El Dorado at Quail Valley Golf Course

What a great course! I was a bit leary when I booked only because of the price offered, but after reading a few reviews from other GolfNow players I decided to give it a try.....and I'm glad I did!! This was a really fun course. Several of the fairways are a little narrow -- control of your drives off the tee box is a plus on those holes...that said, some of the others were pretty forgiving.. I played El Dorado and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was a single and thus the pace was good...I came up on a couple of groups but they let me play right through so I could keep my rhythm going. Another review had commented that yardage to water crossing etc on the card would have helped -- I agree...either marked on the card or some signage at the tee box would have been nice, but it's not a deal breaker. Last but not least -- The staff was great! I was coming in from Dallas on business and American Airlines somehow managed to "misplace" my clubs for a few hours....I knew due to the delay in getting my clubs I was going to miss my scheduled tee-time but when I called the pro-shop they were extremely understanding of the situation and given they had much of the afternoon open told me just to show up when I could and they would get me on! They did and I'll be back to play again on another business trip! Thanks Quail Valley!

Over it was a great round for early Feb, course was a little dry which is expected for the time of year but was still in good space.

Played twice and enjoyed both times.

Played the other course several times but this one is even more nice! Will be back!

This course had a great layout if you could forget in was in the middle of a housing edition. Condition of course was poor at best. I realize it was February but we have not had that bad a winter. Was definitely not worth 40 dollar green fee on a Monday that was a senior rate 50' s otherwise. Course would be great if conditioning were better.

I enjoy playing at this course because it is very challenging. plenty of sand traps and unexpected water not showing on the score card.

Love the layout and the speed of the greens.

First experience at El Dorado. There was some minor confusion with Pro Shop about GolfNow tee time, but it was quickly sorted out after calling GolfNow help desk. Starter and inside staff were all very friendly. There were a number of groups on the course today, all very friendly and let others play through when slow. Cart service >5 times in my 3 hour round.
Course layout is moderately challenging, mostly due to narrow landing areas on fairways. Especially enjoyed some of the forced layups, particularly #17 -- very fun hole. Minimal forced carries. Rough was a little thin (Winter conditions), fairways were in excellent shape for this time of year. Greens were above-average size, well protected, rolled 9-10, smooth, ball rolled straight. I did not notice the weeds on the greens to which other reviewers referred. One of the greens had ~15sq ft sandy under repair, but not significant on the large green. Holes cut very crisply, no lip-ins allowed. Plenty of bathrooms and water fountains.
El Dorado is by no means a PGA-tour quality course as the GolfNow description attests (i.e. GCOH), but is well above what is expected from an average public course. Layout comparable to Cinco Ranch but green speed and roll superior. All aspects better than nearby Pearland golf courses. Added to my list of courses to play again.
Recommendations for improvement: in dire need of proper range balls. Posting distances to water/hazard on forced lay-ups would be very helpful.

This course is a bit narrow in some parts, but overall is both challenging and fun to play.

Course has good layout with many link style holes. There has been a lot of rain over past week so course had a few rough spots but overall in good condition.

I love this course. It is actually my home course. I got a great deal on Golf Now as this course is usually expensive to play. They have made a lot of improvements to this course. It plays very well. Can't wait to play again.

range is absolute trash, course itself was over watered in some spots and desert dry in others. Definitely not a $50 course. It's worth $30 max.

I have played the easier non tournament La Quinta course but this was my first time playing El Dorado Course. It was in excellent condition, challenging course, well worth your money. The staff is always very friendly and willing to help in anyway possible. For a city owned course, the facilities are in perfect condition. Feels more like a country club setting. I will however note that a better chef might enhance the food experience, especially if you get a real meal (i.e.) burgers and fries, salad, etc. not hot dogs and chips.

The back 9 is much more difficult than the front. Back 9 reminds me somewhat of the Wildcat Lakes course. Fairways & tee boxes were in good shape, but we were a little disappointed with the greens: they had a good amount of weeds on it, preventing you from getting a "true" roll.

Challenging and very scenic. Enjoyed the course and maintained very well especially in the summer. Makes you think with every shot. Staff very friendly

Very challenging course with lots of water and OB's narrow fairways, some greens had little spots of weed on them but were rolling fairly, will play again

While I could still see the aeration holes, it was the weeds on many of the greens that was disconcerting. There is water available on the course, fountains at the rest rooms and the cart lady was very diligent about coming around.

Quail Valley El Dorado has it going. Great conditioned course with plenty of challenges. Pace of play was a joke though, never have 2 fivesomes back to back. Fairways were plush and greens rolled true. Will be back.

Excellent general conditions, except for the greens, which had been punched for aeration recently (players should be advised before play as a matter of course).

Very, very hot day-- the cart lady came around several times and distributed cups of ice. Nice touch!

Played El Darodo and it's a very nice and challenging track! I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a quality course at a good price.