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The Golf Club At Fossil Creek
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Designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, the links-style Golf Club at Fossil Creek was nominated by Golf Digest as one of the best new public golf courses in Texas when it opened in 1987, and has lived up to that advance billing since then. The course is scenic, with massive trees, limestone bluffs, bubbling creeks, and numerous lakes that bring water into play on 15 of 18 holes. The course boasts pretty rolling fairways and 18 testing holes all intertwined throughout streams created by Fossil Creek. It's surrounded by rocky-ledged creeks and crystal lakes.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6865 yards | 73.7 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6457 yards | 72.1 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6006 yards | 69.3 | 127 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6006 yards | 74.4 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5066 yards | 68.7 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer M: 73.9/147 W: 79.4/144 | 402 | 157 | 523 | 339 | 209 | 377 | 430 | 537 | 399 | 3373 | 208 | 547 | 372 | 194 | 387 | 394 | 379 | 456 | 555 | 3492 | 6865 |
| Tournament M: 71.1/136 W: 77.1/139 | 382 | 139 | 510 | 318 | 198 | 358 | 404 | 511 | 374 | 3194 | 189 | 515 | 341 | 173 | 365 | 361 | 354 | 435 | 530 | 3263 | 6457 |
| Club M: 70.6/130 W: 75.6/141 | 360 | 120 | 498 | 300 | 183 | 339 | 382 | 478 | 357 | 3017 | 144 | 498 | 309 | 167 | 330 | 338 | 336 | 369 | 498 | 2989 | 6006 |
| Forward M: 66.6/114 W: 71.3/122 | 320 | 109 | 405 | 237 | 144 | 265 | 325 | 426 | 316 | 2547 | 108 | 431 | 261 | 96 | 319 | 260 | 280 | 334 | 430 | 2519 | 5066 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by DMorasch65 on 03/23/2025
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Photo submitted by amorey on 01/18/2021
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Photo submitted by obordoj on 11/19/2019
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Photo submitted by ttaxmaster on 07/07/2014
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Hole # 10 at Fossil Creek Golf Course Photo submitted by TonyBarreto on 08/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DanielTheGolfShagger on 08/15/2013
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 08/06/2013
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Photo submitted by William1130674 on 06/23/2013
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Photo submitted by William1130674 on 06/23/2013
No value here
Way overpriced. Greens in bad condition. Should be $50-$60 on the weekends at the most
365 days since I last played!
My neighbor and I reserved a tee time using the GolfNow app. We were paired up with two walk-ins—great guys. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Coach and I will definitely be back!”
Thanks for the fantastic review, WTXMarc! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with our staff and fellow golfers. Looking forward to welcoming you and Coach back for more rounds soon!
Thank you for your fantastic rating! We're glad to hear you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Thank you for your rating! We appreciate your support and hope to provide an even better experience during your next visit. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Thanks for the fantastic rating, JakeWard7! We're glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Nice but pricey...
Quite a fun track...helps to bring your handicap down prices have gone up dramatically for some reason so that's a bummer. I'm from out of town so needed to rent clubs. Sticker shock at $75. (Last year's TaylorMade). Tried calling to get some info..pro shop kid hung up 3 times in a row. Overall though fun course tee boxes and greens id give 3 and 3.5 stars respectively.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the track and found it fun. We appreciate your feedback on the pricing and service; Your insights help us enhance the overall experience for everyone. Hope to see you back on the course soon!
Heathncharish1, thank you for the perfect rating! We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to provide you with great experiences. Your satisfaction is what drives us!
Pretty nice course, a few minor issues
Back nine is much nicer than front. Range had virtually no grass, I would have rather hit off the mats. No carts were available until 10 min prior to teeing off. Overall the course is in good condition, but I won't put this course in my regular rotation, many nicer courses closer to my area. There are definitely some great holes, overall it was a good experience.
Thanks for your feedback, Lynn. We’re glad you enjoyed the back nine and found some great holes. We appreciate your insights on the range and cart availability; we’re always looking to improve. We hope to see you again and give you an even better experience!
Great course to play
Great course to play but can use more water stations and ball washers.
Thanks for your feedback, Abby! We're glad you enjoyed the course. We're always looking to improve, and your suggestions about adding more water stations and ball washers are noted. We appreciate your input!
Vacation Round
Nice course with some great holes. More target golf vs big ball golf. Enjoyed playing, would play again!
Thanks, u436806899! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course and found it challenging yet fun. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round of target golf soon!
Thanks for the perfect rating, Tom! We’re glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
Pure
This place is pure. An awesome Palmer design with some challenging and unique holes! I’d go back anytime, if you can find a hot deal here take it. 100% worth it!
Thanks for the fantastic review, jaxMiller! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the unique challenges of our Palmer design. Your enthusiasm for finding great deals is appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for another round!
Thank you for the fantastic rating, u314160206037! We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to provide you with great experiences. Your satisfaction means the world to us!
Dreadful Pace
Four hours and fifteen minutes to finish 15 holes. Saw the drink cart several times throughout the round however I did not see a Marshall. Course is in really good shape just can’t deal with a 5 hour round.
Joseph, thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course's condition. We appreciate your comments on pace of play and will work on improving the experience. Your insights help us enhance our services for all players. Hope to see you back soon!
Hi jhighsmi, thanks for taking the time to share your rating. We appreciate your input and are committed to improving the experience for our customers. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope to earn a higher rating from you in the future!
Very nice
I guess the only complaint I could find was the range ball not included, a course of this caliber normally includes range balls. Others than that it’s top notch
Thanks for your feedback, soonergage1! We're thrilled you had a top-notch experience. We appreciate your input about the range balls and will definitely consider it as we look to enhance our offerings. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!
Thank you, u000005536482, for your fantastic rating! We’re glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
Challenging and fun
Hooked up with a bunch of guys had a great time on this fun course!
Dene0186, thank you for your 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a positive experience. If you have any suggestions or thoughts, we’d love to hear them. Your input helps us continue to improve!
FossilCreek is in great shape. The staff there is very friendly and accommodating and the amenities at the facility are awesome.
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the greens and pricing. Your insights are valuable, and we'll take them into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.