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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
57.7%
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
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4.1
69.2%
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3.3
63 Reviews (63)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
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4.0
55.6%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6959 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.0

The Trails of Frisco golf course is one of Jeff Brauer’s most unique designs -- primarily because it doesn’t fit the mold of his other courses. Brauer, who’s known for his open, straight-forward courses, designed this one to tip out to a par 71, 6,900 yards, loaded it with hidden creeks, scenic wetlands, extensive bunkering, and massive greens. In fact, first-timers will be confused here. They’ll face intimidating views off the tee that leave doubt as to the problems that loom ahead, and it is definitely possible to lose all of your balls off the tee if you’re struggling.

The golf course is just flat-out challenging, especially on the front nine. No. 1 opens up with a creek on the left that cuts in front of the green and generally makes its presence known on every shot. The play here is to stay right and stay away from its subtle presence on the left side. The creek comes into play on Nos. 2, 4, 5, and even No. 9, where it chutes from the fairway in front of the green and surrounds the green of this challenging par 4.

All told, water and waste areas are in play on 16 of 18 holes (including every par 3), and the creeks are enhanced by visible lakes and ponds on the back side, even though it is considered a bit easier than the front.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jeff Brauer (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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3.3
982 Reviews (982)
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Maintenance is lacking

I played this course a couple times before and while it is challenging, it was in good shape. Unfortunately when I played the course is pretty awful. Every bunker had mud or dirt and there were cracks in the fairways from lack of watering so I'm not sure whether this is a budgetary issue but somebody is not putting in the money and effort to keep this course up. If they drop the price to maybe $30 I'd play it again but for now, not coming back at the prices they're asking

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Conditions Good
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Conditions Average
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3.0
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Solid Greens and That’s It

Course is in pretty rough shape. A lot of bare areas on the fairways and tee boxes, as well as bridges that have planks popping up all across them. Greens were nice but would recommend playing elsewhere for the money if possible.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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3.0
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Previously Played

Decent course - slow play

One of the best values in north dfw, but it gets a ton of play. Yesterday we were told there was no Bev cart, but they didn’t mention no marshalls.

We ended up leaving after nine due to a three hour front nine. It was so bad on number nine that there were four groups on the hole.

Shop staff was very apologetic and gave us a rain check, which we will use in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
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First Time Playing

No marshall...slow play

Course is not being maintained well enough to charge top rates. Majority of traps are hard sand or dirt. Needs better care.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

How the mighty have fallen.

Trails of Frisco USED to be one of the best kept courses in the metroplex. My how things have changed. It's a shame because the layout is nice with lots of challenging shots. But the course maintenance is just horrid. The greens are decent, but you can tell that ownership/managment has decided that even though they still charge a premium price, they don't want to provide a premium product. Kind of like the Dallas Cowboys these days, but I digress. On the first tee the starter actually said when asked about the coniditions, "the bunkers are all unplayable". There were bare areas all along all of the fairways, and if you missed the fairway by a foot or two, the chances you would be hitting off of hard dirt were very high. The chipping green is a joke. Not sure why they even have it. It's a small mound that looks like it got hit by Iranian drone bombs. Too bad. We still managed to enjoy the day as we paired up with a couple of guys who lived nearby. When I asked them why they still play here, the response was, "it was the only place we could book a tee time last minute". Well, that makes sense. Why else would you pay this much for a poorly managed course. To be fair, the staff was very friendlly and helpful and I still managed to squeak out a 77 in spite of conditions. But I won't be coming back until I know that they've improved the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Not so good

Course was in poor shape. Lot of dry cracked ground. Many sand traps unplayable.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Too bad, this could be a gem.

I first played Trails of Frisco when it was literally brand new and several times within 5 or 6 years of the opening. It was so much fun and in such good condition. My how it's changed. But, it was the only place I could get an early tee time for a Saturday morning. At $90 I've got to say, this was thievery. I wish I had taken pictures from our round this past Saturday. How sad that this course is in such bad condition. Several tee boxes completely barren of ANY grass. Some so bad we moved either up or back to find some grass. The greens were actually pretty nice. The layout is fun and challenging. A couple of the holes, one in particular, is more challenging than most golfers can handle. #17 (if I remember correctly), a 380+ par 4 has a landing area of less than 200, then a creek to cross, a second landing area at about 230 - 250, then yet another creek, then about 100 to the green. The risk reward unless you can consistently hit a 240 yard straight tee shot, or drive of over 270, is not worth the risk. But then you're left with a 200 yard uphill approach shot. I did manage to squeeze out a 77 from the white tees. Several holes you have to be very strategic in your landing spots, which is awesome, IF, the course is in good shape. With all the rain DFW got this spring and summer I would have thought all areas of the course would be lush. NOT. Lots of barren spots on either side of the fairways and a few in the middle. The short game pitching area is a joke. Why even have it there. A small 25 yd "green" that has a 8' pot hole in the middle of it. LOL. We were even warned by the starter on the first tee that ALL of the bunkers were basically unplayable. Which he was spot on! They were horrible!! It's really a shame. This course has the layout and potential to be great. Probably won't be back!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Round

Great place to play. Super fairways and green, and toughest approach shots you will ever see.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course

We always have a good time here. Really happy to see the cart paths being renewed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trails of Frisco Worth a Shot

5 yrs since I played here. Very impressed. Greens and fairways in excellent condition especially greens. Due to flooding several months ago lots of repairs being done on bridges/paths. Plenty of challenging holes where accuracy and strategy play major role in scoring. Ample opportunity to lose lots of golf balls and get double bogeys if game not sharp. Pace on this day was excellent. Round and cart only $43 so well worth it. Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course

Can’t wait till I get to all the bridges taken care of the golf cart routes

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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