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3.7
1114 Reviews (1114)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
464
3 Stars
248
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
81
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
76.4%
Recommend this course
838 out of 1114 reviews
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3.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
65.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 46 reviews
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3.7
119 Reviews (119)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.0%
Recommend this course
94 out of 119 reviews
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Course Highlights
Greatwood delivers outstanding value with well-maintained fairways, greens, and challenging island holes that stand out among Houston-area courses. Water hazards and strategic pin placements create an engaging layout that keeps golfers returning.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6836 yards
Slope 1308
Rating 72.3

Greatwood is known for its white sand bunkers and impressive par 3s, three of which play right at or over 200 yards. The 1989 Carlton Gipson design features elevated tees and greens that sandwich plush fairways and are contoured with mounds.

The 434-yard par 4 hole 5 is one difficult par, featuring a fairways loaded with bunkers and involves water on the approach. No. 18 goes 576, yards. While the tee shot is fairly standard, the second shot must land short of a plateau and might involve a blind approach shot if placed too far to the left. The intimidating approach plays into a green surrounded by water on three sides.

Getting there : From Hwy. 59 south, turn left on Crab River Rd., then make a left onto the other side of Hwy. 59. Look for Greatwood Pkwy. and make another left when you get there.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Carlton Gipson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1114 Reviews (1114)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 40
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 18
A Weekend Splurge 14
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 28
Convenient to the City 25
Worth the Drive 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Bad conditions but has potential

If this is your only option just don’t play use your time more wisely.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Never again

Every time I played this course in the last couple years, it’s been horrible. Yesterday was the worst and we left after 12 holes. Everything about this place is bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 161
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad on top of worse

A great layout is going to pot. Un-puttable greens, untended tee boxes, bare spots everywhere.

Add a starter who is just a ticket-taker with no idea of what letting three singles play one after the other can do to delay play.

Add a nanny who takes a baby in a strolled down the cartpath when play is going on: DANGER!

Where is the marshal? Of course, there is no marshal.

A shame, because Greatwood is a great layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Some work needed

Friendly starter! Aging club house….Carts banged up….Greens need work!! Ball wobbles and can change directions at any time. For the rest, fairways were ok and atmosphère is relaxed…but the drive is really not worth it.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Decent layout, Greens need work

Have not played here recently and since then the greens have taken a turn for the worse. Solid layout, relatively tight course and teebox and fairway conditions were good. Too many bare or bumpy patches on the greens for my taste. Solid course if they can get the greens back in order.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens

Worst greens I've played on in a while. Some of the tee boxes are less than desirable as well. I paired up with a resident and he said this is common for the time of year but it's the only course I've seen with such severity.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens!!!

For the amount of money I paid and the greens to be in that shape is very disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 161
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The greens are gone.

I played alone. No one in front of me until the 15th hole and nobody behind me.

Maybe the reason for few players is that the greens are an absolute disgrace. You can't putt on them. They are all almost pure dirt. The tee boxes look like they haven't been cared for in weeks.

A very fine course is being abandoned.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Bathrooms on course are extremely filthy, nice course but they need to fire whoever is or is not in charge of cleaning them cause looks like no one checks on them

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Ok

Terrible greens.

Greens 3 out 10

Overall condition 4 out 10

Nothing special. Ok tee to green. Bring a hammer to bang your tee in. Greens not smooth, infested with weeds. Bumpy. Putts react like plunko on the price is right.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Know what you’re getting

Decent value for the money but the course needs some TLC, in my opinion. Greens are bumpy and patchy, and fairways are mainly dirt on some holes. Layout wise, it’s a fun course with several challenging holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Potential untapped

The layout offers a real challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Fairway and green side bunkers abound, as well as plenty of water hazards.

However, tee boxes were so hard we broke tees pushing them in the ground. Most fairways were like hitting off concrete, and almost every green was overtaken by crabgrass - making a putt was nearly impossible.

I wanted this course to be improved, it is near where I live - but for the value there are many other courses available for a few more minutes drive that are similarly priced or lower.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t Play

Course in very poor condition, greens were shockingly bad.

So bad, we only played 9 holes and so disgusted that didn’t even stop to ask for a refund.

Don’t waste your money however good a rate they offer

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

This is a difficult course, but definitely worth playing. The greens are not quite what they should be yet, but hopefully they fill in.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

A fun challenging course. The course is in pretty good shape considering the freeze earlier this year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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