Idylwild Golf Club
1100 Pine Shadows Dr
Sour Lake, Texas 77659
Hardin County
Phone(s): (409) 753-2521
Fax: (409) 753-2187
Website: www.idylwildgolfclub.com
Sour Lake, Texas 77659
Hardin County
Phone(s): (409) 753-2521
Fax: (409) 753-2187
Website: www.idylwildgolfclub.com
The little-known Henry Ransom turned this from a mineral lake into a 6,727-yard, par 72 layout in 1962. His tight design slinks through the tree-line fairways-it's tough because of the numerous water hazards on the bayou, which house friendly alligators.
Hole 7 doglegs right over 400 yards and involves a risky approach over the bayou. The opener on the back is another long par 4 (410 yards) that doglegs left and requires a long, accurate approach to the green.
Getting there : From I-10 east in Beaumont, find the Lufkin sign (Hwys. 96, 287, and 69), and drive north. Take Hwy. 105 west about 8 miles and the course is on the right.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Leon Howard
- Public/Private: Semi-Private
- Year opened: 1961
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Tiff Bermuda
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $20
- Weekends: $30
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Appropriate golf attire.
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6708 | 127 | 72.2 |
| Ladies' | 72 | 5121 | 117 | 70 |
| Men's | 72 | 6251 | 119 | 70.8 |
| Senior | 72 | 5439 | 111 | 66.8 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Course was renovated after Harvey. New bridges, greens and tee box grass replaced. Greens roll well. good layout with tree lined fairways and just enough water and sand to make it interesting. Driving range and practice green well maintained. New club house is nice and staff very welcoming. I have friends from Houston driving over to play who say no better value for the money to be found.