Shadow Hawk Golf Club
Shadow Hawk Golf Club
4100 Shadow Hawk Dr
Richmond, TX 77407-9223
United States
Overview
The Rees Jones-designed Shadow Hawk Golf Club is situated just outside of Houston on 240 acres marked by tranquil pecan trees and shimmering lakes. The course opened in 1999 with the 41st President of the United States, George Bush, hitting a ceremonial opening tee shot, and since then, it has become renowned for being a golfer's haven. The course is home to tight tree-lined fairways dotted with strategically placed bunkers and hazards, while small firm greens feature large slopes and challenging runoff areas. The highlights at Shadow Hawk are the opening and closing par 5s, featuring water down the left for the intimidating tee shot and then up the right for the approach on the opener, and the closing hole, which challenges players to carry a large hazard short of the green.
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Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked Top 5 in state, 2001; Top 10, 2003-'05; Top 15, 2007; Top 20, 2013, 2019-'22; Top 30, 2011, 2023-'24; Top 35, 2025-'26.
Previous ranking: 27th.
2025-'26 ranking: 35th.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Rees Jones design in Houston suburbs. George Bush Sr. was the first official player in Oct 1999. Relatively small greens, most elevated. Mostly accepting FWs. Water in view or in play on many holes. Par 3's may be the best holes, especially # 7 and #16. Unfortunately the course feels like a corporate owner took it over and hasn't maintained. Super friendly cart, pro shop and locker room staff. Massive practice range. Very walkable."
Read More2023
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“Course has gone steadily downhill over the last 10 years from a conditioning standpoint. Decent Rees Jones design but poor management has cost this course a lot. Trees have fallen down and erosion around the lakes has messed up a lot of the holes."
Read More2021
