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4.6
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4.7
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4.0
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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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Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, a must if your visiting this area

This course has become one of my favorites in South West Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice place to visit

Colonial has a good variety of holes. If you decide to play from the back tees you will find 7400 yards of water hazards, sand hazards and an assortment of trees waiting to snag your ball. The par threes on this course are very solid. The entire course is impeccably groomed. There are flower beds and fountains. You will have multiple tee options. Water is available to drink at a couple of spots on the course but if it is a really hot day you might want to bring extra. We didn't see the beverage cart much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Day of Golf

This was one of the best tracks I played. Wind was up so a few holes played specially hard. Fairways and greens were pristine and resulted in a very enjoyable day. Would definitely go back and play it again.

Must say course was very busy but got better on the back nine when some of the groups stopped after nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent course , very challenging the staff was very nice

Excellent course , very challenging the staff was very nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent Course

This is a very nice layout and the course is extremlly well maintained. There are various tees so I am sure this track wil offer everyone the challenge they desire. A fun course to play!
This is a higher end course and priced accordingly but the Golfnow redhot price was a steal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Shape - Very true greens

We have golfed here a few times - never a disappointment - challenging, beautiful, and fun. Great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

very well laid out -

Enjoyed the golf experience and would play there again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

very good experience, beautiful shape, friendly and attentive staff. aqua range!

very good experience, beautiful shape, friendly and attentive staff. aqua range!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent service

this course was a 9 hole special booked on golfnow. the field of play was in great shape and all the staff was super friendly. clubhouse dinner after golf was superb. the only drawback was
the course was very crowded but that is to be expected in febuary in florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has great greens.

Only played the front nine and was impressed. Would like to return and play 18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Back nine was a tad slow

Course was in excellent condition. Have 5 sets of tees so can be challenging for any handicap. Back nine is tighter than front nine. That may be reason for the slower pace on the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wonderful, challenging...

Only downside, I wish Golf Now would have indicated that the tee time we purchased was part of a shotgun tournament, played as a scramble. We arrived for our tee time unaware of the format which took away from our overall experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

a beautiful golf course

I have played here a few times and in my opinion this is a great golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great layout, nice facility.

The course is well maintained, the design is fun, challenging and different on each hole. Greens have some very interesting shapes and sizes. A course you need to play once or twice to figure it out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent course to play

Great course,It is fair but challenging to play very freindly staff have to play this course to really appreciate it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wonderful experience on and off the course.

My wife and I played on a sunday afternoon, which I wasn't sure if we would complete play before darkness set in. Everyone teed off at the same time, like in a tournament. The practice tee had plentiful and free balls to hit. The facility was in great shape. We played the round in under 3 hrs. The carts do not have gps, so I was glad I had downloaded it to my personal gps. Highly Recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Eminently playable.Good greens,excellent value

Shotgun start threw us off a bit. Course was well maintained,staff great,good food at grill,challenging but fair,very fair price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Time and enjoyable for all golfers

Front Nine was open and Driver friendly but the back nine was more target golf and much more difficult. Greens were in very good shape and it was a GREAT value for the money and hope to play there again soon. Didnt like the shotgun start in the afternoon and starting on hole 6 was not how I expected to play the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great layout and forces the golfer to be accurate with his shot or can get in a lot of trouble. But, tests lots of clubs in your bag and fun to play.

You may need extra balls as water hazards are plentiful and unforgiving. Fairways have lots of slope, if you don't hit center.

Pace was excellent and people extremely friendly and helpful.

We played in a shotgun format which turned out to be perfect and got to meet a lot of first timers such as ourselves.

Will definitely recommend this course and play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Quality layout and conditions,

I really enjoyed Colonial CC. The clubhouse is very nice, the staff was friendly and enthusiastic, and the course layout and overall conditions were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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