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Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
92.2%
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4.1
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4.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6637 yards
Slope 117
Rating 70.7

Owned by the city of Arlington, this course has been around since 1963–it’s located on the north edge of Lake Arlington and surrounded by native trees and wildflowers. Ralph Plummer designed this easy course, incorporating little water and no bunkers.

The first hole is one of the most difficult, playing over 400 yards into a dogleg-left fairway dominated by a huge pecan tree. Holes 13 and 14 play near the lake–the 13th goes 389 yards uphill and doglegs right, and the 14th measures 240 yards downhill to a green protected by water on the left side. Even though it’s a long par 3, there is a dramatic drop from tee to green.

Getting there : From Dallas, take I-30 west and exit East Chase Pkwy. Turn left, travel about 4 miles, and you'll come to the intersection of Spur 303 and Green Oaks Blvd.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ralph Plummer (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11.75 - $16.50
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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4.1
285 Reviews (285)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 18
Thick Rough 14
Elevation Changes 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Beginners 26
Walkers 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 29
Worth the Drive 8
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

course was in great shape, Great Easter .

played Easter Sunday and started out a little cloudy then the Sun came out and it was a beautiful day to golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course needs a driving range, and I would have no complaints.

I hesitate to book courses under $30 on golf now because generally u get what you pay for. Lake Arlington was definitely worth every penny, and I will be back. We did have to change out our cart a few times with one that was charged up, but they came out very quickly. All this course needs is a driving range and there would be nothing to complain about. Overall great experience, very courteous staff, and the course will challenge you if you let it, I mean come on 245 yd par 3 into 30 mph wind, it was a tough day, but we enjoyed it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Better courses for the $ during dormant time.

Course was very hard and greens were not the best. I know that it is still dormant weather and we are coming around, but I have played several times during the months of March and February, and have found several courses better to play. Wait to play this course, middle spring and on it is a good course, just not right now. Better courses below.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor

A little tough

I had not played here since the early 1990's and was pleased to see that the course was still in fairly good shape. For this time of year in Texas we couldn't have asked for a better day to play. My only gripe is that it backs up at the last par 3 on the course where you might wait 15 minutes to tee off. Other that that we had a great outing and look forward to playing there again!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Even the fairways were green.

Even the fairways were green. You can tell the grass was watered daily.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

overbooked, understaffed

Our tee time was delayed over 20 minutes due to overbooking and allowing extra golfers to play with registered groups. Our cart had a flat tire by the third hole. However, since the course was so full (Sunday and excellent weather) there were no extra carts until we reached hole 9. Play was slow, but pleasant and relaxed. All in all, it's a nice course, they just seemed to be a little over extended on staff and gear.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

My cart died on 15

Everything was going great when all of the sudden my cart decides to die on the 15th hole. It didn't have enough juice to finish the course, so I took it back to the clubhouse. It was getting dark so I didn't have enough time to get a new cart and go back out there, but had my cart not died I would have had enough time to at least do 2 more holes. The course is descent, not the most challenging, but you get your moneys worth. I also wish they had a driving range, and more practice chip areas. They take good care of the grass, and the staff is very nice. I will definitely go back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good day.75 deg. shot 85

good day for golf.26 mph wind. Met Johnny and Mike. Cpl of good guys, had a good time

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Well maintained course for a heavily use public course.

When playing this course you don't need to bring your sand wedge because it does not have any sand bunkers. It does have other hazards such as water, trees, unmaintained rough etc. The layout and the topography is very pleasant. The length of the course is good for a midrange player. I like the par 3 -14 hole. The tee box is on a side of the hill next to and looking out to Lake Arlington and overlooking the green 200 yards away. There is enough dog leg fairways on the course that a player that knew how to shape shots would do well. I will play the Lake Arlington Course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good value good challenge

course starts out easy then gets more challenging. Some of the par4's you can leave the driver in the bag if you have a good 3 wood. The greens are fast for winter and undulations all over the place. Go play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very fun layout

It had been a long time since I played this course and after 4 holes I was wondering why it took me so long to get back here. Lake Arlington is a great little course to play and enjoy the game of golf. Right now with the "winter greens" putting was a challenge but overall course is in good shape. Dont not get off the fairway very far ground is hard but fairways are very nice to hit off of. Holes 11 thru 14 are very interesting one of my favorite strecthes of hole on the course. I recommend this course to the golfer starting out it will test you and make you better but also to any other golfer that wants a very enjoyable round of golf. Staff was great and the people I met playing were a real joy very nice folks. Go play it you will enjoy it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

new favorite course of our foursome

This course is in great November-December shape, the best I have seen. Amazing price, friendly staff. We played 36 and had a great time. Definitely the new course for my foursome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Lake Arlington Golf Course (Arlington, Texas)

The course is in good condition. The greens are not as smooth as I have seen in the past, but they are good also.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

A Good Muni

Lake Arlington is almost two different courses - the front 9 is relatively flat with a couple of interesting holes - particularly 8 and 9. Since I'm a lefty, #8 doglegs perfectly for my fade - provided I don't hit too much club and go through the fairway. That means both #9 and #18, with their dogleg right and tee boxes on the right, give me trouble - I usually hit a tree down the right hand side.
The back 9 has a good bit of elevation change culminating with #14 at the top of the hill - a good view inside the lake from here. Fun, long par 3 with plenty of trouble behind the green - I usually end up hitting too little club. #15 starts out of a narrow tree lined shoot, but ends up as a rather bland par 5 if you hit your drive in the fairway.
I found course conditioning to be consistently good even though things can be a little too wet for my tastes.
Plenty of tee selections here - I have moved up to the whites since I always hit a 3-metal off the tee.
I believe every par 3 goes in a different direction and takes a different club.
Overall, an enjoyable routing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

the course was a great deal for what i paid, but with a little attention to the course it would be very nice.

The course was okay for a city maintained course..

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A Little Disappointed

Expected a bit nicer course. Staff exceptionally friendly. Nice course for a quick round in a pinch.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

aced #7 again

hole in one on #7 for the second time. 140 yds. at age 44 hit a pitching wedge, at age 64 now it was an 8 iron..aint age GREAT....don't really like that tee box cause it's real sandy under the grass....37/42 still managed to get it in the 70's

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

everything is great about this course,

nothing like playing a professional course in your own backyard, i only live a couple of minutes away and to have a fully professional faucility that close, this challanging, and i can take my time and relax and play, by the way im a very slow player, i like to enjoy my expierences, is wonderful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course with great layout.

I love everything about Lake Arlington Golf Course. Everyone there is mostly pleasant or professional. My experience today (Oct. 24th) was an exception. The girl/lady at the snack bar was very dismissive and almost seemed bothered to help me. Any snack bar attendant will never be the deciding factor of whether I play a course or not. I'm just letting you know where the improvement can come from. Having said that, and that being the only setback, this course and it's staff is great!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

wide and forgiving fairway. green are in excellent condition. course isbvery well taken care off.

great course to play. back 9 have beautiful layout .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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