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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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Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

quirky couse, but fun

my son and i played a practice round for his upcoming HS tournament. their are lots of blind shots and surprises on the course. i suspect that the better your know the course, the more fun it would be. definately want to go back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

fantastic layout!!

It was a little far from my house, but the scenery was so good. Couple of par 3 halls are really challenging. The staff was really nice too.If they put little more effort for their lunch choice it would be much feel better.I dont like cold sandwish. Also care for femal e customer;there was no toilet paper at all in womens restroom.Othere than that it was fantastic!!!Definately i will be back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good round

Had a good first round of the year at a nice golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 492
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun Challenging and Different

This is a wonderfully fun course and has always been easy to get around quickly. Love the elevation changes. Is a very challenging course for someone of my skill set, but I still love to play here. Will be back...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unique layout led to some of the more interesting holes in the DFW area. For the price, one of the best values in all of Dallas. bunkers need work but the greens and fairways were in great winter condition. Truly a gem and worth the drive if you live in the Dallas area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blew me away

This course is tough enough with the water features and elevation changes. This round featured 20--30 mph winds with gusts to 40. I lost a 8 balls even with some I thought I hit into the fairway...the most I have lost in a day of golf, even 3 days for that matter, in 30 years of playing. It is winter time and the green speeds were uneven, fairways easy enough to hit from. I knew I was going to war trying to play this round. Even with the frustrations I enjoyed the round. Quite the learning experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter golf at Brickyard

Course was in pretty good shape for winter. Plenty of grass on fairways, greens rolled good, course does need some work though. Some of the cart paths do need work. Overall for the price it was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the money!

Greens are great for time of year. If you're looking to beat the crowds, this is the place. First-timers beware layout is challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good job

I really enjoyed playing at this course. I'm glad the staff makes me feel welcome. they always try to figure out ways to save me money . Golf is it expensive sport and I think if the staff continues to help me save money I will keep coming back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not a fun course

Too many blind shots, forced carry, uneven fairways. Whole course layout felt lacking natural flow, and hard to get in a flow. Players punished for reasonably good tee shots.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful scenery and challenging!!!

Great views with challenging layout!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Course is well kept

The Old Brickyard is a bit of a drive for me (east dallas). With that said, as any golfer I expect my moneys worth. I visit several times a year with my friends and have a great time. No regrets!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

a nice challenge

There are some tough holes here but also some that reward good play. a very fair course all round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Green

Tight with personality. Fairways could use a little maintenance but greens in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging

The weather was hot, 102,. The course was in good condition.for this time of year with the heat, The greens were in great shape considering the heat .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Windy

I decided to give this course a try as opposed to driving up into the DFW area to play. I teed off a little before 1PM and didn't see anybody on front nine so pace of play was rapid. The course was in very good shape. There were a couple of soggy spots near sprinkler heads but that wasn't a significant issue. There are a number of blind shots. I am not normally a fan of those but with more local knowledge they aren't really a problem. The greens were probably the best I have played in some time. They were receptive and rolled smoothly. The wind was strong the day I played and that definitely impacts play on some holes. One issue. I played the gold tees with a rating 70.6 and slope of 125. When I attempted to post the score on GHIN , it showed a similar rating but a slope of 113. When I contacted TXGA they said the course was overdue for a new rating as it was last rated in 2000. Might be time to get that done. I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun couse

After a heavy rain in the morning we were pleasantly surprised at how well the course drained.

We have played this course several times over the last few years and I have never seen it in better shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great place to play golf!

Wow! I had a great experience playing The Old Brickyard. The course would be enjoyable for players of all levels in my opinion. The course is in great condition, with some of the best greens I've ever played on. If you enjoy playing in less than 4 hours then this course is definitely a good choice. The green fee was at a very good price for such a nice quality course, and the staff was very friendly. I really am looking forward to getting back and playing out there again, as it remains my favorite course to play in the DFW area. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to have an enjoyable day of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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