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Tierra Verde Golf Club
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About
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
Beautiful course with interesting layout
Course was in great shape when many other courses in the area have let their greens go by now. Seriously the best greens I've played on a muni in the last 6 months. Tee boxes are a little tight from the tips but overall a fun interesting layout that gives you a number of risk/reward choices. Well placed bunkers and a bit of water defend the course, but being out of position didn't totally take you out of the hole. Bunker's we're flooded on this trip -- so didn't have the opportunity to play out of them.
Also, being an Audubon site -- you are surrounded by nature, was very quiet and peaceful.
Thank you for the 5-Star review. We are appreciative of your visit, and hope to have you return soon.
Great layout
Fun course to play. Well designed holes that make you think but are fair. Good pace of play on a nice weather Saturday in November.
Thank you for the 5-Star review. We are appreciative of you visit, and hope to have you return soon.
First time
Other than the Bermuda being dormant, everything was good. Excellent layout, pace of play was excellent. I would play course again & recommend to others to play.
Thank you for the 5-Star review. We are appreciative of you visit, and hope to have you return soon.
One of my favorites
Love most of the holes. Challenging. Make sure and play the correct tee box.
Thank you for your recent 5-Star review. We look forward to your next visit. Keep it in the fairway until then.
Worth the price
Staff was friendly. The course was in great condition. Great layout. They keep the fairways wet around the green. Don't expect much roll if your short. Greens were awesome.
Awesome Experience
Course is in fantastic shape, greens held balls, paired up with a great playing partner. Couldn’t ask for a better day
Thank you for your recent 5-Star review. We look forward to your next visit. Keep it in the fairway until then
Fantastic
Great greens! All round great gold experience! All day golf spot to enjoy your day! Staff was amazing!
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Fantastic course
Greens held their line. Fairways were plush! Very fair course! Everything was in great shape. It’s a course you can make an all day even out of!
One Of the Best In DFW
Tierra Verde gives you plenty of challenges and rewards. There is generally plenty of room off the tee for a good drive. The greens do have some character to them so knowing where the flag is and trying to get it close is important.
Everything is in great shape right now - fairways firm and fast.
Thank you for your recent 5-Star review. We look forward to your next visit. Keep it in the fairway until then
Great course
Awesome track. In great condition for the most part. The greens were overseeded last week and have been watered. Aprons were wet and greens were soft and slow. Otherwise, very nice. Nice to play a course without houses lining the fairways. Play the back two tee boxes for a challenge.
***Best of Arlington***
I've just moved to Texas and played several courses. So far TV is my favorite. I dislike playing courses that are constantly lined with houses and this is NOT one of those. This is my new GO TO course - BEAUTIFUL!!
Thank you for your recent 5-Star review. We look forward to your next visit. Welcome to Texas!
Partner match was excellent
Was pair with a gentlemen that was the best conversationalist (Marcus) and encouraging player a person could ever ask for. His game was par with mine and he was very encouraging and a Christian , which made the entire 4 hours with it. Not sure how this justifies the use of Golfnow, but this was a pairing that was made in heaven. Way to go Tierra verde!!
Thank you for your recent 4-Star review. We look forward to your next visit. Keep it in the fairway until then.
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Thank you for the 4-Star review. We are appreciative of your visit, and hope to have you return soon.