Highlands at Wildcat Golf Club
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4.2
791 Reviews (791)
5 Stars
421
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
82.3%
Recommend this course
734 out of 791 reviews
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3.4
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
55.6%
Recommend this course
5 out of 9 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.1%
Recommend this course
20 out of 27 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

4.2
791 Reviews (791)

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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Gourse

It was great course and fun layout

Not much difficulty, clean cut farways, fast green speed I like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Fall Day in the Highlands

It was a great fall day with perfect weather at the Wildcat Highlands. Greens are in great conditions but faster than most other courses in area. Fairways in great shape. Pace of play was very good even though their was a small tournament going on at the same time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Texas Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

It's a must

This course was amazing. I chose to play the highlands over the lakes, because I didn't want to loose too many balls in the water. I was super impressed by this course. Pretty impressive elevation changes for it being in Houston. It also had a links style of feel to it, which made it feel like you were in another part of the country. The fairways and greens were in pristine condition. I got a great deal on GolfNow, so the value for the money was amazing. Maybe the only negatives were the weather, it was pretty muggy for this time of the year,, and the carts had no GPS, which is not a big deal if you have your own GPS tracker. I will definitely want to return to this course and hopefully shoot a better score. Highlands was by far one of the best course I've ever played on. Two thumbs up!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good luck on first trip

Course is in excellent condition and the views are spectacular. If you never played the course, or it's been a while, you have almost no chance on many of the holes. Blind shots and waste areas that unexpectedly poke out mean that you will lose balls that are well struck and aimed where you THOUGHT you wanted to go. From the tee box, you will be hard pressed to even figure out which direction the flag is on a few holes.

When you do find the green, you will be treated to some of the nicest short grass in the city. If you miss a putt it's on you because the greens roll true.

I can't wait to go back with a little more knowledge of where NOT to hit it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best course in Houston.

When you step on to the first tee box this place will blow your mind. You instantly feel like you are playing in a completely different part of the world. Reminds me of playing at some of the beautiful courses at my former home in Colorado. Lots elevation changes throughout, not flat like nearly every other course in town. I love this course. It is challenging, well kept and tons of fun. The price they charge keeps a lot of the hackers away, including myself. Every so often you can snag a $30 hot deal. Pace is fast and odds are you will be paired with someone somewhat proficient. Can't say enough good things about this place, try it you will be amazed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Challenging Course

If you're looking for a challenge but not an expert player this is a good course to try! There are a few elevation changes, blind shots, fairway bunkers, and narrow landing areas but this course is much more open than I expected when looking at some of the holes from the tee boxes. With the exception of a few rough cut holes on greens the course was in great shape! I will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not in Houston Anymore

This is one of the only courses in/around Houston that has actual hills. Considering it's August in Texas, we knew we were going to have blistering heat, but that didn't stop us from really enjoying our round.

Pros: Pace of play was great. Course was in pretty good condition.

Cons: The practice range was the worst I've seen it in years. We played 18 holes and no beverage cart service! I've never experienced this before.

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

Great round of golf!

This was a beautiful course that we played last minute. Great course that was very challenging. Make sure you hit fairways are you may lose some golf balls. Lots of fun though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Views From The Dump

I have always liked playing this course. It was the first time the greens and the tee boxes were not mowed (played early afternoon). Takes a great course and turns it into a yucky experience.

Always love the view from 12 green of the Dome and DT skyline.

I think good course should let you know when their greens suck so you can choice not to play. Or reduce the rate and explain why.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

Lots of blind shots...need to bring a lot of golf balls if your game is off.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Wonderful Day

For those golfers of above average ability seeking a reprieve from the ho hum flat courses typical throughout the coastal plain, This Is It! If it weren't for the panoramic views of the city skyline, one could easily forget they are in Houston while amongst the hills of Wildcat. Fantastic layout, well kept greens, fairways, and bunkers. A classy place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Located in the center of city

When it's been raining and you don't want to wait a few days for a course to dry, book at Wildcat

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This is only my second time visiting Houston, TX, and my first time playing golf here. This is by far the best course I've played since arriving. The course was in great condition, with plush fairways and fast greens. There were nice variations in elevation and layout each hole. My only complaint is there was no starter on a course at this level - surprising! I wasn't sure if I was playing with someone or not and didn't find out until the end round. Overall, a good experience however.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions

Great course, needs to be played with someone who's played it before. Lot of blind shots and split fairways leading to confusion on which direction to hit your tee shots. But excellent conditions.

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