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3.5
775 Reviews (775)
5 Stars
199
4 Stars
318
3 Stars
126
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
70.7%
Recommend this course
612 out of 775 reviews
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2.7
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
48.8%
Recommend this course
20 out of 41 reviews
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3.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
66.7%
Recommend this course
44 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

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

3.5
775 Reviews (775)

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 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played at Old Brickyard because it was close to where I was staying and had a good priced HotDeal. The gentleman working the Pro Shop was very nice and helpful. The course, however, wasn't as great. The greens and fairways were okay, but the rough, paths, surrounding areas, and practice green need work. Add in that the highway runs alongside the front nine (noisy) and a dump site along the back nine (smelly). A few creative holes (9, 10, 11) and some fairly straightforward ones, but all-in-all I wish I would have chosen a different course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good fun

Great course, with lots of elevation changes. Fun challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Old brickyard

Really cool course with some picturesque holes. Can't believe I haven't played here before now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Old Brickyard

It's about 30-40 miles from where we live, but it was on GolfNow at a very reasonable price, so we decided to play it. it had rained quite heavily the night before, so some parts of the fairways were wet, and the greens were still wet underneath, so it made putting slower than usual.

All in all, it was good to get out. This course is very hilly and some fairways are quite narrow, (so you have to be straight or you may lose balls). It's more challenging than many other course I've played- especially when it's a bit wet.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Depends on When You Play

I recently played at Old Brickyard Golf Course and had a mixed experience. While the course itself was in decent shape, with fairways and greens that were well-maintained, the pace of play left much to be desired. There were too many high handicap players on the course who struggled to keep a moderate pace, which ultimately made the experience frustrating.

I have nothing against high handicap golfers, but when the pace drags, it can ruin the enjoyment for everyone else. Unfortunately, I had to leave after just nine holes, even though I had paid for 18, simply because the slow play was unbearable. It would have been helpful if marshals were present to monitor and encourage a quicker pace.

I really appreciate the unique design of this course and the challenges it presents, but I felt a bit ripped off this time around. With better management of the pace of play, I believe Old Brickyard could be a truly enjoyable experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs a lot more attention!

Could be a special track...but needs a lot of landscaping/greens keeping work to pull it off.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Long time customer

Not sure what happen to this course. Ive been playing here for many years and 5-10 years ago this was one of the best courses around. Now its over priced and dead spots everywhere. This course had the nicest spongy greens, now they are alot of crows feet and dead spots. Fairways are in ok shape. For the price this aint it dont waste your time.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course over priced

Great layout but not kept up. It was not worth 70 dollars at all.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Dump

This course was the only course with a tee time before 8:00am on a weekend and I can see why. The layout is very confusing and the course punishes you off the tee if you’re not straight. If you are in Dallas and want to play somewhere new, this isn’t the place.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Brickyard

As always, I enjoyed my round of golf. We went off early and played by ourselves. For me it’s a challenging course. All the hills make it fun. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a cha.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Such a Fun Unique Course

I golf 2 times weekly and rarely ever leave reviews. Just played Old Brick for the first time in about 2 years and it’s in great shape. Greens are excellent other than 1.

The course has a lot of elevation and some unique holes. It will definitely test your skills with alot of blind shots and water that comes into play.

Hole 10 should be a par 6 lol.

Play it and enjoy. Thank me later

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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