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3.8
783 Reviews (783)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
358
3 Stars
124
2 Stars
52
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
632 out of 783 reviews
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3.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.9%
Recommend this course
31 out of 45 reviews
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3.7
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
74.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 79 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

3.8
783 Reviews (783)

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 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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Water your course

The greens and tee boxes were decent but the fairways and rough were more than rough. There are huge cracks in the dirt from dehydration. Also broad leaf weeds that should be fairly easy to control were everywhere. Pace of play was terrible. We were over 1.5 hours before we teed off on 4. Had to call the clubhouse to have them correct pace. They did correct this issue but we barely finished the round. Over 5 hour round it tough.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Cool Track

Not much fairway off the tee, so hit it straight. Greens are in great shape and certainly challenging with tons of movement. I like this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Waterview in Great Shape

I don't do reviews generally but the conditions at Waterview have changed so much I felt obligated. I play Waterview 2-4 times per year and the greens are generally in poor shape. When we played this time I could not believe the conditions of the greens. They were perfect and fast; they have never been close to this good in the history of the course. They must have a new head greenskeeper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Waterview GC

Course was in pretty good condition. Greens were fast. Got stuck behind a couple of slow groups. Unfortunately the driving range was closed this week so that sucked.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 133
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Update on conditions

I had not been to Waterview in a couple of years. The course was generally known to be in rough shape so I didn't make the trek to Rowlett in the last 4-5 years.

First, let me say this...the Greens were FANTASTIC. The superintendent must have worked some miracles. They were smooth, true, fast (maybe 11), and still have the undulations. They were pretty difficult to 2-putt from outside 30 feet. They were the best greens on a muni/public layout that I have played this year. Pretty dang impressive.

The rest: Bunkers were in pretty good shape. Tees were good. The course is obviously still coming back as fairways were probably just OK and the summer drought has the rough and less-maintained areas full of weeds, cracks, mud, and roots. Hopefully they can improve these areas the way they did the greens and tees.

I have always enjoyed the layout here. Fairways rolled well and there are good sightlines off most tees. Pace was good (4:14) for a Sunday morning in gorgeous weather. Staff was friendly to talk to and if you like dogs like me, there are several backyards where they come to greet you if you hit it near them!

The greens were the star of the show. If any good players want a challenge and care about speed and lines, go play these 18.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waterview GC

Beautiful course! Unfortunately the driving range was closed for the week so I was pretty tight through the first few holes. Greens were so fast it was hard to judge. Back 9 of the course could use some love but other than that it was a good golf day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Impressed!

First time back to Waterview in about 5 years and I didn't really know what to expect with mixed reviews all around. The course was in incredible shape... Lots of improvements to course conditions since I last visited that led to a very fun and pleasant round. Super friendly starter gave us a great rundown of what to expect for the day. Tee boxes were in good shape , fairways were excellent, the rough is lush along the majority of holes, and the greens were immaculate, receptive but very very fast! I'll definitely be going back to Waterview more often now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

The new GM and green keeper have done an incredible job with the greens over the last 2 months. This course was unplayable 3 months ago and yesterday you had to keep it below the hole. The green were actually fast and true. Was a 1 star now a 3 star.

Hope they keep improving.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In really good condition

For the brutal summer we had, Waterview is in great condition. Place of play on a Saturday afternoon was awesome. Greens were quick and firm, but very green and felt taken care of.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average at best

Course conditions need improvement. Fairways have potholes and tee boxes not level.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

The course is in pretty good condition, some dry areas but didn't really cause issues for us. I will be playing again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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