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4.3
924 Reviews (924)
5 Stars
426
4 Stars
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3 Stars
97
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
92.0%
Recommend this course
824 out of 924 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
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2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
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3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
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51 out of 54 reviews
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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

4.3
924 Reviews (924)
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Second time playing

The overall condition was good, greens are very fast and will hold shorter spinning shots. The main gripe on the course is pace of play. Second time I played here and it seems like they over sell the tee times. Again this is the second time with same results. We waited forever the first time and the second time we were not able to get in but 10 holes due to pace of play. The first time took just under 6 hours second time we ran out of daylight at 4:50 hours on the course waiting. What's surprising is the green fee are not cheap so you would expect less traffic and better pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mr Palmer masterpiece

Great course layout, requires accuracy on approach shots to receptive but fast greens. Plenty of elevation change to keep your attention and greens have sufficient undulations to ensure most puts over 10ft have at least a hole break.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

Fairways and greens were in excellent condition for this time of year! A lot of creeks make it more challenging!

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

World class golf course in the heart of DFW.

Arnold Palmers magic occurred here in 1988 and I have loved it ever since. One of his best. And it's in great shape. Must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course in great condition

Always love playing this Palmer course. The greens are true and pretty quick, bunkers in great condition and the fairways nice. Props to the management, keep it up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course/Hot deal

I found a hot deal for $25 to play here and I am so happy that I did. Fossil Creek may be one of my favorite tracks in the DFW area. Excellent greens and fairways. 10/10 recommendation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

We played a couple of courses in the area on a recent trip and this was by far the best.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A favorite

Always in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thursday afternoon

Great value and great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Club at Fossil Creek

Price was nice for weekday. However we did have a Dad and 4 juniors in front of us (2 some) that refused to let us play through. Not a Marshall in sight.I love the late Arnold Palmer but there were just too many adds on the gps. The course however was gorgeous. It was challenging and very thought provoking. There are few risk/reward shots here that make it fun. I will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course layou

Awesome course for any skill of player. You will use every club in your bag. Greens were in amazing shape and very quick. Would prefer to not warm up on mats but worth it for the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has some great challenges

My buddies and I enjoyed our round very much.The greens were really fast and smooth.The greens were a lot faster than what we had been used to.somour putting was very challenging.After about 4 holes we got the greens dialed in and 3 out of 4 of us shot below our handicap.We all had a fun and enjoyable round and that's what it's all about.To play on such a nice course at an affordable price is what we all strive for.Of course the August rains we were blessed with this last month contributed to the perfect conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course at Fossil Creek

Was in Fort Worth for conference and played course. Greens were a little slow looked like they had just been aerated but overall course was great. Had lunch afterwards and turkey club was a bit lacking but very friendly staff and had a blast. Will play again when back in area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A Truly Wonderful Golf Course

Truly a spectacular round of golf. Everything was wonderful about the course, from the layout, to the condition of the tee boxes, fairways and greens. The only improvements that could be made are on the restaurant side of the course. The food was a little better than average. I will definitely play here again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful layout

I'm so disappointed in myself for not playing the course sooner.. Every part of the course was top notch. There is no way I won't play here again and I will be bringing others ..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fossil Creek

Overall a very good experience. Bunkers were good quality and the rest of the course went along with it. Playing in late July I was pleased to see water buckets completely full at every couple holes. Staff was quite friendly. I'm certain I'll return to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Track, albeit slow play

As usual, Fossil Creek was in great shape and should be in every golfers rotation of courses to play.

Today play was slow, even for a Saturday. The on-course Ambassador/Marshall was just taking up space as we twice asked if he could nudge the group ahead of us who had fallen more than a hole behind at times.

It was clear that he was just serving his time to earn his weekly golf privileges.

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

Great summertime conditions

Fantastic conditions for the dog days of summer! Greens recovered really well and are on track to be perfect come fall when the temps drop!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Nice place,?holes are tough to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Excellent value

The greens were recovering from being aerified so they were a little sandy but still rolled pretty well. The fairways were in great shape and the layout is fantastic. The pace of play was a bit slow for me considering it was a Wednesday afternoon but still finished in a little over 4 hours. I will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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