2026 UH ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC
Sept. 22, 2026
An Official UH Alumni Event
Tee It Up for UH!
The UH Alumni Golf Classic returns September 22; swing big, connect with Coogs and enjoy a day of unforgettable Cougar hospitality at Memorial Park Golf Course.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SHOTGUN
9:00 a.m. – Registration/Driving Range/Cart Lunch (Chick-fil-a)
11:00 a.m. – Scramble Format Start
3:30 p.m. – Post Awards Lunch (Ragin Cajun)
Since its founding in 1996, the UH Alumni Golf Classic has brought together Cougar alumni, friends and community partners for a day of championship golf with a purpose. What began as a friendly competition among alumni has grown into one of the most anticipated annual traditions, blending camaraderie with philanthropy.
Each swing and every putt makes a difference. The Golf Classic supports UH Alumni, raising critical dollars to fund scholarships, programs and student success initiatives at the University of Houston. Over the years, the tournament has raised more than $100k, directly impacting the next generation of Coogs.
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RULES
The UH Alumni/Applied Underwriters Invitational is a four person scramble. This format enables golfers of varying levels of skill to participate in a competitive yet enjoyable event. Amateur golfers will play in teams of four. Each team must have a combined USGA Handicap Index of at least 43.0. Only one player per team may have a USGA Handicap Index of 8.0 or below. To learn more CLICK HERE.
MEMORIAL PARK GOLF COURSE
Memorial Park Golf Course is known as one of the best municipal courses in the nation and is visited by more than 60,000 patrons each year. The course originally began as a 9-hole course with sand greens, built near the hospital at Camp Logan for use by convalescent soldiers (1912). In 1935, following the closing of the hospital, golf course architect John Bredemus redesigned the course. It opened in July of 1936 and, according to legend, John Bredemus remarked that this was his “greatest golf course ever.”
Through the years, the course has hosted many famous golfers, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Jimmy Demaret. It was the home of the Houston Open from 1951 to 1963. In 1994, on behalf of Mayor Bob Lanier, Houston Park Board member Nancy Reynolds began a campaign to restore the golf course. Great effort went to preserving its historical quality while allowing for proper maintenance for the future of the course. In 1995, the newly renovated 600-acre course opened with a lighted driving range, putting and chipping greens, and a beautiful new clubhouse facility.
Memorial Park Address
1001 E Memorial Loop, Houston, TX 77007
Parking Information
Paid parking is available at the Fitness Center, Tennis Center, and Golf Course parking lots. Park users can pay for parking 3 ways:
- Parking Meter in Parking Lot
- ParkHouston Phone App
- Call 713.840.7275 and use Parking Zone #471027
More Information
For more information and a map of parking areas in Memorial Park or to visit the Memorial Park Conservancy website, click here.
Questions? Email: alumni@uh.edu
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Want your name on the green? Become a hole sponsor today — CLICK HERE to claim your spot!
Title Sponsor
Official Golf Classic Partner
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Cart Sponsor
Dean G. Pappas Law Firm
Dinner Sponsor
Ragin' Cajun | Scott Hightower ('08)
Water Sponsor
Culligan | Brent Chinn (FS '82)
Lunch Sponsor
Chick-fil-a | Hwy 59 & Kirby | Meyerland