Dallas/Ft Worth Area Courses

[Brian_Mc]

I think I asked a similar question at the beginning of the year, but I thought I'd ask again... anyone play in any of the leagues or tourney-series around DFW?  I'm back to considering joining one of them just to get more consistent rounds and push myself to improve. I suspect most are taking the winter off.  Thoughts on what's available is welcomed!

[968cab]

On 11/9/2022 at 10:51 PM, cval said:

Skycreek is Jacking up all their membership rates.

I’d expect the same at Bridlewood and Westridge too.  Owners are milking that cash cow to death. 
 

 

EDIT: Talk at breakfast this morning, rumored annual pass at Bridlewood going up to ~$5000. 

Edited November 11, 2022 by 968cab

[cval]

16 hours ago, 968cab said:

I’d expect the same at Bridlewood and Westridge too.  Owners are milking that cash cow to death. 
 

 

EDIT: Talk at breakfast this morning, rumored annual pass at Bridlewood going up to ~$5000. 

 

Skycreek:

Full Golf

Benefits

• 12-months of green and range fees at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club, Bridlewood Golf Club, and WestRidge Golf Course (does not include cart fee)
• Cart Fees:
  • Legacy: $15.50 (no charge for walking)
  • 4 and 7 Day: $17 (required regardless of walking or riding)
  • Cart fees are required regardless of Membership type at Bridlewood and WestRidge
• Tee time reservations available 10 days in advance at Sky Creek Ranch. Available 7 days in advance at Bridlewood and WestRidge
• Reciprocal rates at Bridlewood Golf Club, WestRidge Golf Course, and Frisco Lakes Golf Club
  • Monday - Thursday any time $18
  • Friday - Sunday before 10 am $49 | after 10 am $18
• Club charging privileges and merchandise discounts
• $10 off pre-twilight rates for guests when playing in a Member’s foursome
• Unlimited use of practice facilities and driving range
• (1) 16oz. draft beer or fountain drink included with cart fee/access fee during afternoon access times
• Complimentary weekly instructional clinics
• Complimentary club fitting every 6 months
• Free Membership to MGA
• 50% off entire menu at Sky Creek Ranch (does not include alcohol, snacks, or drinks)
• Access to Member exclusive social events at Sky Creek Ranch
• Member exclusive tournaments including Club Championship, Member-Member, and Member-Guest

membership-application.pdf terms-and-conditions.pdf

Legacy 7 Day Member
Individual: $5,415 annual | $475 a month
Family: $6,555 annual | $575 a month

Legacy 4 Day Member
Individual: $2,500 annual | $220 a month
Family: $3,500 annual | $305 a month

7 Day Member
Individual: $4,370 annual | $383 a month

4 Day Member
Individual: $2,000 annual
Senior Individual: $1,400 annual

In 2023, we are focusing even more on Full Membership. The 7-Day Full Member category will be capped at only 300 members. And once that cap is hit, weekends before 12 pm will be completely private for Sky Creek Ranch 7-Day Full Members and their guests.

 

I like the fact they are lowering members and public play after 12. Pretty big hike for not many more benefits if any at all as we lose the pricing on reciprocal

. 

[PStrangerX]

Anyone have some public course Arlington recommendations? I'll be visiting in December. My #1 choice is Tierra Verde, but I would like some back up choices in case I can't secure a tee time there. 

[dfw Ag]

5 hours ago, PStrangerX said:

Anyone have some public course Arlington recommendations? I'll be visiting in December. My #1 choice is Tierra Verde, but I would like some back up choices in case I can't secure a tee time there. 

Waterchase right there in Arlington is pretty sweet. Greens usually as good as anything you can play in the area. 

[martin35sg]

6 hours ago, PStrangerX said:

Anyone have some public course Arlington recommendations? I'll be visiting in December. My #1 choice is Tierra Verde, but I would like some back up choices in case I can't secure a tee time there. 

Played Tierra Verde on Wednesday. Perfectly nice, straightforward public course. Plenty wide off the tee, back 9 was more interesting & challenging than front 9.  In good nick given they returfed over the summer. Good guys in the Pro shop, decent range, practice putting green and separate chipping green. 
 

if I was back in the area I’d go somewhere else before returning, but overall no complaints.

[Adam B]

On 11/10/2022 at 3:22 PM, Brian_Mc said:

I think I asked a similar question at the beginning of the year, but I thought I'd ask again... anyone play in any of the leagues or tourney-series around DFW?  I'm back to considering joining one of them just to get more consistent rounds and push myself to improve. I suspect most are taking the winter off.  Thoughts on what's available is welcomed!

The 2023 TGA Medalist events are posted and the Amateur/Mid-Am if you qualify for those as well off of handicap. 

Edited November 14, 2022 by Adam B

[WestCoastGolf]

I'll be getting stationed at DFW next year. Looking forward to getting out and playing a lot of these courses!

[callawayjay]

15 hours ago, WestCoastGolf said:

I'll be getting stationed at DFW next year. Looking forward to getting out and playing a lot of these courses!

Shoot me a message on this site when you get here. Always looking for good folks to play with 

[Evanwill10]

On 11/10/2022 at 6:13 PM, 968cab said:

I’d expect the same at Bridlewood and Westridge too.  Owners are milking that cash cow to death. 
 

 

EDIT: Talk at breakfast this morning, rumored annual pass at Bridlewood going up to ~$5000. 

Just left Bridlewood this past month. Pretty terrible experience and product imo.

