Long, grippy trapezoidal teepads on all but 5 holes. Good rubber mats are used on the remainder. Benches spaced out well across the course.
Practice baskets before hole 1. Pair of nets for warmup throws. You'll want to take advantage of this with hole 1 being a nearly max power downhill rip.
Great hole variety. When playing the entire 27-31 hole complete layout you throw everything from tight 180 foot poke & hopes to sprawling par 4's & 1 par 5 that exceeds 1000 feet.
Standard configurations are the "finesse 21" and the "power 9." With this, the layout allows for some established combined/ safari holes as well as alternate pin positions. Countless different combinations of play.
On site pro shop well stocked with plastic as well as snacks and drinks.
Overall good maintenance. Grassy fairways are kept short & wooded areas are kept in order.

What keeps Spring Valley from the 4.5 territory is overall difficulty. The power 9 par 4's and par 5's can be scored well by playing to not go OB as opposed to attacking the hole. The wooded holes, while offering tight lines, are somewhat one dimensional and do have the distance & precision combination that would warrant a higher rating.
Navigation is difficult for those unfamiliar with the course. Power 9 holes not available to disc golfers on Saturdays and Sundays.

Spring Valley Golf & Disc Golf does many things right and is a course invested in the best interest of the numerous players that visit on a day to day basis.
Having a stocked pro shop and practice area before teeing off the iconic downhill hole 1 gives the feel of a facility tailored for disc golf.
The combination of long sprawling golf holes and tighter wooded shots is a clear strength and I recommend playing on a day where both parts of the facility are available.
$5 to play. Well worth the quality of the experience.
Spring Valley is a top 5 Houston area course and worth the drive. Give yourself the time to play both the golf course and wooded holes, as the experience is somewhat limited if you only play one or the other.

Each time we come down to visit my folks in the Lake Conroe area, I try to stop in at a new course or four in the region, to experience a little Texas style disc golf. My first course in the state was Shawshank, and my most recent (of 9 so far) was Spring Valley. Makes for good bookends if it takes me a while to return. I stopped in at the pro shop and paid the tiny fee they charge for a round on a Saturday morning, and chatted a bit about other DGCR members that have visited. They've got a nice shop, and will help you out with course particulars if it's your first visit.

On Saturday, you can't play the Power Nine (it's a shared space), but that was OK with me, being a lover of Finesse courses, and not monster drives. Nice that they have both (most of the week) for those who want that. I noted a bunch of practice baskets up near the pro shop, and was a little amused to see some of the ball and stick golfers struggling through their fun as I walked to the back of the property for hole one of the disc golf course.

The holes on this part of the course have beautiful and great catching, pink baskets, and the flow is fairly easy to follow (with a couple of exceptions, below). The holes were obviously laid out by a knowledgeable player who understands what will pose a challenge given the limited distances on the "Finesse 18". The tightness was well-scaled to the hole lengths throughout. Neat features and amenities: awesome, curved, trapezoidal concrete tees on almost every hole; benches as well; neat elevated basket on 15; huge log 'guard rail' as you enter the 17th green; net behind the 16th tee has been retained despite some changes in course flow. It felt as if all lines of flight played safely in relation to the other tees and fairways.

In all, this course is well-suited to Intermediate skill levels and above, and it feels good to catch a glimpse of most of the ball and stick golfers not playing quite as well as you

It is a bit of a walk to where the fence line on your left opens up for the first hole on the Finesse 18. You need to backtrack part of the 6th hole to tee off and reverse back to the path you just left to get to 7. The back nine (10-16) can run together a bit for first timers. Best to get the map and clarity at the pro shop, or play with an 'old hand'.

During my visit, they'd had some significant water, and one of the holes was literally unplayable to the green. They were also struggling to get maintenance back there, so it was a little shaggy. But the wood holes were cool and refreshing, and pretty well-kept.

