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4.5
473 Reviews (473)
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
92.4%
Recommend this course
456 out of 473 reviews
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4.1
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.5
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Wilderness stands out as one of metro Houston's top public layouts, featuring creative risk/reward holes carved through ponds, swamps, and natural wilderness areas. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course a compelling choice for golfers of all levels.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7106 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.9
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jeff Brauer (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
473 Reviews (473)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 8
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 35
Bunkers 33
Water Hazards 27
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 32
Advanced Golfers 25
A Weekend Splurge 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
Convenient to the City 7
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Friendly course

Always enjoy playing this course. Extremely friendly and good burger. Great course and only one hour from house near Meyerland. Easy drive going and return in the evening.

This is unusable, they allow my small pet to ride alone. Pet stayed in the cart and made no noise.

Don’t brink pet if you don’t keep on leash!!!!

Course good condition for bring winter.

Used Golf Now rewards which made playing very affordable.

Back soon!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome, as usual

I don’t get down to play the wilderness very often, but once again it’s proven to be well worth the wait.

Staff: as always, small town friendliness with a professional demeanor. Knowledgeable, helpful and genuinely nice people. To include the maintenance guys on the mowers. Talked to a couple of them and they were all nice guys.

Range/chipping area/practice green: I could spend all day just practicing here. Doesn’t get crowded and is not only in top shape but is almost an exact replica of the conditions you’ll find on the course.

Pace: I teed off at 9:00 on a Tuesday. Didn’t see another soul until #14.

The course: finally, the course. As usual it is in excellent shape. From tee to green you couldn’t ask for better conditions. The layout is challenging, but rewards well hit shots. The greens were in excellent shape and even with a little moisture on the ground, they rolled fairly fast.

This course points out your flaws immediately, yet rewards well struck balls. I wish I could give it six stars.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course in Houston

This course is in pristine shape. I played after it raining overnight, and the course was still immaculate. Greens rolled fast even with all the rain.

My only complaint is that the course is in Lake Jackson, if it was closer I'd play it weekly. Instead it's just monthly :).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

We enjoy playing this course. It is kept in good shape and is very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

I'll be back

good friends, good weather, great course, good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1 hour drive to the best course from Houston

Every time I make this short trip from Houston to Lake Jackson I’m never disappointed. The greens have to be the biggest in a 50 mile radius from Houston. The speeds of the greens are always above 12. If you don’t know then these are PGA tour green speeds. Crazy fast. Plus a great tee boxes for all levels of play. Great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Have seen it in better condition

Nice course. Greens and fairways had more imperfections than ive seen here before. Cruised through front 9 no problem, but players were obviously being allowed to go off the back and somewhat randomly playing holes so back nine took an hour longer and marshal did nothing but take receipts and allow the lack of order.

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

Hidden Jewel

The wilderness Golf Course is a must play!

If you enjoy the outdoors and the game of golf I highly recommend playing this course. I generally play the golf courses surrounding the Clear Lake area and this track is above and beyond any layout offered here. Well worth the seventy minute drive. Friendly staff including the starter, nice range to warm up. Greens were true and running about a10/11 stimp. Green side sand bunkers are very well maintained and protect the large greens nicely which requires a thoughtful approach shot.

Great golf course !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course

This is the best course in the Houston area by far. Great practice facilities and the course is always in great shape. A great course for golfers of all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exceptional Golf Course

The Wilderness is a hidden treasure in the Houston area. If you are willing to venture south of the city, you will not find a better golfing experience. It is a great course and when I played on New Year's Day, it was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First Time

Staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Liked the layout of the course. Greens in good shape also!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding

Friendly staff. Immaculate but fast greens. Bring your A game. Amazing scenery. Top 3 within 100 mile radius

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course in the Houston Metro.

I was surprised there's this beautiful course within 50 mins. drive from Sugarland TX. Wonderful staff with great course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the drive

The name of the course was very intriguing and was all that and more! I will definitely be planning another trip to play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value!

Perfect day for golf. Staff was friendly. Course is in really nice shape. There was a 5 some that my twosome caught at #4, and had to wait til the turn to play thru. Sadly, I can’t use that as an excuse for hitting the 1st 4 greens in regulation and walking away with 4 bogeys. But still finished in less than 4 hours. An enjoyable day. I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Saturday at The Wilderness

Great day at the course. Course in fair shape after recent aeration of the greens. Weather was close to perfect!

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