[PStrangerX]

On 11/12/2022 at 5:51 PM, martin35sg said:

Played Tierra Verde on Wednesday. Perfectly nice, straightforward public course. Plenty wide off the tee, back 9 was more interesting & challenging than front 9.  In good nick given they returfed over the summer. Good guys in the Pro shop, decent range, practice putting green and separate chipping green. 
 

if I was back in the area I’d go somewhere else before returning, but overall no complaints.

 

I haven't ever played in the Arlington area. If you were visiting again, what would you play over Tierra Verde? 

[North Texas]

On 11/12/2022 at 10:49 AM, PStrangerX said:

Anyone have some public course Arlington recommendations? I'll be visiting in December. My #1 choice is Tierra Verde, but I would like some back up choices in case I can't secure a tee time there. 

 

It's not Arlington per se, but Texas Star would be in the mix for consideration. Have never played Tierra Verde so I can't compare the two. But I played Texas Star for the first time this summer and, IMHO, it's really close to to being in the category of "must play". Others may have a different opinion, of course. 

[Maroon_19]

8 hours ago, PStrangerX said:

 

I haven't ever played in the Arlington area. If you were visiting again, what would you play over Tierra Verde? 

To me, the only (public) course that is better than TV in Arlington is Waterchase.  I really enjoy Rangers as well, but it isn't a favorite for a lot of people.

[burns9304]

16 hours ago, PStrangerX said:

 

I haven't ever played in the Arlington area. If you were visiting again, what would you play over Tierra Verde? 

Agree with the above; Waterchase and Texas Star would be a step above Tierra in my opinion.   I find Waterchase more fun than Texas Star, but Texas Star is more of a challenge.  Watechase #14 is my favorite par 3 in the Metroplex. Rangers is not worth the cost, but they have a great practice area.

[North Texas]

Would like to know what private courses you could join in the DFW area for less than $20,000 and under $700 month?

 

Edit: If you happen to know what those numbers are, I would appreciate it. Thanks. 

Edited December 2, 2022 by North Texas

[cjblake09]

Old American?

 

[dfwgolf123]

9 hours ago, North Texas said:

Would like to know what private courses you could join in the DFW area for less than $20,000 and under $700 month?

Old American/Tribute - best value in all of DFW

 

[968cab]

Start on page 52

 

 

https://en.calameo.com/myavidgolfer/read/0047567928a4b0c7b803f

 

 

 

If link doesn’t work, it’s March 2022 issue here:

https://myavidgolfer.com/the-magazine/

 

[968cab]

I’ll caveat that some of these prices/dues are off a little bit as time passes. 

[560ti]

19 hours ago, North Texas said:

Would like to know what private courses you could join in the DFW area for less than $20,000 and under $700 month?

 

Edit: If you happen to know what those numbers are, I would appreciate it. Thanks. 

As 2 others have said Old American/Tribute combo would be the best under 20k initiation if you're mostly focusing on Golf. 

 

The problem with most of the sub 20k country clubs (places like canyon creek, brookhaven, hackberry) is they focus more on tennis, social events, and pool then actual golf. The courses at a lot of the entry level clubs aren't really any different than a nice city courses and some of the older landlocked clubs have mediocre practice areas. 

 

Pre-covid Dallas Athletic Club and Prestonwood were also 2 nice options but both of them are over 20k now. 

[North Texas]

Does anyone happen to know upfront and monthly for Gentle Creek?

[Adam B]

On 11/17/2022 at 9:55 PM, Evanwill10 said:

Just left Bridlewood this past month. Pretty terrible experience and product imo.

Their range gets beat to death every single day. I’m honestly shocked it’s as good as it is. But agree with your sentiment… only a fool would pay rack rate for that course imo  

[Adam B]

Just want to say that both Winstar courses are pretty sweet if folks here haven’t made the trek. I live up north (go mean green) and it’s quicker to get to than most of the metroplex. 

[callawayjay]

Greens at Waterchase are super slick! So fast!

[Maroon_19]

13 hours ago, callawayjay said:

Greens at Waterchase are super slick! So fast!

Came here to say the same thing.  Played solo early Sunday morning.  Could not leave a putt short if I tried.  And a couple of those pins were TOUGH.

[burns9304]

Played Waterchase today; was cart path only the whole way but got the whole 18 in at 3hours and 40 minutes!  Course was in good shape (especially for December) and could see a lot of work the new greenskeeper coming from Rolling Hills has put in.  Greens ran nice and true but weren't overly quick to me.

[moneymoney]

2022 D/FW area golf course memberships and dues ... 

Edited December 14, 2022 by moneymoney

[North Texas]

Hearing that the CBIGG company is selling their properties in North Texas. Includes El Dorado, Ridgeview Ranch, Riverchase, and Thorntree. 

 

Anyone else heard that?

[snagy2000]

Just now, North Texas said:

Hearing that the CBIGG company is selling their properties in North Texas. Includes El Dorado, Ridgeview Ranch, Riverchase, and Thorntree. 

 

Anyone else heard that?

Yes, it's true. They're selling all 20 of their private club and golf course properties and hope to close the deal(s) by September. They ruin everything they touch, so this a good thing! 

[North Texas]

6 minutes ago, snagy2000 said:

Yes, it's true. They're selling all 20 of their private club and golf course properties and hope to close the deal(s) by September. They ruin everything they touch, so this a good thing! 

 

I think El Dorado had planned to redo their greens sometime this year but they have shelved the project due to the sale.