Country Clubs
Find a solitary escape or enjoy a delightful gathering at one of our three exceptional country clubs located in The Woodlands. Each club offers the finest golf, tennis, dining, fitness and social activities set in gorgeous landscapes and stunning architecture. Savor a fine meal or grab a quick snack. Relax in the sauna or simply stroll the grounds in surroundings the whole family will enjoy.

The Woodlands Country Club
The Woodlands’ original country club saw the evolution of The Woodlands and flourished as the community grew up around it. Established in 1974, The Woodlands Country Club set a standard of excellence with top-notch amenities, recreation and a legacy of family togetherness and camaraderie among lifelong friends.
The home of The Woodlands Country Club is the Palmer Clubhouse, with its warm Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Craftsman architecture. The clubhouse features a large fireplace in the main dining room, a comfortable lounge where there’s often live entertainment, plus luxurious fitness, spa and locker rooms. A swimming pool is nestled on the grounds that lie at the edge of the emerald fairways of the Arnold Palmer golf course in the Village of Cochran’s Crossing.
The Woodlands Country Club – Palmer Clubhouse
100 Grand Fairway Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281-863-1433
www.thewoodlandscc.com
Outstanding Golf
The Palmer Course, including 27 holes designed by the legend himself.
- Former home of the Texas State Open
- Former host of the Shell Houston Open Pro Ams
- Named as one of the most outstanding courses in Texas by the Dallas Morning News
- Palmer Clubhouse offers dining at the Palmer Grill, banquet facilities ideal for family gatherings, lounge, outdoor dining overlooking the course.
The Player Course, a Signature course designed by Gary Player in the Village of Sterling Ridge
- Water features on 11 holes and native grasses surrounding the perimeter
- Large landing areas and greens
- Three acres of practice facilities offering 15,000 square feet of putting surface and two chipping greens; future home of The Woodlands Country Club Performance Center
- Private Clubhouse on the grounds
The Tournament Course, an 18-hole course designed by the nationally recognized design firm of von Hagge-Devlin.
- Former home of the Shell Houston Open
- Holes 17 and 18 consistently rank as 2 of the 4 most difficult holes in Texas
- Newly renovated Tournament Course Clubhouse with spectacular members’ only dining room offering a view of the 18th green, outside deck, lounge, fireplace and flat screen TVs
Members of The Woodlands Country Club also have access to all the great courses in the Canongate Golf Portfolio, including The Oaks and Panther Trail courses in The Woodlands; Lake Windcrest in nearby Magnolia, TX; Magnolia Creek and South Shore Harbour in League City, TX as well as many other Canongate Private Clubs in the U.S. For a complete list, click here.
Tennis
All Woodlands Country Club memberships include access to the world-class Woodlands Tennis Facility, a tennis player’s dream. The Facility includes a total of 21 courts, including 4 indoors, 7 Laykold hard courts and 10 Har-Tru clay courts outdoors, a fully stocked pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and newly renovated viewing areas. Leagues, clinics and instruction make The Woodlands Country Club’s tennis facility a great place to enjoy and improve your game among friends.

The Club at Carlton Woods
Much more than a country club, The Club at Carlton Woods encompasses both elegance and tradition to create a lasting legacy for you and your family. Located in the premier gated communities of Carlton Woods and Carlton Woods Creekside, the professional staff at the 53,000-square-foot Italianate Nicklaus Clubhouse, the 20,000-square-foot Fazio Clubhouse and two magnificent golf courses provide the ultimate in personal service and comfort to club members. Magnificent dining and banquet services, spas and fitness centers, pools, elegantly appointed locker rooms, lounges and pro shops distinguish The Club at Carlton Woods as being one of the finest private clubs in the country. In early 2006, The Club at Carlton Woods was named one of the 100 Most Prestigious Private Clubs in America by Golf Connoisseur magazine.
The Club at Carlton Woods
One Carlton Woods Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77382
281-863-5800
www.carltonwoods.com
Signature Golf
Open since 2001, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course has been named the Best New Private Course in Texas and the #3 Best New Private Course in America: by the pre-eminent Golf Digest magazine. It is currently ranked #5 Best Private Course in Texas” by Golf Digest. The Nicklaus course is located near the main clubhouse of The Club at Carlton Woods.
The newest course in The Woodlands bears the name of one of the most popular golf course designers in the world today, the renowned Tom Fazio. The Fazio Championship Course is the centerpiece of Carlton Woods Creekside. The Club at Carlton Woods is one of only two private clubs in America to feature the private Nicklaus/Fazio combination.
The Carlton Woods Golf House combines the most experienced instructors with access to the finest computerized golf training equipment available.
Tennis
Members of The Club at Carlton Woods can practice their serve on six regulation courts, and participate in leagues and tournaments that promote athleticism and camaraderie. Junior and adult tennis programs provide instruction and state-of-the-art equipment to improve and enhance your game.
Dining and Social
At the Nicklaus Clubhouse, The Carlton Room features some of the most delectable cuisine in the area, ideal for a relaxing experience in fine dining. Or you can host your own private gathering in the rustic yet regal Tuscany Wine Room, perfect for more intimate special occasions. Members can also enjoy great food in an informal setting at The Overlook Room or Nicklaus Grille. The Fazio Clubhouse features a large main dining room overlooking the 18th green. Both clubs have spacious outdoor dining areas with fireplaces, featuring panoramic views of the finishing holes of the Nicklaus and Fazio courses.
Canongate at The Woodlands
Reasonably priced memberships and great golf are the hallmarks of Canongate at The Woodlands, a club that offers members access to The Oaks and Panther Trail courses in The Woodlands; Lake Windcrest in nearby Magnolia, TX; Magnolia Creek and South Shore Harbour in League City, TX. As Canongate continues to grow in Texas, members will benefit by having more courses to play. And if you like to travel, your membership gives you complete playing privileges at many other Canongate Private Clubs in the U.S. For a complete list, click here.
Canongate at The Woodlands
2311 North Millbend Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-882-3000
www.canongategolf.com







