The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe
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3.8
690 Reviews (690)
5 Stars
205
4 Stars
283
3 Stars
112
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
74.7%
Recommend this course
540 out of 690 reviews
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3.4
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
64.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 34 reviews
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3.6
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.2%
Recommend this course
33 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Margaritaville's ongoing investment has transformed this Montgomery County layout, with noticeably improved greens and a course design that rewards strategic play. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make it one of the best deals in the northern Houston area.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6921 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.3

Formerly known as La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa and La Torretta del Lago.

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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Fairways Tifdwarf 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dave Marr Jeffery D. Blume (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Denim Not Allowed, Collared shirts required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2016 #21)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2016 #11)
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Reviews

3.8
690 Reviews (690)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Brunch 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 27
Bunkers 26
Narrow Fairways 26
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 21
Advanced Golfers 19
Locals 18
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 33
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played

Terrible greens

Played this course 4-5 x in the last year. These greens this time were the worse I’ve ever seen. Full of dead grass and holes. Def will not be playing this course anytime soon. Terrible

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course in poor condition

It's been quite awhile since I played this course, so I was excited to play something different than my usual course. Overall the condition of the course was very disappointing. All aspects of the course needed work..tee boxes, greens and fairways. The greens had numerous bare patches, were dry, and overall neglected. The areas around the greens were often patchy with no grass or only weeds. Several tee boxes were bare with no grass or very sparse. The fairways were littered with weeds, bare patches were poorly maintained. Everyone in my party expressed disappointment at the condition of the course and agreed we would not return anytime soon--especially considering the price and lack of discount for being Golf Now member.

The staff were friendly enough at check in, especially the young lady who worked at the bar.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course

The course was well maintained and played very well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good value, but...

Front nine in great condition; back nine, bare spots and rough greens. I will go back. Just a heads up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Summer golf

Been a while since playing here. Very enjoyable round and quite nice teaming up with a local couple. The course was everything I remember. Challenging, yet hit your spots and good chance to score. The greens on the back nine need some work. Fungus has set in. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Good fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tried to cancel because of weather.

I missed the deadline.

Won’t do this again.

Thanks

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Rough Shape

Picked up a Hot deal for cheap with an early am time, so that was good, but the course is in rough shape. Last winter's rye grass to springtime Bermuda transition isn't going too well. The greens are not good and not much Bermuda in the fairways other that nut grass and other weed grass. Looks like rough on the backside was poisoned to kill weeds, so nothing there. Unless a good hot deal, i would pass on playing for now. I know the guys are trying but not working out.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Needs better care

Course should be in much better shape for a resort

Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Going downhill

The course layout is decent, and the staff is great, all of them. The fairways and greens are getting really bad, to the point that it's almost not worth playing. It's a fairly cheap green fee, so I've overlooked the ball bouncing along the green when it hits the few patches of grass left.

What has gotten worse, and will probably keep me from going back, is the complete lack of course management. I NEVER see the Marshall on the course, and the pace is just ungodly slow. I'm used to having to skip a hole or two here, due to some couple in front of me taking 15 strokes per hole, but it's gotten considerably worse. This last time, it took 2 hours thirty minutes to get through the first 9,and on the 10th hole there was a line of EIGHT carts waiting to play. I saw groups of people driving carts on to the green, crossing fairways to sit and have conversations with other groups in the middle of the fairways etc, and no Marshall. Not once. It's not worth it when you take it all into account. Used to be a fun, inexpensive course to play, but I'd rather spend 120 or higher and go to a well managed club.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/23/2026

Thank you for your feedback and for your kind words about our staff.

We're sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet expectations. We are currently transitioning from our winter grass, and the significant amount of rainfall we've received has impacted our maintenance team's normal routines and course conditioning efforts.

We also understand your frustration regarding pace of play. Providing an enjoyable experience for all golfers is important to us, and we take concerns about course management seriously. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention and will continue working to improve both course conditions and the overall player experience.

Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you'll give us another opportunity to earn your business in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Greens are in terrible condition. Mostly mud not grass

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/23/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your frustration with the current course conditions.

We are currently transitioning from our winter grass, and the recent heavy rainfall has made it challenging for our maintenance team to perform their normal conditioning routines. While these conditions are temporary, we recognize they can impact the golfing experience.

Our team is working hard to improve conditions, and we appreciate your patience and honest feedback.

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money.

$75 for a Friday afternoon round is steep for the quality. First time playing, as our normal course just had greens aerated so looking for an alternative. We bailed after 9 holes, due to pace of play and poor conditions of the course. Greens are all scalped with large patches of dirt, so no true putting to be found. Fringe and fairways not much better. Shocked at the condition with all the rain Houston has gotten recently, as every other course in the area is in great condition. Plenty other options for that price. Layout fairly boring as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/23/2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your first experience with us did not meet your expectations.

Our course is currently transitioning from winter grass, and the recent heavy rainfall has created additional challenges for our maintenance team. While these conditions are temporary, we understand the impact they can have on course playability, especially on the greens.

We also apologize for the pace of play issues you experienced. We know how important an enjoyable pace is to the overall golf experience and are continually working to improve course operations.

We appreciate your honest feedback and hope you'll consider visiting us again once course conditions have fully recovered.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Green damage

The greens aren't in good condition, but the course looks good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/23/2026

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing the overall condition of the course.

We understand the greens are currently not at the standard our guests expect. The combination of our seasonal turf transition and recent weather conditions has created some challenges, but our agronomy team is actively working to improve playing conditions each day.

We appreciate your comments and look forward to providing a better experience on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

What happened to the greens?

I have played this course on several occasions and this is the worst condition I have ever seen the greens. Most of them have huge bare spots and what grass is there is in clumps so it is like putting on an obstacle course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/11/2026

Thank you for your feedback. The greens are currently in transition from our winter grass to our summer turf, which can create temporary inconsistencies in playing conditions. During this process, some areas may appear thin or patchy as the winter grass dies out and the summer grass establishes itself.

We understand this can affect the quality of your putting experience and appreciate your patience while the greens recover. This transition is a necessary part of maintaining healthy playing surfaces throughout the year, and we expect conditions to continue improving as the summer grass fully matures.

Thank you for playing with us, and we hope you'll return later in the season to experience the course at its best.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good for the price

I was impressed with the cost of this round and how the course played. The greens were a little rough, but I can't expect $200 greens for the price I paid. Overall I really enjoyed the course and I would be happy to play it again. The water hazards were really good and created some nice challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/05/2026

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the course.

We also appreciate your comments about the greens. Our team is continually working to improve course conditions, and feedback like yours is invaluable.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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