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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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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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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

The worst experience you could have at a course

I live in downtown Dallas and made the drive to Ferris Texas to the old brickyard, which is about 35 minutes from downtown. I made a tee time the day before at 12pm. As I arrive, I go into the clubhouse to check in. The gentleman told me we do not have any carts, so you will have to wait until someone gets done. I ask him, Do we know how long that can be? He said I have no clue, so I proceeded to just cancel the reservation, but they told me I was not able to do that, so I never received a refund. I was not going to sit there and wait until someone gets done. Also, they told me I would have to wait for another golfer as a random person would ride with me because they do not allow single golfing because of how busy it is. I understand they are busy, but as a golf course, you should know when you are overbooked and you know longer have any carts at least block reservations or send an email or phone call to let the people who booked so we don’t waste our time driving there. The hospitality and the way I was treated was unacceptable. I highly recommend staying far away from this course. Overall it was a complete nights & as for the course condition it’s a a landfill.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never going back! Don't waste your Money.

Country view is right down the street and Waxahachie is not far. This course has a black fella working there that is rude and has 0 concept that he's not gonna tell players who they are playing with until he starts paying for the round especially when we are paying $70 no sir. We don't come to the course to be treated like you treat your children we come to play with family and our friends not some strangers because you think your in control. He had a big issue with us bringing a 3rd guy to play and literally turned his money and business down and did not let him play then we pull up to the 1st tee box and there is 6 guys teeing off and playing together. The round took 5 hours. Never going back don't waste your money on the poor customer service either. No grill no burgers no good food at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Really cool place.

This is a very nice but tough course. Lots of hills and tight fairways. The staff was extremely friendly including the Marshall who stopped to talk with us. Cold water in the coolers but no cart girls. Fairways and greens are in very good condition.

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

Good day of golf

The course was overall in good shape. The pace of play was fine. The tee complexes, fairways and greens were all in good shape. The only complaint I had was the gentleman in the clubhouse checking us. Not friendly or welcoming. Really didn’t seem like he wanted to be there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

With all the heat and lack of rain lately the course was in surprisingly good condition… fairway grass, greens and tee boxes in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

My only complaint is the golf carts. Love playing Brickyard and I actually play there a lot. Challenging course and it has come a long way. Greens are really coming together and fairways are looking great.

The staff is always really nice and accommodating

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hole in One!

My buddy hit his first hole in one on the #6 hole par 3.

Congrats Brent E.! 👏🏼

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It rained

Rained on us after 2 holes but we managed to get a raincheck thanks to this stand up establishment and its commitment to customer satisfaction.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting layout.

Fun course. But, can be confusing and somewhat hazardous. Cartpaths are sometimes on a steep slope with sharp turns, and some paths run directly in front of players teeing off on another hole. Bathrooms on the course weren't the cleanest I've seen, but not horrible. Pace of play was good except for a foursome that wasn't too sharp on etiquette. I may add this course to my monthly rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Underrated

I'm from Fort Worth, so this course is rarely on my radar. It's a bit of a drive, but definitely worth it. Challenging course with better than expected conditions. Full range and friendly staff. I teed off behind a tournament which is why I rated the pace of play poorly. Not the course's fault. Check it, you won't be disappointed. Unless you're a golf snoot...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not too bad

Grounds keeper needs improvement, lots of rough spots. Greens pretty good and fast too. Pricey on short notice booking for what we got, staff not caustic as some reviews but not making a lot of friends either. Had to trade carts as we couldn’t steer it, loose wheel.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where is the Marshall!!!!

There need to be a Marshall to speed up the pace of play especially when have a charity event. I spend over 5 hours playing behind want to be professional PGA group of non golfers. They should have offered a refund or rain check anyone who wasn't playing in charity event because this was an tortures to play behind.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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