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El Dorado at Quail Valley Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
346
4 Stars
336
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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Course Highlights
El Dorado's strategically demanding layout rewards precise shot-making, with well-maintained fairways and fast, receptive greens consistently impressing recent players. A new clubhouse and fair pricing make this municipal course an outstanding value for golfers seeking a genuine challenge.
About
Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6931 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.6
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.
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Quail Valley Golf Club - El Dorado
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| 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 |
Scorecard for El Dorado
Metrics:
| 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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Course Details
Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Men: Must wear collared shirts. Tee shirts and tank tops are not allowed. Women: Must wear blouses with a collar or sleeves. Tee shirts and tank tops are not allowed
Food & Beverage
Bar, Snacks, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
ClubhouseAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2022 #22)
Reviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
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Conditions great Photo submitted by u000003288063 on 10/22/2025
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Photo submitted by Houston2020 on 09/27/2025
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I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great Course for the Mony
This course is a hidden gem. The layout is both fun and very challenging
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 12/28/2023
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Good time with friends
Played with friends to celebrate the new year. We enjoy this challenging course. The greens and fairways were in good condition. The pace of play was excellent.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
ridiculously slow. 5.5 hours.
Two groups ahead of me; 25+ handicappers playing from the slope 135 tees. give me a break. saw marshall 3 or 4 times. obviously he did not force these groups. demand they pick up and move on. if they start a conflict, the marshall should give them "full refund" tickets to tak eback to the pro shop, get their money back, and never come back to the course until they have learned was pace of play entails. you might lose 4 goofballs for asking them to leave, but who cares? now you lost me and 3 other sub-15's from risking another day at your course.
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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