Diamond Oaks Country Club

Diamond Oaks dates back to 1960 when Charles Akey, who worked as the field engineer for Robert Trent Jones and Ralph Plummer, was hired to mold the densely wooded terrain around Fossil Creek. This long course is lined by oaks from tee to green, featuring water on seven holes and small greens.

Akey’s design, which has been improved in recent years under the guidance of PGA Tour veteran and Fort Worth native Mark Brooks, features several menacing par 4s that are tough for any golfer. Nos. 9, 10, and 11 each play right at 450 yards. Hole 10 doglegs right over water, while No. 11 bends left with water on the right. The back nine is longer and more difficult. Following the opening two holes on the back are a 200-yard-plus par 3 and a 609-yard par 5 sandwiched between two more monstrous par 4s.

Getting there : From Loop 820 west, take Hwy 377 south and exit at Diamond Oaks Dr., which will lead you to the course.