The Spring Valley disc golf course and golf complex is obviously a well-loved facility that gets a lot of attention and a lot of well-deserved patronage. It's not going to be perfection, but is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area north of Houston.

Reviewer Background as of this writing: played 312 courses and written 295 reviews, via skills hovering around a 900 rating, with folks ranging from age 7 to 87, so I try to write reviews helpful to all.

I am ashamed of how long it took me to visit Spring Valley, given I used to work a few miles north of here, and house sat for a 2nd family just across the street many times. If only I had known the gem of a disc golf facility right here. And a GEM it is.

It doesn't look like much from the road, and the parking lot is pretty small, but as soon as you step inside you know this place is no joke. I don't think there's discs on the market you can't buy in this place. (though it will probably be overpriced)

Now, onto the course. Or, should I say, courses, because there really are two here: The Finesse 18, and the Power 9.

The Power 9 is exactly that- 9 loong bomber holes with minimal obstacles. It lies over the golf course, and you need a big arm to expect to do well here. The holes are pretty various and if you can hit big lines, it's pretty fun! I especially loved holes 1, 8, and 9. You start off with a huge downhill shot, then 8 finishes over the little pond, and 9 goes back up the hill, to finish near the practice area.

The Finesse 18 is a bit of a walk past the first couple Power 9 holes, and plays through the woods around the golf course. The fairways are tight. The baskets are pink. And the ground is sometimes muddy. But the course is fantastic. Some doglegs, some left, some right finishes, PUNISHING rough. But also some places where there aren't punishing roughs. I know that doesn't help much but picture this: a Texas oak/elm forest, with dirt floors, runs along a large river which comes into play a couple times. I found the fairways intriguing. I always wanted to really go for it, but the risk/reward comes into play because if you miss, well just take your medicine.

All 27 holes have great concrete tees, and hot pink mach x's. I've never seen pink baskets before, but I have to admit- I loved em.

All this to say- great course.

On the Finesse 18, navigation can get tricky. There are some holes really bunched up around 12-17, and you can skip a few holes without realizing it.

The Power 9 can get a little repetitive. It's not that the holes are really that similar, but they're pretty open, and you're still driving for big distance 9 times in a row with no real risk/reward, just how-far-can-you-get? throws.

Sharing the space with the ball golfers can be difficult, because they probably won't yield to you. There were a couple times I was waiting on some golfers to finish while I was on the disc golf tee, and another golfer would come up and tee ahead of me and I'd just have to wait again.

A couple holes by the river were washed out after some recent flooding, even post-Harvey. A couple others have clear flood damage from the amount of water the course took during the hurricane. It brought my fun outing to a stark reality check, thinking about how this course almost wasn't. There was a dirt tee marked with flags for one or two holes when I played, and I bet a concrete tee will be there soon.

Spring Valley is one of the premier places to play in the Houston area. There are holes here for everybody, at every level of the game. Don't make the same mistake I did and delay playing here. If you're around, get here as fast as you can. Take a damn flying car if you need to. Or ride an ostrich. But don't miss out!

The pro shop and the amount of different ways the course can be played.

Hot outside. With all the rain that happened at the beginning of summer now the course needs rain.

Can't wait for the food! You have to travel 5 miles just to get bad food now.

I like the difficultly of each hole. no open grip and rip unless you play the power 9.

The club house rocks with a great selection and the owners provide a friendly family atmosphere.

to me.. I wish I lived a little closer to play it more often.

-First of all this course has the best selection of discs on the north side of town. It is easy to go in and spend $40-$50 on brand new discs.
-The concrete tee pads are great, the baskets are in wonderful shape.
-Most of the holes are shaded which can be a huge pro in the heat of summer.
-There are a few memorable holes. The front 9 of the finesse are all unique and can be exciting.
-All of the finesse holes are relatively short. This would be a good place to bring a new player so that person can see what a high caliber course looks like.
-The power 9 holes are VERY unique to Houston. You will not find too many courses where you have 800'+ holes and if you have the big arm this could add a bit of fun for you.

