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 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highlands

Course was in great condition, greens were the best I've played this year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice find!

I was not expecting much when I got this via GolfNow. I was pleasantly surprised when I got to the location. It is an old landfill wisely converted into a 36 hole complex. I played at the Highlands.

Late afternoon round. The 1st hole was crammed so I skipped towards the 10th hole and breezed my way through the back 9 in no time. Then front 9.

This reminds me of Kizer in Austin, but more groomed. The greens are great. Fairways also great!

There were some fun holes. I almost Aced the first 9 Par 3 (was that the 3rd hole?) About 178 yards and I pured a 5 iron to the front of the green, rolled towards the pin and hopped over the hole and rested 18 inches past for a tap in Birdie. STILL to this day, no aces for me.

I would definitely come back and perhaps play the one with all the water. (Cant remember the name)

Thanks for all you do!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No wildcats see but plenty of excitement

I don't play many premium golf courses around town but this course felt like one. From the tee boxes to the greens, there is much to appreciate here: blind shots, interesting holes, greatly cared for greens that challenge your touch and skill. You fee as though you are in the Texas hill country on the Highlands course.

The restaurant sandwich was delicious, and serving staff members were courteous and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

I came to Houston on a golf trip. Played several courses in the area. I really liked the layout of this course. Greens were in great shape. They were the fastest that I played on the trip. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Links golf in Texas

Fine course for the money. Sister Lakes Course also great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

True to it's name

Great course layout, greens were pristine...lots of forced carries, blind shots, uphill lies. Challenging but fair. Clubhouse facilities, driving range (mats), bar & food was great. Good beer on the beer carts and friendly cart girls. The pro-shop / check in staff could certainly be more friendly and welcoming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Highlands course is fun & challenging to play. Unique experience with the backdrop of city.

Course was well maintained and greens in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad design & worse course maintenance

Most bunkers had little to no sand in them - erosion in almost every one. The course design is awful and is fit in a space far too small.

Practice facilities are excellent for a public course. And the greens were in good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Great round, ready to go back but have to work . Lol, I would definitely recommend all my golf buddies. Staff was really nice, thank you Wildcat. See you soon!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Interesting course

Course was in good condition in general. Elevation changes make things more interesting than the normal Houston area course. Greens were fairly interesting and rolled true if slightly slow. Only negative is several holes require advance knowledge of how far to drive off the tee. There are good marking on the tee maps, but some of the numbers were a bit worn and hard to see. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Cold day in Houston

I thought Houston would be nice and warm! Played in 40 degree weather, so course was wide open. For this time of year it was in good condition. Nice smooth greens. A few bare lies in the rough,but that is expected for winter golf. Played from tips and it was a good challenge. Course knowledge would be good, as some holes should be seen once, to see how it is best played. A few holes were difficult to decide on sight lines off the tee. This course was built on a landfill. My only caveat was that you would have thought that since the architect practically had a blank canvas, he would have thought of a routing that would have made walking the course easy. I would not recommend walking, as there are some long traverses from the green to the next tee. Visually a very nice course, with much diversity in the hole layouts. I would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
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