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3.7
1127 Reviews (1127)
5 Stars
216
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
109
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
77.0%
Recommend this course
846 out of 1127 reviews
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3.2
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
61.8%
Recommend this course
34 out of 55 reviews
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3.7
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.5%
Recommend this course
95 out of 121 reviews
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Course Highlights
Greatwood delivers outstanding value with well-maintained fairways, greens, and challenging island holes that stand out among Houston-area courses. Water hazards and strategic pin placements create an engaging layout that keeps golfers returning.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6836 yards
Slope 1308
Rating 72.3

Greatwood is known for its white sand bunkers and impressive par 3s, three of which play right at or over 200 yards. The 1989 Carlton Gipson design features elevated tees and greens that sandwich plush fairways and are contoured with mounds.

The 434-yard par 4 hole 5 is one difficult par, featuring a fairways loaded with bunkers and involves water on the approach. No. 18 goes 576, yards. While the tee shot is fairly standard, the second shot must land short of a plateau and might involve a blind approach shot if placed too far to the left. The intimidating approach plays into a green surrounded by water on three sides.

Getting there : From Hwy. 59 south, turn left on Crab River Rd., then make a left onto the other side of Hwy. 59. Look for Greatwood Pkwy. and make another left when you get there.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Carlton Gipson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1127 Reviews (1127)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 18
A Weekend Splurge 14
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 28
Convenient to the City 25
Worth the Drive 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor greens

Don’t play this course until they do something about the greens. They have lost the greens with weeds and over sanding to try and cover the poor conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Goat ranch

Everything fairways, greens are un terrible shape. Will not be back. Too bad played it for 20 years.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

I had fun

Light winds on a sunny day in the low 80s. I finally had success with pars on 10, 13 and 14. I also did well as I normally do with pars on 3 and 6. The only blemishes we’re the bumpy greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were rough!

Overall the course was in good shape, but the greens were really hard to play. They had recently be cut super short, aerated and spray fertilized. This made them very hard to get the ball to hold and super slick putting. While I know this has to be done this time of the year, I would expect a bit of a break in the fees due to every green being in this condition!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Good pace, didn’t feel rushed. Some damage to fairways, but overall good condition. Greens were super smooth, a lot of ball rolling on the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Fast and Bumpy Greens

It was tough avoiding double bogeys considering how steeply sloped the greens are and the challenging shots over water with a stout crosswind. In particular invasive grass on and around the greens with the hard and fast greens makes putting a guessing game. This appears to be a seasonal problem also seen on other area courses.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not bad

The course layout is fun and challenging. Unfortunately the course was not in good shape. Greens were very rough. If they don't start treating for po ana the course will be overrun soon .

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Warm and windy about those last three holes

This course rarely disappoints but is quite a challenge for a senior golfer on #10, 16, 17, and 18. Double bogeys on those yet I shot 86 and out of there. Could have had an 80. Those holes will create havoc when winds are 20 gusting to 30 mph. Still a fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great winter conditions

Played on President's Day, had no trouble making a tee time, course was not super busy and had a great pace (finished in well under 4 hours). The greens were in fabulous condition for winter, almost no ball marks. Fairways and tee boxes were in condition you would expect for mid-winter, they'll come in nicely in the spring. Most of the holes are tight driving corridors, but I really enjoy the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed

I enjoyed my round other than the green, they were very hard

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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