-Really, the only big con I can think of is the long walk from the clubhouse to the first tee and from the 18th tee back up to the clubhouse. It is unavoidable with the golf course being right there but it can be a bit of a walk.
-Holes 13-17 have over lapping fairways on a few holes which can really be problematic for a person who has never been here without a map. All tees have signs and all baskets have numbers on them. Just be aware of where you are and where you are shooting at.

This is a premier course for the North Houston/Spring area. With the high quality pro shop and a small green fee this course gives you a taste of what a high quality course looks like.

This is one of the best courses in the area and if you play Stonebridge Church less then 10 minutes away you can give yourself a fun filled day of disc golfing.

Spring Valley DGC is very well worth the $3.25 green fee. The finesse 18 is a run through the woods with plenty of tight lines and punishing rough. Course is mainly flat, excepting boggy fringes eroded around a few of the holes. Fairways are often crowded with trees, and steep angles are necessary to cut the right lines. The tee pads were all concrete, and tees were marked with the distance on each. All baskets were in good condition. The flow was fairly easy to follow, and a course map/scorecard is available in the pro shop. The Power 9 is along the ball golf course. I only played 1 and 9, on my way to and from the Finesse 18, but it seemed fun and well laid out.

The mosquitoes were huge, bring bug spray. Maybe concerns about ball golfers interfering with play in the power nine, shouldn't be much of a problem elsewhere. Clearing some more brush and limbs could make the Finesse much less frustrating, but I liked the added challenge on the mostly short holes.

Spring Valley DGC should be your next stop if you are nearby and haven't played there yet. I found it to be a very fun course. Nice facilities, pro shop, and sweet overall disc golfing. Highly recommended to serious disc golfers in the Houston vicinity and otherwise.

28 holes...concrete tees...some elevation - in Houston...water, trees, and distance...Pro Shop?!!! Okay bring it on Spring Valley. First, 28 holes divided into three distinct layouts with an extra hole either at Finesse #6 or the Total #14. In addition, each hole is adequately marked with each layout number and hole distance, and plays on concrete boxes. Although concrete is always a plus in my book, the 10' depth for runups is a little short for the longer holes. There is plenty of seating at each holes to take a load off if needed.

Okay, so the elevation changes are only on the Power/Total #1 as well as Power #9/Total#27, but it's always worth a mention in utterly flat Houston. There are plenty of ponds, creeks, and water ditches to lose your disc in - but conservative play should keep you pretty dry. If you do throw one in - don't plan on getting it back in the murky brown water with signs posted to stay out. Finally the Proshop. The one and only proshop on a disc golf in the greater Houston area - they have everything you need. I feel like I'm in Austin when I come here!!!

Out of 28 holes - the bread and butter of this course is surely the Finesse 18 front nine. These fantastically designed holes work right and left, combine tunnels and tight lines, and run along a creek away from everything else. The front nine is basically what a disc golf course should be, and is reason enough to pay to play. Plus, it's nice to know that you have access to the best holes on the course any time you want without having to compete with ball golfers. If you're playing the Total 27/28, I recommend picking up #6 from the Finesse 18 course to make it a full 28 holes. This was probably my favorite hole on course, so it was be a shame to miss it.

BEST HOLE/S: Finesse #6; #8

That'll be three dollars and blah blah cents. Okay, this is a minor grip for being the only pay course in the greater Houston area, but it's annoying to have change in my pocket when I'm ready to start playing. Call it nit-picky, but why can't they do like every other pay course I've ever played and round it off to the nearest dollar.

Understand this is only a con if you're playing the Power 9 or Total 27/28 on a weekday, but get ready to compete with ball golfers. Each of the Power 9 holes run along, across, or right down the middle a ball golf fairways. And granted, even though most of these people are nice - many have little to no idea you or your sport exist and usually assume they have the right of way since they have a fancy cart. If you only hit the Finesse 18 - not to worry, there are no golfers in the woods, at least on purpose.

