El Dorado at Quail Valley
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4.3
780 Reviews (780)
5 Stars
354
4 Stars
339
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
91.2%
Recommend this course
729 out of 780 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.5%
Recommend this course
45 out of 52 reviews
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4.2
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.8%
Recommend this course
92 out of 106 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
780 Reviews (780)

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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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Birdies and Buicks

Really enjoyed the course—well maintained and fun to play. The only hazard I wasn’t prepared for was traffic. Road holes added a element of adrenaline to an otherwise relaxing round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best Public Course in Sugar Land

Excellent fairways and greens. Bunkers are not consistent. Some have proper sands while otjers are chunky.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Aerated greens

Eldo is always fun and challenging

Today was disappointing because the greens were recently arrayed Shots kicked up clouds of sand and greens were slower and bumpy

Should be better in two weeks

Clubhouse is still closed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent staff and service

Course was in great shape. Pace was good. Fun day golfing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Nice condition, but there is sand on green now. Hope 2 more weeks, perfect green

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

Challenging course!!

Great condition of the course and greens.

Very challenging for beginners/intermediate players, especially playing from blue tees.

Way to crowded (flys of 5 allowed!!). Playing pase was too slow.

Overall a great course to try

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Quail Valley and El Dorado

The bird is always fun to play. Things are happening at Quail Valley on its way to being the best public facility in Mo City.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long gone

For the money greens could be better. Slow and bumpy .

Fairways might come back with warmer temperatures and rain i. Hope so .

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under Construction

The clubhouse and La Quinta are still very much under construction. However, El Dorado is in excellent shape. The greens, fairways, and tee boxes are the best in the area (public and within 20 miles), and I’m not sure it’s all that close.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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