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
519 Reviews (519)
5 Stars
293
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
91.0%
Recommend this course
487 out of 519 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
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 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

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Reviews

4.5
519 Reviews (519)

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 207
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overrated for what we paid! GPS didn’t read well with fairways being so close to each other. Some holes we were actually shooting at the wrong flag because of this. Many holes we found others shooting way too close to us as well. No bathrooms anywhere on the course and no mention of that anywhere!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 207
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Public Course in Houston!

This course is very well maintained and challenging in a great way. You have to be strategic to play this course well and not just crack the big stick everywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were okay, the rest of the course was a goat path.

I would not waste my time or money if you are a decent golfer. Many much better courses in Houston. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for and this is about $65 worth.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/28/2024

Thank you for coming to the course, and we are sorry you did not enjoy your round. Please email us any other info you want to share as we appreciate any feedback.

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but insufficient guidance

Course in a good shape. Always entertaining and challenging. Course guiding information is not sufficient ( missing a maps board at the t-boxes and directions to flag and next T) played the wrong green and needed others assistance to find e.g. t-box 2…

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course

Had a great day. The course was very difficult with a lot of blind shots. The course was in great shape and the pace of play was good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Doesn’t get any better.

The best course I’ve ever played and at and it isn’t even close, I called the pro shop the minute they opened and Marcus was super friendly helped explain in detail any and every question I had. Even walked me to the carts and 1st hole. The starter was very friendly as well I think they call him Hightower, very personable and let me know about what I had ahead of me. A few holes in a nice cart girl by the name of Shelby (I think) maybe that was another person Was happy to help with whatever I needed, basically from start to finish, before I played and when I got done everyone including the manager was extremely friendly, the guys in the pro shop were joking around and the manager came in and chimed in on the fun. I Would definitely recommend this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Former course member

Course is very much the same as when I was a member 15 years ago. Nice challenging layout, good condition. Always fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great layout, good condition, friendly and helpfull staff. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 207
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but rough is too high

Course is in great shape and it's extremely challenging, but the rough is so tall you can't find your ball sometimes.

I'm all for challenging conditions, but it kills the rhythm of the round when you can't find a ball that you know didn't go into a hazard.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

No Name

Nice, challenging golf course here. Too much torpedo grass however. I guess the cost to owners from the pandemic situation prohibited the use but need for chemicals to destroy the fast growing stuff. The greens were slower than expected. More bermudagrass and less torpedo would be normal.

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