
Texas A & M Course
The Campus Course at Texas A&M

About this course
The Campus Course at Texas A&M represents a living laboratory, where generations of Aggie golfers have honed their skills. Carved into the rolling, oak-studded terrain synonymous with the Brazos Valley, the course reflects a classic parkland design that emphasizes strategic play over brute power. Initially designed by Ralph Plummer in the mid-20th century, the course has undergone subtle refinements over the years, maintaining its commitment to playability. Characterized by tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers, The Campus Course favors thoughtful course management, challenging golfers to navigate doglegs and approach shots with precision rather than simply bombing off the tee. While not a stage for major professional tournaments, The Campus Course serves as the proving ground for future stars, deeply embedded within the university's athletic culture. More than just a golf course, it represents the heartbeat of Aggie golf, a place where legends are born, and the spirit of competition thrives. The 19th hole anecdotes are endless, but the one you will hear the most frequently involves senior year bragging rights, and the golf team's coach, J.T. Higgins, who helped found the course in 1951.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in TX
Quick facts
- Location
- College Station, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1950
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ralph Plummer
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,908 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/130
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
The journey to The Campus Course at Texas A&M begins at either Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), roughly ninety miles south, or Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), a similar distance to the west - both offering straightforward drives through the gently rolling terrain of the Texas Brazos Valley. Easterwood Airport, tucked just north of campus, provides a convenient option for private arrivals, delivering guests within minutes of the first tee. The final stretch into College Station trades interstate corridors for tree-lined boulevards that slice through the heart of Aggieland, where the course emerges as a surprisingly serene counterpoint to the spirited pulse of one of the nation's largest university campuses.

FAQ
Common questions about Texas A & M at The Campus Course at Texas A&M
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Texas A & M at The Campus Course at Texas A&M has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Texas A & M was designed by Ralph Plummer.
Yes. Texas A & M at The Campus Course at Texas A&M is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Texas A & M is 71.
Texas A & M plays 6,908 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Texas A & M is 130.



