Walden on Lake Conroe Golf & Country Club
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About
Long considered the best course in the Houston area, Walden rolls through a spectacular setting on the southwest shores of Lake Conroe and offers one of the most memorable golf experiences in Texas.
The course was designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, who moved over 300,000 cubic yards of earth to extend the lakefront property. This famous spot is now home to the unforgettable 589-yard double dogleg, which rounds out the impressive stretch of par 5 holes that make up Nos. 9-11.
More about No. 11: A draw is preferable off the tee, avoiding the trees and out-of-bounds that guard the left side. The key second shot should be a fairway wood left, avoiding Lake Conroe that comes into play on the right. If that shot is solid you'll face a 120-150 yard approach over the lake to a green that slopes back to front. Watch the wind and don't be afraid to take a bogey, as this is one of the finest, most difficult holes in Texas.
Getting there : From I-45 north, take Hwy. 105 ( Exit 87) and head west. When you come to Walden Rd., turn right and drive 3 miles to the course.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6756 yards | 73.1 | 140 |
| White | 72 | 6248 yards | 70.7 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 5665 yards | 68.2 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 4993 yards | 70.6 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.4/143 | 460 | 514 | 349 | 195 | 379 | 189 | 405 | 400 | 510 | 3401 | 533 | 582 | 158 | 407 | 169 | 400 | 519 | 157 | 430 | 3355 | 6756 |
| White M: 70.7/131 W: 77.6/143 | 443 | 468 | 321 | 156 | 348 | 168 | 383 | 380 | 466 | 3133 | 501 | 565 | 131 | 369 | 156 | 375 | 479 | 146 | 393 | 3115 | 6248 |
| Combo M: 69.7/130 W: 76.5/141 | 426 | 468 | 321 | 144 | 326 | 130 | 358 | 344 | 466 | 2983 | 501 | 509 | 131 | 369 | 156 | 360 | 479 | 146 | 378 | 3029 | 6012 |
| Green M: 69.6/128 W: 76.0/140 | 426 | 468 | 321 | 156 | 326 | 130 | 358 | 380 | 430 | 2995 | 472 | 565 | 112 | 369 | 156 | 375 | 435 | 146 | 378 | 3008 | 6003 |
| Gold M: 68.4/122 W: 74.1/137 | 426 | 433 | 285 | 144 | 326 | 130 | 358 | 344 | 430 | 2876 | 472 | 509 | 112 | 244 | 143 | 360 | 435 | 136 | 378 | 2789 | 5665 |
| Red M: 65.4/116 W: 70.7/122 | 329 | 404 | 268 | 116 | 274 | 98 | 320 | 335 | 386 | 2530 | 434 | 437 | 75 | 215 | 127 | 310 | 376 | 125 | 364 | 2463 | 4993 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Approach to #8 green Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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View from women’s tee box on #11 Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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Approach to #11 green Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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View from #12 tee box Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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View from #13 tee box Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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Approach to #18 green Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
Played Walden in league tournament - great conditions
Walden on Lake Conroe is in excellent condition. Greens perfect, rolled true. Fairways very very nice. Only complaint might be bunkers were just a tad bit inconsistent. The layout is fun yet challenging as well as scenic. Saw a couple of young whitetail deer still with spots. You do have to be careful because most holes have houses very close.
Best Course in Texas
What an amazing course! Holes #11-13 may be the best consecutive holes anywhere. I’ve played Pebble, Kapalua, Torrey and many other nice courses and Walden on Lake Conroe is tight up there. Best course I’ve played in Texas (including Carlton Woods, Barton Creek Courses, Royal Oaks, etc.). I won’t forget my round there ever.
Only 4 stars for off-course amenities because of underwhelming clubhouse. Only 4 stars for staff friendliness because was told when making tee time that my daughter would be free since she plays on her high school team but then told when checking in that we had to pay for her because she didn’t play for their local high school golf team. Whatever.
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Approach to #8 green Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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View from women’s tee box on #11 Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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Approach to #11 green Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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View from #12 tee box Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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View from #13 tee box Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
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Approach to #18 green Photo submitted by KRagwell on 06/21/2020
Perhaps Robert von Hagge's best design
Although there are homes around the holes, which I've never been a fan of, Walden on Lake Conroe still ranks among the best courses I've ever played -- and I've played well over 1,000 courses. The reason is simple: Nearly every hole is strong and memorable, and it might have one of the top two or three par 5s I've ever played. The hole is the 11th, which plays 600 yards from the tips, out of shoot, into the wind and eventually onto a peninsula green on Lake Conroe. Pars feel like birdies; birdies like eagles. Reaching it two is pretty impossible. Nos. 8 and 18 also great holes.
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Couldn’t agree more, Mike. Just played it for the first time on Friday (they now offer public tee times) and it was one of the nicest courses I’ve ever played, anywhere in the world. Holes #11-13 may be the best 3 consecutive holes anywhere.