Highlands at Wildcat Golf Club
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4.4
786 Reviews (786)
5 Stars
419
4 Stars
278
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.0%
Recommend this course
731 out of 786 reviews
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3.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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4.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 49 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Highlands course delivers a links-style experience with dramatic elevation changes, blind shots, and carpet-smooth greens that consistently impress recent golfers. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this one of Houston's most rewarding and unique layouts.

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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Reviews

4.4
786 Reviews (786)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Watching the Game 15
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 52
Bunkers 37
Forced Carries 37
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 39
Locals 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 33
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
Worth the Drive 23
Near Local Attractions 17

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2018:
Thank you for the 5 star review! We hope to have you back again soon at Wildcat Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wildcat Highlands

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course, Challenging Layout

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Lots of elevation changes

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An Eye Pleaser

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A favorite 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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

fairways intersect

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Wildcat Highlands

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tuff

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Wild cat is always in great shape. One of my favor place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Wind can be a challenge at Wildcat

Windy afternoons on Highlands Course can be a challenge when your gusting in the 20mph+ range. Greens are starting to grow now, but still never shaggy really and roll smooth. A few very quirky holes on this 18, but overall a good value for under $50 on weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round

Wildcat Highlands is a good course overall except for 3 ridiculous holes(7,9 and 15). Obsession for par 72's courses provokes this kind of holes. Course conditions were good as usually here(except for the bunkers that is the great forgotten in course maintenance worldwide). Pace of play was ok until the last few holes were we had to wait more than 10 minutes on the tee

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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