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4.1
795 Reviews (795)
5 Stars
272
4 Stars
379
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
27
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
83.8%
Recommend this course
699 out of 795 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.0%
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39 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6922 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.8

Carlton Gipson designed the Golf Club At Cinco Ranch in the early 1990s. It's a long golf course that features an ocean of water impacting play on 16 of 18 holes. For the most part, the holes are straight and open, with minimal trees framing the paths to the greens. The greens are unique because of the unusually shaped bunkers that create very different short game challenges from what one normally finds. One of the best holes is no. 4, a 557-yard par 5 that features an approach shot over water into an elevated green. In addition to the water, the green is fronted by a bunker that is at least 10 feet below the hole. This requires a phenomenal, blind bunker shot for an up-and-down.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Carlton Gipson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Hemmed walking shorts, Sleeveless blouses with collars for women only, Traditional slacks, khakis and jeans, Denim shorts are acceptable; Short-shorts, bathing suits, cut-offs, gym or jogging shorts, scrubs, cotton sweat suits are unacceptable

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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4.1
795 Reviews (795)
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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great shape

Played during the week mid afternoon. played in 3 hrs 15 mins. Greens rolled suberbly

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

long with fast greens

Great lay out and one has to hit into the right location or easily lose some strokes off your score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Starter needs to pair people up

The pace of play was too slow, we played the front 9 twice because we had a foursome, followed by a 2some, a 3some , a 2 some, another 2 some, and then a 3 some. The starter should pair 2 2somes so the course can move along. By not pairing people we waited 4 groups on a particular par5. Shameful. I have witnesses at least 2 other times in this course. The Marshall just rides around and does nothing to help, and when you call the pro shop, they don't care. Very bad.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

cinco is nice

Course was nice, not many out since it was mid morning. There was how ever general maintenance that was occurring doing the game that caused several hold ups. That was not enough to make the day a bad one. As always friendly staff and a very nice facility

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pricey but nice.

for $78 a round, I'd like to see a little nicer conditions, but the course was in really good shape overall. I'd play the course again, but not until the fall when the rate & temperature both drop a bit!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is too crowded during regular time

This course is too expensive in a regular time for the conditions

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

Birthday round.

Course was in great shape. Greens keeper knows what he is doing. Course is tuff and not very forgiving off the fairway. Watch out for cross wind around the ditches. Love the lay out and elevated green. It's a must play course in Katy, Texas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Carts are sweet

I came and played by myself and the carts had gps on them that showed you every hole and keeps your score after finishing the hole, the course was nice and the greens were great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Public Course.

First time I have played at Cinco Ranch golf course. I have lived in Katy for 3 years and always believed this was a private members only course. The facilities are great and the condition was that of a pro course. Very impressed and will definately be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape !

Course was in great shape for this time of year.
Facility is very well kept .
Staff was cordial at best.
Would recommend ...fun course .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Cinco - mid July 2014

Course is in it's best shape ever. Greens, Fairways, traps are in top condition and very plush. after living in the neighborhood and playing this course for over 20 years, I know it and it's in great shape. The greens finally have a little bite in them as the downhill, down grain putts will make you scratch your head sometimes (as they were intended) without having to shave them short. Kudos to the Greenskeepers and staff. And Thanks to Al in the starter's shack for the friendly advice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Straightforward and in Good Shape

Not a bad place to play if you can get a round in at twilight. Personally, I think the rates are high for non-Cinco residents but a $30 rate at twilight should leave you plenty of time to get a round in.

Course is fairly wide open and the staff has it in good shape. Fairways and greens were lush and in good shape. Played through a single on the front 9 and then caught a twosome on the 18th so it wasn't crowded at all though I've seen it much more occupied.

Not much to see from a visual standpoint and not any overly tricky holes but a few blind spots require lay ups. GPS on the cart helps greatly with this though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cinco

Nice place. A little dated in regards to the facility, but clean. Didn't get much help fading the pro shop and then getting a cart. Wasn't a bad experience, but a little clumsy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best condition in years

Greens are still somewhat slow, but that is good for this time of year. Fairways were excellent. There was work being done on bunkers. I was very happy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Rough Greens

Sand traps very loose. Greens were quite rough. Fairways in great condition and with a good tee shot, reaching the green in regulation was very doable. Several 3 puts do to green surfaces, but overall not a bad round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Good shape, bunkers weren't filled yet only issue but just wrong day. Grounds were kept in good condition. Carts have gps

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

worth to play

Having GPS on cart and giving instruction for any caution such as blind spot, so it was supportive for the first time player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Day

The coarse was in good shape, as others have said in their reviews you need some course knowledge to have fun. There are many blind shots which is not my cup of tea but we are all new to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens too firm

The greens were way too firm. Approach shots were literally bouncing 10' high after landing on the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Herding Cattle

I have been playing this course for well over 10 years and it used to be a friendly place to play with a neighborhood atmosphere. Now they over book tee times and herd you like cattle to get everyone in. They did not let me go off in a twosome even though I booked a tee time in the pro shop that they said would allow me to go off with a twosome. The starter ended up grouping us with another twosome to make a foursome. When I told him that I would like to play as a twosome he got upset and called the pro shop. They said if I wanted to play it would have to be a foursome. I ended up getting a refund for the round and went to Meadowbrook Farms down the road. Much better course with much better people running the show. Cinco Ranch GC used to be a friendly place. Now it's run by an arrogant staff. Would not recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing round of golf. If you are into being paraded around and rushed, this place is for you.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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