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3.8
811 Reviews (811)
5 Stars
274
4 Stars
380
3 Stars
91
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
74.7%
Recommend this course
702 out of 811 reviews
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2.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
8
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5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.4
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
37.0%
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10 out of 27 reviews
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3.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
63.6%
Recommend this course
35 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cinco Ranch features a well-regarded layout with lush fairways and a pace of play that keeps rounds moving smoothly. Friendly, professional staff and solid course amenities consistently deliver a well-rounded round worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6922 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.8

Carlton Gipson designed the Golf Club At Cinco Ranch in the early 1990s. It's a long golf course that features an ocean of water impacting play on 16 of 18 holes. For the most part, the holes are straight and open, with minimal trees framing the paths to the greens. The greens are unique because of the unusually shaped bunkers that create very different short game challenges from what one normally finds. One of the best holes is no. 4, a 557-yard par 5 that features an approach shot over water into an elevated green. In addition to the water, the green is fronted by a bunker that is at least 10 feet below the hole. This requires a phenomenal, blind bunker shot for an up-and-down.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Carlton Gipson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Hemmed walking shorts, Sleeveless blouses with collars for women only, Traditional slacks, khakis and jeans, Denim shorts are acceptable; Short-shorts, bathing suits, cut-offs, gym or jogging shorts, scrubs, cotton sweat suits are unacceptable

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
811 Reviews (811)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Undulating Greens 19
Water Hazards 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Advanced Golfers 16
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandy greens

The course overall was in pretty good condition with the exception of the greens. It didn't appear they had been airrateted but they were heavily sanded with very little watering making for difficult putts . There are also almost no ball washers on the course.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/17/2026

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the overall condition of the course. We appreciate your insights regarding the greens and ball washers, and we'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we continue to enhance the experience for our guests.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/13/2026

Thank you for the fantastic rating, Sam13869! We're delighted to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst Course in Katy

The course is in the worst condition I have ever seen. Greens look like the surface of the moon with huge craters (how does this happen?) and massive patches of dead/missing turf.

The tee boxes were like hitting off of a driveway--you can't even put a tee in the ground on half of them because they are so dry and hard.

The pace of play is atrocious. It took over 5 hours for us to play 18 holes--we never saw a Marshall enforcing pace of play so we just got to stand around waiting on the group in front of us while being hit into from the group behind us.

The golf cart was grimy and felt like it had been washed off with dog water in the back of a barn.

Paid $14 for a large bucket of balls before my round and the driving range was horrible--there was no grass and it was littered with used tees.

The entire staff here should be embarrassed with this course. This place used to be a good course, but now it's clear that they just don't care for quality and are only focused on volume.

They need to shut down the course maybe 1 day a week for the next year in order to really give it the attention it deserves. Otherwise it will just continue to deteriorate and people will stop showing up for $100 round of golf on a Thursday.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/13/2026

We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear about your experience. We're committed to improving the course and addressing these issues. Your comments about the conditions and pace of play are important to us as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. Thank you for sharing.

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible

Don’t waste your money, terrible conditions on fairways and greens, rude staff it’s a shame.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/09/2026

We're sorry to hear about your experience. We strive for high standards and appreciate your feedback on the course conditions and staff. Your comments are vital as we work to improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course is in spring transition, booking starts on back nine is a mess

the course is a really nice layout, some nice bunkers and challenging holes. greens were very slow and patchy but it's spring and the grass is transitioning.

biggest complaint is they send people off as close as possible but they're also firing folks off number 10 on the back. I was the second tee time and we played the front in an hour and forty but got to 10 and just stopped.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/09/2026

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the layout and found the course challenging. We appreciate your comments about the greens and pace of play; we’re continually working to improve these aspects. Your insights help us enhance the experience for all our guests. Hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/25/2026

We appreciate your rating and understand that we may not have met your expectations. We're always looking to improve and hope to provide a better experience in the future. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Waste of money

It is sad to see how Cinco Ranch golf club has deteriorated over the recent years. This is my second round this year and I will not be coming back. The price value is not worth it. Greens are in terrible condition. Driving range is a pad of dirt and the putting green is closed. None of this is disclosed when you book. You are better off going to any other golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/18/2026

We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear about your experience. We have been through some challenges this winter with course conditions, but are emerging on the other side. The greens are improving daily and the course will be back to normal soon. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and we hope you will give us another chance soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough

I booked online which included a cart fee. They paired me with others, which was expected but was told I had to pay extra to ride in my own cart, which is fine but misleading. The driving range was rough, the grass was basically nonexistent. There was no starter at the first tee, I teed off at my tee time, the starter caught up with me just off the green and told me I had to wait for my group. The greens are absolutely trashed. Construction folks who just walk across right in front of tee boxes while people are teeing off. We were told to pick up pace of play by the Marshall; which is fine but we weren’t off pace. Then we were told to slow down by the same Marshall. We were on pace, the guy was just being rude for rude sake.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/18/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We strive to provide a great day on the course and will work on improving the areas you mentioned. Your insights are invaluable to us.

