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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
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606 out of 758 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #11)
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Reviews

3.7
758 Reviews (758)

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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Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are much improved

I love this course with lots of elevation changes. I played a month ago and the greens are much better now. Unfortunately I got caught behind a tournament for about 9 holes but still managed a 4 hour round. A must play for the value when traveling south of Dallas on I45.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a good course for the money

This is a really nice course. The staff is great and very friendly and the hole atmosphere is great. It's close to home and it's just a great place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

course

great place going back again this week.tight fairways.tuff carries over water.ball placement is a must

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Great course. The greens were a little rough but overall it was fun and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

I enjoy playing this course. A little disappointed with the overall upkeep of the fairways and cart paths but it's not that bad for the price. Some great views from several of the tee boxes and an extremely challenging hole 10. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

worth playing

The fairways were in great shape. The greens were not in as good a shape, however they still putted consistently. Overall a very fun course with some very challenging holes

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

"Don't let the smooth taste fool you",

If want to test your game, Old Brickyard is a great place to play. No two holes are alike. You have a little of everything you want in a golfing challenge and for some guys, a lot of things that they don't want. We played form the tips which still was only 6300 yds., but as the saying goes, "Don't let the smooth taste fool you", well if you are an advanced golfer such as myself, then don't let the 6300 yds. fool you into thinking that you can manhandle this course, because if you want a challenge, play the tips and you'll see exactly what I mean!!! Even for golfers who are not so advanced you will have a challenge from the white or blue tees as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course!

This course kicks my butt! Bring lots of balls! Fun course!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging layout

Fun but challenging golf course. First time playing the Brickyard shot a 76 from the tips. Lots of hills and a few blind shots. I don't recommend walking it. The course was in decent shape. The greens and fairways had there bad spots. The staff was not very friendly but the course made up for it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old Brickyard

The course has very cool elevation changes and is easy to navigate. The green's are in pretty good shape and are a consistent speed. You have to hit your tee shots straight on some holes to avoid trouble but overall is a good challenge with several chances to make birdies.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Pleasant Surprise!

I had driven by the course several times but never stopped in to play. Boy I have been missing out on a very good course. The terrain makes it extra challenging but as on most courses if you keep it in the fairway you'll have a good day! The bunkers are in terrible shape but if they were fixed most people couldn't afford to play here because they could charge a lot more!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Talk about elevation change

This course would have gotten a 4 if the greens would have been in better shape. The elevation changes were rediculous. Very neat course, and if you take one thing away from most of the reviews ... take extra balls. I lost a half dozen. The other three guys lost more than that. It is definitely target golf. Even some of the longer holes you can lose a golf ball when hit dead center of the fairway. I had a yardage book, but did not really read all of the description for the holes, but I would assume that it had hole strategy in it which I should have checked for. My advice would be to take an iron off of most tee boxes.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never again

The greens were bumpy and some we're dead. The cart paths are in need of repair and the general course condition was not good. I have played twice before and was in much better condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Stay in the Fairway...

This was my first time playing this course, recommended by a co- worker. It was a little challenging at first. After the third hole it all started to come together. I had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Times

The greens needed some work, but overall the course was great. We were only delayed on a couple of holes, but we never had anyone behind us waiting, so the pace was actually good. Overall this was a fun course that we all enjoyed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great elevated tee shot golf

We had a blast playing this elevated tee box course. Tee it high and let it fly and watch your ball sail away. I really liked the downhill par 3 on the front. You can hit 2 less clubs there. The greens are coming back but did not effect play. Friendly Staff and cart girl came by 5 times. Good value and easy access to interstate. A definite go back and play again now that I know where the holes are. Make sure you get the yardage book.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Welcome to the Quarry

A great golf layout if you like scenic views and hitting elevated tee shots. An easy access just off the interstate. Our group had a blast playing this course. The greens are still recovering but the pins were all in areas where putting was no problem. Most shots just off the fairway bounced toward the middle. Make sue you get the yardage book. The Staff was very friendly and the cart girl showed up 5 times during our round. Don't try to get to 10 in 2 shots unless you are very long! Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

great price,unique holes, and really slow

relatively short course but very challenging holes. hard to believe this is a dallas area course because of the extreme hilly terrain. very pretty to the eye but be prepared to hit off of a lot of side hill lies and tons of blind shots. slowest round of golf(literally) i have ever played in my life but I am sure it is not always that way as i was a single stuck behind a fivesome who were hot on the heels of another fivesome who were behind a foursome and on number 9 all 3 groups were literally on the same hole playing as i watched heplessly from the tee box. I would love to play it again on a nice chilly winters weekday when the faint of heart are snug in their beds or anytime with a group. staff was very friendly and facility was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goat Farm

The course was in horrible condition. My backyard has better grass than this course. I don't enjoy hitting off of dirt in the middle of the fairway. The fairways weren't green and had patches of dirt where there was no grass. The greens were inconsistent. One green would be slow and bumpy while another was fast. The greens should have been called browns or yellows. And that wasn't even the worst part. The bunkers were not made of sand. It was a mixture of diet and concrete. They were not groomed and still had dried up spots where water used to be. It was horrible. Can't believed they charged $38 dollars yo play there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Entertaining Day

Had fun, but rain and windy conditions made the "quarry death march" just that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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