Champions Golf Club, Private golf club in Houston, Texas.
Champions Golf Club is a private golf club in Houston with two 18-hole courses: Cypress Creek, designed by Ralph Plummer, and Jackrabbit by George Fazio. The facility spreads across rolling terrain and offers extensive practice areas along with professional instruction programs.
The club was founded in 1957 by golf champions Jackie Burke Jr. and Jimmy Demaret and quickly became a major tournament venue. It hosted the Ryder Cup in 1967 and the U.S. Open in 1969, cementing its place in golf history.
The club embodies golf tradition through its dress code and etiquette rules set by the founding players. Visitors notice the formal atmosphere and the respect for the game that shapes every aspect of club life.
The club is open to members only, who have access to both courses, practice facilities, and professional instruction. Tournaments and events run throughout the year for member participation.
The Cypress Creek course holds a record score of 61 strokes, set by Chad Campbell during the 2003 Tour Championship. This remarkable score reminds visitors of the exceptional playing quality that has drawn top golfers to the course throughout its history.
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