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3.7
1118 Reviews (1118)
5 Stars
179
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
119
1 Stars
108
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
79.3%
Recommend this course
815 out of 1118 reviews
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3.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
63.2%
Recommend this course
12 out of 19 reviews
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3.7
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.5%
Recommend this course
62 out of 79 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6942 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.5

Created as a tribute to Texas' battle for independence, The Battleground is more of a links-style course that is burdened by the wind and tricky because of the abundance of water (14 holes). Despite its links flavor, the fairways are narrow, and they're lined by thick rough.

Providing sort of a golf experience/history lesson combined into one day, each hole is named after some significant person, item, or event in the Texas fight for independence. For example, one hole is named Sam Houston, while another is named after a pair of twin cannons: Twin Sisters.

No. 8 is one of the signature holes, a 175-yard poke over the water to a green that is shared with the par 5 No. 1. A waterfall accents the edge of the lake, providing a unique aesthetic.

On the back, the finishing hole is fun because you can play aggressively off the tee, free of major hazards in the landing area that is framed by mounding. The approach must carry water, and you'll need to take an extra club because the green is elevated.

Getting there : From Houston, take Hwy. 610 and loop around the city to Hwy. 225 east. Take the first Deer Park exit and turn right onto Georgia St. Next, drive 1 mile to the course, and look for the entrance on the right side of the street.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways 419 Bermuda
Greens Tiff-Dwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Knickerbacker

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included
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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Lockers
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3.7
1118 Reviews (1118)
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3.0
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Plugs

The green's and tee boxes had been plugged Monday, I played Thursday

Greens we're bumpy

Tee boxes still had plugs All over them

Tees we're moved 100 to 150 yards forward (why that far)

Course was essentially cut in half.

Was the price ?

Of course NOT

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Pricey round for poor quality of play

The course is in below average shape for the price of the round. Not sure if it was the people playing or course management but we had to wait 10-15 minutes at every tee box for the two groups in front of us to tee off. Either way, the Marshal should’ve taken control, we had a group of 3 and it took us 5 and a half hours to finish a round.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Game

Everything was in good shape and course played well. Groundskeepers doing a.good job getting greens in. better shape!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Battleground

Due to the upstairs construction, there was just a single restroom for men. The staff were kind and professional, which was appreciated. But I probably wouldn’t play there again till the upstairs is complete!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 207
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not terrible

Lots of bad reviews that aren't really fair. Sure there are crappy spots on at least half the greens. But everything else is in good shape given the weather. Well worth $25 probably even $30

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 207
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 207
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Worst condition I’ve seen in Houston

This course was once a beautiful course and well worth the free fee to play. I don’t know what has happened but it’s not just drought causing course conditions. 15 of the 18 greens are a joke. #3, a par 3 should just be shut down. The green has holes and full of actual sand traps and burnt patches on about 80% of the green. Legit sand traps on greens is inexcusable. Clearly at this point management no longer cares and simply collects green fees to collect them.

The clubhouse is closed. No pro shop. No cart girl. No coolers anymore on the golf carts. All this is in conditions of 100 degree play. Marshall wasn’t even around to control pace of play or groups teeing off at wrong times causing huge backups on the first hole!

I usually play this course about 10 times a year but this will be my last time until I hear course conditions have improved.

Take your money anywhere but here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still in bad shape

4 of the 18 greens are in really good shape. The other 14 have various levels of dead spots on them. Most of them have dead spots on the fringe and don't really impact putts. About 5 or 6 greens have dead spots all over them and make them basically unplayable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Concrete

Tee boxes like concrete, couldn't put tee in ground most times.

Greens in bad shape, 2 out of 18 in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need improvement

Greens have improved a lot since last time I have played but still have a ways to go. Some of the tee boxes are very hard but in heat like this, that is expected. Overall for what I paid I think it’s a good deal.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course. Fairways were good, just need to work on the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

This course has a great layout. However, the course conditions were the worst I have ever played. The greens were dead with patches on multiple greens. The fairways were not maintained at all. I didn’t see one grounds keeper all day. Save your money and heartache

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

CCs review

There is no friendlier staff in the entire Houston area. I wish the course was in better shape especially the greens. I still play there a lot especially the 4 pm $20 special. It is a good deal and again the staff out there makes it a pleasure to play. Even when the high school students are there they are very accommodating and let you go threw or around them. So for me when I am off and get a Hotdeal I think it’s way worth the money to play there.

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