KNGT | Texas — When the weather starts heating up, so does golf fever, especially down here in the South. It’s like clockwork: the sun comes out, and every uncle, coworker, and neighbor who owns a polo shirt suddenly remembers they’re a “golfer.” But hey, who can blame ’em? With Texas being home to some of the best golf courses in the whole country, it’s no wonder folks are dusting off their clubs and pretending they’re the next Tiger Woods (minus the trophies). Let’s take a look at three Texas golf spots that made the big-time list, you might want to add these to your weekend road trip plans… or at least your bucket list.
In addition to signaling the arrival of summer, the warmer weather has many golfers in the South eager to get out on the course.
Over the past eight years, the number of Americans playing golf on courses has increased by about 10%, according to the Sports Business Journal. However, that is hardly the only indicator of golf’s recent surge in popularity.
In 2023 alone, 26.6 million Americans played golf on a course. Even while that only makes up 8% of the US population, it still represents a sizable portion of those who have made golf their preferred pastime…