Dallas/Ft Worth Area Courses

[cjblake09]

What is the trick to get a somewhat early tee time there?  Every time i look it seems like 1:00 is the best i can get.  Do you have to know a Grapevine resident who gets preferred tee times kind of like Richardson residents with Sherrll Park?

[callawayjay]

I just keep checking. I’ll let you know when I get one here and maybe you can join us 

[DallasDan]

Coyote Ridge is being sold and it looks like it will be going private (Troon Prive) so go get your rounds in before they shut it down to the public. Greens were punched a month ago and are rolling nicely. 

[callawayjay]

I got 850 next Tuesday at grapevine. 

[cval]

2 hours ago, DallasDan said:

Coyote Ridge is being sold and it looks like it will be going private (Troon Prive) so go get your rounds in before they shut it down to the public. Greens were punched a month ago and are rolling nicely. 

Is this what you are talking about?

https://www.troon.com/press-releases/troon-selected-to-manage-coyote-ridge-golf-club-in-carrollton-texas/

[cjblake09]

1 hour ago, callawayjay said:

I got 850 next Tuesday at grapevine. 

I can't ever get away on the weekdays.  Maybe we can get together one weekend but hunting is taking a front seat right now. 

[cjblake09]

24 minutes ago, cval said:

Is this what you are talking about?

https://www.troon.com/press-releases/troon-selected-to-manage-coyote-ridge-golf-club-in-carrollton-texas/

Not going to miss playing that course...

[callawayjay]

3 minutes ago, cjblake09 said:

I can't ever get away on the weekdays.  Maybe we can get together one weekend but hunting is taking a front seat right now. 

I also have 1210 Sunday at split rail weather permitting 

[Jungleland]

 

3 hours ago, DallasDan said:

Coyote Ridge is being sold and it looks like it will be going private (Troon Prive) so go get your rounds in before they shut it down to the public. Greens were punched a month ago and are rolling nicely. 

I couldn’t possibly imagine wanting to join that place as a private club.  

[GSDriver]

On 11/18/2020 at 12:32 PM, Jungleland said:

 

I couldn’t possibly imagine wanting to join that place as a private club.  

Troon took over management, there's little chance Coyote Ridge could go private, it is a weird golf course layout.

[Jungleland]

11 hours ago, GSDriver said:

Troon took over management, there's little chance Coyote Ridge could go private, it is a weird golf course layout.

It’s been a long time since I played it and only 3x at that, a few good holes with some really awful holes is my memory.

[callawayjay]

It’s truly a dreadful track. So many confusing green complexes built in a very tight area 

[GSDriver]

12 minutes ago, callawayjay said:

It’s truly a dreadful track. So many confusing green complexes built in a very tight area 

My impression was the put 18 holes in where had room for about 15.

 

I'll never forget, playing with my son, who loved hard golf courses (he was about 9 at the time), loved playing Grapevine, Waterchase, Tierra Verde, so we went to Coyote Ridge....before even got to the contrived back 9, he said, "Dad, I don't like this course.  Let's not come here again".

 

The few more recent times I played there (usually a charity event) at least greens were hard and fast, only play there if forced to anymore.

[callawayjay]

The back nine is way too cramped for sure. The front nine at least flows a little bit. But the houses are too close 

[texasfan1528]

Hello fellow WXR's. I'll be flying in friday the 27th and looking to golf the 28th in the Ft Worth area perforably in the AM. Any recommendations on where to play or does anyone need a 4th. I'm around a 12 handicap. 

 

Thanks. 

Rigo

[ElGatoGrande]

Played Buffalo Creek yesterday, not a bad course. As mentioned here, greens definitely in good shape, and bunkers a mess because they are overfilled with too soft of sand. Its not in my top 5 in DFW area public courses, but its not a bad option if you can't find anything else. According to the board, it seems that new mgmt took over? Its certainly trending in the right direction. All employees were friendly. 

[LeftyTPH]

On 11/21/2020 at 4:40 PM, texasfan1528 said:

Hello fellow WXR's. I'll be flying in friday the 27th and looking to golf the 28th in the Ft Worth area perforably in the AM. Any recommendations on where to play or does anyone need a 4th. I'm around a 12 handicap. 

