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Driving Ranges in Houston: Tech Bays, Grass Tees and Bucket Prices

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Driving range Houston illustration: golf driver swing, ball arc toward skyline flags at night

Houston has nine public driving ranges worth knowing, from Topgolf’s three-story entertainment bays in Katy and Spring to real Bermuda grass tees at Wildcat Golf Club in south Houston for $6 a bucket. Whether you want two hours of quiet ball-striking or a group outing with food and drinks, there’s a range for it.

This guide covers nine ranges confirmed open on their own official websites, with prices sourced directly so you know what to expect before you go.

The quick list

  • Best for groups and beginners: Topgolf Katy or Topgolf Spring — climate-controlled tech bays, food, drinks, 100+ bays per location
  • Best grass-tee experience: East River 9, Near East Side — downtown skyline views, LED lighting, a par-3 course on site
  • Cheapest buckets in the city: Wildcat Golf Club, South Houston — $6 for 34 balls
  • Best practice setup, west side: Marti Golf Center — 25-acre range, chipping green and sand bunker
  • Most central: Memorial Park Golf Course, Memorial — inside the park, $11 for a small bucket
  • Best for all-weather sessions: X-Golf Katy — indoor simulators, open until midnight on weekends
  • Grass plus mats, far west side: Houston National Golf Club, Cypress area — $9 flat per bucket

How we chose

Every range on this list is confirmed open on its own official website as of October 2026. We looked for facilities where you can walk up without a tee time or membership and hit balls. Hours and prices change — treat every figure below as typical and check the official site before you go.

Tech bays: social ranges built for groups

Topgolf Katy

West Houston, 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd · three-story, 100+ bays · open daily

Topgolf Katy is the most feature-rich driving range in the Houston area. The facility has over 100 climate-controlled bays across three floors, with Toptracer technology that tracks every shot and scores it in real time across a dozen target games. You pay per bay per hour, not per person — up to six players share a bay, which makes the per-person cost reasonable when you fill it.

Bay rates typically run lower on weekday mornings and climb during peak weekend evenings. Book online for weekday morning slots, which carry the lowest rates — check topgolf.com for current pricing before you go.

Insider tip: Topgolf charges for time, not balls. A weekday morning bay split among four or five people is often competitive with a bucket range once you factor in the air conditioning and food — check current weekday rates on topgolf.com.

Best for: Birthday parties, corporate outings, and first-timers who want a full social experience. Not the place for serious swing mechanics — all mats, all targets, no reference flags for yardage work.

Topgolf Spring

Spring (US-45 corridor), 560 Spring Park Center Blvd · three-story, 100+ bays · open daily

Topgolf’s north Houston location mirrors the Katy layout: same Toptracer bay setup, same pricing structure, same food and drinks menu. It draws golfers from The Woodlands and Spring. Check the official site for current flat-rate promotions and weekend deals.

Best for: North-side groups and families. For dinner after a session, our Woodlands restaurant guide covers options nearby.

X-Golf Katy

Katy, 3329 W Grand Pkwy N Suite 100 · 8 indoor simulator bays · typically open until 10 PM Mon–Thu, midnight Fri–Sat, 8 PM Sun

X-Golf is the serious golfer’s all-weather answer to Topgolf. The bays use an infrared and camera system on synthetic turf and can play real courses worldwide, which makes them genuinely useful for improvement work — not just games. Bay pricing runs $40 per hour on weekday mornings up to $55 per hour on weekend evenings for up to six players.

The same facility has a full bar and restaurant, and the instructors can watch your swing on-screen and give real-time feedback. If you’re working on your game during Houston’s hottest months or on a rainy evening, this is the option.

Best for: Year-round practice, lessons, and golfers who want realistic course play in the air conditioning. Pair it with our guide to things to do in Katy for a full day out west.

Grass-tee ranges: where the grinders go

East River 9

Near East Side, 65 Hirsch Rd · 30 grass bays · open daily until approximately 8:30 PM

East River 9 opened in 2022 as part of Houston’s East River development, and it has quickly become the most visually striking range in the city: 30 grass hitting bays on a 300-yard tee line, facing five target greens, with the downtown Houston skyline directly behind them. LED lighting means you can hit under the lights until 8 or 8:30 PM year-round.

Bucket pricing runs $10 small / $13 medium / $16 large. A nine-hole par-3 course on the same property ($36–$48) turns the range session into a full afternoon. Pickleball courts are also on site — if one person in your group doesn’t golf, they’re covered.

The “I didn’t know that” detail: East River 9 is the only public driving range in Houston where you hit toward the downtown skyline. The view from the tee line at dusk, with the Pennzoil towers lit up behind the target flags, is genuinely one of the better free-ish sights in the city.

Best for: Golfers who want real grass and a great setting. The combination of range, par-3 course, and pickleball makes it the easiest place to bring a mixed group.

Marti Golf Center

Westside Houston, 12782 Beechnut St · grass tees (seasonal, Bermuda) · typically open until 10 PM

Marti is the west side’s go-to for serious practice. The 25-acre range has 200 yards of Bermuda grass tee line with nine target greens, and a 7,200-square-foot chipping and pitching green includes a sand bunker — the kind of short-game setup most driving ranges don’t bother with. Bucket pricing: $8 cash for a small (about 45 balls) up to $27.50 for an XL (200+ balls).

Grass tees are seasonal; mats are available year-round.

