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4.1
949 Reviews (949)
5 Stars
431
4 Stars
344
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
81.4%
Recommend this course
836 out of 949 reviews
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3.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
58.1%
Recommend this course
18 out of 31 reviews
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4.0
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
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
949 Reviews (949)

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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent course

The course is in great shape, even for as hot as it is. Fairways are lush and green, and the greens will hold your shots and roll true! Great place to play if you can get a hot deal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Shot placement is a must!

This is a great course even though it is slightly more than Iron Horse or some of the other Arcis facilities in the area. This course is all about shot placement and course management. If you are the type of player that wants to go out and hit the tee shot as far as possible and then chip on this course will eat you for breakfast. many of the holes have creeks or marshes running across the fairways. Two or three of the holes have fairways that slope down to the water.

You need to play smart if you are going to shoot well at this course but I think its worth a persons time if they really want to see where their game is at.

the staff is friendly and the practice facilities are good. Like almost all of the Arcis facilities this one is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Nice course. Was in good condition although the sand traps were very hard. Markers on tee box were non existent and with generic score cards I had no clue as to layout and distance. I would like to play it again now that I know layout somewhat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top course

This is one of the best courses in town. Yes we all enjoy those courses where it's nothing but makes and trees. But if you have to play in town surrounded by houses and apartments. This is the one. Staff super friendly. Course always in great shape. Layout is fun and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need better on course management

930 tee time ended up being 1005 due to bad starter. He had no clue how to do his job. Then he put walk up singles in where there were no open slots. This caused slow play all day. Fast forward 3 hours and 20 minutes, we made it to the 11th hole before quitting. Very disappointing.never saw a marshal and the cart person was seen 1 time. Pro shop did give us a raincheck voucher which was good but I would like to have completed the round same day.this seems to be coming a common weekend occurrence at fossil creek. I suggest not playing here on weekends unless you want 5+ hour rounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Experience at Fossil Creek

The golf course is in exceptional condition and the way it is maintained is unbelievable. The actual maintenance staff is the most courteous and considerate staff I have ever seen.

The amenities are great with beverage carts maintained by wonderful friendly and beautiful women. Will be returning to play here many times to come.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course!

I like this course. It is a fairly easy course that can cause you some trouble if you get greedy. Play fairways and greens and you will have no problems. The greens were in pretty bad shape after aerification, but to be fair, Golfnow had an aerification alert, so we knew what we were getting into. My only knocks are the course goes out until 18, no stop by the clubhouse at 9 and the price can get pretty steep without a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

WOW, Wonderful Experience (keep it a secret)

Back in DFW visiting for a few days and found great rate on GolfNow ($25). What a bargain for this course, keep it a secret. I will play this course every chance I get now when I'm back in DFW. Only negative is if you don't like courses routed thru houses, this course might not appeal to you. But the back nine is FANTASTIC! One of the best stretches of holes on ANY course (public, private, etc...). There's a little Amen Corner stretch of holes around a quarry lake on the back nine that compares to any course. Great variety of holes. You will use every club in your bag, not just the Driver and PW. Looks like maybe 20 years ago it was a high-profile type golf club, but with the growth of DFW and all the newer courses it's kind of been forgotten. That's fine with me, more great golf deals to be had here. This is an excellent, well kept course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time

Had no problems with check in, tee time was at 238 pm got there at 2 and got the keys and said I could go ahead so no complaints there.... the course was lush and very scenic definitely doesn't feel like a Texas course. Only complaint is I play from the white tees and it seems like there's lots of bends, turns, creeks, canyons, and such about 200 yards from the tee so kind of takes driver out of your hands unless u can carry 220 yards or more... should've switched to blue tees at some point.... overall very nice, challenging, and reasonably priced course I would play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course in great shape, Staff attitude could use a little work.

The course is in great shape, one of the best I've played this year. There is a beverage cart working the course even on a weekday. The pro shop attendants are a little dismissive toward Golf Now Users ( they are pushing their ARCIS membership club). Overall can't be beat for a Hot Deal price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really good course

Fossil Creek is in our "regular rotation." On this day the course was in PERFECT condition...fairways AND greens. One of the great things about this course isn't even ON the course...following our play at FC we ALWAYS stop for lunch at Shady Oak BBQ....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

1st time playing at wont be last

Lived by the course for nearly a year and have not played it until this weekend. Great course design and love the challenge of the holes by the water. Only thing was pace of play was slower than what I am use to, had to have the group behind us play with us because the group ahead was SLOW but not the courses fault. Will definitely be back to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course would play anytime.

Greens were fast and course was in perfect condition. Ropes and Stakes were a little loose though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Awesome Course and Value

Playing this Palmer course was a fantastic experience and well worth the drive from where I was staying Dallas. The course is one of the best I've played in over 30 years -- unique features, great greens and immensely playable. The scenery was great and the fairways were in fantastic condition. I played in under 3 hours as a single on a Sunday morning -- fantastic pace of play. Arnie's Grill was small with a fairly limited menu.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course but poor planning of tee times

I booked a 6:30AM tee time on a Monday only to run into a tournament on hole 10 that completely stopped my pace and no one at the club house mentioned the tournament until I was on hole 7. I was through 9 holes in just over and hour - once I hit the tournament it took me 30 minutes to complete 2 hole. I had to pick up and leave - for 50.00 I should be able to complete my round being the first one teeing off.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Fossil Creek Fun

Course was busy - it was a Sunday - it has a fun layout. Some fun risk/reward shots over creeks and ponds. Greens were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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