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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7375 yards
Slope 137
Rating 75.7

Colonial Country Club, located in Fort Worth on the southern banks of the Trinity River and near TCU, is one of the most historic golf clubs in Texas. The club was founded in 1936 by Marvin Leonard, who sought to have a north Texas club with smooth, bent grass greens (unheard of at the time, as many courses had either sand or Bermuda turf). The course was originally designed by Texan John Bredemus and Oklahoma architect Perry Maxwell, who formally worked with Dr. Alister Mackenzie. Holes no. 3-5 are nicknamed the “Horrible Horseshoe” and represent the strongest stretch on the course, featuring a 247-yard par-3 4th hole bookended by long and demanding par 4s. Colonial Country Club hosted the 1941 U.S. Open, won by Craig Wood and was the first time the event was staged in Texas. Despite now playing over 7,200 yards, Colonial maintains a reputation to this day as a ball-striker’s playground. Ben Hogan won the Colonial golf tournament five times. Other multiple winners of this longstanding PGA Tour event include Lee Trevino, Billy Casper, Nick Price and Ben Crenshaw.

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (2003)

Rentals/Services

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
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
288 Reviews (288)
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course in perfect contitions and back nine a bit more challenging

This course is absolut recommending for player with low and high HCP. The course conditions were in very good shape withe perfect greeens (played Oct.2014 HCP 15,1).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

enjoy

Loved the course would highly recommend it...buthad to wait for cart

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

It. was wonderful

We stayed i n Naples for Holiday and play this course with two trange guys. It was beautiful to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Too Slow

Nice course with tight fairways and large undulating greens. Way too slow . The couple who I was paired with who were members and me quit after 12 holes and 4 hours. At times here were 5 groups on 1 hole

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An Excellent Test

Colonial Country Club provides an excellent test of your golfing skills, while still being an enjoyable venue. There are sufficient teeing options for every golfer. I enjoy the blue/white option at 6315 yds, which gives the mid-handicap player a strong, but not overwhelming test. The conditions are excellent and green speeds in the 10ish range, so not too severe for most players. The staff is friendly and helpful. The practice area is very nice, so make sure to arrive early. I highly recommend Colonial Country Club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Course in Ft. Myers with public access

This course is absolutely the best value for the money. The course is pristine. This kind of course condition is usually only found at a private facility. I travel to Ft. Myers every X-Mas and play here multiple times every year. Highly recommend to ANY golfer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

tricky greens

Course was in great shape . Had to hit greens with approach shot couldn't roll ball onto green. Fast greens with tricky undulations. 5 or 6 tee boxes to choose from . Last 2 holes are beautiful. A must play when in Southwest Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, great condition, but very, very slow play.

Our group waited on nearly every tee box for the group ahead of us. We knew we were in for a long afternoon when the marshal told us play was a little slow today, but didn't do anything about it. A very nicely maintained course otherwise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

will definetely play again.playing time on each hole was adequate.course marshal needed to speed up slow players

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great feature!

Great course layout, maintenance and value! The staff was friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Massachusetts Advisor
First Time Playing

A good course to test your game on

I played Colonial for the first time in November. I knew it would be a good experience when i saw it was a Troon managed course. It is mostly members, so I was lucky to grab a 1:30 slot. I played with 3 social members who said the place was packed during Snow Bird season. I enjoyed the layout and conditions. I used most every club in my bag from the Blue/White combo tees. The pace of play was just over 4 hours. I was not take a big gamble with my $38. twi rate. That price will go away very soon. This course is well worth the trip up I-75 to Colonial. Give it a shot!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape, greens running 10 + on the stimpmeter. A great tough set of par 3"s.

Enjoyed my day there ,booking was smooth, my name on the golf cart , very professional setup, a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

beautiful golf course.

With 5 sets of tees this course is all you want in challenging holes. Some wide open and some very demanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course has some challenging holes

very enjoyable day course was in great shape and the weather was great a little bit windy though the price was right for this time of the year play was a little slow but that is to be expected this time of year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Goiod course and well maintained

A little slow but it was Veterans' Day and it was busy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a very nice course

The course is very well maintained. The staff and amenities were great. We encountered some slow play because their were senior couples foursome in front of us enjoying the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

well laid out course.

course in always in really good conditions. employees are always friendly. course is challaging and well maintained. ground crew were planting flowers all around the place. the landscaping is always part of the beauty of a course. it's part of what keeps me coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very well maintained

Place to go back because it is narrow very much difficulties

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The best and nicest course I have played in Florida.

I found the course fantastic and great value for my money. It did have some long transport between holes and in my view not that good routings. We were fortunate to have someone playing with us that new his way around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging

great course..interesting layout..not the least bit boring...big greens that putt great...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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