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3.7
1085 Reviews (1085)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
460
3 Stars
239
2 Stars
102
1 Stars
76
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
78.1%
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825 out of 1085 reviews
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4.3
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
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34 out of 34 reviews
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3.6
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.8%
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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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3.7
1085 Reviews (1085)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging course

The tee boxes need water, it's hard at times to insert a tee. The fairways are decent and the greens are slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course Great Price

Thanks a lot, course in great shape, excellent value for the money and staff very friendly. I will come again for sure !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greatwood golf

good experience over all. gave the condition an average because some of the traps were in poor condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

wet, sandy but fun

Enjoyed the course, had not played there in years and did not remember all the bunkers and water that were in play. Also at 95 degrees out and not allowed to take a cooler with ice water in your cart was not "cool". Saw cart lady 2 times in 18 holes. Would play there again regardless of cooler rule.

Would NOT want to walk this course as it is very spread out.

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

Still a lot of fun

I've been playing Greatwood since it opened 26 years ago and the course maintains its character today. The course is in great shape and a windy morning made it a real challenge. Greens were fast and some of the pin placements borded on overly difficult. I think that they may be trying to lower some costs by cutting the greens way smaller than they were designed. Some holes had six feet of "fringe" where it used to have substantially more green, so smaller greens on a windy day when my good swing stayed at home led to a tough round, but I'll be back next week to give it another go.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatwood is great

Very challenging course with lots of trouble. Lots of fairway bunkers and water. Greens are undulating but true rolling. This day was unique and very empty. Although generally good pace of play. Josh and Nick in pro shop great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good and well maintained

Heard about this course for years and worked around it as well. Never been before , but will certainly return. It was quite difficult and challenging but very enjoyable. Played pretty much bogie golf and proud of that.

Two thumbs up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Par for the course...

Was looking for a nice, inexpensive course close to Richmond. I found it here. Nice people, interesting holes and nice amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great layout

New to houston area and this course is the best I have played yet. Challenging holes, you have to get off the tee well. Nice layout with water and island greens. Greens were very consistent and quick. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice round

Course is in pretty good shape overall. Greens in good condition, not much to complain about really. Carts are from 100 years ago, no GPS support so still a bit old school in comparison to say a Cinco Ranch. still a good value course worth playing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Played only 5 holes

I didn't play but five of the 18 holes. The insects, both gnats and mosquitos were swarming. No amount of insect repellent would deter the pests.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing, used to be an awesome course

Having played this course many times over the last 15 years, I was disappointed by the thin greens, "concrete" tee boxes, less than pristine overall manicuring of course (it used to be a lush, well-maintained course - one of the better ones in the Houston area), and poorly maintained sand traps (very hard - perhaps from recent heavy rains? And not yet repaired?). Fairways were ok, but not as lush as they used to be. With all the rain the area has had, shoudln't they be soft as butter?

Also, on an amenities note, the snack shack at the turn was closed and you had to go up go the clubhouse for sandwiches/drinks. The bar tender was the only one working and no servers. Again, on a weekend mid-day they used to be much busier and the snack shack was always open. I don't know if they have changed ownership or what, but the course is just not at the level it used to be. It's too bad it's being neglected because it really is a fun/challenging course. Bring back the course from a few years ago :)

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Staff Sucks

Despite the fact the greens were aerated earlier in the week, the course was in good shape and was fun to play. The downside was the staff. The guy in the pro shop treated me like an intruder and the course marshals were gruff and projected a sense of entitlement.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The course conditions visually was not very impressive. In particular the greens were not pleasing aesthetically. However, the rolled much truer than they look. Some of the better greens in Houston not at a $125/round rate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough greens

Course has very rough greens. Course has a nice layout but needs better upkeep.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greatwood in April

Good challenge with lots of water and sand traps. Course in great condition. Was a joy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fairways great, but the greens....

The course overall was good. The Pro Shop staff weren't friendly at all. The greens were not maintained properly. the fairways were no good shape. This use to be a good course to plays a couple of years ago. Also, the sand traps were definitely not maintained properly either. there were at least two and traps that had grass growing in the bunkers. Not good Greatwood!!!

P.S. This was not the courses fault, but the gnants were awful and didn't make the round as enjoyable as it could've been. The course could've sprayed more often.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greatwood Experience

The course needs to green up, the greens need to fill in completely. They are smallish greens but very fast and I like that. Once smoother fairways (meaning growing green grass) I would really like to play it again. Layout is straight forward and fun and challenging. Water comes into play on many holes and there is a premium on accuracy, but an old school design. Overall a good value and a good course to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Winter Course Conditions

Course has great layout but winter course condition are poor. Very hard tee boxes, hard with little grass in fairways, and greens that won't hold due to no grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BAD GREENS

This was my first and last time playing that course. It has some of the worst greens!
It's more of a cow pasture than a golf course.

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