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3.8
734 Reviews (734)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
309
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
78.5%
Recommend this course
592 out of 734 reviews
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4.3
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
96.9%
Recommend this course
31 out of 32 reviews
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3.8
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.1%
Recommend this course
46 out of 56 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6486 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.6

Some argue that the tricked-up golf course has no place in today’s game, but they might change their mind after visiting the eclectic Old Brickyard. As the name implies, the course lays out in and around an old brickyard, featuring dramatic elevation changes, blind shots, and some unbelievable, almost impossible holes. This is one you’ll want to play just to say you’ve seen it.

The opening holes are pretty basic as you traverse northward before turning into the meat of the course, where the dramatic elevation changes start wreaking havoc on your club selection. After about the third or fourth hole, every hole seems to have some unique feature.

The Old Brickyard Lake comes into play on holes 9-11, some of the most difficult holes you’ll find anywhere. After you limp homeward suffering near-disasters on the tricky par 3 No. 8, which plays over water and seems to drop about 5 stories, and the demented 9th hole, which features a funky tee shot and challenging approach over water to a difficult green, No. 10 is not a welcome sight. Hole 10 plays from an elevated tee box, with water along the right. Water comes into play on the next two shots as well, since it cuts across the dogleg-right fairway. If you’re struggling, this is a double-digit hole for sure.

There’s no real break after No. 10, either. The 13th requires a precision short iron to a tiered green. More surprises await as you finish the round, so be prepared. The yard is a fun day of golf.

Getting there : Take I-45 south from Dallas to Ferris, then exit 267 and continue down the access road to the entrance on the right.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Greens Tif Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Ponko (2000)

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

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Reviews

3.8
734 Reviews (734)
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Handicap 20-24
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Wow!!!

Great course!! Hard course to play. Quite a challenge. So beautiful. Been in Dallas for a year playing different courses and it has been fun, but I must say I might hav found my every weekend place to play. Highly recommend!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun to play

Really like playing here. Great layout. Greens are in good shPe and fairway good too. Enjoyed my round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent golf course, everyone should book a round at this course. Lots of elevations and valleys fun to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wat

The two guys that I play every week and beat with authority both played the best rounds of their lives. One finished 86 The other 85. It is a tough course but I think you will love it. Just as they did and just as I do. I gotta play again. These are 94 to 100 players. Fantastic course .

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

Great value!

You cannot beat the price for what you get at this course! It offers a challenge for the experienced player and is forgiving enough If you’re just starting out. The conditions of the course are excellent it is mainted well. Always a fun course to play with a group of friends. My favorite part are the par 3s!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fun but frustrating

FUN: I have played the brickyard many times and they seem to be working hard to improve it. Greens were in fantastic shape, held good shots and rolled true. Course was extremely damp due to overwatering which made some approach shots soggy. Bunkers werent worth plaing out of. Hopefully they will be worked on in the near future. Overall, the course was challenging as always with excellent greens.

FRUSTRATING: We had to tee off 30 min after our scheduled tee time due to a six man group teeing off - please dont do this on a weekend. I am all for a round with your buddies and friendly wagers but six guys on one hole is a bit much. The gentleman running the pro shop could use a refresher in customer service.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Delightful layout

This course has it all. Interesting layout, lots of topography, challenging greens. It's a lot if fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good fairways

Overall the course in pretty good shape, I was impressed with some improvements to the carpath and the clearing of some of the areas where normally the bushes are always out of control.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course.

Everything was great until our cart ran out of gas on #7. Waited around for them to bring us a different cart. Then when we got to # 10 there was a group that cut in front of us and slowed the pace way down. Very disappointing. The staff did not even offer us a drink or a rain check or even an apology. Those carts running out of gas is a total lack of care. This should never happen. If it does the staff should try to make it right. They did not care. Won't be back anytime soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Tough Course

Overall wouldn't recommend this course. The staff was not friendly or welcoming. Course was in okay shape, one hole the grounds crew was mowing the green and did not stop or get out of the way when we approached so we just picked up and moved on. Hard course as far as blind shots and navigating.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not what I expected

The Old Brickyard course in Ferris, Tx. is a different kind of course for north Texas.

It's very hilly with changes in elevation on every hole. I found it to be fairly challenging

but fair layout.

The two most difficult holes for me where numbers 9 and 10. Hole no. 9 is a blind

tee shot through a narrow gap. And hole no.10 is a par five with water in play on every

shot. Also 18 has a blind 2nd shot.

All in all I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to play something

different in north Texas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Interesting, fun course - but wouldn't want to play on a regular basis

We played this course Monday on a $13 Hot Deal. Due to recent heavy rains, it was cart path only, and we certainly got our exercise! It was worth every bit of the money. Greens were in great condition, fairways were in okay condition, a little rough but very playable. Course knowledge is crucial, many blind or tricky shots, very narrow landing areas on a few holes. Thankfully, there weren't many players out that day, we had the luxury of driving ahead to see the hole before playing it. There are TONS of elevation changes. I'm not a fan of the par 5 Hole #10 - with a very narrow landing area for the ladies drive and a fairway that skirts the lake for the entire length. I'd wanted to play this course for many years, but didn't want to make the drive. We played it while returning from a weekend trip, so it was convenient - and very reasonably priced on a Monday afternoon. While we enjoyed playing the course, I would not put this on my frequent play list due to the unusual nature of the course layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

quit after 7.5 holes

First time I've ever walked off of a golf course mid round, but the 15 minute wait at each teebox was ridiculous.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout and Scenic Views Highlight This Unique Course

The great scenery of this course is hidden from view as you drive by on I-45 going to and from Houston. Local knowledge is key when it comes to successfully navigating this unique track. Hidden dangers lurking at every bend ready to swallow your ball up. Bring an extra sleeve or two just in case you end up playing by yourself. Check out this course and others in your area on my YouTube channel - "Playing From the Tips." Don't rely on someone else's vacation photo montage or yelp review to see what the course is really all about. Our up close and personal reviews of local courses proves a worthy guide to help you make a decision on where you want to play your next round. Follow the link below and click subscribe for more videos of courses in your area. New videos are added weekly.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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