Fundraising underway!
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department and Houston Parks Board are planning a momentous restoration of the historic Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. Gus Wortham Park Golf Course was originally built in 1908 as the Houston Country Club. In 1957 it became the Houston Executive Club and was purchased in 1972 by the City of Houston and renamed Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. It is the oldest 18-hole golf course in Texas, receiving continuous play for 100 years. Gus Wortham Park Golf Course winds through a beautiful, wooded green space along Brays Bayou. Its location is an excellent setting for social and community activities as well as serving Downtown Conventions. Renovation of the course is expected to provide significant economic stimulus for the historic and culturally rich East End.
Planned improvements include:
- The restoration of the Golf Course to USGA standards
- New entrance to the Golf Course
- Renovation & addition of parking
- New club-house
- New driving range and training facility
- New maintenance facility
- New restroom facility
Click here to view a presentation about the project
Gus Wortham Classic
In an effort to support the renovation and beautification of Gus Wortham Golf Course, Congressman Gene Green and Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia are hosting the Gus Wortham Classic at Gus Wortham Park on October 10th, 2008.
Click here to register for the Gus Wortham Classic
Click here for a mail-in registration form and sponsorship opportunities (coming soon) |
