Wildcat Golf Club - The Highlands

This is a beautiful course the staff are very friendly and nice.

I only play there when I get a reasonable price to play.

Many putts missed due to frayed day old holes that had golfers flipping balls out with their putters.

Starter had smug attitude claiming we were late for tee time - we were not. Then to try to put us as a twosome behind a foursome with a later tee time is inexcusable and rude. Fortunately the foursome realized he was wrong and asked us to go ahead.

First, I’m not from the Houston area, I travelled there for vacation and family. I decided to play some golf while the ladies went and shopped, figured I’d go and have some fun. I played as a single as I normally do here in my home town (Fort Worth), rarely do I play with someone I know. When I got there the course was just amazing, and well-manicured with tons of elevation. Unfortunately, when I got on #1 t-box with the three gentleman I was paired with the marshalled yelled only one ball off the box and was extremely curt with everyone getting ready to t-off. Thought that was odd, but nevertheless we proceeded, and then it was downhill from there on the ‘experience’. As we began to play a marshal followed us on a cart and continuously commented that we needed to pick up the pace. We played the entire round in 3.5hrs, but time after time he asked us to move along, even as he watched the group in front of us play slow. On top of that the group behind us kept hitting into us and nothing was ever said. If I’m paying $55+ to play golf, I’d expect some curtesy and enjoy my round. The other issue we had were the greens, they aerated them and never told anyone they did so. If I’d known that I wouldn’t have played there. But they allowed us to pay and play anyways. If it wasn’t for the rude staff and the failure to inform folks about the greens I’d say the course was fine, but I don’t think I’ll ever go back when I visit.

Greens were recently punched but rolled surprisingly quick and true despite that. Fairways were in excellent condition. Course was packed but the marshalls kept the round moving. Never had to wait long to hit any shots. Beverage cart came by at least 8 times which was great because it was so humid. All of the water coolers had plenty of water. Met some nice, new people and had a great time.

Having played the Lakes course a couple of times before, finally was able to get on the Highlands. Had my two college kids along and it was the first time I a long time we they stayed interested for the full 18 holes. Course was I great shape.

I thought the course was in good condition. The grounds crew was out on the course the entire round. I had to politely ask the man in the work cart to stop talking on his phone as he sat on the tee box directly behind mine as I was trying to tee off. In addition, one of the work crew was using a very loud blower to clear the clippings and he was following us on at least 4-5 holes. It became very annoying. Other than those issues, the rest fo the round was very enjoyable.

Course was in good condition, even after a day of rain. The greens were soft and rolled true. Some tee boxes could use some TLC. Pace of play was rough, almost 5 hours but to be somewhat expected when trying to beat the heat in the middle of summer.

From the gold tees, this course is challenging. The design of some holes ( #9 for instance) are quirky with your second shot over a chasm but with the green at a 45 degree angle to the landing area. Many tee shots over forced carries of at least 150 yds and deep rough that will prevent you from finding your lost ball. The greens were fabulous as were the fairways. Lots of steep elevation changes with many uphill second shots. Driving range needed mor booths, though, since many students practicing - which led players to struggle in finding an open bay. Overall I enjoyed the aesthetics of the complex.

This course fit my eye except for that “nasty” tester on the back nine that forces accurate distance control. Love the track, will play again, greens were not consistent but maybe that was the fact the I am not use to the type of bermuda in them. Overall, a very fun and challenging course!

No starter a 1st tee and I was a single - no problem except had to wait on 2/3 of the holes. Not a big problem for me but the group ahead felt pushed

Unfortunately I must give this course a confusing rating. At times we did't know which fairway was the one we we to aim at. This is especially true of No. 9.

No 9 is not near the club house so you continue directly to no. 10. Many of the holes had blinds. Perhaps a second visit would be less confusing but better course direction markers are really needed.

Good layout, good course conditions but a sub-par experience overall. Staff was not friendly and pace of play was quite slow. Feels like your typical muni.

I’ve only been playing golf for about a year. I found the course to be extremely difficult with high grasses. I have never lost so many balls. Although it was a great experience and look forward to playing their other course in the next couple of weeks.