Bridlewood Golf Club

Bridlewood has always been one of my favorite courses in the metroplex. I have played many rounds out there and played in a couple of their tournaments. However, yesterday was a huge disappointment.

My father and I decided to play a late afternoon round because the weather was so nice. We narrowed it down to a couple of different courses but eventually decided on Bridlewood because it's usually in such great shape. The rate was a little cheaper, but there was no alert on GolfNow about any poor conditions (aerifacation alert, sand alert, etc...) so we went ahead and decided to drive a little further to play one of our favorite courses.

What a disappointing afternoon of golf. The weather was perfect, but the condition of the course was extremely poor. I play 2-4 times a week all over the metroplex and Bridlewood was in the worst shape of any course I've played this spring. The greens were sanded and one green even had a chunk of grass missing, the fairways looked like they hadn't been watered in months and even some of the tee boxes had dead patches. Extremely disappointing, as it was in better shape in early March during the tournament we played out there. All of the cheap munis that you can play for $15 are in better condition than Bridlewood right now.

At the turn, we paired up with two guys who are memebers of the MGA, and they informed us that the Superintendent quit in the winter and everything has been going downhill since. Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed with the condition of the course, especially because it's usually really nice.

This is the first review I've left, because most times I feel like you get what you expect going in to a round, and golf is golf (for the most part). This is the first time I've been extremely disappointed in a round I've played. My suggestion is to play elsewhere until the course is back in better shape. Hopefully they start taking care of it again because when it's in good shape, it's one of the most fun courses in the area.

-MP

That's the net of it. Bridlewood greens are. It in good shape, nothing is growing, really acrappy around carts paths, and generally not plush. Let's hope it is the time is season but I have played on other courses for less money which are great in better shape. Grapevine for example. Looking forward to updating my review and n a month or so.

Played the course many times in the last four years, always enjoyed it. Even though there are number of courses closer to me, my nephew and I drive up to Bridlewood to play as we have always had a good time there.

So Monday I take a buddy of mine who is new to golf to Bridlewood for the first time. To this point he has only played two times and both at a nearby course I would rate as slightly better than a goat track Muni. So he was excited for his first experience at decent course, and I was looking forward to playing it for the first time this year.

Had a late afternoon tee time, hits some balls on the range briefly and head over to the tee at assigned time, only to learn that we are running four groups behind (no biggie, that happens in golf, just concerned about finishing in the daylight) course has a starter but no Marshall to be seen on the course to maintain pace.

Cart Girl no where to be seen as we play the front nine, inconvenient but not the end of the world, Ill just run in at the turn and grab something. by the time we reach eight the course starts backing up and we are letting singles go though and hydration is becoming an issue. Finish nine and haul as fast as possible to the clubhouse so we can get a beverage without losing our spot on the tee...run into the bar to find not one staff member anywhere. Quickly go to the pro shop and inquire as to the cart girl, to which the girl in pro shop says "she might have left" I ask "where can we get a drink?"

She says "try the bar", I say "we did, there is no one in there" to which she replied "I can assure you we have a bartender" my buddy and I looked at each other (We both work in professions where customer service is the priority ) in shock... the one staff member we could find has no idea what going on and could care less about finding solutions for the client. To be clear, I'm not some old school, country club golfer that expects Bridlewood to be Pebble beach level (in terms of service), However I do expect "some" level of service. Sadly this is becoming the trend, where its an inconvenience when they have to look up from their phone to answer your question.

The course itself is great, well balanced and can play very different depending on tee choice, and a handful of holes that are open to the wind. Course was in the kind of shape you would expect for this time of year, bunkers could use more sand as lining is exposed in some.

Not sure if there has been a change in management, or what, But I hope they get it figured out as its a fun track to play. But when I play the frustration should come from my game, not from my experience.

Course was in great shape as usual, friendly staff and the greens rolled pure and were a little fast.

Starter got us out ahead of schedule. Pace of play was good. Overall it's a very nice layout and challenging. The greens were good, very puttable. Some of the bunkers are very hard sand. Not meant as criticism, but it sure looks like the green areas are spray painted. We never saw the beverage cart even though they said it was on the course. I would play again for sure.

Loved the course layout and condition. Unfortunately there was a HS girls tournament in front of us and because of that, it took 3.5 hours to play the back 9. Pure agony.

The course was in great shape and very challenging. Only spoiler was the group ahead was slow and they lagged way behind the group ahead of them. We asked to play thru and they refused. A marshal could have easily turned this around. It took 4 hours and 40 minutes to complete... could have been better! I would think for the caliber of course and the amenities they have, a marshal would be a given.

Played Bridlewood on 3/30/17.Found course to be in very good shape considering how early in the season we are and the fact severe wx rolled thru a few days before. Greens are moderatley fast which i like. Greens aren't holding approach shots too well but that should change soon. Bunkers really need some work and is my only disappointment with course and in really bad shape. Nice range and practice facility

Nothing special. Good layout with a few challenging holes. Groups in front very slow and didnt see a Marshall the entire time we played.

Would play again (never though at full price) but not until I tried some of the other courses in the area

WONDERFUL COURSE

FRIENDLY AND CHALLENGING

ONLY ISSUE WE SAW THE CART GIRL ON HOLE #1

Didn't see her again

First time playing this golf course. I was paired with some local people that had played it before, that were able to give me some tips. Layout is mostly straight forward. Greens were closed to be in perfect conditions. Few bumps in some of them, but true roll, and fast. Staff were very friendly. I will play it again next time I come to Dallas.

This is a well designed course that offers a variety of shots. I am usually not a fan of playing in a neighborhood, but the homes are so far back they never bothered me. There is not a single throw away hole. On some courses you can tell that certain holes got less attention or were just thrown in to complete 18. Not at Bridlewood. My favorites were hole 3, a nice little par3 with water left and bunkers right, and hole 15 which offers you the always exciting drivable par 4. Miss left and water awaits, go too far right and two traps might gobble you up. I also liked the par 5 with the split fairway. This layout incorporates the best of course design. Plus the clubhouse is top notch and the staff was very friendly. The good folks in Flower Mound truly have a private club experience at public prices.

Nice course. No too hard. Good value in the afternoon.

Challenging pin positions and. Great course layout made for a fun outing. Will play there again.

Great value for a course with character. For mid-March, in great shape!

Play a lot of courses around metroplex. Best bunkers i've encountered. Perfect sand and perfect amkount in bunkers.

Well maintained AND monitored (MARSHALLED) in area.