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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
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.6%
Recommend this course
53 out of 72 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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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #11)
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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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good

for the money, the layout and conditions are fantastic

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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Brickyard

For your money this course is awesome! And the layout is good and unique. I’ll play here again. Greens aren’t the best compared to some of the more pricey courses but still clean. Good fairways. Just a fun course for the price point

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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great layout

great layout, greens in good shape but slow, the one staffer

i encountered wasnt friendly, can tell this used to be a premier course but the lack of maintenance (due to funding im sure) kept it from being 5 stars. on this great of a layout, i would expect fast greens, but no……

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
1.0
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Bad course

Bad course and to make it worse they over booked it. Staff was rude. Left at the turn. Save your time and money

Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course Conditions

The tee boxes, fairways, and greens are in immaculate condition right now. Definitely will be coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Very unique course. Multiple elevated tee boxes and lots of hills. Several challenging holes unlike any other course in DFW

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Tough Course

Fathers Day made for a busy day and some slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hard course

This course is fun to play, it’s tough but I am not a great golfer. Slow play, we ran about an hour over, the group in front of us was slow. Some greens in rough shape, but overall nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Needs some love

Greens took a hit this winter. Even with the rain and good growing temps they are still not back to where they used to be. Caught a Hot Deal on GolfNow for under $30 so I wasn’t too upset.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Untapped potential.

A good course but poorly maintained. Bunkers were mud and dirt, barely any sand. Ant hills all over the course and crab grass throughout. Rental clubs were outdated by 30-40 years and didn’t have a putting/chipping green. Not worth the money with the options available elsewhere

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Old Brickyard

The course is not in great condition. Lots of erosion and needs better care on greens. Too many blind shots on holes that just don’t make sense. Number 9 is ridiculous. They need GPS badly. A couple of guys had to ask where hole number 2 was.?! Staff not friendly at clubhouse. I had to ask who my playing partners were and then go find them. No starter or marshal so pace of play was terrible and we teed off at least 30 minutes behind schedule. Not enough carts to go around. Didn’t see cartgirl until 9th hole and not enough water coolers and no cups. Course needs a major upgrade for me to come back. It’s a shame because it could be one of the best around.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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