Old Brickyard Golf Course

This course is an unknown gem. It is basically in the country south of Dallas, but right on the highway. The course has an interesting layout, where you really don't need a driver off the tee on a lot of par 4's. There is only 1 long par 3, and it is a tough shot over water, but the rest are pretty short with no major hazards. There are 3 short par 5's on the front and only 1, 3 shot, par 5 on the back (#10). #'s 9 & 11 are very similar. They both require a long iron or hybrid off the tee to a fairly narrow and blind landing zone, then a short iron or wedge into the green.

#'s 16-18 are all similar as well, except that #18 has a blind landing area. There really isn't any shade for the tee boxes after #14, so it can get hot if you don't play early.

This is not a bombers course. It requires accuracy more than distance. There are some pretty large elevation changes that make club selection tricky.

You can almost always get a tee time for a weekend round even after most courses are fully booked, so check it out if you can't find a time at another course in the morning on a weekend.

I like the course because it is different and challenging without being unfair, constantly booked solid or too pricey.

I would say all the courses that I’ve played over the past few months, this is definitely my favorite. It’s a fun and tricky place.

My two sons and I played the course and had a blast. Very friendly people and good conditions considering this heat.

Fun course as always. The greens are in excellent condition considering how hot and dry it's been. Only bad thing was the pace of play. Started out at my tee time with a foursome on the green and a twosome in the tee box, then ran into another foursome at the 6th hole. By the time we reached the 10th, there were 14 people on the same hole. 4 on the green, 4 in the fairway, 2 on white tees, 1 on gold tees, me, and then 1 more behind me.

Lots of elevation changes and hidden tee shots which are rare to come across in Texas. I loved the challenge and will be back to play this course!

I enjoy the variety of golf challenges at Old Brickyard.

Early in the round, #2 is blind off the tee with water right on the 2nd shot - staying left is key to success.

#8 is a target par 3 - too far left is lost ball. Same with #9 on the blind tee shot.

#10 makes you think your way around the lake - and it's in play from start to finish. #11 is a skinny par4 with trouble too far left and green out of sight on the tee shot.

I usually hit an iron to keep it in play.

#18 is another blind tee shot with trouble up both sides. Takes an excellent 2nd shot to on in regulation.

This course us a little scruffy around the edges but in good condition where it counts - fairways and greens.

Keep the ball in play and you can shoot a good round here.