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3.7
773 Reviews (773)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
355
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
40
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
78.0%
Recommend this course
626 out of 773 reviews
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3.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
72.2%
Recommend this course
26 out of 36 reviews
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3.8
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
78.2%
Recommend this course
61 out of 78 reviews
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Course Highlights
Waterview delivers outstanding greens and a well-regarded layout that consistently earns high marks among DFW-area golfers. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a compelling choice for budget-conscious players.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7191 yards
Slope 133
Rating 74.5

Rowlett’s first course has been laid out over a flat range of pasture, supplemented by 15 acres of lakes and over 1,000 new trees. Designed to be hacker friendly, the lack of mature trees provide an especially generous look and feel, tempting the mid-level handicapper to tee it up from the 7,191 yard tips and go long off the tee. Bent greens are the highlight of the round here–they roll true and provide solid opportunities to snake in a few long putts.

Getting there : Off of I-30 exit Dalrock Rd. and drive north through Hwy. 66. A half-mile past 66 veer left on Princeton, which dead-ends at Liberty Grove. Turn right into the Waterview division and take Waterview Pkwy. to the clubhouse

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif-Eagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Graham (2000) Gary Panks (2000) Chris Gray (2008) Steve Wolfard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.7
773 Reviews (773)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 25
Bunkers 24
Undulating Greens 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Seniors 12
Beginners 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 23
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Grass is coming in, Greens rolling well

Waterview stays consistent and greens have been some of the better in our area!

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

All around great course

Course is in really good shape right now! Greens are fast and rolling pretty pure, fairways are soft, most tee boxes are solid. Could nitpick and say greens are slightly sandy but that should change soon. No real complaints other than the carts could use a refresh.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Favorite course on east side of dallas

Awesome course. Beautiful. Enjoyable. Not crazy hard. Becomes a shot makers course if your dispersion gets out of control love the sand trap placement and long holes from the tips

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poorly managed

Cart died on hole 3 then I spent the time to get a new cart and then that cart died on 9. Really poorly managed course. Spend your money and time somewhere else. This place is not worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible course condition

The course was in terrible shape. There was mulch and dirt all over the fairways. The tee boxes were over grown and drastically uneven. The greens were average but compared to everything else it was in great shape. Pace of play was the only thing good about it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Bones

This m was obviously a premium course at this ne point. The hazards are strategically placed and you have to think yourself around the course. The greens are very undulating which added a nice challenge and they were in good condition. Unfortunately, the fairways and grass around the green needed improvement. One recommendation to the course: on #3, shorter par 5, let the grass grow a little longer between the green and the water. You have a green that banks towards the water and even on a good second shot, it’s likely your ball will roll into the water. The hole isn’t really fair and it slows down play. Plus, this isn’t a TPC course so no need to make it overly difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This is a great course to play

Waterview had beautiful scenery, with good course conditions. I played in March, and it was one of the better courses I've played this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time playing

Fun course that was in good shape. Pace was a little slow for me (5 hours), staff was friendly and helpful. When I paid and mentioned it was my first time here, the gentleman in the pro shop took me outside and pointed out the highlights.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

I like the layout of Waterview. Had the first tee time, which helped the pass of play until you get to the back 9 (technically front 9 since you start on hole 10). There some areas with drainage issue around the green, which makes the ground soggy, not a major issue. The only feedback is the 9 hole tee times that are slotted in, as they significantly slowed down the pace of play. There should be a set guidelines communicated about basic golf etiquette to keep pace of play, as I saw it was very much needed. I’ll definitely play Waterview again. Directing the pace of play for the 9 hole tee times will enhance everyone’s experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Inconsiderate super intendant and terrible track

For &70 you get a track that is well

under maintained. A super intendant fixing sprinkler system

during play without any explanation or waving to play through. Didn’t bother to flag us down or wave us through as we were patient waiting to see if he was going to continue “fixing”. Fairway full of weeds and unleveled terrain.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Robert the Bruce

Gave an average rating for course condition as some fairways are bumpy and a lot of the sand traps are hard packed with only 0.5-1 inches of loose sand on top. A few of the tee boxes are devoid of grass.

The greens were in very good shape though. I like the layout and will definetly play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Conner Dunlap

Booked a 7:21 AM tee time on a Saturday morning—perfect weather and it hadn’t rained in over 12 days. Got to the course to check in and was told that early morning tee times are only for 9 holes so people can get back home. So if you’re planning to play 18, make sure you book late enough. But here’s the kicker—if you tee off 1.5 hours before sunset, they won’t let you book just 9 holes. The logic is all over the place.

It gets better. The first tee time of the day was listed as 7:01, but they decided to hold everyone until 7:30. That completely contradicts the whole “get people home” idea. If you’re not going to let people start at 7:01, then don’t book tee times that early.

Since they were making everyone start late, we asked if we could at least hit some balls—nope. Driving range doesn’t open until 7:30 either. So if you book an early tee time, make sure you warm up somewhere else before you show up.

When we finally got to the tee box, we were told the group ahead of us had a twosome that was late, even though there was already a single there ready to go. The clubhouse wanted to hold everyone until the other two showed up because they were “down the street.” Thankfully, the starter—a super nice lady—recognized how ridiculous that was and pushed to let us go ahead so we could actually tee off.

From there, things were solid until the 4th hole. A fertilizer tractor caught up to us and followed us hole by hole, pulling up to the greens at the same time we were trying to chip and putt so he could start working immediately after. I get that maintenance has to be done, but why do that at 8:15 AM on the first perfect-weather Saturday in weeks? That’s something you handle on a Monday or Tuesday.

The frustrating part is the course is actually starting to look really good. But overall, it’s one of the most unorganized courses I’ve played in a while

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Previously Played

Poor condition, OVERPRICED

If you look on GN on the first 80° day of the year at the end of March and see a slew of morning tee times available, that’s a good indicator of several things before even stepping foot in the clubhouse. I’ve played this course for years and years and it’s slowly declined. Tee boxes were awful, fairways and roughs were bare and cracked in multiple places, and cart paths were poorly maintained. Dead, broken tree limbs were scattered in places. The pace was not any better than playing conditions. Upon turning cart key in, the clubhouse employee was sitting on a couch and watching TV and seemed to be unbothered by e coming in. Have played here a lot. Unfortunately, today was my last round. Spend your money anywhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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