Wildcat GC - Lakes: #12
A view of the 12th green surrounded by water at Lakes Course from Wildcat Golf Club
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4.5
515 Reviews (515)
5 Stars
290
4 Stars
183
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
91.3%
Recommend this course
483 out of 515 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 55 reviews
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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

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Reviews

4.5
515 Reviews (515)

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 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

The golf course is in excillent condition. Staffs are very friendly except for starter. He was pretty rude to us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/16/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Wildcat Golf Club. Glad to hear the staff was friendly. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Summer morning round

Played the lakes on a friday morning in late June. Course is in good shape not great. Lakes course is challenging layout, with good tee selection. Went off at 7:25 and finished in 3.5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in excellent condition. Best greens I have played in Houston May and June.

I would recommend the lakes course. Lots of blind shots but very fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 06/18/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Wildcat Golf Course. Glad to hear you enjoyed the course conditions. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in outstanding shape!

Best this course has been in in awhile. Greens ran true, fairways were cut down and rough was fair. Played on a Monday morning and completed my round in less than 3 hours bc there was no one out. Great Morning!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/11/2018:
We're happy to hear you played with excellent course conditions and a good pace of play. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience!
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Right tee

Fun to play and challenging if you choose the correct tee.

Course always in great condition with excellent greens.

Yes always windy but that part of the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/04/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat Golf Course. Glad to hear you enjoyed the course conditions. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging and fun

Play the tips, some blind drives, greens were very good, fairways nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/30/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat Golf Course. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not your typical Houston golf course

Played the Lakes course on Memorial Day. Course was in great shape. The greens rolled well but could stand to be a bit quicker. I was shocked when I drove in and saw the elevation of the course. Definitely different than any other course I've played since moving to Houston last November. Pace was great - no issues whatsoever. My only real complaint would be the grass on a couple of the back tees - not the greatest. Anxious to see what the Highlands course offers being the "premier" course. All in all experience was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/30/2018:
Thank you for the kind words and the 5-star review of Wildcat Golf Course. Hopefully you get a chance to play the highlands course soon.
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Painted Greens

The greens were smooth enough, but the green paint was excessive at several holes. It covered our shoes, balls & anything else contacting it. We noticed several large burned grass areas. No drink cart was seen all day. For the positive, we enjoyed the course overall & if the price was lower, we would come back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/17/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat Golf Club. Please forgive us for the green paint. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/14/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Wildcat Golf Club. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Would rather play highlands

There's no other golf course like this in the greater Houston area. Built on top of a landfill, Wildcat Lakes provides some great elevation changes that you simply won't find at other courses. Compared to its sister course, Wildcat Highlands, it is just as well-maintained and challenging. That being said, I have no idea why Lakes' tee rates are a premium. Highlands offers spectacular views and has some similar elevation changes.

It's fun to change things up and play Lakes every now and then, but save some money have just as much fun playing Highlands.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/08/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Wildcat. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced, underwhelmed

Aside from the greens there is nothing even average about this course.

The rough and fairways are a mixture of Bermuda grass, St Augustine and weeds. There are so many spots in the fairways and around the carpaths that have been worn away and are just dirt. There is zero value in playing this course. I had to ask my playing partner a couple of times if there were bunkers or if in front of the green. There weren’t. It was unmarked ground under repair that was just random sand in front and to the side of the green.

The locker room seems like it is from 1970’s. There was no starter working, nor was there a beverage service on the course. The bunkers this time were actually in decent shape as they are preparing for a tournament. Normally they are washed out and filled with rocks and the edges have no sand.

The other patrons do not know basic rules and/or courtesies of golf. Bunkers are not raked. Divots are not repaired. Carts are driven too close to tee boxes and greens.

Several tee boxes are uneven and chewed up with divots that look like no one tried to repair or replace their divot.

The cost is outrageous for what it is.

If you are looking to play in town walk on at Memorial.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/07/2018:
We would like to apologize for the experience you had while at Wildcat. Thank you for taking the time to let us know your concerns.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cloudy but nice

Great value through Golf Now! Nicely discounted rate... Greens were in excellent shape, cut low, smooth and fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/25/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Wildcat Golf Course. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love this course but the fairways had bare spots on some holes. This course is usually on point with their course conditions from tee to green so I have no doubt that it will be taken care of immediately. Everything else here is great and I recommend the chicken wings... they’re delicious!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/25/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat. Glad to hear you enjoyed the chicken wings! Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/27/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review. Please come back and play Wildcat soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/15/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat Golf Club. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/15/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Wildcat Golf Club. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wet day.

Course was in great shape for this time of year and handled the rain quite well, but it was wet and cart path only. I asked if I could walk and the let me. Got great exercise on this course with the most elevation change I’ve seen in Houston.

Very nice course and I’ll be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/28/2018:
Thank you for playing Wildcat. Glad to hear you enjoyed your round with us. Please come back and play our course again! See you soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

MLK Day at Wildcat Lakes

The weather started out cold but warmed up to a perfect 50/60 degree sunny day. The course is in great winter condition, although a few of the tee boxes - most notably #17 - could use some touching up. The greens were a tad fast, but fair. Fairways were in good shape. There is water on every hole from #7 to #13 that will challenge you, with the #8 'Road Hole' providing the most daunting challenge. The driving range is a little bit of a drive from #1, so plan accordingly. I have played the Wildcat Highlands course before, but this was my first time playing the Lakes course. I really enjoyed Lakes, and I am looking forward to playing it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Glad to hear you had a great round playing at Wildcat Golf Club! Thank you for the 4-star review. We hope that you come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blind shot surprise

Really challenging course! Lots of fun, great views and some blind shots. Definitely helpful playing a round with someone who’s played it before.. decent facilities also

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Wildcat. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t be off the fringe

Course was in pretty good shape other than every hole I missed short or around the green was basically like playing out of the sand. Greens were fast (I’m no pro, but would say a 12 and a partner agreed). Pin placement was challenging on most holes as well. Overall a good to great course I’d love to play in normal Houston spring/summer conditions, instead of December.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/10/2018:
Thanks for the 4-star review of Wildcat Golf Course! Glad to hear you enjoyed your round despite the holes you missed shots on. It happens! Please come back and visit us soon.
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