El Dorado at Quail Valley Golf Course
About
Developers eventually had their way with this cow pasture on the fringe of Houston. Loaded with native pecans and oaks and supplemented with even more transplanted trees, the terrain is ideal for golf, with two creeks and five natural lakes on the property. In fact, it's good enough to host the PGA Tour's Houston Open in 1973 and 1974.
The traditional El Dorado Course plays to a par 70 and features five par 3s that go 190-yards-plus from the tips. Jay Riviere designed the back nine.
Jeff Blume managed the redesign and complete renovation of the El Dorado Course in 2009.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6931 yards | 74.6 | 138 |
| Blue | 71 | 6552 yards | 72.8 | 135 |
| White | 71 | 6146 yards | 71.0 | 128 |
| Gold | 71 | 5685 yards | 68.7 | 122 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5685 yards | 73.8 | 136 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5100 yards | 70.7 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.6/138 | 526 | 201 | 425 | 403 | 399 | 222 | 578 | 211 | 397 | 3362 | 516 | 222 | 404 | 412 | 224 | 401 | 403 | 399 | 588 | 3569 | 6931 |
| Blue M: 72.8/135 | 515 | 151 | 406 | 378 | 383 | 198 | 552 | 195 | 372 | 3150 | 499 | 204 | 388 | 398 | 208 | 382 | 377 | 385 | 561 | 3402 | 6552 |
| White M: 71.0/128 | 505 | 143 | 374 | 352 | 347 | 187 | 533 | 178 | 358 | 2977 | 484 | 191 | 360 | 372 | 184 | 362 | 342 | 350 | 524 | 3169 | 6146 |
| Gold M: 68.7/122 W: 73.8/136 | 462 | 129 | 352 | 304 | 322 | 170 | 522 | 155 | 339 | 2755 | 468 | 173 | 339 | 355 | 154 | 350 | 320 | 321 | 450 | 2930 | 5685 |
| Red M: 66.3/117 W: 70.7/123 | 420 | 107 | 329 | 261 | 298 | 147 | 463 | 127 | 311 | 2463 | 427 | 148 | 303 | 323 | 115 | 336 | 297 | 264 | 424 | 2637 | 5100 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 |
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Weather beautiful Photo submitted by u000003288063 on 10/22/2025
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Conditions great Photo submitted by u000003288063 on 10/22/2025
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Mo city’s best
Course has turned around huge and still improving! They are redoing la Quinta. El Dorado is an amazing shape right now.
The course
The course is in great shape would definitely recommend playing this course
DO NOT PLAY HERE!
Stopped in for a work outing and called ahead to reserve a tee time along with three rental sets. Upon arrival, we discovered there was barely one rental set available. When I asked for a driver, the head pro, Terry Strickland, seemed visibly agitated by the request.
It turned out there was only one full rental set available, and while Terry did offer a small discount on that set, his attitude made the interaction unpleasant. When I asked if they could offer a discount on our rounds to make up for the issue, that request was denied.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience, and unfortunately, I would not recommend this course. The lack of preparation and poor customer service—especially from the head pro—made this the most unpleasant experience I’ve ever had at a golf club.
I would suggest thy evaluate the head pros ability to deal with guests.
Best Bargain In Houston Area!
Quail Valley- El Dorado is in excellent condition. We played after a recent rainstorm so the bunkers were unplayable but normally they are fairly well maintained. The staff is always courteous. Driving range is okay (mats only). Nice practice green and chipping area with bunker. Overall one of the best values in the Houston area.
Pace of play
Conditions were great. Pace of play was very slow because of the two players in front of us ignoring the rules and courtesy. Just made the best of it with their clown show.
Good course.
Great course quality compared to similar price ranges in the area. New favorite course as compared to cinco and greatwood
Really good
This place is truly a gem. Great layout, rewards good play, punishes loose swings. Very well conditioned. It's a Muni, but they really keep it up. Brand new clubhouse and restaurant. When you add in they really have kept the prices fair, just a great experience overall
Fivesome slow the round to more than 5 h
A fivesome was playing in front of us , they did not even bother letting us play through, marshall never showed up when needed
Why are fivesomes allowed, this us luck of respect to others time
Friday afternoon at Quail Valley
Course was in good condition and staff were very professional and friendly.
Almost Nice
Fairways and greens are in great shape. Bunkers are mostly hard mud.
Always enjoying playing the course
Somehow, the course was busy due to ongoing rebuilding of the La Quinta sister course. However, I was not disappointed playing there
Unfairly Harrassed
At check in the gentleman asked who else am I playing with and I stated my wife, I’ve never been asked this question and he had a strange demeanor about him. The remainder of my party arrived and once we met up my friend asked was the front desk guy being weird to you as well. Throughout the game the Marshall drove by us many times giving awful stares and at one point stopped and told us to let the men behind us play through because they were members. We did so respectfully and later at the 14th hole he approached us again and said to hurry up. Mind you on this day there were bouts of pouring rain and we stopped when it was impossible to play. Disappointed to be treated in such a manner and will not return to this course.