Highlands at Wildcat Golf Club
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4.5
776 Reviews (776)
5 Stars
416
4 Stars
273
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
92.1%
Recommend this course
723 out of 776 reviews
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 35 reviews
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4.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.3%
Recommend this course
56 out of 62 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6954 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.6

The Highlands Course is probably the more stimulating of the two tracks at Wildcat GC, offering better views of the city, natural wetlands and grasses, and some intriguing flat sand bunkers. Case must have an affinity for the No. 7, because like the Lakes track, the 421-yard, par 4 hole 7 is the most difficult rated hole. Watch out for the par 5s on this one, three of which play at or above 570 yards from the tips.

Getting there : From downtown take Hwy. 288 south for 5 miles to Loop 610. Head west and find the Fannin exit, where you'll U-turn under 610 and drive east on the access road to Almeda Rd. Turn right on Almeda and the course is 3 miles further.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Roy Case (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.5
776 Reviews (776)
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Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
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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Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Feels like my own private club.

We’ve played the Wildcat Lakeside course twice and wanted to switch it up with the Highland side. It was definitely more challenging and had some surprising twists—plus, the view of NRG Stadium was amazing. As always, the staff and pro shop were super friendly and the place felt like a private club. I’ll be back next week for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Pro shop employees are incompetent

I don’t need to go into details. Just a warning. The pro shop employees cannot do anything except run your credit card. They are better than you for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Best Public Courst in Houston

Best-in-class layout and pricing that delivers great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cool

Interesting layout with great views. You have to think your way around. Lots of blind shots and forced carries that require precision. Multi level greens and while course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Fairways and greens were both in good shape. Regretfully we were cartpath only due to recent rains, but that's not the course's fault.

Overall, a fun day with a friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wildcat Highlands Highlights

Course layout is very interesting, especially for Houston. Lots of elevation change. Course in great shape. Greens are challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Had a great round. The course is in really good shape, it was a little bit wet as we teed’ off very early, however, I understand because they were watering ahead of a mini drought that we are having here locally. The greens are lightning fast, be ready. Great Central location. I play here about twice a month and will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

St. Andrews?

Never played St. Andrews but reminded me somewhat on my expectation: hilly with blind areas to play, lot of rough 'islands', windy. Greens and fairways in excellent condition (like green carpets) - best course ever played! Even better than Lakes (which is a high recommendation too and different layout). Even with no price deal it is worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/29/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst Golf Experience Of My Life

$125 and they do not included a single complementary item. The course itself is not in good condition and there are several in the area that give you better value. Also, it took us 5 HOURS to play 17 holes.

I had to pay $250 for myself and my wife to ride and watch. The staff could not have been more disrespectful. I will NEVER go back to this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/25/2025:
Thank you for the honest feedback. It’s disappointing to hear things went poorly, and we’re committed to resolving the problems you encountered. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressed

Played course the first time. The course is in perfect condition; greens are like carpets, fairways we’ll prepared- only flipsides are the bunkers are firm and the ball cleaners were empty…. The layout is challenging as there are lot of blind shots and area is hilly-with a strong gusty wind I felt being in St. Andrews… It’s a must course in Houston way different to the lakes course I played before

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beware

I played with my best buddies at Wildcat Highlands on a perfect day.

I am an eleven handicap and shot a 91, my worst score in sometime.

There are so many BLIND, unmarked shots and the rough is so unforgiving, that if you would easily lose what you thought was a well hit ball.

I started out with two sleeves of balls and had to rely on a found "Noodle" to finish the round.

The bozos in front of us were hitting off the Blue tees, were horrible, dallied over each shot, and held the whole course up. WHERE ARE YOU MARSHALS WHEN WE NEED YOU.

It was one of my least favorite rounds that I have played in a 60 year love affair with golf.

The staff was very friendly and the burger at the end was delicious, but I will be hard pressed to go back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 04/11/2025:
Appreciate your honesty in sharing this review. We’re taking note of the issues to enhance our services and provide a more satisfying visit next time. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve.
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