Champions Golf Club – Cypress Creek
Houston, Texas
Co-founded by Masters champions Jackie Burke Jr. and Jimmy Demaret, Champions Golf Club is one of America's most historically significant private clubs. The Cypress Creek course hosted the 1967 Ryder Cup, 1969 U.S. Open, and the 2020 U.S. Women's Open.
History & Heritage
Champions Golf Club was founded in 1957 by Jackie Burke Jr. and Jimmy Demaret, two legends with five major championships between them. Ralph Plummer designed the Cypress Creek course, which opened in 1959.
Cypress Creek hosted the 1967 Ryder Cup, the 1969 U.S. Open won by Orville Moody, the 1993 U.S. Amateur, and the 2020 U.S. Women's Open. The club has been awarded additional future USGA championships.
With over 70,000 trees on the property, Champions is one of Texas's most densely wooded and prestigious golf venues.
Signature Holes
A demanding par 4 through towering pines requiring both length and accuracy.
A strong front-nine finisher climbing through a tree-lined corridor.
A beautiful par 3 that has tested the best players in multiple USGA championships.
A historic finishing hole that has decided multiple major championships.
What to Expect
Champions Cypress Creek is a classic tree-lined championship course with over 70,000 trees creating tight corridors and a cathedral-like atmosphere.
At 7,018 yards with a par of 71, the course demands accuracy above all else. Conditioning is excellent, befitting a regular USGA championship venue.
Playing Tips
Accuracy is paramount. Dense trees create narrow fairways where recovery is often impossible. Play to the wide side of fairways.
The greens are well-contoured and can be firm. Land approach shots on the correct portion to avoid three-putts.
Highlights
- ✓ Host of the 1967 Ryder Cup and 1969 U.S. Open
- ✓ Co-founded by Jackie Burke Jr. and Jimmy Demaret
- ✓ Over 70,000 trees on one of Texas's most storied layouts
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