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
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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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Reviews

3.6
732 Reviews (732)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic!

Wish I had found this gem earlier. Varied and challenging design in very good condition. Greens held shots without a deep gouge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

fairway

Fairway was so dry so I could not agree with ratings in Golfnow web site.

Even tee box was so dry, I was hard to put tee in it.

However, greens were beautifully managed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great

Recently semi-private Thorntree is a great course. Challenging and well worth the money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The management of this course know what they are doing. They have kept the greens and surrounding grass in near perfect condition through the hottest summer since 2011. Staff are friendly, the course is really enjoyable and I'll be a regular there from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Commented on 08/07/2018

Not sure what course Tanner played yesterday, but when I was there the fairways are the worst around, but the greens are the best! I was told by employee they didn't have the money to pay the water bill. Too bad! Fun course!

Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Liked Course

Best greens I have played in 2 years. Fairways sucked. I asked an employee why the fairways were so brown, "we don't have the money to pay for water". I was shocked! Very upscale houses surround the course. I'd be angry if I was a home owner. Other than the fairways, it was great. Can't say enough about the fantastic greens

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

The best greens

WOW where do I start... First off the staff was wonderful and plenty helpful. It was my first time playing the course , but it sure won’t be the last. This has been one of the hottest summer that I can remember so the fairways has taken a hit , but my goodness they have THE BEST GREENS in Texas they need to give tutorials to some of these courses around here.. The pace of play was GREAT and the course has plenty of challenges I will definitely be back to this jewel.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

VERY challenging course. We had a blast!

Greens were in excellent condition. We will definitely be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Challenge

Fantastic Course!!! Extremely challenging but fair... I love this course for the money!!! Great Value!!! The GREENS are in fantastic condition!!! The overall course conditions where great due to the Texas heat... be honest with yourself what course does not have a few brown patches this time of year!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tough from the Back

This course has gone downhill in the last few years, but they are now allowing some public play on T-Th. Good enough a few years ago to be host the Monday qualifier for the Byron Nelson and it really has the best set of par 4s you'll play. Everything from shortish (320) to 475 uphill!!!! Decent greens and fast fairways. A few very deceiving tee shots can run your score up!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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