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3.7
1128 Reviews (1128)
5 Stars
216
4 Stars
468
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
109
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
77.1%
Recommend this course
847 out of 1128 reviews
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3.3
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
62.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 56 reviews
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3.7
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.3%
Recommend this course
94 out of 120 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
1128 Reviews (1128)

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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

SLOW!!!

Tee’d off at 12:00, did not finish until 5:30! Very slow pace

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

$20 for extra cart????

They charge $20 for extra cart, otherwise you have to share a ride. If you want to play social distancing golf without paying $20 extra, it is better to bring a push cart and walk.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The back nine is the best in area

The only thing that keeps us coming back to this course is the back nine. Simply the best back nine in the Greater Houston area. Other than that the pro shop is unfriendly and the pace of play is sometimes okay and sometimes horrible. No marshal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff V’s. Course

Course has interesting holes. The last three times I’ve gone there, the individual (male) behind the counter couldn’t have been less interested in being there or being civil.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

No Marshall on the course. Played behind a foursome that played in 4:50.

Second time playing. First time played in just over 4 hours.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great club if you get a good deal

I enjoy playing here. There wasn’t a starter this time around, so we had some problems with pace of play, but overall it’s a great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great afternoon for golf

Everything was great EXCEPT they should not allow non-cart golfers during prime hours. It really slows the pace of play. Other than that, great day for golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

What could have been.

I imagine this course at one time was a wonderful place . However now what has happened to so many courses is the management/ownership has only one thing in mind profits over quality of the course. It makes me feel sorry for the maintenance staff who I’m sure work very hard with little support. The marshal we saw seemed like he was there for the free golf and not to help pace of play and to keep a eye on the singles jumping around the course. Please do yourself a favor and find a course that cares.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome back 9.

Excellent condition. The back nine is some of Carlton Gipson’s best work. The par 5 18th is spectacular and challenging. Only negative: the last two times we played there in late October and early November they allowed one to a cart, due to COVID. Today pro shop said they stopped doing that in September. I said not so!!! We had own carts the two prior weeks. But She refused to allow it unless I paid an additional $20, which I did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Absolute nightmare

No Marshall, stuck behind a couple little kids with their dad for 4 hours and 30 minutes. only finished 15 holes before dark. slowest pace of play I have ever experience.

all the reviews are true. there is no Marshall, and the pace of play is disturbingly slow. stay away. Far away.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t waist your money.

Customer service is terrible. You can spend less and get more at better courses in. Do not recommend.

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

Fun course

Fun course. Tough greens. Could use marshal at first tee to send everyone off on time though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

My friends and I are very familiar with courses designed by Carlton Gipson. Other than Old Orchard, which no longer exists, this is the best Gipson design we have played.

Great holes, great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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