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4.5
476 Reviews (476)
5 Stars
336
4 Stars
124
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
93.5%
Recommend this course
459 out of 476 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 27 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
476 Reviews (476)

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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Layout

Great layout and great fun. They are working on the bunkers right now, but even that won’t keep me away. The greens roll true and the course plays fair for all skill levels. I highly recommend taking a drive out to The Wilderness, you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Good
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
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Cultivated Wilderness

Always love to return here. Despite very wet conditions (after several days of rains and drizzling) the course entirely playable. Bunkers were still not ready (most of course inundated during Harvey) , but they have been already worked on so we can expect them to be in perfect conditions very soon. This course is simply a pearl in southeast Texas and rightfully considered one of the best in Texas. Be careful around green on #15 where fire ants were building their anthills.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf course, course was in good shape.

Definitely would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout

Challenging, interesting, fun layout. Fairways, tees and greens in surprisingly good condition given the course was completely flooded less than 3 months ago. Bunkers still out of play, which was unfortunate as the bunkering is a key feature of the course design. I hear they will be back online soon.

Great value and well worth the trip from Houston

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was flooded by last storm and is in fair shape, not like it used to be. I would wait several maybe 6 month before playing this course again. Too bad what happened to it.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Excellent layout with superb greens

A challenging layout through the"wilderness." The greens were in excellent shape, fast and true. The bunkers are still damaged due to Hurricane Harvey but the rest of the course more than made up for it. The par 5s are a fine set of long holes. Holes 9 and 18 are two challenging par 4s that will test your resolve and skill

The staff had a friendly Texas attitude and the log cabin clubhouse fits the milieu perfectly. Thoroughly enjoyed the round and recommend anyone making the drive from Houston to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome as always

It was my 4th time playing the course and it was in great condition as always except for the bunkers. They were is disrepair due to the flooding from Harvey. As far as courses near the Gulf Coast are concerned, this is one of the best. Definitely worthy of the 5 star rating it has on GN!

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

Very nice course

Very nice layout , friendly staff, even with all the rain in great shape, would recommend to anyone wanting a good round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best public courses

This has to be one of the best public courses you can play, and if you live in Houston, it's worth the drive. That being said, it usually takes up half of your day, so plan this day with others that like to out on a golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I enjoy playing this course, even in the summer afternoon heat. It is the best course in the area.

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

Love this course!!!

This is probably my favorite course in the Houston area. The greens, fairways, and tee boxes are always it great shape. The bunkers have quality sand in them but get washed out occasionally, whic its to be expected with how often they get down pours. Great course and absolutely beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good experience. Greens had just been punched, but were recovering quickly. I played with one of the course marshalls, Jerry, who made the round quite enjoyable. Course is off the beaten path and has a good feel for its location. Highly recommend!

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

Great Day of Golf

First time playing this course and it did not disappoint! Great layout and just challenging enough to make it fun without it being too difficult. Greens ran true and fast. Great staff and friendly cart attendant. Can't wait to play again!

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

Great course an layout

The service from arrival to finish was excellent. The course was in great playing condition. The pace of play was 3 1/2 hrs to play. We never waited on any shot. The course from tee to green was great. Greens rolled true with some tough reads. Received a great price via Golfnow. This Made the outing worthwhile. I can't wait to come back to play this course next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track!

Great course, worth the trip, & a good challenge! 4 stars for course conditions for punched fairways. When they're all the way back course will be in prime shape!

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

Great Staff

John and David were very friendly and took great care of my buddy and I. We made a two hour road trip from Victoria. I had played herearpund 10 times. It was a first for my buddy. The layout is excellent along with a well manicured course. It was great to come back! We played decent too. That always helps

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super nice

This is one of the best courses I've played in a while. Just one solid golf hole after another. Could be supe challenging if the greens were running fast.

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