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3.8
814 Reviews (814)
5 Stars
274
4 Stars
383
3 Stars
91
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
73.5%
Recommend this course
705 out of 814 reviews
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2.9
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.4
Value
2.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
42.9%
Recommend this course
12 out of 28 reviews
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3.5
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 53 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cinco Ranch features a well-regarded layout with lush fairways and a pace of play that keeps rounds moving smoothly. Friendly, professional staff and solid course amenities consistently deliver a well-rounded round worth booking.

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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Reviews

3.8
814 Reviews (814)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Undulating Greens 19
Water Hazards 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Advanced Golfers 16
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

One of the better courses in Houston

Played Thanksgiving morning with my father. We usually play this course when I am back in Houston.

On this morning the fog was thick, although it burned off by the third hole, the first two holes were difficult to follow the ball.

Make no mistake, this is a pretty challenging course. Long par fives on 3 and 5, with some long par 4's thrown in for good measure. Water is in play on 5 or 6 holes. Be ware of hole two, the fairway slopes left to right toward water. The back nine is more challenging than the front.

Lastly, after all of that, the greens. Oh man, the greens. You gotta watch out for the grain, which will change on you through the course of the round as the sun moves. All in all, very good course definitely in the top 20 I have played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

challenging course with numerous sand traps

Played with two other friends. Pace of play was awesome. No waiting. Course is in great condition and even the sand was fluffy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Pace of play is very slow

Too many golfers, they are working hard on packing the course, also a fee whether you want to pay it or not $6.00 per player for cart GPS

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

course is in the best shape in years

the course is in great shape. the play was a little slower than normal, however, there was a tournement a head of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fairway and greens are in perfect condition

Friendly staff, nice golf range, clean restrooms, course in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful Course

This is a beautiful course located in Cinco Ranch near Katy Texas. From the tips, it's quite challenging and it is also a very well maintained golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Greens are in great shape. Plenty of challenges around the entire course. Not too long, not too short and 3 different tees to choose from. The super friendly staff have made this a more frequent stop in my rotation for sure. See for yourself.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Cart Path Only?

Let me begin by saying that this is one of the better public courses in the Houston area. Plenty of value for the money. My only issue was that it had rained all weekend. Understandably, we were playing under cart path only rules. But, why did we have to pay an extra $5.00 for a useless GPS system attached to a cart that was on a cartpath 50 yards away from me. I found myself using my phone exclusively for yardage for the entire 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Very poor course management.

Obviously reserve best service for the Country Club course as the public course was not marshalled and took FOREVER to play. Yardage very poorly marked, service was terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course with fair price

I enjoyed playing there every time I went. It one of my favorite course in the Houston area. The staff always maintained a very good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

If it weren't for GolfNow, I wouldn't play it.

The staff is not very friendly... They don't seem to enjoy their jobs or even want to be there. For the regular prices of this course, I was expecting much much more. The tee boxes were in decent shape, the fairways were pretty good, but the greens were sooooo slow. There were a couple fivesomes on the course holding everyone up. I did see a Marshall periodically, but he certainly was not managing the pace of play. Like I said, if it weren't for GolfNow, I don't believe I would ever play this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Cinco Ranch has come back great. Greens are in excelent conditions. Fairway are plush & rough is thick!

Cinco Ranch has come back great. Greens are in excelent condition. Fairway are plush & rough is thick!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Favorite course

Always in great shape. And I love the gps on the carts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, friendly staffs

I played on weekday so the pace of play is good, 4 hrs for a 4 player group. A little busier on weekend. The fairways and green are well taken care, the pin locations are quite aggressive! :)
Overall:
Good course, friendly staffs. Worth the money.
Would recommend friends playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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