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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
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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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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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

The course is in great shape and the layout is just outstanding my biggest complaint were the Mosquitos. Bug spray did not even stop them from attacking you. But overall the course is well worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Good course condition, particularly the greens. The only negative was the mosquitos! Will play again in cooler weather.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Wilderness is a fantastic golf experience!

Great and friendly staff! Course was awesome!! Had a great time!!! They are truly customer focused!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout. To expensive without golfnow

Love the course. Friendly people. To expensive without golfnow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, good facility and a solid staff

I walked on at 4 pm as a single. The starter was great and grouped me right away with a threesome. Steady pace of play and nice fairway conditions. Some of the hole locations were a little beat up but nothing that impacted play. Course layout is interesting. Just enough water, trees and sand without being overwhelming. Pay attention to some of the green contours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course

I thought I was getting a good rate through golfnow. The rate at the cousrse was the same only I paid $7 more to golfnow, not what I would call a bargain!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great buy

course is in great shape. greens were rolling great and the fairways were lush.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Hidden Gem

While it's a lengthy drive down from Houston, my wife and I were totally delighted we took the time to try this great course. This track is well named; it's right in the middle of a major wetland, complete with birds, frogs and deer (and of course, mosquitos). From the rustic clubhouse to the well-maintained fairways to the challenging greens, we thoroughly enjoyed our game. Even the bunkers are very consistent, with adequate sand to ensure you don't hit bottom with a sand wedge. We'll definitely make a return visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very well kept, very long course, and loads of fun to play!

If you're going to come out bring mosquito spray!!! There are loads of them and you will be eaten alive if you don't bring any.

On to the review.

One of the most challenging courses I've played yet, at a slope of 126 it offered just enough difficulty for it to still be fun. There are deer and lots of other wildlife in the area, gorgeous views all around and the course is in pristine condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent shape, fast and big greens, good value for money

Course is nice with fairways, bunkers, and greens in good shape. I would have liked GPS on cart and 150 yd pole markers. Green fees were resonable considering excellent shape it was in. Big negative for us was the mosquitoes since course is next to marshland. Maybe we will go back in fall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course has challenging greens.

Had a good time with friends. Close to home. Price was right.

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

Great course, and very friendly staff.

I would rate this course as one of the top daily fee courses in the Houston area, Very difficult from the back tees, but is enjoyable from the front tees for those who do not hit the ball very far. Greens are fantastic, and are fast and undulating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great test!

The Wilderness is a great test of golf on a very well-maintained layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This is a big challenging course with great maintenance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

Everything was nice, the layout, maintenance, manicure, greens, except there were lots of mosquitoes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Bring your bug spray

Have played here twice. The mosquitoes are horrible. It is usually in good shape year round but quite pricey. If you like boring, straight par 4's, this is the place for you. Not worth the drive in my opinion.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was ok, due to heavy rains the day prior- standing water in fairways and in some bunkers- cart path only

Loved the course, wish water was not there, but we need the rain, but always enjoy playing there. Wish it was a lil cheaper, so i could play more :/

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in the protected wet lands of Lake Jackson

I have played this course numerous times and it is always a first class experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

AWSOME!!!!

Great course, layout , greens, fairways!!!! BEAUTIFUL!! IF you get a chance GO PLAY!!!!! Awsome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Sanded Greens

Great value for a wonderful golf course. The Wilderness was in great shape (tee boxes, fairways, bunkers) however, we caught the course after recent sand treatment. One week from now, the greens should be perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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