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459 Reviews (459)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
93.5%
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4.6
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
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30 out of 32 reviews
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4.5
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
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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
4.7
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7106 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.9
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The Wilderness Golf Course
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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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4.5
459 Reviews (459)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Wilderness

Fairways were nice green were just cut so they were not to fast just right. Greens held the ball good u could spin it back a lil. But with mid irons in u could get about a two ball hop and stop. Will be going back had two three putts on front one for double and next one for bogey. But came back on back nine shot two under with two lip out

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best public course and best value in Texas

This is my favorite course hands-down. I love playing late in the afternoon as no crowd and deer start coming into course about 7:30. Course is pristine, grass is always lush and most holes are secluded where you can’t see any other holes. Several risk/reward holes. It is not hard but not too easy. Absolutely perfect experience each time. Marshall’s are friendly and look to help you. Kurt was amazingly nice this last Saturday. The fancy, high cost courses should be trembling in their boots as this course is better at a fraction of the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 1
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service, had 3 foursomes in front of me and sitting here waiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
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 126
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Iowa Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Houston Area Must Play

The Wilderness Golf Course is the 4th Jeff Brauer designed course I've played in the last month. As is characteristic of the other designs I've played, The Wilderness is a bold layout with ample fairways, solid bunkering and wild greens. This course is a must play if you're in the Houston area.

Built on a flat piece of land, The Wilderness relies on bunkering, strong greens and we'll placed water hazards to challenge the player and keep things interesting. The front 9 is the longer of the two 9s and seems a bit more challenging. The back 9 has some shorter holes and a few quirks that make for a bit more fun.

The condition of the course is solid, but not spectacular. The maintenance staff has clearly worked hard to keep the course green and playable in the Texas summer heat. There are a few burnt out spots throughout the layout, but nothing that drastically affects play.

As I've already said, the greens are wild! The 7th hole has a green that's nearly 70 yards long. The 16th green is a Biarritz design and the 2nd green is a bit of a punch bowl. Each green has character and makes you want to play it again just to see different pin placements!

If you're in the Houston area, make it a point to take the short drive to Lake Jackson and play The Wilderness! You'll be glad you did!

My favorite hole is the long par 3 16th, which has the Biarritz green. The Biarritz is one of my favorite features and I always get excited for one of these greens!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

**New Favorite Course**!!!

An absolute BEAST of a course!!! A "players delight"! The greens must have been rolled in the morning because they had to running no slower than an "11" on the stempmeter. They are undulating greens so if you can't put,, you better stick your shots close...The fairways were well manicured and the bunkers were well raked. The sand is "brown crunch" but, they play well enough to not cause problems when hitting out of them. I was amazed with how the layout provides both a "tight" and, forgiving test of accurate iron play. My favorite course in the Houston area used to be The Golf Course of Houston... The "Wilderness" is my other favorite... maintenance needs to be done on 2 of the greens on the back side but, it doesn't interrupt play. The greens are big!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot Day Fun Day

We played at a 4:30 PM T Time, it was Super Hot but the Back 9 temperature was better almost 7 to 8 degrees less. Anyway this is Texas. I brought my friend for the first time and he loved it so much that he shot a 79 braking 80 ufff happy for him an 87 for me but I feel good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden treasure

This course is a hidden treasure. The condition of course was great. Good price for a good challenging course. Staff that we came into contact with was AWESOME!! THANKS WILDERNESS

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Will play again

Friendly reception, good condition, definitely one of the better courses around.

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

Time tested and in Good shape

I played this course about 4 years ago. Still well maitained and lots of fun.

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

All around great course

Greens were impeccable, and the course is fantastically laid out and in great overall shape. Enjoyed every minute. Will return without a doubt.

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

Fun course

Course is in great condition. Greens are putting great and not too fast. Every time I play this course I like it more

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course

First time playing Wilderness, and was impressed with the layout and conditioning. Play was a tad slow, and never saw a ranger, but the beverage cart regularly passed by. Lot's of trees, and some water hazards, but a very fair test. The undulation on some of the greens is pretty crazy, but kinda fun for something different. With not many choices in this area, Wilderness is a hidden gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in great shape, greens were fast. First time playing, won't be my last.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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