Rankings: 

12th    

The Takeaway:  Grade B

Quick Facts

Designer:  Rees Jones in 1999

Cost:  Private

Phone Number:  (281) 340-7205

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Shadow Hawk Golf Club's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 4100 Shadow Hawk Drive Richmond, Richmond, Texas  77407 – UNITED STATES

Photos:  See additional photos of Shadow Hawk Golf Club

What to Expect:  Shadow Hawk is one of two Rees Jones designs at the complex found southwest of Houston (the Houstonian being the other). The private club is lined with pecan trees and features an oxbow lake in the middle of the property that was implemented in the design. Like most of the Houston area, the terrain is flat and therefore the greens were raised (similarly to Winged Foot) to bring character and definition to the course. There are no tricks or gimmicks at Shadow Hawk as the course is laid out clearly in front of the golfer which is an attribute the many low handicap and tournament players prefer and appreciate. Yardages are measured to the front of the green rather than the center; a practice that is much more common in Europe than in America due to the ground game that is often played on the other side of the pond. Caddies are available for patrons that elect to infuse some local knowledge into their shots and learn to navigate the subtleties of the course. Overall, Shadow Hawk is a very good course that has premier conditioning and is thoughtfully laid out with tournament golf in mind.

By the Numbers

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  7th Hole – 170 Yard Par 3

Best Par 3:  7th Hole – 170 Yards

Best Par 4:  16th Hole – 460 Yards

Best Par 5:  18th Hole – 540 Yards

Birdie Time:  13th Hole – 369 Yard Par 4

Bogey Beware:  10th Hole – 429 Yard Par 4