Champions Tour travel tips: Keith Fergus on Houston

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Texan Keith Fergus has three wins on the Champions Tour in the last four years.

The next event on the Champions Tour is the Administaff Small Business Classic at The Woodlands outside Houston. Texas native Keith Fergus, who resides in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston, provides his insight on the largest city in the Lone Star State.

ABOUT KEITH FERGUS

Golf resume: Is the only three-time All-American in golf at the University of Houston and served as the golf coach at his alma mater from 1988-1994 ... Won three times on both the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour and also has a pair of Nationwide Tour victories on his resume.

Why live in Houston?: "My wife, Cyndy, is from Houston. As much traveling as I do, it's centrally located and it's got an ideal climate for golf."

Off the course: "I enjoy spending time with my kids and my grandkids and doing yardwork at home. I don't fish or hunt."

The Woodlands Country Club -- "The Tournament Course at The Woodlands used to host the Shell Houston Open and now plays host to the Administaff Small Business Classic. It's a favorite among most of the players and really good place to hold a tournament."

Memorial Park Golf Club -- "It's an old, classic course near downtown Houston. Very easy to walk and some great holes. The course has a traditional design and hosted the Houston Open in 1947 and from 1951-1963."

Royal Oaks Country Club -- "A Fred Couples signature layout that's centrally located in Houston. In addition to a good golf course, they have a great clubhouse and offer additional amenities for families other than golf."

Westin at The Galleria -- "Plenty of places to shop and eat around this hotel."

Inn At The Ballpark -- "A luxury hotel that's situated in the heart of downtown Houston and is directly across the street from Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros."

Los Tios -- "Outstanding Mexican food. They have several locations around Houston."

Lopez -- "I've gone there for 40 years. It's family-owned and operated and really authentic Mexican food."

Perry's Steakhouse -- "One of my all-time favorites for steak. They have a Symphony Kabob, which features a hanging presentation of filet mignon, lobster and shrimp, with steamed asparagus. A nice atmosphere."

Space Center Houston -- "Located south of downtown. A great place to take the kids to experience NASA."

Houston Zoo -- "Located in Hermann Park, you can see a wide variety of different animals in their natural habitat."

Reliant Stadium -- "It's where the Houston Texans of the NFL play and is the first retractable roof, air-conditioned, natural grass football stadium."