El Dorado at Quail Valley
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4.3
790 Reviews (790)
5 Stars
358
4 Stars
344
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
90.6%
Recommend this course
739 out of 790 reviews
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4.3
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
52 out of 58 reviews
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4.2
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.1%
Recommend this course
90 out of 101 reviews
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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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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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.3
790 Reviews (790)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Bunkers 13
Forced Carries 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 9
Playing Multiple Courses 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 9
Worth the Drive 9

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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

February 23

Tournament and a ladies event in El Dorado so was able to switch to La Quinta. Paired up with another single and we had a good afternoon. Seemed to be quite a bit of hard pan, especially around the greens making up and down difficult. Traps could use some sand as well. Good day of golf though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Narrow Course, Back 9 better

Course layout is decent, but it’s pretty narrow. It’s narrow because houses line pretty much each fairway. Tough to swing driver often. Pace of play was a bit slow because they have two groups of 5 on the course. Also put a random 2 sum behind our group of 4 which led to first 5 holes being rushed/unenjoyable. Starter set the tone by rushing us on opening tee box which we were 2 minutes early for tee time.

Overall, good experience but going to try other course in Houston

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course but slow play

Houston golfers are the slowest I've ever seen.

Course still in good shape, greens are great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great challenging value

The el dorado course was in really good shape for the amount of play we saw. The layout was challenging and tight with most holes offering water or OB if you ventured one way or the other. The greens played beautifully. They were receptive and rolled so well it was ridiculous. The facility overall is nice but the driving range needs help. They make you hit off old mats with some old nasty balls. Your better seeved hitting some chips and putts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

I enjoyed the course very much. It has a great layout from hole to hole and the greens were very nice as well... Definitely will play the course again..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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5.0
Previously Played

Good Value

The course is usually in decent shape, but keep in mind this is a municipal course that is quite inexpensive. You are not playing a pristine course, nor are you paytfor one. Bunkers sometimes not properly dressed anf greens have a few dead spots. Friendly golf says “ just move it a little “ if you are in a bad spot not your fault

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, But....

Course was nice and in great shape, Staff was friendly. However, we had a 12:07 tee time and there was a ~20 minute back up at the first tee. Two 5-some groups in front of us. Not sure why that was allowed on a Saturday. By the 14th hole it wasn't too much of a problem, but getting started was slow.

Overall experience was a good one, and will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser

December 15, 2019

Course in very good fall/winter conditions. Greens quick and true. Pace was very good for a Sunday afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

November 17th

Perfect fall day for golf. Course in great fall condition. Even first hole with new drain pipe and construction equipment on fairway was not an issue. Tee boxes, fairways and greens in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tour features

Course was in tremendous shape. Pace of play well managed. Challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best greens in Houston

Very impressed with the course. Greens are the best of I've played on anywhere all year. Fairways are really good too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday October 20

Actually played LaQuinta today, not El Dorado. El Dorado had a small tournament going out ahead of me and nobody at all on La Quinta. Course is in excellent fall conditions. Most greens full and firm (there were 2 that were quite bare though). Good day for golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Really enjoyed it!

The course is relatively well kept and nicely designed. We played as a twosome and were not paired up with other golfers. We tee’d off just after a local high school match and just before the Astros played the Yankees in game 3 of the ALCS championship. We barely saw anyone on the course, besides the nice lady driving the refreshment cart.?Thank you for the open course Astro fans!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Played Eldorado on a Wednesday

First class pro shop and clubhouse. Plenty of ice available on a hot day with a heat index at 100. Beverage carts came frequently. White tees too far on #17 into that prevailing southeast wind. I always move up to gold on that tee. Lost some balls in the rough and greens were very slow on #11 thru 13... like they hadn’t been cut that day. Highest rough was on 18 past the water off the tee. I always like the ice available on the 10th tee.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thank you for the compliments and coming over from Katy on a regular basis. Appreciate your patience with some ares as we work to improve some things around the course after the recent deluge of rain.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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