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Tierra Verde Golf Club
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Located in a remote southwest part of the city, Tierra Verde is the successful result of Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Department’s effort to provide an upscale, daily fee municipal to complement the other public golf options in town.
Labeled with the new and prestigious Audubon International Signature Certification, this course was the first in Texas and the first municipal course in the world to achieve that honor. The certification signifies that the course was “designed, constructed, and maintained using wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality management, and water conservation.” What this means for the inconsistent hack is that sprayed shots are not out-of-bounds, but instead buried in a “protected environment.” Unfortunately, the penalty still applies and you’ll need to take your drop. The opening hole is a good example–it’s a basic 355-yard hole, but anything sliced right will find a plum tree thicket, which is the same as hitting it into a lake.
In terms of strategy, you’ll be able to enjoy the generous fairways, but the approaches will require much more precision. Look at the scorecard and get your pars in on the shorter holes, then manage your game to avoid huge numbers on the more difficult holes.
One of the better holes on the front is No. 8, a 518 yard doglegger left that bends hard enough to favor a severe hook. Watch out for the multi-level green and its deceptive turns.
Water is more prominent on the back, as you’ll see on No. 9, a short par 4 that requires a tee shot over water. The narrow fairway squeezes toward the green, and it’s nice to know that the green widens on the back side. The par 5 No. 13 is a birdie hole if you pay attention to the flag position on the huge figure 8 shaped green. This one has water off the tee, as does No. 12. In fact, if you’re short on balls at the turn, you should stock up. Water impacts play time and time again. No. 18, a long par 4 at 437 yards, involves a creek in the fairway that must be carried on the approach.
Other notes: Another bonus at Tierra Verde is the club’s three-hole practice course and lighted driving range.
Getting there : Take US 287 south off of I-20. Find Eden Road and turn right. The entrance is on the left.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6975 yards | 73.3 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 6534 yards | 70.9 | 122 |
| Silver | 72 | 6085 yards | 68.6 | 120 |
| Green | 72 | 5578 yards | 72.7 | 131 |
| Burgandy | 72 | 5111 yards | 70.5 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.8/135 | 355 | 578 | 172 | 366 | 434 | 193 | 423 | 518 | 469 | 3508 | 354 | 229 | 432 | 513 | 138 | 480 | 587 | 297 | 437 | 3467 | 6975 |
| Gold M: 71.8/130 | 331 | 544 | 160 | 344 | 409 | 176 | 396 | 494 | 439 | 3293 | 335 | 209 | 402 | 476 | 126 | 444 | 553 | 278 | 418 | 3241 | 6534 |
| Silver M: 70.7/125 | 306 | 510 | 150 | 328 | 386 | 160 | 366 | 467 | 411 | 3084 | 309 | 186 | 370 | 446 | 104 | 414 | 524 | 255 | 393 | 3001 | 6085 |
| Green M: 67.4/120 W: 73.4/132 | 284 | 476 | 130 | 300 | 351 | 144 | 334 | 442 | 371 | 2832 | 267 | 163 | 344 | 416 | 101 | 374 | 490 | 229 | 362 | 2746 | 5578 |
| Burgundy M: 65.9/114 W: 70.8/124 | 254 | 435 | 125 | 280 | 312 | 135 | 298 | 417 | 338 | 2594 | 239 | 145 | 310 | 380 | 94 | 351 | 462 | 210 | 326 | 2517 | 5111 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by amorey on 10/29/2020
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Photo submitted by ragannon on 10/06/2020
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Bring Your Own Photo submitted by 209995 on 08/12/2019
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Photo submitted by crock532 on 03/29/2019
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14th Hole Par 3 "what water?" Photo submitted by Myrtle2021 on 05/24/2018
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Photo submitted by TxChive on 12/27/2016
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Hole #4 ? Photo submitted by u619737543 on 03/30/2016
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At each hole Photo submitted by u619737543 on 03/30/2016
Best Muni
I played here early in the spring and the greens and fairways were in terrible. A friend and I tried the course again and I was amazed that it was in such excellent condition. We thought Tierra Verde is the best muni to play in the DFW area and we play them all. Great job by the grounds staff.
Tierra Verde
Good special great place to play, course in great condition
Fantastic Course. Must Play
This course has multiple tee options, and is laid out fairly. It plays tighter and much more difficult from the tips, but sets up as a great challenge. The course is lush, especially for July in Dallas. The greens were relatively and would stop high spinning shots, which is rare in Dallas this time of year. It has lots of elevation changes, some forced carriers, and some "I dare you" holes that try to get you to shorten some distances or drive the greens. Each hole is cut into the woods and it feels like a private layout.
Great shape
It's been several years since I've played the course. It was in great shape. Fairways and greens were all rolling nice. Bunkers were challenging...the two that I picked to get into anyway. I played the tips and several tee boxes were needing work and a couple were being worked on, but mostly in great shape. For some reason every hole played into the wind, which added a challenge on top of a challenge. It was a great day nonetheless. It's in great shape.
Great condition
Course is in great condition. Even though there is no gps yard markers everywhere.
Tierra Verde Golf Club 7/27/14
Course is in awesome condition, hidden gem in DFW.
Hidden Gem
Course is in exceptional condition, greens were very receptive and fairways were perfect. Tierra Verde provides a good challenge and great food and beverage services for after the round.
Beautiful Course
Very nice course with excellent greens. Wide open with lots of bunkers. Great for beginners like me who often miss right I found several of my balls were still in play.
better be good off the tee
take extra balls, greens were slow and soft,but good condition.
Mind Blowing Layout
Greens have not recovered completely from spring fungus, and did not putt well. Otherwise a challenging layout that requires real strategy and course knowledge (and a local caddie!). Conditions are outstanding tee to fringe. Will play again ASAP!
Course in Great Shape
Worth the money if you want to play a course in great shape at a mid price range.
One of the better course in the Metroplex
One of the best course in the metroplex, from the time I pulled in the parking lot and was greeted with a cart as soon as I got out of the car I knew it was going to be a nice course. The course and greens were in excellent condition a must play if you are ever in Arlington ....
Beautiful area
Only remark other than outstanding that I would make is some sand traps needed work.
Excellent golf course
One of the few golf courses you'll play where you can only see the hole you're currently playing. The whole course flows great. Gentle, underlating fairways that blend into the greens and no excessive use of bunkering - it's real natural treat. Highly recommended and the best service I've had at any public golf course in Dallas
Great Course
Greens were nice. A little bumpy, not bad after off. Nice views . Nice reserve, plus plant and wild life.
Excellent greens
The course was in great shape. Fairways green and the greens were rolling true.
Beautiful course
This course was great. Each hike is in complete solitude and some times you drive quite a ways through the woods to the next hole. Not a lot of water but the it a beautiful Audubon course
Love this course!
I hate courses that have houses on them! That's why I love this place! The greens weren't in great shape but they will get better.
A course with variety
Excellent course that will challenge your game. A good mix of shorter holes with tight fairways and long holes with wider fairways and strategically placed fairway bunkers. Course knowledge is vital for where you want to place your tee shot on many holes. Even though the greens are still coming back from the hard winter, they still roll true.
A little didn't hurt
With a few showers in the morning - the course drained very well and played well, the fairways were excellent and green under repair (from the hard winter) we're coming back nicely
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