As a resident of this area I have watched this course go through good and bad times. The facility is in bad shape compared to other courses in the area however it is the least expensive. The clubhouse is showing signs of decay and the staff is not all that friendly and unprofessional. The practice facility is pretty good but poorly maintained. Food compared to the other facilities is just average to below average and the atmosphere for after round drinks is below average. The golf carts are on their last leg and need to be replaced. Course conditions over the years has gone down dramatically. Longwood used to be one of the favorite courses in the area in the late 90's and early 2000s but has slid. The course is a great layout with many of the holes having no houses on them. Small greens and well placed hazards make the course challenging and the forest around course gives you the impression of being out in the middle of nowhere. 18 of the 27 holes had the greens replaced last year and they are still a little raw, time will tell if they improve to the standard of the other courses in the area. Course conditions have been a problem for the last 2-3 years. The course is poorly maintained and drainage is a real problem in the bunkers. The most frustrating part of the course is traffic. Way too many tournaments are played here and you may have to play the same nine twice to complete 18 holes. I have found many of the patrons here lacking in golf ettiquette as the greens have many unrepaired ball marks and many players will cut from one hole to the other. Traffic is slow and 5.5 hour rounds on the weekends are the norm. Bottom line is that one of the better layouts in the Houston area has been lost to poor management. If course conditions do not improve here by mid June 2008 I will avoid this course even though it is 3 minutes from my house.
Pros: Great Layout
Cons: Poor Maintenance
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