Cleburne Golf Links: #1
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4.0
852 Reviews (852)
5 Stars
350
4 Stars
356
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
88.5%
Recommend this course
771 out of 852 reviews
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3.9
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 44 reviews
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4.0
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
The links-style layout along the lake draws repeat visitors who consistently rate the course design among its strongest qualities. Friendly staff, solid value, and a smooth pace of play make each round a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7068 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.9

Previously known as Pat Cleburne Municipal Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Colligan Golf Design (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.0
852 Reviews (852)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 21
Amazing Food 19
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 29
Undulating Greens 19
Forced Carries 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 41
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Seniors 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 36
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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Previously Played

The greens and fairways were in great shape

I would recommend this course to anyone. The course was in great shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

Thank you for taking the time to comment..... The CGL staff can't wait to see you again

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice and relaxing

Despite all the rain the two days before, drained well and greens very smooth.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate your positive feedback..... Book again soon and take advantage of our excellent green conditions currently

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

a very nice find...

This course was not at all what I expected from a small town, a very nice and challenging layout, I really enjoyed it and will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

CGL appreciates your kind words...... we can't wait for your next visit..... if you haven't tried our award winning hamburger...... I highly recommend that you do the next time out

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the most scenic courses in North Texas

I have never written a golf review before and I have played well over 100 courses. Cleburne Golf Links is a hidden jewel for anyone who loves golf. Very scenic and the course was challenging but fair. Just wish it were a little closer to where I live. (about a 1 hour drive). Will definitely play it again with my friends.

Bob G

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

Thank you for your kind words..... please come back soon

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Only paid $10 for the round on a Tuesday afternoon so I can't complain at all. BUT I was impressed by the newly model club house, brand new golf carts, and very well maintained course. It's not a hard course as there are no sand bunkers but it does have its fair share of narrow fairways and hazardous par 3s. It's a hidden gem through the country side of Cleburne with nice lake view on most holes. It's was 98* when I played and the lake water breeze really helped cools thing down a bit. Fairways are nicely lush but the greens were a bit irrigated with lots of sand. Pace of play was fast as i was a single and the 5-some in front of me was nice enough to let me through, which lead to a 2.5 hours round. Overall good course for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate you taking the time to comment..... plan your return trip soon...... our greens are in excellent shape right now and our burger is a 5 time award winner

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course in a gorgeous location

Loved it so much I did the $8 replay - 36holes!!!

I made the drive from Mansfield not really knowing what to expect, arrived before the sun came up before realizing the lake was right there. Played with a couple regulars which was really fun, and then again after their famous burger lunch. The greens were immaculate! Fairways were fine - very "links" looking which is what I wanted. The regular rough was really fluffy and challenging, and the dry fesque looking stuff made you appreciate what the pros have to play out of in the UK! I will add this course to my regular rotation - about 45min without raging down the road, which was smoother than anything in north Dallas. SIDENOTE: On #16 I started to daydream about the lake front homes you see beyond the green. After my round I drove down the road because there are clearly beautiful huge homes sitting up from the road. You pass by one that looks awesome....then a second even more grand...and then you start to see boarded up windows. My first thought was foreclosure or something. Then another...and another...and another, but this time parts of the house MISSING! Then another - almost ALL of the home gone! WTH!!?? I'm from Hawaii and didn't know there had been a tornado in the area... I got home later that evening and googles Cleburne and read about all that happened back in May. Prayers to those effected....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

On behalf of the CGL staff, thank you for your kind words.......we appreciate you taking the time to write a substantial review..... The City has rebounded well after the tornado and our golf course is in excellent shape......we look forward to seeing you again

Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Links style

This is a great place to go out and play if your game is suffering from the scoring blues.... Helps the ego, no sand traps, just stay our of the rough (natural area) and you can score low...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 02/04/2015

The CGL staff appreciates you taking the time to comment..... plan your next visit soon..... Our greens are great right now and our burger is a 5 time award winner

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value in Cleburne!

