Thorntree CC
View from a tee at Thorntree Country Club.
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3.6
766 Reviews (766)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
74.8%
Recommend this course
624 out of 766 reviews
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3.5
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 39 reviews
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3.7
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
74.1%
Recommend this course
60 out of 81 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, with a hilly, target-style design that rewards strategic play across well-maintained fairways and greens. Friendly staff and reasonable weekday pricing make this a strong value for golfers in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7042 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.9

Thorntree opened in 1984, and while it has changed ownership multiple times over the years,it remains one of the toughest courses in the DFW area. The course features six lakes and three spring-fed creeks that spice up the layout, as well as immaculate fairways and challenging bent-grass greens.

On the front, No. 5 stands out as one of the most difficult holes – a 400 yard-plus par 4 that runs through a chute of trees and doglegs right into a green sided by a pond.

The back is a bit more difficult, which you’ll realize quickly due to the 666-yard double dogleg No. 10. The next hole is only a 382- yard par 4, but the approach is dicey into the shallow green. No. 13 is another nice hole–only 338 yards with another challenging approach into a green that’s guarded by an old thorn tree.

Getting there : From I-35 south, take the Wintergreen Road exit and turn right. Drive 4 miles to the course, and the entrance is on the right side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Champions Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, Shorts must be a Bermuda length or a style specially designed for golf, denim, short shorts, cut-offs, running shorts, athletic or coaches shorts & sweats, tennis length skirts, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.6
766 Reviews (766)
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Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Slow decline

Course layout alone mskes this course worth taking on, however course conditions continue to devline. The staff is cordial, helpful and friendly but lack of upkeep over the past 5 years continues to take its toll. Will continue to play due to staff and layout but bunkers largely unplayable and greens, while not "bad", are not longer great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reserved through golf now. Played 7 holes them rain clouds moved in with lightning. Spoke to club house team member and was told that there was no game play delay since it was not raining and refused to give a rain check. Was told that since it was through golf now they did not offer rain checks. I totally understand that but my issue was how rude he was about it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great tough course

Challenging course with firm and pure greens. Can’t believe it isn’t more crowded when I go.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great conditions, lack of amenities

The greens were immaculate, fairways were lush and the rough was fair. The overall layout is challenging but fair. My only complaint is there is no water on the course, only saw 1 ball washer and it had dirty water in it and there were no stations with drinking water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely greens

The greens were spectacular as was the rest of the course.. Always in beautiful shape..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/22/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

3.5/5 course.

Bunkers 1/5 — zero care. Weeds and standing water in them.

Fairway 3/5 decent but upkeep isn’t there.

Greens 4/5. Solid but very slow.

Tee boxes 3.5/5 fine but need some work.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Terrible

I've been reading a lot of negative reviews about this course recently, but I was pleasantly surprised. The greens are a bit tricky, and the fairways were indeed dry, but still sufficient grass and a fun layout. I would definitely come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rain and lightning

Played 4 holes before rain and lightning came in unexpectedly. Said I would have to talk to Golf Now to get refund. No refund allowed once you start is the information I got from golf now if you book extreme next day deal. Be cautious about booking if a chance of rainout!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

DeSoto National

The course has always been an amazing track, but it seems with this recent change the conditions are abysmal. Tee box to green unkept and overgrown. Putting greens are not consistent and bunkers are showing liners...I m8ss the way the course used to be.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad

I belong to this course for 15 years. I stopped my membership a few years ago when it went semi public but still played frequently.

It’s in terrible condition and it makes me sad.

This is the most challenging course in DFW and they have just let it go.

Shameful.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not happy

Not what I expected. Course layout is great but the fairway are not great. Most likely won't return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/28/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Poor shape

They charge way too much for the quality of the course. Either lower the price and expectations or fix your grass. Bare patches everywhere and the layout is kinda boring to be fair. Biggest issue is the quality, not worth $70 bucks for a round of golf. There are cheaper out there with probably the same quality of course conditions

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not What It Used to Be

Have played here many times over the years and this may have been my last. The fairways were in bad shape and the traps were like hard pan with weeds growing in many of them The greens were in decent shape so I guess there's that. Finally, the round was over 5 hours without a Marshall in sight. It feels like management has given up on upkeep. Its a shame as Thorntree as great bones and it would be great if it was restored to its former glory!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/28/2026:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand this visit didn’t fully meet expectations and will use your comments to continue improving. We hope to provide a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice greens

Very fun course to play surrounded by homes. The greens are super nice compared to other courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/22/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice greens

Course had a few bad spots with construction, mud and standing water as well as dirt where grass should. The majority of tee boxes were a bit bare but overall a very challenging course that was fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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