Old Brickyard Golf Course
About
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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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2022 #11)
Golfer Photos
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My Irish connection! Photo submitted by bhaileysr on 09/04/2026
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Photo submitted by codyhenry4 on 05/09/2026
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Photo submitted by daddywinn on 04/19/2025
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Photo submitted by dean1968 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by dean1968 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by eddie5lopez on 02/05/2023
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10th hole Photo submitted by Nxtlvl3048 on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by 4xZao7I4Qhet9BzDBRBA on 08/19/2021
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Photo submitted by 4xZao7I4Qhet9BzDBRBA on 08/19/2021
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Photo submitted by 4xZao7I4Qhet9BzDBRBA on 08/19/2021
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Photo submitted by 4xZao7I4Qhet9BzDBRBA on 08/19/2021
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Photo submitted by rosrile on 06/26/2021
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Photo submitted by MJNoel on 06/25/2021
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Photo submitted by MJNoel on 06/25/2021
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Photo submitted by MJNoel on 06/25/2021
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Hole 10 green Photo submitted by u000004202455 on 06/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160471708 on 09/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160301520 on 06/27/2020
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Another beautiful day in the sun! Photo submitted by Pcdanielczyk on 05/12/2020
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The “Greens” Photo submitted by u8296011 on 04/08/2020
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Sand trap quality Photo submitted by u8296011 on 04/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u8296011 on 04/08/2020
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Very, Very Challenging Hole Photo submitted by fryersroost on 05/08/2013
Golfer Reviews
Bring plenty of golf balls
Excellent course and pace of play could be better but over all not much to complain about. Narrrow fairways lots of water and deep roughs to lose your golf balls makes it challenging and frustrating. Up your golf game before you play here. The staff club house people are all very welcoming and friendly accommodating as possible.
Quick greens and lots of hills makes it really fun. Great course for the money!
Sweet
Love the layout, elevation changes and water. Cart paths need a litle work but they are fixing that. Great course for the money whatever level you play at. No food to speak of but chips and hotdogs if they put them out.
Fantastic Course
This course is a gem. It has the highest elevation of any course that I have played in the Dallas area. If it is your first time playing it make sure to get the Course Guide Book. Holes 9 thru 12 are labeled the Death March. This course will challenge you. Great course layout. I am looking forward to playing it again. If you have to drive a distance to get to it, it is worth the drive.
Fun, very Fun couse!
Like two courses, front nine is hilly, then back has more water. Fascinating layout, with a big advantage for senior tees. I love it, drive 30 miles to play, but only occasionally.
Very different and challenging layout
Land values being what they are it's hard to imagine a better repurpose of land depleted of it's natural resources and topography. The elevation changes are very pronounced. There are more berms (and bigger) alongside the fairways than any course I've played recently. Water is a factor on plenty of holes; most crossings are wide ponds and not a meandering creek. The gas powered carts were the right cart for the steep inclines. At times it felt a little like fourwheeling. I wouldn't ever walk this course. Not that I walk many anyway. But if you're in to walking, skip this course. I especially liked the par 3 holes. Usually these holes are simply 140 ish straight mowed fairways. But here with the threes being mostly in the transition zone, the tees are elevated and most have no fairway at all. 160 yards to the green over either all water or un-mowed tall native grasses. If you don't get the ball up and near the green you've lost another ball. Many fours play like this as well. The wind was also a factor. But in Texas the wind is like the sun. My favorite hole (maybe) was #10. It features an elevated tee crossing over a wide expanse of water. 2nd and 3rd shots follow the shore of the course's largest pond. Probably for most it will be better to lay up on your third.
Good challenging course
Course was in good shape. Pace of play was very good. Only complaint and it's minor. There wasn't enough staff at the concessions. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who likes a little challenge.
Elevation
Not a good golf course for somebody that shoots over 100. I've been playing for about 8 months now and felt a bit overwhelmed. Do not go to this golf course if you have a bad temper. You will not have a good time. I however could do it again. Be sure to take plenty of balls.
Elevations
Sure Glad I was not walking. Many elevation changes.
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
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!!
Good round
Had a good first round of the year at a nice golf course
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.