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3.3
981 Reviews (981)
5 Stars
256
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
101
1 Stars
71
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
58.2%
Recommend this course
725 out of 981 reviews
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4.0
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
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0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
76.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 13 reviews
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3.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
56.5%
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35 out of 62 reviews
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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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Reviews

3.3
981 Reviews (981)
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Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
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3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Average golf course

Good things: the greens are in great shape and respond well to properly hit shots and putts roll very true; fairways are in good shape right now which isn't always the case; friendly staff

Need work: almost all the bunkers need serious help, most are unplayable; many of the teeboxes need to be redone; there are several bridges and they all need to be repaired, one is completely washed out; no GPS on carts, no coolers

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Rough Shape

Greens were recently punched. We knew that going in. Most tee boxes, in spite of all the rain, were so hard it was hard to put a peg in the ground. Bunkers were mostly unplayable, like hardened lava fields. We eventually took free drops. Lot of bare spots in the grass. Bridges were damaged or missing completely. Desk guy was really nice and helpful. Bartender was great as well. All in all, better options out there.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Avoid this course. Barely playable. Not worth the green fee.

Course was in very poor condition. I almost broke my ankle in a hole covered by grass next to the green. .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Round @ The Trails

Enjoyed the course overall. Nice layout with wide fairways, but enough hazards to make it interesting. Recent weather made both the traps and the greens a bit hard, but that’s temporary.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Review

Course is in bad shape. All the cart paths are in bad shape. How about watering course and greens. I would not play here again

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Bridge out

Hole 1s bridge is out so starting is a little slow but didn’t have to wait at all after that. Layout is great. Makes you play golf. Greens were just aerated but price is discounted.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Almost there

Fairways were in good shape. Greens were punched and bunkers were a disaster.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great first time

Great first experience at this course! Pro shop was great and knowledgeable. Although the greens were under repair, the layout was wonderful. I’ll be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not to bad

No as bad as the reviews say, yes it may be a little over priced but everything is now days. A couple tee boxes need some grass but overall not bad. I will say pace of play was slow for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

There was some good rain a few days prior, so I expected the course to be wet, but not flooded! There was. I mention of it when we checked in and the tee boxes were complete mud pits and most of the course was still a river.

Truly disappointed with the lack of transparency, but they were happy and quick to take my money and offer nothing nor an apology when mentioned.

We actually only could manage 9 holes as it wasn’t even worth playing more.

This course has potential, but they need to invest money to make it a course worth playing, rain or not!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 133
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Texas Advisor
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

What happened?

PLease note - it did rain over 2" the day before we played.

The pro shop was nearly empty - no merchandise, very little in the way of personnel. The cart we were asked to take had a wobbly wheel and the steering was nearly gone. Range was closed due to conditions (they told us that). Putting green had no holes, only sticks in the ground. Cart path only (Obviously).

Bunkers were filled with water and we lost a half dozen balls in them. No drainage whatsoever and often no rakes to even attempt to get your ball back. Lots of muddy areas near cart paths and along edges of fairways (usually bare earth I guess). Greens were actually in decent shape considering the rest of the course conditions. Changing wind conditions made it tougher than ever. This is usually a tough course even in no wind and good conditions.

Bottom line - not worth the rate they charged. Even knowing the conditions we expected a bit more of this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Run down

Bad ownership. No investment into the grounds, bunkers, facilities, etc. really poor conditions. I like the layout of the course. I wish everyone would stop playing here to force the owners to refresh the course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pretty Good

The greens are in pretty good shape; much better than 2023. Fairways and tees still need grass as there are some bare spots, but overall good challenging course. Expensive on the weekends though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout

I play here often and enjoy it every time. The layout is great, very challenging with no holes being alike. The greens are always in great shape, fairways sometimes suffer after a heavy run but bounce back nicely. If the practice areas would get some attention this would be a top notch course.

The driving range has a lot of potential but needs new mats and a focus on providing grass to hit off of when possible. There is not much of a chipping area either. The putting green is great.

All in all, I love playing here and have friends that will happily make the drive up as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible condition

Paid $95 to play this course. Course was in terrible condition. I wouldn’t play this course again if it was free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Don’t

This course is beyond bad. Horrible bunkers that hadn’t seen maintenance in months. The t boxes were dirt. Trash everywhere. Overpriced for such a bad place. It’s not a dormant issue. It’s a zero maintenance issue. Not sure what happened but there are much better options.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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