Wildcat GC - Lakes: #12
A view of the 12th green surrounded by water at Lakes Course from Wildcat Golf Club
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4.4
522 Reviews (522)
5 Stars
296
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
90.5%
Recommend this course
490 out of 522 reviews
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4.5
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.1%
Recommend this course
37 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Lakes Course delivers a genuinely challenging layout with memorable blind shots, water features, and elevation changes that reward strategic play. Friendly staff, solid course conditions, and affordable pricing make Wildcat one of the stronger public options in the Houston area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7016 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.2

Architect Roy Case created both courses on this new 36-hole, daily-fee facility that is located only 10 minutes from downtown Houston. In addition to the views of the skyline, Case had at his disposal a touch of Hill Country terrain with dramatic elevation changes, as well as the typical Houston- area prairie lands. From this he was able to carve the links-style Highlands Course and the more traditional Lakes Course.

As its name implies, the Lakes Course, which tips out at a par 72 7,016 yards, is loaded with water. The best hole is the 539-yard No. 7, which is listed as the number one handicap. Interestingly, the four easiest holes are the par 3s, which range from 165 to 218 yards.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Roy Case (2002)

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2014 #17)
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Reviews

4.4
522 Reviews (522)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/15/2020

Thank you for your 5-star review, ggotdon! We're so glad you enjoyed your recent round. Please join us again soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
1.0

Rude Patron and Staff

A guy/patron from the group behind us drove up to us to told us to stay off the green with a rather rude manner. Apparently he thinks he saw us from 100+ yards and assumed we were driving on the green. After the game, I went to the patron to explain the situation and he wouldn't listen to our explanation that we did not drive and close to the green. We had to look for a ball and was driving around the green in the rough to match the pace of the game. When I tried to speak with him, he took us to the clubhouse and the clubhouse staffs wouldn't listen to us and assumed that we were too close to the green. We tried to explain we took pride in the cours and the game and were not even close to the green but in the roughs.

We did not appreciate and anticipate that the staffs without confirming and took a side without present any evidence.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/08/2020

Thank you for the feedback. One of our members informed us that your group was driving too close to the greens as well as driving across the bridge on #12 where a sign clearly states "No Carts Beyond This Point". The bridge is not made for carts to drive across, and we have that sign in place everyone's safety as well as keeping carts away from the green. We do ask that all golfers abide by the cart signs keeping carts away from the collars and greens. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Wildcat Lakes

Greens in good shape. Got a little backed up for a Sunday

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/10/2020

Thanks for your 4-star rating and feedback, Rivera22! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us despite a busy day at the course. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
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 Excellent
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Commented on 09/04/2020

Thank you for your 5-star rating, bucksm! We're so glad you enjoyed your recent round. Please join us again soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Today's Round

Good price for two seniors riding for this quality course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 09/01/2020

Thank you for your 5-star feedback, u000003917305! We're glad you enjoyed your round. Please join us again soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/26/2020

Thank you for your 5-star review, u000005707183! We hope you book another round with us soon. Thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Hi RG23684C1BDC9FFCACBD, thanks for golfing at Wildcat Golf Club! We appreciate your 4-star review and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best elevated & scenic course in Htown

Love Wildcat Lakes. Tough course with the various elevations, some hitting into blind shots uphill (hole #1) and lots of water hazards from hole 7 to 12. Greens & fairway are kept in great conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Hi sunglim98, thanks for golfing at Wildcat Golf Club! We appreciate your 5-star review and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Good

this course is challenging and frustrating but absolutely fun. It is a joy to play every time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/10/2020

JNava1776, thank you for your 5-star review! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great golf experience. Thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/05/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Wildcat Golf Club. We truly appreciate your 5-star review and hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/31/2020

Hi u000001933594, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great a time

love, Love, LOVE WILDCAT!!! Course is always fantastic and in great condition. All staff was very friendly and helpful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/29/2020

Hi u023569227, we're so glad that you enjoyed your time at Wildcat Golf Club. We truly value your feedback and look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/28/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Wildcat Golf Club. We appreciate your 5-star review and hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Timing

My timing was perfect. First off so pace of play was best ever and when the horn blew due to lightening I was on 18th green. The 2 courses at Wildcat are about as different as you can get. The 1st few holes on the Lakes are somewhat the same as the Highlands (open links style) but after that there is water everywhere and it become target golf. Because of the elevation changes club selection really comes into play. Course is always in great condition. Staff has always been great from the guys offering rides from the parking, lot to the starters providing tips, to the greens keepers giving a thumbs up for a good shot. Wildcat continues to be my favorite facility in Houston.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/22/2020

Thank you for your 5-star rating, kind feedback, and support, swstringham! We're so glad you enjoyed your last round. Please join us again soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Really enjoyed the course, greens were well cared for. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/15/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Wildcat Golf Club. We truly appreciate your 5-star review and hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout but just punched the greens

Really good layout. Pace of play can get bad depending on the group your playing behind especially before 12. They did just punch the greens though. When this course is in good condition though it’s probably the best in the Houston area for the price

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/13/2020

Hi jcapps4, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us 4 stars! We do aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome this kind of feedback for improvements. We will continue to look for ways to improve and hope to see you for an even better round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Beautiful golf course. Greens in perfect condition. Rolled true and fast. Lots of different hole layouts and blind shots. Played in the morning in July 4th and played in just over 3 hours. Challenging course but gives you the ability to score well. Shot 77 and used every club in the bag. Definitely will be returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/06/2020

Thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback, jkosta21! We're so glad to see you enjoyed your last round. Please join us again soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always excellent

Had a great round on Lakes with 4:00 tee time. Will be doing that more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/06/2020

Thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback, u660624637! We're so glad to see you enjoyed your last round. Please join us again soon, and thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Groups are stacked!

Our group was on time, we get to #1 & grouos were backed up, the group behind us now had arrived to the tee box, no Marshall in site, we got rained out, so it was better than playing in the slow pace. We will return but on a weekday, not weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/26/2020

Hi garcia27, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. However, we do apologize for any delay of play during your recent round. We can assure you our staff works hard to ensure a timely pace of play for all of our guests, but we appreciate your patience on a busy day at the course. Your feedback has been shared with our team for improvements, and we hope we can welcome you back for an even better round soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Expectations Met

What a fun, challenging course. Awesome elevation changes. Unlike any other course I have played in Houston. I live out toward the woodlands so this was a venture for me but I am glad I made my way out. Tee box to green in great shape right now. They got me for $30 for a pack of pinnacle softs:/ but that’s my fault for not coming out prepared. Mats only on the range. Pace of play was a drag. Waiting 5-10 minutes or so on every box. Sometimes longer. Never saw a marshal pushing people along. I would definitely come back and recommend that anyone that hasn’t made the drive make it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2020

Hi jdm21030, thank you so much for the great review and taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We're sorry to hear your round may have been affected by a slower pace of play, but we appreciate your patience on a busy day as our staff works hard to ensure a timely pace of play for all of our guests. We're glad you still enjoyed the day with us, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Wildcat Golf Club.

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