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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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4.6
288 Reviews (288)
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Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Not easy but a pleasure to play on.

Got a great deal on Golf Now, so decided to try this course. everything about it is good! At my age(70), I should have played from the advanced tees as the whites made it just a little long for my game. Lots of tee settings so would be a challenge for the "bombers" from the championship tees. Landing areas more than fair and greens in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Every hole is unique with large undulating greens.

I highly recommend this course. Conditions are great, staff are helpful and there is a private course feel to the whole comlex.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

One of the nicest I've played

Colonial is a perfectly maintained course in a beautifully landscaped setting. Big, pristine greens that roll fast and true, well protected by beautiful traps and lakes. Almost 7400 yds. from the tips, but plenty of other tee choices make it challenging but fair to the mere mortals out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent golf course

excellent golf course, speed of play was in time; course was in a good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

loved the challenge

This was a very challenging course. Really well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent layout challenging enough for all golfers

Played the course a year ago and was not disappointed. Excellent layout and challenging enough for all level of golfer. Terrific value for money.

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

Colonial

Colonial was in pristine condion when we played yesterday. Pace of play was wonderful. Will certainly play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

An Excellent overall course

I played with 2 fellas from Tennessee they were upset because of having to fly home. They were more upset after having been in Ft. Myers a week and were playing Colonial for the first time. Colonial is beautiful very easy on the eyes. The water stations and restrooms on the course are very nice. Excellent halfway house and staff. Practise area's are close to the first tee. The couse is a pleasure to play. It will give you birds but be a brute on the next hole and give you a double! Greens are outstanding they hold very well, but are very quick. The fairways are sloped into trouble so aim to end up in the centre...lol easier said than done. This course is a cant miss, and I have played them all !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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