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Bridges - The Tradition at Firewheel Golf of Garland
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The Bridges at Firewheel Golf Park is a 27-hole layout that has been a regular host of U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur qualifying tournaments. The course is comprised of three nines that can be played in different 18-hole combinations. The Tradition nine is the shortest of the three at just over 3,200 yards from the back tees. What it lacks in length, it makes up for with the rolling terrain. Golfers will face tricky uneven lies in addition to strategically placed bunkers and towering oak and pecan trees. There are also two creeks that crisscross through the entire golf course. They come into play on several holes. Not only does the Bridges provide three 18-hole courses, there is also Firewheel's original 18-hole Old Course, which was followed soon after by the 18-hole Lakes Course.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 35 | 3202 yards | 35.5 | 130 |
| Blue | 35 | 2985 yards | 34.6 | 127 |
| White | 35 | 2801 yards | 33.9 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 35 | 2529 yards | 35.8 | 129 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.4/130 W: 78.4/138 | 360 | 192 | 325 | 430 | 257 | 445 | 578 | 550 | 416 | 3553 | 6755 |
| Blue M: 70.9/127 W: 76.4/135 | 341 | 170 | 302 | 413 | 205 | 420 | 550 | 530 | 389 | 3320 | 6305 |
| White M: 67.9/123 W: 73.0/129 | 298 | 134 | 272 | 383 | 164 | 342 | 510 | 487 | 356 | 2946 | 5747 |
| Red M: 64.6/113 W: 68.8/118 | 249 | 105 | 247 | 312 | 120 | 314 | 444 | 430 | 308 | 2529 | 5058 |
| Handicap | 16 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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The course is in great shape
really enjoyed the course conditions. Greens were rolling really nice
Twosomes?
Slower than it had to be. Twosome, foursomes, twosome, foursome…strange. Slowed play a little. But overall the course was in great shape. Great price point. And friendly staff.
No cart person on a Sunday morning is disappointing.
Course is in great condition
Course is in great condition. Greens are smooth and quick, don’t over read the break. Pace of play was great. 18 holes 3 players 3 hours.
I mean, meh....
I continue to play Firewheel and it's courses just because of proximity convenience and I can typically find a weekend AM tee time last minute. But every time I play it, I'm hoping it's a better experience. But I think you get what you pay for here. Pace of play always feels like a challenge and there are rarely marshals regulating this. I do wish the pro-shop would advise players to ensure ball marks are fixed on greens and bunkers are raked well after use. The bunkers are always in terrible conditions when I play here and I just think a subtle reminder at check-in to reinforce pace of play, course etiquette, etc. would go a long way. I believe if you tell players to treat the golf course well and remind them, most people will at a minimum make an effort. Pace of play should 100% be regulated as no one wants nor should be taking 5 hours to play an 18-hole round.
Good twilight value for a well set out track
Good value
We played champions and traditions, each 9 holes. Really like the Traditions
Hot and Heavy
First time playing on a last minute golf now deal. Cart included which is essential with these heat extremes atm.
Paired up with a nice guy called Les and it was a nice round. The 3 ball ahead of us were slow and also didn't seem to understand how to speed up their round by utilizing the cart to full effect. Really wish the carts would tell people they are behind on time like they do with being out of bounds.
That was really my only gripe but that seems standard for golf these days.
Only other one was that with the heat index over 107F the water jugs on the course were sometimes out of water.
At the turn I grabbed a gatorade and hot dog which was much needed. Server was very pleasant to chat to briefly.
Champions was tight but managed to score well enough given that I can't put on greens this fast.
Overall, really liked the course and layout.
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