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4.1
948 Reviews (948)
5 Stars
431
4 Stars
344
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
81.2%
Recommend this course
835 out of 948 reviews
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3.6
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.7%
Recommend this course
17 out of 30 reviews
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4.0
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fossil Creek's target-style layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging design and well-maintained fairways and fast greens. Accommodating staff and strong value for money make this course a reliable choice worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6865 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.7

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1987) Ed Seay (1987) Robert Walker (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
948 Reviews (948)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Watching the Game 12
Brunch 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 59
Bunkers 50
Elevation Changes 45
This course/club is great for:
Locals 47
Advanced Golfers 44
Entertaining Clients 28
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 47
Worth the Drive 26
In the 'Burbs 20

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ahh Fossil Creek

No ball washer

No club washer

No wrags to cleans

Expensive beers

Slow play always

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The course was pretty wet. Probably overwatering on top of rainy conditions lately. The greens are FAST. Fastest I can remember ever playing. You’ll leave some strokes out there if they stay that way. The pace of play wasn’t bad but on a weekend expect 5 hours at least.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Even after all this rain

Course was in fairly good conditions for the round my son and I played, even after all the rain. Course was cart path only which you know slows the pace of play, but it wasn't slow. The course played well if you knew there would not be any rollout after your drive and/or long iron play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of nicest public courses in DFW

This course stays in great shape year round. It’s a bit pricey and usually pretty busy so be ready for 5+ hour round on the weekend. Overall it’s worth it one of the best courses in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good course

This course is in great shape year round. The grounds crew are obvious very good at what they do. The pro Staff are always very professional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Tough Course

The fairways and greens were in good shape, and the club house looks great covered in that ivy. The course is pretty tough as it has a lot of dog legs. Had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Although greens had been punched the week before they rolled great. The course was in great shape despite the hot dry conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fossil creek was solid

ive played 6 rounds now in Dallas and every other round someone mentioned fossil creek, so the build up and expectations were high. like a movie that you highly anticipate im not sure it lived up to the lofty expectations but it was a good round. the greens had been punched last week but really didnt affect the roll of the ball, just maybe the speed as i can see these greens being fast once the holes are gone. dont get me wrong, the greens were still fine and rolled pretty well. the pace was 4 hours and 10 minutes and we had 2 4-somes in front of us so right at target pace. the fairways were mostly nice, the 2 traps i found had adequate sand and were raked. the tee boxes were good and there was plenty of grass for irons off the tee. the track was fun and challenging and unforgiving. highly recommend playing with someone who knows the course or just make sure you are right next to the 150 marker or you may not have a shot even with what seems to be a fantastic tee shot. im coming back when the greens get completely filled in, but i really liked this course. top 3 for me so far.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 512
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Fair and fun to play. I would not hesitate to bring others to the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challeging Course in Excellent Condition

Fossil is an excellent Arnold Palmer design. Challenging and in excellent condition. Practice facility is good except for the chpping green which is pretty small.

My main complaint with the course is that it is often too crowded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fossil Creek fan.

Had a good time as usual at Fossil Creek. It was kind of pricey @ $80, but the course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

Looking forward to more rounds this summer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Really nice layout. Greens need to be worked on as they were bumpy for long putts and you could see the small ant protrusions in many greens that would cause the long putts to bump, bump, bump. This course has, as many, been encroached over the years by houses and there was active construction on some holes. The view on the scorecard is no longer available due to the addition of townhomes. Still a very good golf course with some very scenic holes against the creek and worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun course

First time at this course and will return. Fairways were in great shape, plush and the ball sitting up perfectly. The only negative was the greens as they are probably due for a punching. Long putts would bounce a few times as there were small dirt piles on the green which made them inconsistent from hole to hole. I imagine they are great in top condition but likely need some work at present. That being said, the layout was really fun and some of the holes that cross the creek were worth a picture. Despite the number of people on the course pace of play was adequate -- 4 hours for a friday afternoon is not terrible and the worst offenders were only a hole behind max.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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