is good. You can knock out a round in no time. They also have the place lit for golfing at night — that is pretty cool.
Keep in mind that this is a municipal course and it is about like playing golf in your back yard. The grass is of one species — just cut really short on the greens. I am not sure that they even have an irrigation system — so you will see a lot of dry patches. Make sure you wear some comfortable golf shoes, because you will be walking. They only have pull carts ($ 3 per cart) available — no golf carts. Also, as mentioned in previous reviews — they do not sell beer in the «club house.» If you want to drink, it’s BYOB.
Even with all the above mentioned, it is definitely worth the money to go out there, wander through one of Houston’s «premier» neighborhoods, and play a round. Last time I played here there was only one other pair playing the course — very rare at any course on a Friday afternoon.

I just started golfing in 2010 and seen Melrose when I drove by the area. For $ 12 its a good price when your learning how to play and you don’t want to pay top dollar for the fancy courses. The greens are not the greatest they could use some cleaning however it is a good place to practice on your short game. The only clubs need are your 9, 8, for the13th which is the longest hole, Pitch, and putter. Plus BYOB you can’t beat that, take some friends with you and walking the course isn’t a big deal. I recommend this place for all beginners or for anyone who doesn’t feel like paying high prices.

I am a beginner golfer. Been to the driving range a handful of times, and to a par 5 golf course once, so I jumped at the chance to play at this par 3 course. You truly get the best bang for your buck, while giving yourself the opportunity to improve your short game. We paid $ 12 for 18 holes of golf that lasted about 2.5−3 hours, depending on how fast you want to play. Compared to the typical range, you pay $ 10 for a bucket of balls.
The longest to the greens is about 130 yards, while others typically average 80 – 110 yards to the greens. The greens aren’t in tip top shape and it can be frustrating if you want to practice on your putting. Otherwise, Melrose is great for your short game, chipping, and working on strategic shots. They don’t offer golf carts, so be prepared to walk and get a work out. BYOB is also great. Beer makes any activity just that much better! Another interesting tidbit, I heard from a friend Melrose is under new management, so they are trying to improve the overall course. I will be back for further updates if this is true!
Overall, for the price, you really can’t beat Melrose. After discovering Melrose, I highly doubt I will be back at driving range anytime soon! I am all about getting the best bang for your buck and you won’t be disappointed.

I used to come here in High school back in the mid 90s. I recently rediscovered this place a few years go. My first time I back to Melrose since then, I saw a four-​some and one of the guys was pulling a cooler on wheels stuffed with beer. I instantly knew that this is just the place that I was missing in my conquest to get better at golf. Now I am the guy with the pull cooler to show the ways to other first timers that may find themselves out there. They have a driving range and are supposedly capable of night-​time golf, but I have never seen anyone actually out there that late.
Melrose is great for someone looking to get better at golf and want to transition from the driving range to an actual course. Playing here will greatly improve your short game as well. There are some patches where it actually looks like you are playing on real grass, but most of the times you will be hitting off some hybrid of dirt and grass so don’t get your hopes up, especially if you are playing in the winter season. Ok, it’s not that bad, but if you do go in the winter, you will know what I’m talking about. Putting here will make you want to rip your hair out; as occasionally your ball will hit an acorn or randomly shift left to right with no visible break. There are some random water hazards and the occasional dog wandering around the fairway.
Despite all of its downfalls, I keep finding myself drawn to this place like a moth to a flame. I can say definitively that Melrose has improved my short game. I highly recommend this place to anyone that is a novice or wants to play some golf with their friends who are novices.
Oh and BYOB if you want to play and drink…

It’s all about value! If you need to take mulligans, still hit the tops of balls, or line up for shots and take impromptu «practice» swings, then this place is perfect. Forget the exclusive clubs, high priced green fees, upset foursomes itching to jump ahead, and stiff rules… just pay $ 12 and go to Melrose for a full 18 holes of par 3 goodness. It’s located somewhat in a ghetto-​y area, but well worth it. Holes range from 90 – 120 yds, so all you really need are probably a 7 iron, 9 iron, wedge, and putter. The fairways and greens are pretty shabby, but for someone at my playing level, that doesn’t really matter! There are a few water hazards, so bring some cheaper practice balls that you won’t mind losing. I’ve even seen large groups bringing along coolers of beer! Basically, Melrose makes actually playing real golf (and not just the driving range and putting green) accessible to those of us who aren’t ready for the fancy courses, or who just wanna relax and have a good time with friends.