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3.7
1129 Reviews (1129)
5 Stars
216
4 Stars
469
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
109
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
77.2%
Recommend this course
848 out of 1129 reviews
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3.2
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
62.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 56 reviews
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3.7
119 Reviews (119)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.0%
Recommend this course
94 out of 119 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
1129 Reviews (1129)

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 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Slow Play

pace of play was slow due to novices playing ahead and cart path only conditions. The greens were running fast and conditions were sloppy due to previous weather.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lot of water

Moderate to difficult course. Lots of water to clean up your old golf balls. Good course will visit again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Overall the course was in good shape. The greens were a little slow and the fairways weren’t pristine but certainly playable. Played the back tees which made some holes play fairly long and made the course more challenging as a result. I played early afternoon on a Monday and basically had the course to myself. I think this course offers very good value for the money and is my go-to when I’m trying to get a quick round in.

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

Wet Day

Course was wet but in good shape. Felt the course Marshall pushed us a little more than we should have been, since the groups behind and in front of us were less than a foursome.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ok Course

Not bad value if you can play on one of the hot deal tee times.

My only major complaint is that my group was skipped by two groups by the starter while we waited at the first tee box. Was told that "Oh this group always plays on Sunday at noon" and that "they play fast." I asked if we could go off on 10 and was told that they didn't want to people to feel like they were getting cut in front of. Well, ok, I know that feeling. Guess we're getting skipped. We waited on these guys on almost every shot for 12 holes.

Since players without scheduled tee times are obviously given a higher priority than my group with a scheduled time, I won't be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

Sand is needed in the sand bunkers. Otherwise, golf. course is in good shape.

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

Ant piles everywhere

Paying $59 at this course is a rip off! You could get a better value at many other courses offered by GolfNow. Cart paths are bumpy and cracked, ant piles all over the place. Worse than the course is the high price to play, course prices should be $25 top price and less than that after 1pm. I won’t waste my money again...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

Greatwood has some pretty challenging holes. While we played whites, it was difficult to say the least. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Value fair, course okay but customer service lacks

GolfNow value find. Committed a tee-time/$ online. Went to pay & price changed/added a fee for course water "something". Person at counter was not sure what to make of how things are charged or why. I was given money back for the course water thing & I stated I had a committed $charge over the internet but even the original quoted charges for green fee+tax was wrong. I let it go. Concession stand not open. Went to check in w/starter saw 15 men standing on the tee box 5 mins prior to our start time. Starter stated they all go off early every friday/had a standing tee-time for the 3-4 groups. He asked if I wanted to go off the back 9 & I said why don't they since we were up and they were definitely starting late eating for players and he said they would not, so I decided I wouldn't either. Most of the fairways were in terrible shape, spots of dirt, so uneven, bumpy. The greens needed still a lot of work, sandy, dry dirt spots and again bumpy as well. The tee boxes described in other review were tended to from what we saw. I'll save my money/go elsewhere. Mind the reviews, some are fairly accurate for this course. If I had paid the rate of $25 like some of the gentlemen that went off ahead of me I might have digested the $$ I paid and the time I took to come play a 4.5 round where residents/or members are serviced 1st.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Course is fairly short but requires accuracy. When in shape it is my favorite layout.

Wet weather causes problems in bunkers

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatwood is my favorite course when there is enough rain to keep the fairways in shape

Greatwood is my favorite course wheN the fairways are in shape. The greens have lots of variety

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Difficult gc but will play again

Greens are great. Fairways are great. Difficult greens, but worth every putt! Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

Staff members are horrible, course is in terrible condition, greens were covered in sand, fairway was not cut, greens fee was $58 for a garbage golf course. I'd recommend my golf friends play River Pointe that is about 10 minutes away from Greatwood. Don't waste your hard earned money on this poor excuse for a golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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
Hot weather
Used cart

Fairways and greens in great condition

fairways are in great condition.So are the greens, i'm sure frequent rainy days has a lot to do with it. but, to give credit where credit is due, greatwood did an excellent job in maintaining and up keeping the golf course. highly recommended. I'll always play Greatwood, every week..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day of golf

Love this course, friendly staff,no crowd, fast pace of play and challenging layout. Had a great time and will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Summer Review

Skimpy on maintenance as greens were relatively dry & crusty and most traps lacking sand and very thin. Still a good value if you lowere your expectations.

Difficulty Moderate
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