 

Thanks. 

Rigo

As a single you may have to find a hot deal on GolfNow, or just show up and get paired with first available. Rockwood is the best city course and it’s just north of downtown. Hawks Creek is a good public course west of downtown. It’s right by Lockheed Martin so you may see some fighter jets. 
 

If you are willing to drive a bit, then look into Waterchase, Southern Oaks, Texas Star, or Texas Rangers GC ($$$).

 

I’d join but have agreed to put up Christmas decorations.

[HackZogan]

Played Bridlewood over the weekend and the course is in really good shape. Greens were in awesome shape; rolling fast and true. Went off at 8 AM for a nice 3 and a half hour round. 

[DrJet]

I visited Bridges golf course in Gunter a couple of days ago. Cart died at the second hole. I called for the service and the cart they brought had no power. The third cart was ok but the pace was super slow because "members" were busy socializing than playing golf. They were chatting at the tee box and took all the time they want. I gave up at 13th and on the way back, the cart died. I will not visit that course again.

[ElGatoGrande]

22 hours ago, DrJet said:

I visited Bridges golf course in Gunter a couple of days ago. Cart died at the second hole. I called for the service and the cart they brought had no power. The third cart was ok but the pace was super slow because "members" were busy socializing than playing golf. They were chatting at the tee box and took all the time they want. I gave up at 13th and on the way back, the cart died. I will not visit that course again.

 

Funny, I played on the 23rd, almost the same day? A person in my group's cart died as well. Pace was slow but we managed to get ahead of the slow group at the turn and the back 9 went quick. Funky course, I like the layout but some of the greens are nearly unplayable. 

[cjblake09]

Bridlewood today and course was good.  Greens rolled smooth and fast. 

[North Texas]

14 hours ago, cjblake09 said:

Bridlewood today and course was good.  Greens rolled smooth and fast. 

 

I've only played Bridlewood one time a couple of years but I really like it. Good shape and greens were exactly like you described them. Seems like I remember reading that they changed owners but not exactly sure if that was before I played it or after. 

[cval]

I was wondering what Public golf courses in the metroplex over seed? I know of one the Rangers but curious if there any others? 

[callawayjay]

A lot will paint to appear over seeded. Sky Creek Ranch. Some do the collars. Majority do not. 

[cjblake09]

Looking to shake up or normal courses.  Anyone been out to Sky Creek Ranch, Fossil Creek, or Indian Creek in the last couple of weeks?  Or any other recommendations?

 

[Lochip]

8 minutes ago, cjblake09 said:

Looking to shake up or normal courses.  Anyone been out to Sky Creek Ranch, Fossil Creek, or Indian Creek in the last couple of weeks?  Or any other recommendations?

 

Played the lakes at Indian Creek last week. Greens, fairways and bunkers were In great shape.

[Trying4Better]

On 11/18/2020 at 8:33 AM, DallasDan said:

Coyote Ridge is being sold and it looks like it will be going private (Troon Prive) so go get your rounds in before they shut it down to the public. Greens were punched a month ago and are rolling nicely. 

Is this certain? I cant see that course going private. The range and clubhouse wouldn't really live up to the other options in the area. Troon has the money to do something, and I think after getting out of Champion's Circle they were probably looking for something in this area. 

[Trying4Better]

For those that mentioned Bridlewood, fyi, they are finally redoing their fairway bunkers. This place has evolved like crazy! They did a heck of a job and the new fairway bunkers will be the icing on the cake. Might move into one of the best in DFW. 

[ElGatoGrande]

Played Heritage Ranch today for the first time. Greens are in great shape. Really like the course, interesting mix of holes. Course overall in good shape and I am eager to check it out when the grass is all back. Going to play it again this weekend 

[North Texas]

On 1/23/2021 at 10:33 PM, Trying4Better said:

For those that mentioned Bridlewood, fyi, they are finally redoing their fairway bunkers. This place has evolved like crazy! They did a heck of a job and the new fairway bunkers will be the icing on the cake. Might move into one of the best in DFW. 

 

Bridlewood is a really, really good course.