Bluebonnet Country Golf Course ☆ Follow

Bluebonnet Country was designed by Jay Riviere and opened in 1973. The course features 18 holes with a par of 72 and a length of 6495 yards. Once labeled as "one of the greatest second shot courses in the country" by original pro Jay Hebert (captain of the 1971 Ryder Cup team), this bluebonnet-laden track is the highlight of a 2,200-acre development between Houston and College Station.

Jay Riviere incorporated lakes, ponds, and creeks on 14 of 18 holes, as well as some impressive elevation changes. Rick Forester came through for a redesign in 1983 to spice up the layout. At Bluebonnet CC you'll find good birdie chances in the short 500-yard par 5s, as well as a few tough pars in the long par 4s that approach the 450-yard range. No. 11 is the best hole, a 360-yarder with water on either side of the dogleg fairway and the approach is into a green surrounded by bunkers.

At first glance, the course looks moderate to easy, but after a few holes you realize that it is more of a "target" course than you imagined, with well laid out challenges suitable for all levels of leisure golfers. From the back tees, the course will challenge even the best of golfers.