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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6538 yards
Slope 118
Rating 71.1

Double J Ranch Golf Club (formerly known as Quicksand Golf Course) in Wimberley has had some tough times since it originally opened in the 1970s but being under new management since 2001, has quickly transformed the course into one of the area's most memorable layouts. There are two defining characteristics on this course, the trees and the doglegs. Every hole on the front nine is a dogleg with the exception of two of the par 3s. On the back nine, the doglegs are less frequent but that is where all of the mature trees come into play. There are also more dramatic changes in elevation on the back nine. The par-4 eighth hole is Double J Ranch Golf Club's signature, serving as a perfect example of the type of severe dogleg the layout has become known for.

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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bermuda grass
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Littell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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3.7
79 Reviews (79)
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course in great shape!

The course was in great shape. Food in the clubhouse is always good, and everyone is very friendly. Played 18 holes and stopped at the turn for a sitdown lunch in 3:45! My current favorite place to play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful scenery, interesting holes, but rough around the edges.

Staff was courteous and helpful. We were able to tee off a little before our tee time. Pace of play was okay. Course was in fair shape, although it was really wet/muddy in a lot of locations.(Despite there being no recent rains.) There are some very interestng holes, and lots of scenery/wildlife etc. Great value for the price, and a fun outing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Mud

When I played here it was had a lot of wetness around the fringe of the greens, So you couldn't just bounce the ball up to the hole. The greens are real fast and don't hold your ball on if you do make a great approach shot. For as much water that was around the greens, the greens were not very soft (no divots). This could be a really nice course with some challenging holes if you could stick the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good course, great shape,somewhat overwatered.

Enjoyed a nice afternoon round of golf, although the course was pretty muddy in places, perhaps from too much watering (automatic aprinklers ??) on top of recent rains. I don't know how much rain the Wimberly area received; it may have all been due to the rain. Snack area after the round was very good-- tasty catfish dinner--staff was very nice. I really enjoyed the course. hope to visit again soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is enjoyable to play.

We enjoyed our play here. The course was in good shape. We will definatley play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

challenging greens and hole placement, well maintained

Overall great value. Narrow fairways, small undulating greens, challenging hole placement. this course will make you think.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Thoroughly enjoyed the course and will definitely return! Really cool seeing deer on almost every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

What a Value!

This was my second time to play this course. They have put a lot of water on the course it was green and in very good shape. Nice sand in the bunkers and good greens. Unfortunately it appears the same people are playing the course now as when it was in poor condition. Nobody fixes their divots. Tee markers are in bad shape with the exception of #14 where it looks like that hole was someones personal project. Green fees were $10.00 on Golfnow. Unbelievable and a steal. Also, If you like deer this is the place. I'm pretty sure they were on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Goat Ranch.

Terrible course. Should not allow play during over-seeding.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

In good shape

Course was in good shape. All had been overseeded for winter and the rye on the fairways & tee boxes was at least 1" deep & beautiful green - good lies on the fairway. Greens were just a bit slow but OK. Rough needs more frequent mowing so you can find your ball when you miss the fairway. Gas golf carts. I paid about $14 for the round including cart. No driving range. Played on 10/24/2012

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

The course conditions were poor

I have always enjoyed playing Quicksand before,even during the dought they took very good care of the course. This last time I was there there fairways were in the condition youm would cosider playing out of the rough. Some greens were cut while others were not. I have heard (not sure if this correct) that they have a new greens keeper,if this is the case I hope they get the old one back. Or at least someone who knows what they're doing.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great little country course

Good / fun to play course. Greens had been recently overseeded and needed to be mowed, but were tolerable. Only negative was Pro Shop assistant who was a bit awkward about allowing a slightly earlier tee time than that booked despite that NO ONE was on the course in the late morning when we arrived to play. Staff in the adjacent restaurant and their food were very good ... a good experience to compliment the golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A "Nice Enough" Course In Wimberley

Quicksand is an okay course; decent routing and challenges; generally in good shape; greens are sloped but puttable. Seems it could use just a touch more in amenities--yardage indicators, mainly. The time I was there, the water in the jugs by some of the holes was too warm and not very tasty. Not a course I would want to play in above-normal heat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course Pro shop lacks a little.

The fairways and greens had recently been over seeded, and had not been mowed in about a week. This made the play a little undesireable. This overseeding is normal maintenance for this time of year, therefore, I will play the course in the future, and recommend the course to others.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

lot of potential

Nothing was mentioned when we arrived about the greens being sanded and fertilized. So, putting was a joke. On the tenth hole there were half a dozen workers down the fairway with equipment. We were told by one of them to stay off the fairway the "next 2 holes." Than he yelled at us for parking on the fairway we were on to hit our 2nd shots. I told the manager in the club house ( who had put up a sign about the conditions when he came in at noon!). He apologized. I would have offered a discount or a free round in the future. Lame!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course being prepared for winter play

A mature course that shows its age. Needs lots of attention and an infusion of cash to have the condition match the course written description. Greens recently sanded and over seeding in progress for winter play. Small, undulating greens will challenge even low handicap golfers to score well. Tree lined fairways with rocky rough rewards the golfer who keeps the ball on the short grass. Overall a fun course, but don't expect resort course beauty or amenities. But for the Golf Now price of $18 with cart for 18 holes, a very pleasant staff, and relaxed pace, it is worth every penny.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Texas Hill Country Course

Most holes are doglegs. Thick tree cover on all holes. Houses and out of bounds on both sides of all holes. Small greens. Never very busy. No amenities.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A lot of personality

This course has a lot of holes with interesting landscapes. Most of the fairways are tight with little margin for error. You will see deer throughout the day. In relation to the fairways and greens, the tee boxes tend to be very hard and not well cared for. I believe the fee for 18 holes is a little over priced, but it could just be me.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Potential

This place has a ton of potential, gorgeous views and the greens were in good shape. Looks like they may have lost their fairways a few years ago because they are really shabby and contain about 4 different types of grass and weeds mixed. Bunkers could used some sifting before adding sand, you'll find medium to large rocks in there. Other than that this is a cool track that just needs some help, more money and members is obviously needed, that alone is a tough challenge.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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