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Second time playing here, first time playing all 18. Nice layout, a fair test for weekend warriors. With the hot weather, the course has burned out some, with the greens a bit toasted in places.

Still, this course is a hidden jewel in the Houston area. The pace of play is relaxed, meaning you can get around the course in under 4 hours.

Will be heading back ...

During a visit with my sister, I decided to take advantage of Chicagoland’s wide array of golf courses - and came across the Gleneagles White Course. In short, Gleneagles takes you back in time when course design was much simpler.

The White Course has two noticeable omissions when compared to the courses that have been designed since the 1980s - no water and no dog legs. But the White Course makes up for it with quick greens that slant back to front, which makes staying below the hole on the approach critical. And there are plenty of trees, many of which will require careful tee shot placement if you want unobstructed approach shots.

Off the course, you’ll find friendly staff. Even the starter provided first-timers some good advice. Overall, Gleneagles White Course provides an experience from an earlier era of golf course design.

Overall, I really enjoyed playing this course. I’m about a 25 handicap, so the trouble that awaited came into play a couple of occasions. But when I played smart and steady, I managed fine - and had a lot of fun. Course conditions were good, the greens were quick, and the layout was challenging. So yes, I would love to play here again.