Golf Club at Cinco Ranch

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch occupies land within the Cinco Ranch master-planned community in Katy, a suburb west of Houston. Carlton Gipson designed the course, which opened in the late 1990s as part of the residential development. Gipson, a Texas-based architect, has designed numerous courses across the state and is known for working within the constraints of residential projects while incorporating strategic elements suited to the flat terrain common in the Houston area. The course sits on relatively level ground typical of the Gulf Coast plain, with elevation changes created through earthmoving and the integration of water features. Several holes incorporate lakes and drainage corridors that serve dual purposes for stormwater management and strategic interest. The routing weaves through the residential neighborhoods, with homes lining many fairways, though mature landscaping and tree plantings provide definition and separation in places. As a daily-fee facility serving the Katy community and greater Houston area, Cinco Ranch provides accessible golf in a region where public and semi-private options accommodate the area's large golfing population. The course reflects the practical demands of high-volume play while offering variety in hole lengths and hazard placement. The bermudagrass playing surfaces suit the climate, and the layout provides options for golfers of different skill levels through multiple tee placements on each hole.