In addition, the Power 9 is simply that - opened up powerful drive after drive holes with little thought or creativity. I'm the type of person who wants to play every hole on a course, so I'll hit the Power 9 on weekdays as part of the Total 27/28, but I just have to keep in mind these are not "wow" holes, simply part of the overall package.

Finally, have that map handy, because the layout becomes more confusing with the more holes you play. The shop didn't have a Total 27/28 map, and of course I forgot to print one - so I was not happy about forgetting the transitions between T13, T14, and T15. Watch the signs!!!

WORST HOLE/S: Power #4; #5

It's hard to rate a single course that plays in three distinct setups. The Finesse 18, which can be played at any time, hovers around a 3.5 with its decent signage, creative lines, concrete pads, and wooded atmosphere. The Power 9, which can only be played on weekdays, by itself is a 2.0 at best with the only challenge being its impressive length. However - that is how it's billed, so take it for what it's worth.

The Total 27/28 is also only available on weekdays, but becomes a strong 4.0 course and one of the best courses in the area. If you are serious about becoming stronger, better, and a smarter disc golf player, I recommend taking this choice if available.

I Admit, Spring Valley has never been high on my favorite Houston course list, but I have to respect that this is the only course in Houston that gives me 28 holes varied golf. Think of The LINKS at Quail Valley, Windwood Presbyterian Church, and River Grove DGC having a lovechild - it would be Spring Valley. This place tests your aim, your ability to choose correct lines and discs for the job, as well as your stamina. Bottom line, this course will fundamentally make you a better golfer.

***This is a review for the Finesse 18***

Spring Valley DGC is one of Houston's premier courses situated on the outskirts of a beautiful piece of property which it shares with a 9-hole ball golf course. It is tight and technical with each hole having its (more than) fair share of obstacles making an even score very, very respectable. Hole distances average 300 but range from 200' to 375'. Spring Valley will challenge every player from, the noob to the seasoned pro. There are birdie holes and bogey holes. Water hazards and OB. Lots of trees and tons of (manageable) underbrush. Overall, it's a great disc golf experience but you better devote the better part of 2 hours to play it, not including time spent looking for errant discs.

There are concrete tee boxes on every hole along with benches/chairs on 9 of 18 holes and many trash cans for all your empties. All baskets are in good condition, most having a flag or orange tape to help first timers spot it. Also, there are cardboard signs at each tee, most of which are nailed to a nearby tree marking the distance and identifying the hole. There's almost always a neighboring nail at each tee box that you can hang your bag on.

There is a pro shop that has a HUGE selection from multiple manufactures including discs, baskets, towels, minis, etc.. You can even grab a candy bar/bag of chips/Gatorade and use the bathroom before you head out. They also have maps, scorecards and with distances, and pencils available for free.

This course gets regular TLC as there is a mini held there every Sunday by the Houston Flying Disc Society, with a portion of each entry going towards a course maintenance fund.

Overall, the course offers a lot of different hole layouts. A good score requires consideration and execution on every shot.

The biggest con for me is the long walk to the first tee box which basically means walking the cart path to the second ball golf tee box. Negotiating between ball golfers (as your as basically walking on their first hole) can be a pain because getting hit with a golf ball is no joke. However, if there aren't any ball golfers then think of it as a "pro" because it basically becomes a driving range that you can warm up on or try out the new disc you just bought.

Also, its about the same walk to back to the pro shop from 18. However, instead of walking it in try playing in 7, 8, and 9 of the Power 9. The tee box for P7 is 40 ft from 18's cage. If you do this expect to add 20-30 min to your round depending on how busy the course is.

Another common gripe with the course is the probability of losing disks. As far as I'm concerned losing discs is just a part of playing DG, esp at a high caliber, challenging course. Buy discs from the pro shop - Support the course!

