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3.6
767 Reviews (767)
5 Stars
199
4 Stars
316
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
74
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
72.5%
Recommend this course
608 out of 767 reviews
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2.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
48.5%
Recommend this course
16 out of 33 reviews
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3.5
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.6%
Recommend this course
53 out of 73 reviews
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Course Highlights
Built from an old brickyard quarry, this course delivers a uniquely challenging layout with dramatic elevation changes found nowhere else in the DFW area. Greens and fairways consistently hold up well throughout the seasons, and the welcoming staff make every visit feel personal.

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

3.6
767 Reviews (767)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 8
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 47
Water Hazards 41
Narrow Fairways 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Advanced Golfers 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 35
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 8

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4.0
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played

Getting better

The course is on the rebound……greens are back and fairways are in good shape. There are a couple of bad tee boxes way better than the last time I played there

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The greens

Of all the courses I’ve played locally, brickyards greens are in superb shape. It’s a pleasure playing on a course that takes care of the grounds!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging track

The course is challenging with blind tee shots. Some tee boxes were in bad shape, but most were in good conditions. The course has several elevation changes making it very fun. I will definitely play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Old Brickyard in Ferris, TX, is a pleasant hilly course with plenty of difficult water hazards. The course is a little difficult to navigate from hole-to-hole, but the fairways and greens are very lush and full. If you look closely, you can see downtown Dallas from the tee box on hole 3.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot and Challenging...

Fun course that is worth the drive. Built out of an old brickyard quarry, about 4-5 holes are basically in the quarry -- up, down, up, down. Hole #10 is amazingly hard -- probably the hardest Par 5 I've played. Very scenic course but as mentioned by others, get ready from some blind tee shots. One thing I couldn't figure out --why the clubhouse makes it a point to answer the question "Do you want to leave a tip?" for credit card charges. Seriously? For checking in? Turn that option off please.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course - could use some improvements

Good course but could use some improvements. Overall, a good experience, even though there are some specific improvements that can be made. Pace of play was pretty bad and sometimes there were two or even three groups backed up on one tee box. Speaking of tee boxes they were pretty bad. Often times it was hard to find an area that didn’t have a divot or a flat ground to tee off from. Other than that, just little things like lack of water on the course and broken stairs down to the greens that could be fixed easily. I’ll still be going back again as a backup option.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

The course was in great shape, will really challenge you especially the 10th hole. Love playing here, was just plain hot the day i played

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Interesting . . .

A very unique course. Starts off easy and boring. Then it gets beautiful and difficult. Be prepared to lose balls to blind shots. I lost three balls on great drives that hit the fairway then kicked right or left and poof! Gone! Tons of beautiful but dangerous water. My take is that I will score better next time, now that I have played the course better.

They allow very slow fivesomes on Sunday afternoons. Great marshall, but not much he can do when the course allows five beginners to play together. If you are a purist, you won't appreciate the lack of a dress code.

Hope that helps!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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