Thorntree CC
View from a tee at Thorntree Country Club.
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3.6
732 Reviews (732)
5 Stars
265
4 Stars
277
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
601 out of 732 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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3.6
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
73.6%
Recommend this course
64 out of 87 reviews
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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
732 Reviews (732)
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Avidgolfer

I loved the Cups. You guys have the best cups around DFW. The greens are FANTASTIC, absolutely PERFECT! You only need to improve holes 5, 6, and 11....it's almost impossible to keep ball in play off the tee and that's all you need to ruin the whole round. Everything else is Perfect...the best layout and most difficult in Dallas, is a Treat to play this course despite the difficulty....I love it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Good course

Course in good conditions and greens in great shape. Very windy today (25-30 mph) and walking only, so got a bit tired at the end of round. There are some shot makers holes that are really tough with that much wind. Had a good time and the pace of play wast fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

From the white tees

We enjoyed the walk and pace of play. A daunting first hole for a lefty like me with houses lining the left. After that the homes are set back and you feel more in the open and in nature. The tournament and championship tees looked much more challenging with monster length on number 10. I will go back when the opportunity presents.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Walking only. Course was the driest I have played, suprised by the amount of rain we have had. A lot of elevation change and sloping fairways. Fun course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better Bring Your A Game

I've played courses form Wise county to Bear Creek. And ex friend con me into playing Thorntree, He forgot to tell about the million trees and bunkers. I will try Thorntree again, after I have my complete physical.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Distancing make pace great

Online booking makes checking in and getting out great!. Walk up, get the key and go. The pace was great with everyone on his own cart. Now if folks would learn how to manage with 2 on the cart. Greens were true and there were unexpected bounces in our favor even after all the rain we've had. Solid place to play right now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

5 hr round on a Tuesday

This review is for this point in time, not an all encompassing critique. Still winter .Lies very tight, Little grass. Ladies group we caught up with was s-l-o-w. A round, on a Tuesday, with few people on the course took 5 hrs. Spent 25 minutes waiting at one hole for them to finish. Played a couple of holes twice to kill the time. Other times I've played have been just fine. The weather made it worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Thorntree is a shotmaker's course with length. The greens were just fertilized and unplayable and the fairways are winter hardpack, but the golf is always interesting and fun at Thorntree.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thorntree Roung

Challenging course, but fair. Fairways need to have more grass which should occur as we approach spring

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

For a person that doesn’t play Thorntree regularly, My partner and I had to figure out where holes8-11 we’re located. There weren’t no markings/signs pointing which way to go. We quit playing after 11 holes due to our frustration. The experience really spoiled what started out as a great day on holes 1-7!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 335
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Play for experienced player

Look like harder fairway.. even passes rain storm?

Slow player's due to hitting moligans in front of us..

But enjoyed rounding with entirely course design.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 492
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Layout is great. The fairways and greens have more undulation than excepted driving around the area. Difficult golf course that requires you to shape the ball both ways off the tee and into greens. Greens are in excellent condition. Can’t wait to play here again in the spring and summer when the grass is in prime condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Thorntree is a hidden gem located in DeSoto. It's an old school country club that is available to the public. I've played there several times, and have always enjoyed it. It starts off with an easy down hill par 4, and then a short par 3 that is more difficult than it appears thanks to a multi-tier green. From there, the course gets more difficult, and you'll want to come back again and again to try and tame it. Greens are relatively new hybrid bermuda, fast and true. Bunkers are in pretty good shape, better than most course s in DFW. Very interesting layout overall.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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