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Astros Golf Foundation, Hermann Park Conservancy pledge $30 million for Hermann Park Golf Course revamp
Summary
The Astros Golf Foundation, Hermann Park Conservancy and Houston Parks and Recreation said they will raise $30 million to redesign Hermann Park Golf Course; the plan would close the course if council approves and aims to reopen in October 2026.
The Astros Golf Foundation, with backing from Astros owner Jim Crane and the Hermann Park Conservancy, said it plans to raise $30 million to renovate and reconfigure the Hermann Park Golf Course, transforming the 18-hole layout and surrounding park amenities if the plan receives city-council approval.
Giles Kibbe, president of the Astros Golf Foundation, described the redesign in detail: the revamped 18-hole course will combine a traditional nine-hole layout with nine par-three holes, the par-threes will have lights, and the driving range will be rebuilt as a two-story facility. Kibbe said the goal is to improve the course, nearby trails and park appearance.
The segment stated the course originally opened in 1923 and was last renovated in 1999. The presenters said, if approved by city council, the plan is to close the course in August and reopen in October 2026.
Officials said the Astros Golf Foundation and the Conservancy — and Astros owner Jim Crane — are aligned to fund a "first-class" overhaul and that the project aims to improve both the golf facility and surrounding park infrastructure. The segment did not provide a city funding commitment, contract details, or environmental or traffic studies associated with the project during the broadcast.
