The Golf Club At Fossil Creek
About
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 forepartees on 08/25/2024
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Photo submitted by forepartees on 08/25/2024
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Photo submitted by forepartees on 08/25/2024
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Photo submitted by forepartees on 08/25/2024
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Photo submitted by u991323864 on 06/15/2023
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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 obordoj on 11/19/2019
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Photo submitted by obordoj on 11/19/2019
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Photo submitted by u000007235975 on 07/02/2019
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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
Fossile Creek
I have played this course numerous times, it has not yet come in all the way. Still a fun track to play though. The fairways were tight and the greens were fast. There were way to many golfers on the course when I played. I do recommend this course and can't wait for the fairways to grow a little bit and the green slowed down a bit.
Still Great
Covid 19 restructuring cations limit the true greatness of this course but it’s still worth playing whenever you can.
Beautiful scenery with a lot of undulation
This course is nestled into some beautiful creek and river beds, which makes it a wonderful layout for golf with a lot of challenges.Shotmaking is at a premium here with small greens to shoot at.
Glad they are open still!
Course too fantastic measures to keep social distancing intact while still being a great experience. Greens were a little beat up but that's normal for this time of year.
Area's Best course.
New Englander...despite rainy weather have played at least 20 times on 2 months. Fossil Creek is in the best winter condition. Greens are consistent
Greens looked like a mine field. Putted like them as well. I and my playing partners were repairing 3-4 ball marks per green. Plus whomever is setting the pins now must’ve skipped training. Putting through the old hole locations was a challenge as well. Glad I had not paid the full regular greens fee. Guess the Iron Horse regulars are playing at Fossil Creek now.
Costly
A bit costly this time of year with dormant fairways and rough needing cleanup.
Great design, fast greens
I assume it was from the recent rain, but the greens were outrageously fast. I've never felt like a worse putter in my life. The approach shots were fantastic though
Fossil Creek
Good, challenging course without being too difficult. Course is currently in great shape for a public course.
Great course & friendly staff
First time playing this course. As a beginning golfer, it was very challenging with a lot of water and narrow fairways. The fairway grass is very plush, and the greens roll true (and fast for me). The staff was friendly and welcoming. The hot deal on GN was definitely worth it... would love to play this course again!
Great Value
Awesome Course! Excellent value for the price. Would highly recommend this course. Be sure to bring your best game.
Last round of the year
Snuck in a last round of 2019. Course was busy but pace of play was still good. Greens are super fast but receptive. Grass is dormant but course is in good shape as always. will play here more in 2020.
Very nice layout
This is an urban course in a master plan community with nice homes, giving enough challenges for all levels of golfers. Greens are nicely kept and rolled true. I really enjoyed it and can recommend it highly.
Hot Deal ruined by back to back 5somes holding up a 3some...none of which would allow us to play thru. Course marshalls did NOTHING to improve pace of play and I consider my fees wasted.