Course Overview
Quail Valley's El Dorado Course stands as one of the better values in the Houston area. The course, one of two 18-hole layouts remaining at this now municipal facility, goes back to 1970. It was originally designed by prolific Houston architect Jay Riviere as well as Jack Miller when it was part of a 54-hole private country club that hosted the Houston Open from 1973-1974. But after a developer bought the property and sold off 18 holes, the city of Missouri City stepped up and found a way to take over the remaining courses. The city brought in local architect Jeff Blume to renovate both courses, and he created a rolling layout with new, undulating greens complexes, better bunkering and doglegs and par 3s that make their way through wetlands, lakes and streams. Quail Valley's El Dorado Course, a par 71 plays to 6,931 yards from the tips, challenging, too, with slope/rating of 138/74.6. There are five sets of tees, however, which make it enjoyable for all levels.
