Thorntree CC
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3.6
755 Reviews (755)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
287
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
74.9%
Recommend this course
615 out of 755 reviews
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3.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
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6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
63.3%
Recommend this course
19 out of 30 reviews
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3.7
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
74.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 79 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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3.6
755 Reviews (755)
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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding course

Played the course for the first time today and was thoroughly impressed. The staff was very friendly and prompt, didnt have to wait on the starter at all for one of the first tee times of the day (7:30) and somehow managed to see the cart girl twice during my round. (I imagine its more as the day goes on) Even with my early morning round and seeing greens keepers everywhere, I never once had a problem playing. All of them were insanely accomodating and were very nice to either turn off the motors or drive out of my way for a shot.

Fairways were in excellent conditions, couldn't find a single dry spot. Even the rough was amazing to hit out of, (soft and fluffy) none of the crab grass that I have typically found here.

Greens were immaculate, no divots, no dry spots, lots of variety. Some massive with some levels to them while others were relatively small and mounded.

Traps were also in great condition, it had rained the night before so they were hard at the beginning but my last few holes had soft traps that had clearly just been raked by the staff.

Hands down my favorite course in Dallas so far. Will definitely be returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First Time back

I have not played consistantly since High School but was paired with a kind and very patient golf buddy for a memorable outing. I t was a very challenging course that demanded every shot done well . It was very well maintained and a pleasure to be on. I have a long way to go to play this course with any pride. Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Highly recommended

Highly recommended as a great course, greens are in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Shape

Course was in great shape. It was pretty wide open. Greens and tee boxes were nice and clean. Great course for weekend warriors and skilled golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great slow challenging

great course. some holes are very narrow and challenging. the greens are beautiful. the tee boxes arent. the course is very fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Place. I will add to my courses to play.

At first never been there before. I did not know what to expect. The staff was awesome and very polite. Got to the first tees and at first the course was Hum just getting a feel for it but it was in good shape. As the round progressed the course had some real challenges and different type of lay out than I am not used to. I always love a challenge so i enjoyed all of the holes. Even though I played some tree pong on one hole. LOL After the round the staff was awesome and friendly and made me feel like I found another place as a Golf Home. It was a hot day and plenty of shade trees to park under. Cart Girls were nice and had cups for ice. So all in all a great day of Golf. The greens were not super fast but no where near slow either. This is a course you have to play or you will find your self playing tree pong. LOL Oh, And the Sand Traps. They mean it. Those are very tuff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Throntree Golf Club

Golf course is in good condition. Staff was nice and helpful. Pace of play was slower than usual however not extremely bad. Overall I enjoyed my round. I look forward to playing again. The course did not have scorecards available for some reason. Nor sure why?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great value, very nice greens and fairways.

My first time to play this ex CC gone public. It definitely felt like a country club experience. Nice range and practice facility. Nice clubhouse and proshop.

The course was in perfect condition - the best greens I have played this year.

My only complaint was even though there were assigned tee times - it seemed like the pro let his buddies slip in without a time and clog up the 1st hole.

Let me elaborate, At 10:10, the 10:00 tee time took off. My time was coming up - so I went to ask the next group what their time was - they told me they had the 10:10 time. Ok - just a little behind.

Then I asked the next group waiting behind them, what their tee time was - they said that their time was also at 10:10. Not sure how that works - but ok I will roll with it because I am the new guy here.

I then asked the next group what their tee time was - they told me they had the 9:50 tee time (OMG!) And it is now about 10:30.

Long story short - we got off about 30 minutes late.

Pace of play could use some help here. Front 9 played pretty well with only a small wait on the 2nd tee box.

On the back 9 we had to wait pretty much on every tee box. On three of the holes we had two groups waiting on the tee box.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth The Drive

I decided to take as small trip from North Dallas to change it up a bit. I wasn’t disappointed. The fairways are lush and the greens are spectacular. Went super early to beat the crowds but there was a line before they opened! Luckily they let me go first. Highly recommend this course. It gets super busy though so you might wanna go with a partner if you plan to go later in the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Back 9 tougher,greens good shape. Fairways hard but fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not prepared

2:20 tee time. Could not start until 3 due to lack of carts .

Play pace was horrible. Waited for 10-15 minutes per box

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging

course is in very good condition. Challenging. One of the best I have played on in a while.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course, and Cleanliness was great

We had a good round at the course. It was my first time there. The ground was a bit firm, but the grass was green everywhere. The greens rolled great. The staff was on point with cleaning the golf carts between players, and were very kind across the board

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice well maintained!

Never disappointed. Greens are well taken care of. Pro shop has everything you’ll need. Friendly cart girls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I normally don't enter reviews. I will say, this is course already looking like a mid june golf course. Hopefully there will be more rain in the forecast. Early May conditions shouldn't reflect the fairways that are already getting dry. The rough wasn't much different. You will notice when you try to put your tee into the ground how hard it is. My first time playing here. The greens were in great condition. Not sure what the normal prices are, but the golf now made up for the conditions. Staff, layout were a bit different. A few holes were a bit out of the norm, but that's golf I suppose. Probably won't come back unless golf now lowers the price..

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