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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)
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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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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.6%
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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 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

conditios were very enjoyable

very good, we had a great time.
food service is very slow

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun layout with several great views

Had a lot of dead spot lies and some unusual bounces but for the money it was a nice day on the golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Great day and great course to play. I've played this course a few time now and plan on more trips.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Spectacular!!

What a beautiful course! Surrounded by protected wetlands and bird sanctuary, this is an amazing golf experience. The fairways are in excellent condition and the greens roll well. I have played faster greens but not many with more tiers and undulations. LOVE this place! Well worth the trip from Houston and bring a buddy to share the experience with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the drive

My husband and I both enjoyed this scenic course. About 40 min south of Pearland. Will definitely return. Lots of flowers, color and wildlife. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent greens and great condition

I will return to play, the 1st green was not as good shape so I was wondering on the course but the rest were in perfect shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course

Though it is a bit far from Houston, I really enjoyed my round. The greens were rather difficult to read and some hole locations were nearly impossible. I will come back in the summer to see it fully in bloom.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent, scenic, well-maintained course

With Moody Gardens in Galveston, The Wilderness is the best municipal course in the Houston area. The course winds through huge, moss- covered oaks in a river bottom with alligators, nutria, and millions of birds. It is well maintained, especially the greens which are smooth and putt true. I had 9 one putts during my last round. That is about 3 times my usual total. The staff is super friendly and the course is uncrowded. We played on a Monday afternoon and there were fewer than 20 groups on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I love playing this course.

Even in January the course was in great shape. The only downside was the foursome in front was slow and wouldn't allow our twosome to play through. The greens were in great shape and rolling nicely.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

very enjoyable course. not too difficult not too easy

course in very good condition. large driving areas but challenging greens. greens are large but with a lot of slope. some very interesting puts if you are in the wrong place. staff is the friendliness I have been around. and the other players who obviously play there regularly are also very friendly. They do not act as if it is their course and you do not belong there. Other players helped with several hole locations and also where to eat and not to eat. I wish the course was not an hour from my house. This is the only place I would play if it was closer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Nice course worth the drive

Wilderness is a fairly long drive from Houston, but it should be added to your list of courses to play. From the tips it plays very long. Many of the longest and most difficult holes are also facing into the wind. It offers a good range of holes that play shorter, wide open, tight and even make you position your ball for better approaches to the green. Greens were in excellent condition. Lot's of tees for golfers of all skill levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course worth the drive from Houston

Very tough but well laid out course. I would not suggest playing here after it has rained though. They shut down the driving range when it does because it doesn't drain very well. I am the kind of player that enjoys the warm up process, so if you are like I am, then pick a dry day. Overall though, its a great course. Greens are smooth yet challenging. Lots of forced carries and tight fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

FANTASTIC COURSE!!!

The conditions changed from warm to cold (and windy) so 2 of my 4-some cancelled.I had to eat the other two green fees. Is there any way to implement some type of credit system to avoid these situations?? I look forward to hearing from you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wilderness is an excellent, well-maintained course that is fun to play.

Wilderness is an excellent, well-maintained course with large, excellent greens. The bunkers are plentiful and well maintained. The setting is beautiful and the course is a delight to play. Hopefully, you can include this course on the daily specials E-mail that you send out.,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness 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

great place to play

Loved the flora, fauna and wildlife. Very natural setting with challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course / Tough Greens

Wilderness is well worth the drive I make from Katy, TX (5 times in the last 3 months). The course has an excellent layout and challenges golfers to hit well placed shots. While the layout is not too difficult for players of different skill levels, it does require learning where to best position shots in order to score well.

My one complaint is that sometimes they place the hole in impossible positions that can ruin a good round. One putt I had was best made by hitting the ball past the hole and letting it role back in... It felt like I was at Putt-Putt golf.

Obviously however despite this, I keep coming back to continue to test my skills.

It's one great course that's best played in Fall, Winter, or Spring...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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