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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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One of the best courses in the DFW area!
Sky creek is an outstanding course! Tee to green is fair, but challenging. The Greens will challenge your putting skills. All in all worth the time and money to play. You will not be disappointed!!
Sky Creek Ranch
Course was in good condition. Pace of play could have been better, but okay for a Saturday. A little expensive for the round, but decent. Challenging and you have to hit all the shots.
Great layout
First time here and we really enjoyed it. Tee options for all HI's but even if you are playing the shorter tees, location and accurate shots into greens are critical. Great layout in very good condition.
Great course Challenging
Great course. Reviews and rating was accurate. Had never played in the area and did not know where to play. The course was in good shape. Greens had been aerated but rolled nice. Very challenging holes which made you make smart shot choices. Some of the greens and fairways were narrow and there are a lot of places to lose your ball and end up in a penalty area. Got to course about 35 mins before tee time, had planned on hitting some range balls but did not know that they were not included and decided not to make the walk back to the clubhouse to get a token for ball machine.
Should be more highly rated
This course deserves a higher rating than it's getting. It is a wonderful layout with a nice variety of long and short holes. Greens are always true. The upside of its lower rating is because it is not on the DFW map of "great" courses, the pace of play is wonderful. Please, keep it a secret.
Nice course
First time here. The course was in good condition.
Great course
Played 18 holes, with an 11am tee time. Course was in great condition, not crowded and made for a very enjoyable day. Many elevated greens and water make this a fun but challenging course. Definitely coming back.
2nd round in dallas kept the bat high
Played champions the day before so i had a high bar set and sky creek didn't disappoint. the greens rolled true and were very quick, fast than champions. the layout and clubhouse are a site to see. the fairways are hard, not nearly as soft as champions. the bunkers need some work. challenging course. overall great conditions and the staff was over the top friendly and inviting. great rounds can be had at sky creek.
Best course around
Amazing layout and excellent conditions. Be warned if it’s hot out, no breeze amongst the big trees. Cold towel at the end is a refreshing touch.
Gem of a course.
Very challenging course, very well maintained. Pace of play was excellent - less than 4 hrs. Staff is friendly.
Expensive for the level of amenities
The course is in good shape but for the money I think the level of amenities here is not that great. First six holes are the toughest. Water on 16 of 18 holes. Would recommend but there are better values around.
Sky Creek Ranch
The course is in great shape and the new Bermuda greens are looking fantastic! Its a fairly challenging track, with dog legs and blind shots. The creek comes into play 16 out of the 18 holes. The Robert Trent Jones Jr. design is a great test for all skill levels
Challenging Course
Challenging course in great shape. It was fun to play.
Great pace of play
For a Saturday afternoon round the pace of play was ideal. Even more so when considering it was cart path only due to heavy rain the days before. Pro shop staff was extremely courteous and helpful>
Nice Course
Good course - nice, friendly staff. Course condition were better than most I’ve played lately, considering time of year. Greens were nice but slow. I will go there again for sure.
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