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2.8
1525 Reviews (1525)
5 Stars
252
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
195
1 Stars
153
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
45.2%
Recommend this course
1032 out of 1525 reviews
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3.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
54.5%
Recommend this course
18 out of 33 reviews
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2.7
119 Reviews (119)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
31
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
44.5%
Recommend this course
53 out of 119 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

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

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Reviews

2.8
1525 Reviews (1525)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Need work

Greens were in bad condition. Weed infested and sand repaid in spot.

Fairway was torn up with active construction.

Some teeboxs were not mowed and the grass was about 1 1/12 inch high

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
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Exactly what’s stated in reviews—better to find a driving range if you want a practice round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Unacceptable shape

Greens are full of weeds and are just in terrible shape.

Fairways are horrendous.

Tee boxes are terrible as well.

I would only book this course as an absolute last resort and if you can get it for $30. It is not worth anything more.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 152
1.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The golf carts are STRONG

> I played alone (no one front or back).

> The staff members are very friendly and professional.

> The course design is great-- I have played here dozens of times in 20 or so years.

> I played here today because I was trying out new irons and didn't care about conditions, especially the greens.

BUT:

> The greens are generally in terrible shape.

> The fairways are so hard and bouncy (uneven) that it's a wonder the carts don't fall apart.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late 2024

Course was in very good shape: some plumbing issues were being addressed on most of the holes; all within 100 yards of their respective Greens.

However, the Greens continue to deteriorate. Unfortunate! Obviously they need money and a lot of work!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really poor conditions

Greens had a bunch of weeds, and sandy patches. Fno signs for next hole, or what hole you were on.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t waste your money

This course should be closed, greens are full of crab grass and are in terrible condition. Can’t even putt on them. Fairways are hard as a rock with cracks that could swallow your ball. Pro shop staff should have said something about course conditions. Paid for 18 but only muttered thru 9 and left. Have played the course before and it was in much more playable conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

crap greens and bumpy front nine

conditions were dried out and I've never had such a bumpy ride as I did here on the front 9 holes. greens were rough

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cracked fairways and greens with weeds

I went here not expecting much change in the conditions since my last visit. This course could use a makeover. Water the fairways and fix the greens, and this will be a great course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sadly So bad

Don’t like saying this but honestly the front 9 are the worst condition holes I’ve ever played

Feel for the greens keeper as they are obviously having crab grass problems with greens which are awful don’t bother putting

The fairways in front 9 are so bumpy you will have to use cart path or you will loose everything out of your cart bag dropped off shaken loose drinks bottle As well

Back 9 much was better if I’m honest

Thing is club shop never mentioned conditions I would not have bothered if I’d known

Should have realized when I drove up and say nobody on course in a Saturday??

Hope the sort it because it’s a great layout with good features but won’t be back until I see that’s it’s been sorted

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor condition

The course was in horrible shape. Looked like they haven't watered in months. Greens were in bad shape too. Weren't mowed.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were in terrible shape

Course needs major maintenance. Arnold Palmer would very upset. I’ve played this course many times over the past 20 years. Worst shape in the last few years.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Golf course in very poor condition

I was in Huston for few days and like most golfers I find time to play 18 at great course.

The staff was great, but the golf course was in very poor condition.

It was so bad, that I paid for 18 but left after 9.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Not Worth the Money

This course is in horrible condition. You can have a perfect hit in the middle of the fairway but never find the ball because the grass is probably 7” long and uncut. The greens are in such bad condition putting is impossible. Not a single water jug on the entire course had water so if you plan on playing here bring extra balls and your own water.

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