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3.7
758 Reviews (758)
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
76.4%
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606 out of 758 reviews
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3.0
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Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.0%
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14 out of 25 reviews
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3.7
66 Reviews (66)
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
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Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.8%
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52 out of 66 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

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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 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREEN'S ARE IN GOOD SHAPE!

NICE COURSE - FAIRWAYS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AND GREEN ARE IN GOOD SHAPE. LAYOUT IS FUN - SEVERAL HOLES THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT ELEVATION CHANGES.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better be ready to drive to get there and drive better once you are there...

This course is challenging with many tight tee shots and number 10 is worth taking a friend just to watch them come apart. The greens are the best I have ever seen them at Brickyard and you can play very aggressive at the hole. For the money, despite the drive, it is a great spot.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It wae tough but interesting.

It was far from Dallas but valuable to drive more than 30 min.
because the course was very exciting unlikely in Dallas area.
I'll visit this course again with my friend in the near future.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of room for error

Lots of places to lose balls! But a very interesting layout and some challenging and memorable tee shot and approaches. Greens were in great shape and sneaky fast. The course is showing some need for upkeep as evidenced by their sign on the highway; although repairs are mainly cosmetic. Holes 5 & 16 are strange to get to (5 is marked & 16 should be). Price was right, and pace of play was phenomenal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

VALUE............

Ive been out here about six times.... Played for 11 bucks. Good greens, good fairways. Very unique layout. Challenging par threes, ten is one of the hardest par fives you will ever see. This is a tremendous value. Some of the cart paths are like roller coasters.....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Texas Advisor
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Top 1000 Contributor

The drive south!

In the past, this course has always been a great value even considering the drive. But the last two visits have been brutally slow... Don't know if we will go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best bang for your buck in the metro-plex

New ownership has really turned this place around. While I was the 19th hole drinking a beer and having a one of the better barbecue sandwiches I've had in recent memory I overheard a couple of people saying the course had a change in ownership over winter and the GM that has been there for several years was now the owner as well.
Greens were soft and smooth. Fairways were green and just starting to fill in nicely. I bet they will be great in a couple of weeks with the weather getting warmer everyday. They have re-open the restaurant on the weekends and had just finished remodeling the bathrooms on the course and in the clubhouse. Best value around in my opinion. This course is definitely on the up swing and I will be back. I have to get revenge on #10. That hole is a killer and one of the best par 5's I have played....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Enjoyable course to Play

Would really like to see better directions on the course for each hole. One needs a guide if you haven't played this course before. Love the rolling terrain, makes for challenging golf. I recommend playing the blue tees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

hard for beginners to follow course

holes not marked clearly hole directions spray painted on cart path LOTS of poison ivy very hilly terrain greens were in great shape cost a little high for course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

great course for the money

I enjoyed my round staff was friendly and course in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

nicely maintained

nice course challenging and well maintained fast pace course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

When the course is green, it would be great!

The course is a lot of fun, but they could do a better job maintaining the course, still fun!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fairways dormant

Fairways dormant ball will roll, greens need alot of attention ( looks like a hail storm came thru ) fairway divits not being tended too. Grass growing out of them. Play was slow but to be expected on a sunday. Bunkers unplayable with water in most.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Very dissappointed from the last few times played.

Upon arriving, there was no carts available. There were a couple of 6 man groups on the course and they wanted to go around again. The course itself was soggy in some spots and, the greens needed over seeding. Since they have a few blind spots on the front nine, there should be some way to alert other golfers that the way is not clear. Our group was hit into three different times due to slow play ahead.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Interesting layout for great price

The course has terrific hole to start backside on #10. Very challenging par 3 #8 from back tee.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A must play, shotmakers and position players heaven

First, apologies to the course for checking "needs attention" but I had to pick something, and it's winter; course was in good shape for the season. The changes in elevation are wonderful, some of the greens are small, and some fairways are narrow, with #9 threading a needle to get into position. We played the front twice (day after Turkey day was busy) from blues and golds, but did play #10 as a bonus (suggested by the staff at no charge, when did that last happen to you?). You step on the tee and understand why it is the signature hole. Course is not particularly long, and if you spray your drives you will spend much of the day in the rough (and it is actual rough). Our best of the day rolled 275 down the middle however, so bring the big dog along. Bring all your wedges as well, greens have tiers and well placed (and sometimes a bit hidden) traps. I can't wait to play here again (and see what the back has in store). I will, however; spend some time on the practice green before going out. Or maybe I'll just mount a magazine rack on the cart so I can read something.......... I also plan another review in the spring so I can rate conditions more fairly. The rating folks need to to have a "seasonally adjusted" scale.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Great Value! Old course!

Probably one of the cheaper courses in Dallas! #10 is one of the crazier holes around. Overall, the course is fine but needs attention! But as it states in the name, it was an old brickyard. Feels that way!

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Go with a guide

I would have enjoyed the course had I had a map. Most courses that I played either have a map on the score card or on the marker at the tee.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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