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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%
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847 out of 1128 reviews
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3.2
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
15
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
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.8%
Recommend this course
93 out of 118 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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great old fashion layout

Course is in great condition. Layout is challenging and fun, keep u on your toes. Back nine more scenic than front with forced carries

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Ther only issue I had was I hit my ball into a bee hive on the 5th. I find it weird that it's not busier. But this course will definitely get my business in the future. Great layout, pace of play and nice wide yet challenging fairways. Lots of bunkers to test your accuracy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course with challenging obstacles

This was a great course, and very fun to play. The fairways were well kept as were the greens. Outside the fairways the grass was pretty thick, making it slightly difficult to find your ball. There were more than a few single golfers that we let play through but I’m assuming that was because it was a weekend at and the timing of our outing. Overall I enjoyed the course and plan on returning in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better

Greens in good shape. Traps are still in disrepair. Tee boxes are rock hard.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bad bunkers

Only complaint were the bunkers. Hardpacked; very litttle sand in a lot of bunkers. Standing water in a couple of bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Dry

Great layout and very challenging. Greens just punch and sanded but puttable somewhat. Should be good in couple of weeks. Fairways are hard with some cracks throughout . Sand traps are hard with little sand, mostly clay. Need rain!!!!

Still a good layout to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Course was in poor shape as the fairways weren’t mown the greens needed water lots of pitch marks tee boxes and bunkers like concrete. the practice putting green in horrendous condition!! Way over priced for the course conditions!!! Will not play again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As good as it gets at Greatwood

As long as i can remember... hole 17 green is the hole that tells you if this golf course is in good or bad condition. Its in great condition!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

David

Nice course, pace of play great and friendly staff. 1 or 2 greens need to finish growing in.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Like the course

Like the course better to play on weekdays much faster weekend is a log jam had to play the front nine twice

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Quality golf course

Greatwood is all an avid golfer could ask for. Extremely challenging, good fairways and greens are excellent presently.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course for the money

Not too busy, nice course, greens could need some attention from the green keeper.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

More Decent Than Bad

Pros:

Staff was friendly

Fairways were dry but had enough grass on them

Not too many bugs

Layout is interesting enough

Pace of play was good at least for today

Cons:

Traps are like concrete - look decent but are 100% not

Cart - parking brake didn't work and steering was super loose

Greens were meh. Some sand but not too bad overall. Very dry and fast - couldn't make a divot on them if you wanted to. Had interesting undulation though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Nice course

Enjoy this course we had a great time good pace of play good conditions

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