Houston Golf Association (HGA) is on a mission to restore one of Houston’s greatest treasures – the historic Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. On Jan. 1, 2016, HGA assumed operational control of the course with funds of more than $7.7 million raised. The course closed January 20, 2017 to begin phase I of renovation construction. Golf course construction has completed with final grassing of greens. The course is currently in a summer grown-in phase. Anticipated re-opening in early October.
HGA is working to raise the remaining $4 million to restore this 100-year-old site to its former glory. Please support us by buying a brick or playing in our fundraising tournament on October 12, 2018.
The restoration of Gus Wortham Park Golf Course will benefit the Greater Houston community by enhancing quality of life for residents with a best-in-class recreational amenity to be enjoyed by all. This project will stimulate economic development in the East End, while providing expanded educational opportunities through programming by The First Tee of Greater Houston. The total fundraising goal of the “Preserving the Past, Defining the Future” campaign is $12 million.
Design and restoration of the 107-year-old golf course
Construction of a new, 12,000-square-foot clubhouse with conference and event space
Addition of a 6,000-square-foot The First Tee of Greater Houston/cart storage facility
Addition of a maintenance facility with staff offices
Establishment of a maintenance endowment fund
Improvement of public parking and accessibility
If you would like to donate to the “Preserving the Past, Defining the Future” campaign to restore Gus Wortham Park Golf Course, please click the link below. Your receipt will be sent to the email address you provide.
Q: Do you have more info on the project?
A: More information about the project can be found here.
Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
A: Yes, donations to the “Preserving the Past, Defining the Future” campaign are tax-deductible. A receipt will be emailed to the address provided upon completion of the donation form. Consult your tax advisor or refer to the IRS Tax Code.
Q: How can I get involved with the campaign?
A: Thank you for your interest! Please call Houston Golf Association at 281-454-7000 or email gusworthamgc@gmail.com.
Q: Can you tell me more about Houston Golf Association?
A: HGA, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, uses golf promotion to generate funds that can help worthy causes that make a difference in our community. A prolific charitable fundraiser, bolstered by a strong group of volunteers, HGA has generated more than $62 million for local charity through its golf-related activities since 1974. The organization will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2016.
Q: Are there positions available to work at the Gus Wortham Golf Course?
Yes, we are now hiring for golf operations, maintenance, carts and range, and customer service. Click here to view current job positions and submit an application.
Former President George H.W. Bush
The Honorable James A. Baker III
Denton A. Cooley, M.D. (1920-2016)
Robert McNair
Jack Burke Jr.
Flo McGee
Preston Moore Jr. (1931 – 2015)
Pam Holm
Steve Miller
Richard Blades
Yvette de la Fuente
Gay Estes
Marty Goossen
Benito Guerrier
David Hedges
Christian Navarro
Yolanda Black Navarro (1947 – 2015)
Will Penland
Douglas M. Rotan
Matthew P. Rotan
Loren Singletary
Sis Singletary
Gerald Smith
Jeff Springmeyer
Lisa Crosswell Stone
J. Taft Symonds
Massey Villarreal
John Williams
Houston Golf Association
5810 Wilson Road, Suite 112
Humble, TX 77396
281-454-7000
gusworthamgc@gmail.com
Gus Wortham Golf Course
7000 Capitol
Houston, TX 77011
713-928-4260