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3.7
1114 Reviews (1114)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
464
3 Stars
248
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
81
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
76.4%
Recommend this course
838 out of 1114 reviews
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3.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
65.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 46 reviews
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3.8
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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
1114 Reviews (1114)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 40
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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Cart path only

To wet to drive on the grass. Bad conditions. Not the fault of the golf management.

Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
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Rating our experience

My initial assessment was unfavorable. We received no greeting upon entering the clubhouse, and the receptionist's demeanor was both rude and unprofessional. While we considered leaving, we ultimately decided to proceed with our round.

The course layout was exceptional. However, recent rainfall adversely affected our pace of play. Despite being unable to complete the round, we enjoyed our time and plan to return to finish the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Pace of play

Pace of play could be better need marshals on weekdays as well to keep pace of play or something. Lots of seniors at this place who are very slow think there playing for money so they take it to serious when they are not even good. No lie watching them hit like three to four times just to get it to the green then take ten minutes for all four of them to putt. An it’s always 8–12 of them in front of you so it’s not like you can jump them cause the others are just as slow. 20 min a hole was what we were playing at watching them tee off every hole. Love the course and staff though best staff out of any golf course I have ever played at. Just split these seniors up so groups behind can pass them easier.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 161
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 161
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather

Great value - Challenging layout with very small greens

Thursday round under cloudy cool conditions. Greens are fast and mostly true. First time playing this course so the layout made it very difficult to know where to aim on a few rather blind shots. Definitely want to try it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course that needs more irrigation

This golf course has a very nice layout and we really enjoyed playing here. There are several very dry areas that hopefully will be taking care with couple of good rains.

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

Course conditions good, pace of play not so much

Overall course conditions were great, especially the greens, for late November. Big complaint was around pace of play on the front. We had a foursome (dropped to three as one guy left after 7 holes because it was so slow), but were held up on not just every tee shot, but also every shot approaching the greens.

Finally caught up to the “culprits” at the turn. Apparently 12 guys who were just hacking it were all at the number 10 tee box. Granted they were teeing off in groups of 4 at a time, but given how they were playing I knew it would be at least 30 minutes before we could tee off on 10, so decided to skip and jump to 11. We (our original 3 from the front nine) teamed up with a twosome and completed the back without ever seeing the groups behind us again…and there was no one in front of us.

The annoying part was that a Marshall approached us on number 13, and I explained the situation. He said he would go check on the slower groups behind us, but also asked us to speed up…but we had no one behind us and were not holding anyone up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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