Although the overall course design was well thought out, on holes, 1,5, and 15 you are potentially in the line of fire of an errant golf shot, so heads up! Also, bring old shoes, as a few holes (7,15) stay muddy from fall to spring and expect soft conditions if it has rained in the last couple of days.

It's a pay play for $3 plus tax (S3.41).

There is definitely an "out in the woods feeling" to this course that you don't, find at too many other courses in the area. Its unfortunate that many of Houston's great 18 hole courses are near major highways or interstates, but not here. Its quiet and peaceful as it is usually not very crowded esp. on weekdays. Even though it's a pay to play in my opinion, its well worth it and a minimal fee for a great DG experience. The course has a great website that can be found under the "Links/Files" tab of the course's homepage.

Occasionally water is released from an upstream lake which floods the creek that meanders through the course and/or adds to existing water hazards.

The owner of the property is very DG friendly and the employees are always welcoming and helpful. E.g. Recently, I went to play after they had let water down from upstream. Before I paid, I was offered the chance to take a cart down to the course and check the playing conditions.

There are not too many "wide open" holes on the finesse 18, if long bombs are what you're looking for you should check out the Power 9. Why not? Your green fees pay for access to the entire Total 27 (except on weekends when the Power 9 is closed to disc golfers)

Enjoy yourself, but don't lose focus because bogies lurk on almost every hole.

Long shots, short wooded shots, water, 27 holes, practice baskets and even a pro shop with bathrooms and drinks. A great place to play if you want a total disc golf experience. Every kind of shot you can think of. No bad holes, no wasted opportunities to use the land to its fullest.

WATER. There are creeks and ponds, and ponds under construction. I like a tough course, but there may be too much of a good thing here. Nothing worse than losing discs, and this course could hurt you bad. An errant throw off a tree will could cost you a disc on a number of holes. If you have discs to donate this is your course.

Ball golfers are close by. Be careful. I hear those ball golf guys are BAD people. Beware. Some of the long holes may not be playable due to these foul creatures.

A great experience. Play this course if you are in the Houston area.

First things first, the course has its own Pro Shop with an excellent selection of discs. There are food and drinks available for purchase as well. There is a practice basket outside of the shop to warm up with some putts.

The course starts HUGE with P1, almost 1000' long with elevation, OB on the left, and water hazards on the right. All power holes are over 400', allowing for a lot of bomb drives. The power holes are not just wide open shots, but rather, distance shots that require accuracy if you want a 3.

The finesse holes are a course of their own. EVERY shot requires delicate accuracy for any attempt at a birdie. Finishing under par is very much possible, but it requires you to be at the best of your game, throwing each shot with a purpose. The course requires a plethora of shots and provides plenty of water and OB to make any round there very challenging.

The variety of holes make for equally as good alternate shots or "dirty holes" as designed by some of the locals. These dirty configurations add 9 more holes to the arsenal of 28.

Concrete tee pads and great DGA Mach baskets!

The entire course, power holes especially, are always well maintained. This course is never overgrown or looking shabby.

The order of holes are perect. P1 starts at the pro shop and P9 ends back at the pro shop. It is also very easy to jump from power to finesse and play a mixture of holes.

The course has weekly Sunday minis and seasonal Wednesday minis.

If you are only playing the 18 finesse holes, the walk from the club house to the first hole is a bit of a hike.

When it rains extremely hard, Spring Creek sometimes floods causing much of the finesse holes to flood.

Snakes, spiders, and mosquitos! Keep in mind, Spring Valley is deep in the woods and on a creek, making it very common to see big snakes and spiders out there. Mosquitos tend to be bad after a good rain.

It's $3.22 to play a round and 50% off on Mondays. It's well worth the cost though.

On weekends, power holes are closed to ball golfers. On weekdays, ball golfers have priority on power holes. With simple communication, it is easy to tee off in between a group of golfers on a hole.

