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Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club
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One of the better public access courses in the state, Sky Creek Ranch boasts an immaculate Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design that is kept in immaculate condition by former Barton Creek Resort superintendent Steven Best. The clubhouse is perched atop the highest point in Tarrant County, and from this vantage point you’ll have a great view of the fine 419 Bermuda fairways and the bent-grass greens that are framed by a forest of oak trees and carved by the frustrating Big Bear Creek.
The key to Sky Creek is playing from the correct set of tees. Water comes into play on 16 of 18 holes, and most of the greens are elevated and surrounded by trouble that will make your score skyrocket. From the tips, high handicappers will struggle with their inconsistency, since there is virtually no room for error at any point on this course. Rounds from the more forward tees are amazingly different, with hackers being able to hit 4 irons off the tee and mid-short irons in–a huge advantage on this course.
Jones, Jr.’s design features five par 5s that offer some intriguing risk-reward opportunities. Three of them have water fronting the green, forcing hacks to think about going for home in two. No. 5 might be the best of the bunch: a snaking 534-yard hole that requires a precise fade around the dogleg right, followed by a perfect layup to be in position for the regulation approach. The creek circles around the elevated green, and trees loom left of the fairway for layups that stray too far left. This hole requires some strategy.
Sky Creek also offers five par 3s–some very difficult, and others nice respites from the other challenging holes. No. 14 is probably the scariest hole on the course, a 212-yard par 3 that is lined by trees on the left and a huge lake along the right and beside the green. This hole, which has ruined many a round, does have a small bail-out area left, but otherwise you’ll need a perfect shot to keep the score reasonable.
A bit pricey for some North Texas golfers, Sky Creek is worth it for the die-hards. In addition to the layout and condition, the practice facility is phenomenal–it features a driving range that plays downhill into an open valley with numerous target flags, as well as a large putting green that gives you a great feel for the round ahead. Chipping and pitching areas are available too.
Getting there : From Ft. Worth, take I-35W north to Exit 64. Turn right on Golden Triangle Rd. and drive 7 miles. Turn right on Bear Creek Pkwy. and drive to the Hidden Lakes subdivision (west side of road). Turn right on Promontory Dr. to the course.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | 72 | 6953 yards | 73.4 | 136 |
| Championship | 72 | 6367 yards | 70.8 | 127 |
| Club | 72 | 5940 yards | 69.4 | 120 |
| Club (W) | 72 | 5940 yards | 76.0 | 140 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5390 yards | 72.8 | 132 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional M: 74.8/138 | 416 | 442 | 409 | 168 | 551 | 374 | 566 | 171 | 430 | 3527 | 401 | 196 | 526 | 430 | 211 | 537 | 442 | 228 | 531 | 3502 | 7029 |
| Championship M: 72.6/133 | 384 | 420 | 364 | 148 | 496 | 349 | 515 | 134 | 390 | 3200 | 383 | 171 | 505 | 381 | 191 | 482 | 394 | 183 | 477 | 3167 | 6367 |
| Club M: 70.7/128 W: 76.5/144 | 362 | 398 | 340 | 136 | 470 | 317 | 489 | 116 | 370 | 2998 | 335 | 160 | 483 | 344 | 174 | 463 | 371 | 162 | 450 | 2942 | 5940 |
| Forward M: 68.6/117 W: 73.4/135 | 321 | 373 | 321 | 120 | 449 | 260 | 474 | 88 | 342 | 2748 | 295 | 113 | 437 | 318 | 130 | 442 | 348 | 139 | 420 | 2642 | 5390 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 8 |
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Terrible pace of play
Great course but terrible pace of play. 3 to 4 groups on every hole. Quit on the 13th hole after 4 hours. No Marshalls.
Slow
Nice course, but painful pace of play. We quit at 4 hours and 14 holes
Amazing course
Awesome course but they sent groups out every 8 minutes and it took me 5 and a half hours to get through 18 holes. Amazing course other than that
Block off 7 hours - overbooked
Took 3-1/2 hours to play 9 holes because they overbook. Constantly waiting behind 2-3 groups at each hole.
Not what I expected.
Decent course, but not what I expected for an 80.00 round. Played cheaper courses in better shape. Made up for it during this coronavirus era with cart girls station every 4 holes with drinks and food. Nice touch. Overall good experience though. Will recommend.
Good value...good course
Busy today as lots of folks aren’t working. Good layout. Course a little dry around the edges. Nice greens...super firm but a little furry. It’s a nice course to play.
MINNOW
Great course design and the greens are really nice this time of year! Stay clear of the water as the rough is mowed and everything rolls into the water :)
Great course
Loved the layout of the course. Greens and tee boxes in great shape for February.
Aggressively Tactful Course
Since moving to DFW area 2 years ago, this is HANDS DOWN the most unique, tight-lying course I have played. Although the driver is kept in the bag on a plethora of par 4’s, understanding one’s distance is imperative here. The course is incredibly narrow (especially the front) and will challenge you. That feature alone makes this course my favorite in all of DFW. Greens were quick but allowed check.
Great course for the $$$
Well worth playing if you can. The grounds are well kept, the layout is open with water in play. I will absolutely play again. Great value.
Great course and great staff
Course is in great shape with the lack of rain for the last 45 days. Greens roiled true. Great value for the money during the week.
Solid
One of the more solid courses in the metroplex. Some challenging holes and greens rolled true when we played. Tee boxes could use some upkeep clearing debris and a mow but aside from that had a great time. Slightly overpriced by about $10-$15 but again, a solid course. Only complaint is the grill doesn't offer breakfast or open until later in morning.
Left rangefinder on cart last time I played and they shockingly had it in lost & found 2 weeks later when I called after a business trip. Very happy the course has trustworthy employees.
Great Course, Great Value, Will Return!
Sky Creek Ranch is a very nice course, extremely playable for people of different playing abilities.
I played the tips, and was challenged strategy wise around the course. The par 5's are just short enough from the tips to entice you to go for the green in two, but there are forced carries on most. The par 3's increase in difficulty as they ranged from 185 up to 235. The par 4's give a good mix of strategy as well, some needing to layup off the tee to avoid creeks, while others allowing you to let the big dog eat. Very enjoyable course, as I played with my 8 year old son and 60+ year old parents. Course offers a $10 discount if you provide an email address, but then gets it right back in range ball fees ($9 a bucket). I will definitely be back!
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