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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Good course
Good shape, bunkers weren't filled yet only issue but just wrong day. Grounds were kept in good condition. Carts have gps
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.
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.
Greens too firm
The greens were way too firm. Approach shots were literally bouncing 10' high after landing on the greens.
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.
Re: great course
I often play here once a week and compared to most courses in Houston this one you get your money worth !! Excellent greens all though the putting greens can be pressed down a bit but over all great course friendly staff .
Coming along nicely
Fairways nice and coming back nicely from winter.
The greens a little bumpy but again, will be nice and fast in a couple of weeks .
I cant wait till the traps are finished. They were more like sludge land fills, but looks like that problem has been addressed and is being taken care of.
Great relaxing feeling. Only wish was able to get on as a single and play alone, but everyone will want to play on this course so that may not be an option.
Good course
Very slow took over 3 hrs to play 9 holes. The golf course however is great greens are fast.
Not Worth It
I have played Cinco at least 25 times. Over the past couple of years, I have seen it decline. The greens were rough. The bunkers are not draining...they were muddy. A couple of the green were under construction, yet there was no mention prior to booking. The golf carts have been having problems... weak batteries that either make them go slow, or they simple die. Over the past month, I have had 2 carts die. They are often overbooked...and my teetime slips. Today, there was absolutely no food, except hotdogs (uggg)...and the onions and relish were empty. I have had enough. No more.
Upgrades make a difference
New upgraded touch screen GPS in the carts are awesome. You know how to avoid hazards if you haven't played there before. Greens are more consistent and in good shape. Some minor construction going on but overall course is in great shape. Had a very slow foursome in front of us and they added almost an entire hour to our round.
Texas Hospitality
I have been playing this course when visiting family for over a decade. They always do a great job making me feel welcome. Greens were on great shape. Look forward to my next round.
$$$
Good track but not worth $70. It's more of a $40 type of course. At least in march when it's not green and the greens aren't rolling yet.
Good time
My father and I played this course for the first time. Everyone was courteous except for one Marshall and the pace of play was a little slow even though we're not ones to look for our balls- we typically play best ball or shoot from the fair away to make sure we're not behind.
Decided to only play 9 holes after a Marshall moved our cart and yelled at us for putting 2 tires off the cart path on a 'cart path only' par 3. We 're definitely ones to follow the rules (not scoring rules), but it just left a sour taste to us. I live in the Katy area and won't go back. GPS feature is neat in the carts. Great price for a pretty average course. I'll spend a little more for less babysitting next time.
Great course, loved by Geordies
Played as part of a fourball. Lovely course, some cracking holes. Really enjoyed it. We will be back to take more money off William's boys, who we were playing against. Excellent