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
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.2%
Recommend this course
731 out of 786 reviews
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4.0
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.8%
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9 out of 11 reviews
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4.3
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
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4
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.3%
Recommend this course
43 out of 51 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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice lay out

This was my first time playing this course. I rated the food/bev low due to the fact that I didn't eat or drink out here. I was not a fan of a lot of blind tee shots. Also, hole 14, do not hit driver, the yardage book says water won't come into play, but it does. I will be back though. Greens rolling about a 10 on the stimp.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Wildcat - Highlands

Short layout. Well maintained. Some layup tee shots. The pace of play on a midday Sunday was 4 hours 40 minutes. And there were a threesome behind 2 threesomes in front of us. A lot of the rough is in "native" cover, pampas, or sawgrass. Either way, if your ball hits it, it is going to be a lost ball or unplayable. It slows the pace of play. But gives the course and your score a real bite. Given the elevation, elevation changes, and location in South Houston the wind blows a lot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

lakes & highland Apr 2015

Nice course as always. however, the green was not in good shape this month for some reason... the only set back for these 2 courses. hoep they recover soon! Pls keep up the good work Wildcat staff! We appreciate you!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the better courses in Houston

Played after big rain day the day before. Course drained well and in great shape. Fun to play and staff very professional and courteous. I highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Challenging Course in Wind

Challenging course when wind is gusting. Course is in great conditions. Greens and fairways were in good shape compared with other area courses

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem on south side of town

A trek for the Woodlands folks but definitely will not be the last visit. Great course. Great staff. Will absolutely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great views and very challenging

This course was in great shape and offers many challenging tee shots. Wouldn't reccoment to your less than average golfer as they may find it frustrating. If you want a challenge and great views. This is your course, lots of placement shots and greens are in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The only thing I have to say about the course; is that they were fertilizing while we was playing and it made it difficult to round your putts.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

overall good

it was a good all overall experience there's about 7 holes with a lot of water on it other than that it was a nice course had a few elevated blind shots I liked it

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Losing it's touch

Wildcat is losing it's touch when it comes to Staff. Nobody there to pick us up from parking lot like they use to. No drink cart (we played at 9:30). Luckly the course (Highlands) is still in good shape. Excellent greens. Place is starting to look tired.

Holes #15, 16, and 17 are Augusta's Amen Corner!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This course is a unique course for Houston. Links style course with very challenging tee shots. Outstanding view of the city, NRG stadium, Galleria area. Fast greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Greens

Played on Saturday, teed off at noon, finished right at 4 hours. Weather was 57 to 62 degrees, a slight breeze. Excellent shape for winter conditions, fairways in great shape, greens were smooth and fast. This is an excellent idea to speed up play, the course is now handing out instructions for the holes that have blind shots, giving you the approximate distance of the hazards that you may not see.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold cold day!!!

Too cold to be out there. Weatherman totally missed the forcast. Greens were very fast and the flags were unfairly placed on the slope on every single hole. Course is in hood shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great price for the course

Course was in great shape and the price was right.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic shape, challenging

Tough but fair. Extremely well kept! I'd go again in a heartbeat!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

love this course

Really enjoyed or round of golf. Staff is grade A. I'm telling everyone that know about this course. The rate on golf Now was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Play at Golf Club of Houston for the same price!

I read that this was a very nice course but was very disappointed when I played it. The course was in fair condition. fairways were dead (it was winter). staff was very rude except for starter.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good!! but Too difficult..

So.. good..
But I do not want to go back..
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great view of Houston

I loved the elevation changes and also the links style feel. Great course. I didnt like the pea gravel under the sand. Maybe its there to help with drainage which in that case I guess its great. Just didnt want to hit my new wedge out of rocks. Overall...im looking into becoming a member. Cold and wet the day I went but I had a blast!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Love This Golf Course

Played the Highlands - it had rained the day/night before so it was cart path only but still played in less than 5 hours on a Sunday morning. Course was in great shape, there was some standing water but the course was in no way soggy. The greens were nearly perfect and rolled fast and true. The wind was blowing so it played pretty tough but as a links style course that's expected. Booked my round for $45 on Golfnow - you'd be hard pressed to find a better value out there.

By the way, the view of NRG Stadium and downtown Houston is great from the high parts of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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