Whittaker Woods GC: #12
Autumn view of the 12th hole at Whittaker Woods Golf Club
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3.1
303 Reviews (303)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
56.0%
Recommend this course
230 out of 303 reviews
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4.2
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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3.1
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.7%
Recommend this course
15 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top marks, offering a genuinely tough and scenic challenge with abundant wildlife throughout. Friendly, attentive staff make the overall experience welcoming from the first tee to the clubhouse.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.3

Formerly known as Whittaker Woods Golf Course.

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The Woodlands Course at Whittaker
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season High Season: 5/01 Closed: 9/31
Architect Ken Killian (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2014 #46)
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Reviews

3.1
303 Reviews (303)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 21
Forced Carries 20
Bunkers 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
A Weekend Splurge 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
Near Local Attractions 11

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Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Golf condition is very good. Nice layout and very challenging. Staff were great and professional.

Pace Excellent
Response from on 07/06/2026:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Knowing you enjoyed your experience means a lot to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

The Woodlands course is much improved. Last year when playing…there were fairways that were not in good shape. This year they are in great shape. Greens were excellent as well as the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/03/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

New superintendent.

Always loved playing this course for $55.

It went downhill in the last 2-3 years and became overpriced at $99.

We went there because all other course in the area were full.

They have always had issues with the bunkers. (8+ inches of rain)

Greens were a bit slower than normal. But putted much better.

New superintendent has this course back on the upswing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course however tee boxes had not yet been moved and had weeds growing on them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/16/2026

Hello just wanted to reach out I'm the Superintendent, here at the Woodlands Course at Whittaker those aren't weeds on the tee boxes it just a different variety of grass and the mower doesn't cut them we are working to getting around to getting those cleaned up. Thank you for playing the course and leaving a review. Hope that you will be coming back.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable couese

We had a great time. The greens were fast but the pace was slow due to the player ahead of us. Loved the GPS and Blue tooth in the carts. Everyone was very nice too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Whittaker Woods Spring 2026

Played this course last year and it was in rough condition so wanted to give it a chance this year and I’m glad we did. Got it at a great price from golf now at $33 so the course value at that was excellent, course condition was wet and cart path only which sucked we have played other courses near there and even with all the rain the other courses were dry. Hoping they can get the drainage figured out. Seen it was rated 3 stars and I would have agreed for last year but I would give it a 4 star review.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looks like working to improve. Rained out after 9

Holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Could be great…

I frequent the area and always seem to play Whitaker Woods. This summer, I played twice.

This place is the preeminent public golf course in the area, and could be fantastic. Unfortunately , the course condition continues to disappoint. The tee boxes are a joke…weeds everywhere.

The staff is great, all locals doing their best but the clubhouse was dead on a beautiful Friday afternoon …TV’s off, no music, no bartender, no food except pre-made ham sandwiches. Not a soul enjoying the beautiful outdoor patio.

With some course maintenance , social media marketing, live music, & drink specials - you could get this place rockin & make some money on booze (duh.)

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I was robbed

Paid $183 for 2 players and range balls. Should have known by the range condition that this wasn’t worth $83, let alone $183. I now understand why, on a gorgeous Friday, there were plenty of tee times available. The aerated greens (which I knew about) hadn’t been mowed in at least 3-4 days, weeds…..weeds…..weeds in the fairway and teeing areas. When there weren’t weeds, it was because the tee was bare.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Average
Response from on 09/15/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Over the past 5 to 6 years this course has really down hill.. the greens are the only thing they didn’t let go

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Not what is used to be.

I’ve played many rounds here over the years. Some mistake or neglect has left the fairways, tee boxes, and greens in terrible condition. Paid $85 for green fee which added to the disappointment.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/12/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Duped

This course actually does have a lot of potential. Pretty nice layout very tight but playable. The tee boxes were atrocious. The problem was we booked 18 holes and when we show up the person in the golf shop informs us that the back nine is closed and we have to play the front nine twice. And not only that, the front nine greens were just aerated. He made it fair in his mind by giving us a very small discount. Next time as a courtesy to your customers who might not care about a little discount, please let them know about these changes in playing conditions. It was a bait and switch. Communication is crucial in the hospitality business.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/05/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible

Couldn't give zero stars for course condition. Absolutely pathetic. Not worth $40 let alone he $90 I paid.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout wasted by slow play, poor conditions and poor service

Course layout is a good test but took 4 hours 45 minutes to play, course was soggy and green were spongy and very slow and no service - no greeting or direction on arrival/handled own clubs/halfway house had no food. Under new ownership which is adding no value. I live less than 5 minutes from course and will not be going back anytime soon. Very sad because course has so much potential.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/18/2025:
Thanks for your review. We know there’s room to improve, and we’re already working to enhance things. We’d love a second chance to give you a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Bad

This course used to be awesome, but the conditions now basically make the course unplayable. The bunkers are all basically cement, tee boxes are just dirt patches and greens or completely burned out. Need major fixes in order to make this course playable again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/11/2025:
We truly regret that your visit didn’t go as expected. We're reviewing your concerns and will use this to improve. We appreciate your honesty and hope to serve you better in the future.
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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