Best for: Anyone seriously working on their game on the west side. The chipping and bunker area is the real draw — you can spend a productive hour there alone.

Wildcat Golf Club

South Houston, 12000 Almeda Rd · range tee line · typically open daily at 7 AM

Wildcat Golf Club is a 36-hole public course near the Medical Center, and its range has the cheapest bucket prices of any full-facility driving range in Houston: $6 for a small (34 balls), $10 for medium (68 balls), $14 for large (85 balls). Putting green and chipping area are on site, and you get a partial skyline view from the tee line.

Best for: Budget-conscious golfers and beginners in south Houston. If you’re learning and want to hit 85 balls without spending $17 doing it, this is the range.

Houston National Golf Club

Far West Houston — Cypress area, 16500 Houston National Blvd · grass and mat tees · typically open 7 AM–5 PM

Houston National’s recently renovated range offers both grass and mat tees at $9 per bucket (45 balls), with six target greens. The limitation is the hours — it closes by 5 PM and isn’t set up for evening sessions — but the flat $9 rate for a grass option is good value for the Cypress area.

Best for: Early-morning golfers on the far west side who want grass under their feet without driving into town.

Brock Park Golf Complex

East Houston, 8201 John Ralston Rd · grass tees · typically open 7 AM–7 PM (call ahead to confirm: 281-458-1350)

Brock Park is the east side’s municipal golf facility, with grass tee practice areas and early opening hours — typically open from 7 AM, making it a solid option for morning sessions before work. Bucket prices weren’t published on the official site at time of research; call ahead at (281) 458-1350 to confirm current rates.

Best for: East-side golfers and early risers. The no-frills municipal setup means no crowds, no premium, and real grass.

Central Houston: Memorial Park

Memorial Park Golf Course

[Memorial Park](/things-to-do/memorial-park-houston-visitor-guide), 1001 E Memorial Loop Dr · mat tees · typically open 6:30 AM–9 PM (closed until 3 PM on Tuesdays)

Memorial Park’s driving range is the most accessible range for anyone staying or living inside Loop 610. It sits inside Memorial Park — one of the largest urban parks in the country — five minutes from the Galleria, with free parking in the park. Buckets run $11 small (50 balls) / $13 medium (80 balls) / $17 large (120 balls). The Rees Jones-renovated 18-hole course is directly adjacent, so you can warm up on the range before a round.

Best for: Central-Houston golfers, visitors, and anyone who wants to combine range time with a walk through the park. No reservation needed for the range.

Save this checklist before you go

  • Grass tees available: East River 9, Marti Golf Center, Wildcat Golf Club, Houston National, Brock Park.
  • Mat-only: Memorial Park Golf Course, both Topgolf locations.
  • Open past 9 PM: Topgolf Katy (until midnight or 1 AM), Topgolf Spring (until 11 PM–1 AM), X-Golf Katy (until 10 PM–midnight depending on day).
  • Cheapest small bucket: Wildcat Golf Club, $6 for 34 balls.
  • Best Topgolf value: Book weekday morning slots online — lowest rates of the week; check topgolf.com for current pricing.
  • Need a chipping green or bunker? Marti Golf Center on Beechnut is the only range on this list with a dedicated sand bunker practice area.
  • Rain or extreme heat? X-Golf Katy is fully indoors and air-conditioned.
  • Bringing a non-golfer? East River 9 has pickleball; Topgolf has table games and a full dining menu.
  • Ready to play a full round? See our Houston golf courses guide for the best tracks in the area.

For more things to do in Houston with friends, family, or out-of-town guests, see the full city guide.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest driving range in Houston?

Wildcat Golf Club in south Houston (12000 Almeda Rd) has the lowest published bucket prices: $6 for a small bucket of 34 balls, $10 for medium, and $14 for large. It is a public 36-hole facility and no reservation is needed for the range.

Does Topgolf have locations in Houston?

Yes. Topgolf has two Houston-area locations: Topgolf Katy (1030 Memorial Brook Blvd, West Houston) and Topgolf Spring (560 Spring Park Center Blvd, Spring/North Houston). Both are three-story facilities with Toptracer bays, food, and drinks. Both are open daily.

Are there any driving ranges in Houston with grass tees?

Yes. East River 9 (Near East Side), Marti Golf Center (Westside), Wildcat Golf Club (South Houston), Houston National Golf Club (Cypress area), and Brock Park Golf Complex (East Houston) all offer grass tees. Marti’s grass tees are seasonal (Bermuda, growing season); Houston National offers both grass and mat options.

What is the most centrally located driving range in Houston?

Memorial Park Golf Course Driving Range at 1001 E Memorial Loop Dr is the most central option, located inside Loop 610 inside Memorial Park. It typically opens at 6:30 AM and is open most days until 9 PM. Bucket prices start at $11 for a small.

Is there an indoor driving range or golf simulator in Houston?

X-Golf Katy (3329 W Grand Pkwy N, Katy) offers eight indoor simulator bays with an infrared and camera tracking system that can play real courses. It is open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 8 PM on Sunday. Bay pricing runs $40–$55 per hour for up to six players.

Can you practice chipping at Houston driving ranges?

Several ranges have a separate chipping or short-game area. Marti Golf Center (Westside) has the most complete short-game facility: a 7,200-square-foot chipping and pitching green with a sand bunker. Wildcat Golf Club and Memorial Park also have chipping areas adjacent to the range.