This is probably the best course in the Houston area to really improve your game. The mix of power in finesse cover a almost every shot in the game.

Bring out your A game when you come to Spring Valley!

I was only able to play the finesse 18 but that was all I could chew. The holes are great and give a challenge. The course goes throughout the woods and the layout is great. Makes you think about what disc you want to use.

Just watch the water and some of the holes aren't marked very well.

It is a great course, yeah you have to pay 3 bucks but it is worth it. If you want a change of pace and want to wonder round the woods for a while this is a great course for that.

With the power 9 and the finesse course there is something for all disc golfers here. A lot of shade and some great hole setups. Well maintained course with a GREAT pro shop.

Wear some bug spray. There are a few places where you have to back track on the finesse course, I am thinking of 13,14,15 area.

Well worth the $3. The proshop alone is worth checking this course out. Very friendly staff as well.

This course has a variety of challenging tee off points. The amount of trees around the course made up for the short distances for many holes. Very quiet during the weekdays, and a very friendly and helpful staff. The man I talked to said its packed on the weekends. So I would suggest going early or on the weekdays.

It is necessary to understand where you are going. The landing pads are phonomenal and the tee boxes are all labled. However, a compass (or taking your time to study the landscape before you go) could seriously help.

Once you get through the course once, you'll certainly want to come back and spend a cheap three bucks on a clean quiet course.

Good mix of tight and long open bombs. Every shot in the bag needed to post a good score. Challenging, but can also be very rewarding for all skill levels. Well stocked pro shop, friendly locals, well maintained, trash cans, benches, I could go on and on...

Prone to flooding with heavy rain, but considering the area, completely understandable. One specific pond seems to enjoy my discs...Could use another trash can or two between #s 8 and18. Can be confusing the first few times out - take a map with you

I can't say enough good things about this place. Its close to home and is well worth the $3 for all day. The course improves constantly (maintenance-wise)

Best of both worlds. Beautiful, well-maintained course. Finesse 18, with bayou/river on left and ball golf/power 9 on right. Nice variety of holes and technical challenges. You will need to reach deep into your bag of tricks before finesse 18 is said and done. A lot of tunnel shots through the trees, all tight narrow fairways. Not a lot of length, but tons of tight technical shots. Hole 8 is a good example of this. 100 ft tunnel shot walkway with either treee-lined side side sloping down into the water. At 100 ft, it makes an abrupt right angle turn left. From the kink point its a slowly right fading 150ish tunnel with water on the left and thick leafy wall from top to bottom on right. Very unique and challenging hole. Many other unique holes, each challenging in their own way. Water in play on most holes. So many creative hazards on finesse. Water hazards and trees surround pins like sand traps on a ball-golf course. Very fun and interesting. I got beat up a bit, score-wise, on this course, but it didn't really matter that I was bogeying 250ft holes, because the course is lots of fun, serene and very beautiful. Definite campground nature trail feel to this walk through the woods. Thank goodness we picked up a map at the pro shop, or we would've been lost at several points.

Power 9 extremely long and open (on ball golf course), looked like great chance to just let it fly, but wasn't open when we were there.

Many holes are very unforgiving. Hole 8 is under 300 ft. Direct quote from employee at pro shop. "I think only two people have ever birdied it". That record stood with room to spare when we played it, which reminds me- Watch out for water mocassins.

Not that it will, but this course has about 30 ways to possibly eat your discs, (mostly water), and the underbrush in the woods makes escape shots difficult (though that could be more user error for throwing it there). If you flub a finesse shot, you WILL pay.

Long walk from clubhouse to finesse hole 1. Hard to find next finesse hole through the woods without the free maps the clubhouse provides.

Very fun, but no cakewalk. Finesse 18 and Power 9 both very fittingly-named. Wanted to play it again as soon as I was done. Power-9 was unplayable when we were there due to high ball-golfer traffic (they paid way more to play on the same course, hah!), so only played finesse 18, and walked Power 9