About

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.

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

Course Details

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Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

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Fitness
Year Built 1988
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ken Kavanaugh (1988)
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Rating Index

2.6
2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1618 reviews
41.5%
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  • Conditions
    2.2
  • Value
    2.9
  • Layout
    3.8
  • Friendliness
    4.3
  • Pace
    3.7
  • Amenities
    2.8
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its wide-open fairways and interesting par 3s with dramatic elevation changes. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for an enjoyable round at an affordable price point.
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