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Commented on 03/16/2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. We're continuously working to improve our facilities and service. Your comments will help us address these concerns and enhance the experience for all our guests.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Typical Cinco Ranch

Greens were in rough shape, with LOTS of landmines and dirt clods all over. Very hard to find a good line. Fairways and tee boxes were in good shape. VERY slow....teed off at 4:30 pm, and took 3 hours for front 9

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/16/2026

Thank you for your feedback, cbass1187. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the greens and pace of play. Your insights are valuable, and we’re actively working on improvements to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. We appreciate your understanding.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Horrible Greens

The greens at Cinco Ranch are awful. The fact that we still had to pay $100 is ridiculous. I will tell anyone who will listen to play somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/16/2026

We appreciate your feedback, Mike. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the greens. Your concerns are important to us. As the weather warms conditions are quickly improving. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to have the chance to provide a better experience in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is okay

Greens are in rough condition and fairways could use a little love. The price is too high for the conditions we saw.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/12/2026

Thank you for your feedback, jmhuerta. We appreciate your insights on the greens and fairways, as we strive to maintain high standards. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to provide a better experience during your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible putting greens for the fees

The conditions of the putting greens was abysmal. For the the conditions, it should be $40-$50 value for the course. I'm fine withe the conditions if the price justifies it. E.g. Melrose golf course and Sharpstown are worth the price given their conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2026

We appreciate your feedback, etello3. Your input is invaluable as we strive to improve our course conditions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor

I have never played Cinco Ranch and was very much looking forward to it! However, I was shocked at how poorly kept this course was maintained specifically the greens.

Fairways and tee boxes were in decent condition, but greens were simply “un-puttable”. Too many bare spots and a large amout of, for lack of a better term, craters on the greens which made for very inconsistent results. For you price is right fans, I Felt like I was playing “plinko” on every green watching my ball bounce around on the way to the cup.

To charge $100 for this course is unacceptable! I won’t be coming back as there are courses offering much better value than Cinco Ramch.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2026

We appreciate your feedback. Your input is invaluable as we strive to improve our course conditions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful Condition

It’s been a bit since I’ve played Cinco Ranch, and I was shocked at how poorly kept this course has been. You can tell from the overall condition that it is more than the lack of rain in the Houston area this winter.

Fairways were in terrible condition, only surpassed by how “un-puttable” the greens were. Traps were in terrible condition, no consistency in sand and the lips haven’t been trimmed or patterned in years!

To charge $90 for this course is robbery! I won’t be coming back as there are better value options in Houston!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/07/2026

Thank you for your feedback. This winter has presented some challenges for course conditions, but our maintenance team is actively working to improve the fairways, greens, and bunkers. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope you’ll consider visiting us again as conditions continue to improve.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Horrible greens

Most of the greens were too slow and were not in a fair shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2026

Thank you for your feedback. This winter has presented some challenges for course conditions, but our maintenance team is actively working to improve the greens. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope you’ll consider visiting us again as conditions continue to improve.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Lots of Construction. really Bad Greens

There was a lot of construction going on, but it didn't impact pace of play, just aesthetics. While it is likely that the poor conditions were due to the grass being dormant, the greens were horrible. There were greens that had hundreds of rings on them from where the holes were moved improperly. 3-5 of the greens had 5'-10' sections of dead/diseased turf.

The staff was very friendly and the clubhouse was nice. For the $115/round I paid I expected much better course conditions though.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2026

Thank you for your feedback. This winter has presented some challenges for course conditions, but our maintenance team is actively working to improve the greens. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope you’ll consider visiting us again as conditions continue to improve.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/07/2026

Thanks for your rating! We appreciate your support and are always looking to improve. Your experience matters to us, and we hope to provide an even better one next time you visit.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A good day for golf in Texas!

Found a great deal on GN. Weather was perfect for golf. Partly Sunny, mid, 70's and a light breeze. Considering the time of year the course was in remarkably good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/07/2026

Thank you for sharing your experience, sesocha! We're thrilled you enjoyed the perfect weather and found a great deal. It's fantastic to hear that the course met your expectations. We hope to see you back out on the greens soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating. We appreciate your support and are always looking to improve. Your experience matters to us, and we hope to provide an even better one on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Descent course

Staff was courteous and professional. The only real drawbacks, greens were in horrible conditions and the lack of restrooms throughout the course. For the amount being charged for Tee times, restrooms would be great to have throughout the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thank you for your feedback, gn29293672. We're glad to hear you found our staff courteous and professional. We’re actively working on improving the greens and restroom availability to enhance your experience. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to provide a better visit for all our guests.

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