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2.8
1526 Reviews (1526)
5 Stars
252
4 Stars
553
3 Stars
373
2 Stars
195
1 Stars
153
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
45.5%
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1033 out of 1526 reviews
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3.2
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
56.7%
Recommend this course
17 out of 30 reviews
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2.8
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
28
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
47.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 115 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6914 yards
Slope 127
Rating 73.2

Southwyck is new and improved after re-opening in the summer of 2002 with new fairways, tees, and greens. This links-style track features prominent bunkering, water in play on 14 holes, and is known for its difficult back nine.

Southwyck first opened in 1988 on the prairie lands east of downtown Houston-at the time, it was the only true links-style track in the area. Like the Scottish courses, this track is susceptible to the wind, and Kavanaugh did a nice job of confusing golfers off the tee, as it's difficult to determine exactly where you want to hit the shot. Depth perception is difficult, and local knowledge is helpful.

The course once served as the home course for the famous University of Houston golf team, and it served them well with its difficulty. Large mounding prevents level lies, and water comes into play on 13 holes. Tall native grasses line the fairway and require desperate hacks into the fairway when errant shots become buried in the heather.

No. 5 is a monster par 3 at 250 yards, but the par 3 No. 11 might be more difficult because of the long carry of a ravine down to the green 212 yards away. No. 3 might be the toughest in Houston. It rolls 467 yards into the wind with fairway bunkers lining the right side.

Getting there : From Hwy. 288 south find the Hwy. 518/Pearland exit. Turn left and look for the Silver Lake Subdivision. Take that road to the course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ken Kavanaugh (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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2.8
1526 Reviews (1526)
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Reviews 24
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2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Windy weather
Used cart

Following the White Ball Around

The course condition is rough, with too much Dallisgrass and King Ranch Blue-stem (I think) around the fairways and tee boxes, along with bluegrass on the greens. One putt was heading for the cup and was diverted due to a small bluegrass patch. Should we penalize the green's keeper or the player? There were lot's of lumps and bumps along the front nine especially. Some of the tee-boxes need moisture and grass growth too. Aeration service might help the situation along with more water, weeds control and bermudagrass seeding.

I've been playing off the regular men's tees lately and having more fun. I did not hit practice balls before I started, and gave myself a couple of mulligans to even the score with the wind and course conditions. I was just 6 over par this day, and had fun despite the situation. Age 62.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/09/2024

We're sorry to hear about the course conditions and appreciate your detailed feedback; we're working on improvements and maintenance to address these issues. Thank you for letting us know, and we're glad you still had fun playing our course.

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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 207
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Bumpy Fairways

Fun and reasonably priced course. You pay for what you get and those fairways were bumpy. Wouldn’t recommend a partner riding along unless they were playing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

SouthWyck

Staff was friendly, and also the fellow golfers there at the time as well were very friendly… the only things I would note are the lack of headstones with the hole numbers on them, as well as the greens were a bit rough but not that bad overall. I definitely will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/20/2024

Thank you for highlighting our friendly staff and fellow golfers, and for your feedback on our signs and greens. We're glad to hear you'll be back and we'll look into making those improvements!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good overall

I rayed this course a good value because of the discounts I get on Golf Now app. The tee boxes could use some work. The course is mowed well. The greens are good for not being spring yet. I love the layout. The course is a little dry and bumpy. I would recommend the course to friends. Overall a good time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 2
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

OK layout BUT it ends there….

I played the Wyck yesterday and it was definitely an experience. I played with my son who is a beginner and I noticed that the tee times were mostly available in the pm meaning we would be under pressure so I gave it a try. I found out very quickly why the tee times were available.

I’ve played on some real cow pastures over my golfing career but this course takes my number one rating for horrific fairways. It’s really insulting to golf courses everywhere to even consider these things “fairways” they resemble much more of the lunar landscape than anything else. I’m really not joking, riding along in the golf cart, bouncing around like crazy, golf clubs clamoring in the back made for less than a relaxing experience.

Greens were very inconsistent with many bald spots and are just in bad shape. At maybe half the price it might be good practice course but even then I’m not too sure. It’s really a shame too because I believe the course has a pretty interesting layout and at some point must have been a decent golf course. The practice area looks very municipal park as well with turf mats, etc..

I would urge you to find another option, and if not wear a back brace.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad, but better than expected.

It is in very poor condition. The back nine is a little better than the front nine. However, I must admit that the golf course was slightly better than the last time I played.

It's hard to understand why the course is so beaten up when lots of people keep playing and paying.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marginally Better

But still one of the worst courses in Houston. Grass just grows wild, fairways are bumpy and horrible and the greens are bad. I don't think they have punched this course in years and forget about over seeding. The only positives are the staff is friendly and I only paid $20 but that is like putting lipstick on a pig.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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