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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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Nice layout; average greens
The marshals at this course kept me away for 5 years. I thought it was time to give it another shot. Since it was a weekday, the pace of play was very quick, so I cannot comment on the marshals' attitudes this time around. The greens were average to below average and not in par with the overall course conditions.
Great course
Well the Marshall's could have been a little better. I mean we had two golfer's with us who took their time over every shot. But we were still within the 15 minutes per hole other than the par 3's. And the group behind us was really holding up everyone behind them. But the Marshall parked behind us on the last 4 holes in plain sight as we tried to play the last few holes. Felt as I was in a prison yard with the guards watching but other than that 5 stars.
Fun Course
Course was a little soft due recent rains and greens were a little scared from winter play. Overall a very nice facility and very friendly staff all around. Would definitely play this course again.
Cool Range
I liked the double ended range.
The bunkers at Cinco Ranch were outstanding. The GPS on the carts was the best I've ever used, but other than that everything was just solid. I'm not a proponent of courses that feel like they are sandwiched between houses. The playing conditions were good, greens rolled fair enough. Some had a great deal of undulation and break. The layout itself seemed fairly easy. The wind was up the day I played with gusts around 30 MPH and I felt like I was picking the place apart.
I may have missed them, but there were no bathrooms out on the back 9.
Overall, I gave it a shot because of people raving about it. I wouldn't drive across town for it again, and I believe there are better courses and/or better values across the Houston area.
Rain? What rain?
Enjoyed the round more than I thought I would. Heavy rains the previous two days should have made the course messy, but drainage is obviously excellent and those playing in the breezy and cold weather were able to ride carts at 90 degrees.
One criticism...it appears that almost no one bothers to repair ball marks on greens-- including the maintenance crew. A course of this quality should not have that problem.
Coarse was in great shape
Good conditions and not over crowded as it usually is. Can't understand why the starter paired us with another twosome when there was no one else there. We split up on our own.
Slow
I arrived the GC on time but was told I have to wait 30-45 min. Si I could not finish the 18 holes It was dark at 14th. It's a nice GC but too many there waiting.
Better than some private courses
I made my first eagle from 157 yards at the 410 yard hole no.13. This was my third round at Cinco and except for the prices, it is a well maintained course. Will add this course to my annual schedule.
owesome
very nice course, well maintained,, freindly staff,,,
long with fast greens
Great lay out and one has to hit into the right location or easily lose some strokes off your score.
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.
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
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!
This course is too crowded during regular time
This course is too expensive in a regular time for the conditions
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.