Blaketree National at Blaketree National Golf Club

Blaketree National occupies rolling terrain in Montgomery, Texas, roughly forty miles north of Houston in the Sam Houston National Forest region. Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, the course reflects the team's characteristic approach to routing and minimalist earthmoving, working with the natural contours of the East Texas landscape. The property features stands of pine and hardwood, with elevation changes uncommon in the Houston area's coastal plain geography.

The design emphasizes wide playing corridors and strategic options from the tee, hallmarks of Coore and Crenshaw's philosophy that prioritizes ground game possibilities and varied angles of approach. Greens typically feature subtle internal contours and are integrated into the surrounding landforms rather than elevated artificially. Bunkers appear sparingly and are shaped to look native to the site.

Blaketree National operates as a private club and maintains a relatively low profile compared to more publicized Coore and Crenshaw works like Sand Hills or Friar's Head. The membership draws from the northern Houston suburbs and the broader Montgomery County area. The course serves primarily as a members' club focused on everyday golf rather than tournament play.

The routing takes advantage of the property's wooded character and topographic variety, offering a contrast to the flatter parkland courses common in the Houston metropolitan region. The design fits within the architects' broader portfolio of courses that prioritize walkability and strategic interest over length or forced carries.