Colligan did a great job! Love the views of the lake and breeze off the water made things a little cooler. Good mix of holes and liked the mostly wide open tee shots! Will be again for sure!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

Appreciate the comment....... the CGL staff awaits your return

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

satfictory

this was first i played in eight years.i have 5 strokes and heartattack.i wanted tosee if i could.i have alot of work to do.i didnt play that well.i did par the 16 hole .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/04/2015

Thank you for coming out and taking the time to comment on our course..... we would love to see you again soon

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

thus course has good features

played many times. Burgers are best of any clubhouse in DFW

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate you taking the time to comment...... Book a tee time soon...... our greens are in excellent shape presently

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

The course was in great condition. The greens were excellent. I had a very good game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/04/2015

The CGL staff appreciates you taking the time to comment..... we await your return...... bring your friends and return soon

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens and pace

The tornados might have hit the community of Cleburne but they did not hurt the course at all. The greens and fairways are in sound shape and we made it through a Saturday afternoon round in 3 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate your kind words...... Our greens are in excellent shape right now..... plan your next tee time and make sure you try our award winning burger

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course, simple but well kept!

I will be playing this course a lot! Great overall experience, good layout and no sand hazards.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 02/04/2015

Thank you for taking the time to comment..... Don't forget our award winning burger when you plan your next visit..... hopefully soon

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

the course has some nice views

The course sets by Lake Pat Cleburne has some great views, the staff very friendly .Took the wife was a great course for her was open enough she really enjoyed it and now says is 1 of her favorite courses.Play was fast n no waiting till we caught the 2 groups in front n had to slow down last 3 holes but was still good pace.is in great shape and greens were some of best we have played so far this year .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

Thank you for your kind words..... make sure you try our award winning burger on your next outing

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good times.

Had a good time on the course. Course was in nice shape for a municipal course. This was my first time playing there and they grouped me with another pair of golfers as I was by myself. Enjoyed the afternoon and will definitely go back as it was also a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate you taking the time to comment..... plan your next visit and take advantage of some of the best greens in the DFW area..... If you haven't tried our award winning hamburger, you need to do so as soon as possible

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super course

It helped that I shot my personal best on this course - 80 - yes, 80 today. The grass is a carpet. The rough punishes. The greens are pristine and reasonably fast. The views are great too. The T boxes were excellently maintained and level! I would play every week if not so far away. The staff were friendly and helpful.The food (burgers/dogs) and all are top notch too. Try it. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate your kind assessment of our facility..... we also appreciate you noticing that our tee boxes are level..... not every course has that..... plan your next visit..... our greens are in excellent shape at the present

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Improvements from old course

I had played here 10+ years ago. I knew they had rebuilt the entire course, but was very impressed at the improvements made. Not only a new club house but entire course overhaul. Course layout is a little odd because at the "turn" you are about as far from the clubhouse as possible. But the improvements are very good. Can play the ball "down and dirty" rare for a public course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate your comments..... try our award winning burger on your next outing

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Shape!

Cleburne Golf Links is in great shape. Greens might be in the best shape I have ever seen.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate you taking the time to comment on your experience..... The CGL staff is ready for your return.... tell your friends

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Not so great course

The greens were all bumpy and rough which made them slow. The fairways had those mud bumps that happens when you punch the holes in the fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

We appreciate you taking the time to comment...... punching the fairways is often necessary in drought conditions, but we are taking precautions to avoid the plugs deterring play..... Our greens are as good as any course in the metroplex right now...... Set up a tee time soon and leave time for our 5 time award winning burger

Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor

Best conditions overall this year

After playing several of D/FW courses this one has the best conditions overall this year! Tee boxes, & greens pristine, fairways are also coming in nicely.

My only warning is for those that have never played here is to take a gps or an extra hour due to the fact that there is a lack of street signs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2015

The CGL staff appreciates your kind words...... Book a tee time soon and order our award winning hamburger

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