
Reese Course
Reese Golf Course




About this course
Reese Golf Course occupies land that was once part of Reese Air Force Base on the western edge of Lubbock, Texas. The base closed in 1997, and the golf course now serves the public as part of the redeveloped Reese Technology Center. George Williams designed the layout to work within the flat, windswept terrain characteristic of the South Plains region of West Texas, where elevation changes are minimal and the landscape stretches broadly under wide skies. The course plays across open prairie land with few natural trees, making wind a constant factor in club selection and shot strategy. Water features and bunkers provide the primary hazards, and the routing takes advantage of what modest contours exist in this part of the Llano Estacado. The setting offers long views typical of the High Plains, with little to interrupt sightlines beyond the occasional mesquite or cottonwood near water. As a municipal facility in Lubbock, Reese serves a range of players from the local community and surrounding area. The course provides accessible public golf in a region where such options are valued, particularly given the climate that allows for year-round play despite occasional harsh weather. The layout reflects practical design choices suited to both the landscape constraints and the operational needs of a public course in West Texas.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lubbock, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- George Williams
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,633 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.5/120
- Course Vaults score
- 4.4
Getting there
Reese Golf Course sits on the high plains of West Texas, accessible most directly via Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), roughly forty minutes to the northeast of the city center. The drive from the airport carries you across the flat, windswept landscape characteristic of the South Plains - a landscape of wide horizons and sparse vegetation that frames the approach to this understated gem. For those with access to general aviation, Lubbock's municipal facilities offer convenient alternatives to the commercial terminal. The final miles unfold through Lubbock's quieter precincts before arriving at Reese Golf Course, where the course's measured design emerges from the native prairie, a fitting complement to the austere beauty of the surrounding terrain.

FAQ
Common questions about Reese
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Reese has a Course Vaults score of 4.4 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Reese was designed by George Williams.
Yes. Reese is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Reese is 72.
Reese plays 6,633 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Reese is 120.



