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 bamagrad05 on 10/06/2024
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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 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 u991323864 on 06/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u991323864 on 06/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u991323864 on 06/15/2023
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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 obordoj on 11/19/2019
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Photo submitted by u252134994 on 08/20/2019
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Photo submitted by u252134994 on 08/20/2019
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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
Fun course
Conditions of the course were great. Fun track to play. I will definitely return.
Pace was play was a little slow.
Beautiful layout for all players
This course requires you to hit many different types of tee shots. Course was in great shape. Pace of play was good on the front nine then got really backed up as soon as we reached the back, most of the time we got to the tee box as one group teed off and then had to wait for the group in front of us. Besides that this was a perfect place to play
super condition
This may be the finest course in these parts. Great fairways greens roll true and breathtaking barely describes several of the holes on this course. If u don't play this course soon your not a golfer.
love the layout
Enjoy playing here very much. Some very challenging holes but with good shot placement a good score can be had
Good course
Great course, beautiful fairways and a good amount of difficulty. The greens were recently sanded when I played so they were rock hard and really fast. Only downside was the fact that there was no Marshall and there were some really slow groups in the course that probably cost us at least three holes before the sun went down. A lot of older gentleman fishing for balls all over the course. I was also surprised by how many people were just wandering around the cart paths from the surrounding neighborhoods. Just take an extra look before you hit the ball in this course.
Great course good afternoon rates
Great condition today should not have been cart parth only. It would have been nice had they told us before we took off to the middle of #1 and out cart died and we had to back all the way out. Neither the guy in club house told us or the starter.
Fantastic public track
Fossil was in outstanding shape, green and well kept.
Good course poor greens.
Greens were slow and needed some work.
Course was in good shape.
Great Round
Pace seemed a little slow, but overall great condition and good round.
Entertaining
Pace was slow to start off, but got better after first three holes. Course was in great shape. Greens and sand traps were in excellent condition.
Love this course
Course is in great shape and the speed of play much better.
Very fun day.
Varied and interesting. Nice forced carries over rock outcroppings and streams. For a Texas course, there are even some subtle elevation changes as well. The course was in excellent condition considering the spring conditions. The greens, tee boxes and greens were in very good shape. Will be back for sure. Pace of play was ok, maybe a little slow. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The beverage cart was around more than enough times. All in all, a very enjoyable round.
Looking Good!
I have not played here for a while. Impressed but should continue to get better. I will be back.
Good Round
After days of snow, sleet and rain...it was nice to get out and play. Course was in great shape considering all the elements we have dealt with recently. Had a great time!
the course was in good shape despite winter conditions
The staff was great. It had been awhile since I had played FC and was glad I came back. The fairways were dormant and there were a couple of wet areas but the greens and tee boxes were in very good shape. Not crowded so pace of play was very good.
Good course.
Foosil Creek is a good course overall. Played several rounds there and a fun golf course. Course has always been in good condition for the most part. I would recommend it.
The course is well laid out
Excellent condition for this time of year. Really enjoyed the bunkers sand was soft and very playable.
Quality and Price
For the price it was worth the trip. Challenging and course was in good condition.
Fossil Creek - Great Course
Booked a tee time for 8:45 but got pushed back to 9:30 due to a frost delay...when the temperature never dropped below 40* overnight...?? Interesting to say the least...that aside, was able to tee off 45 minutes later than expected and was paired up with 2 other players. Pace was excellent all day since only a twosome teed off before my group. Course was in great shape, greens rolled well but had some chewed up spots -- perhaps from the twosome in front of us, but could also have been from the prior day's play... Beverage cart was seen 3-4 times, a huge plus considering it was a non-holiday Monday and the snack bar between 5 and 6 was open too, so kudos for having this up and running in the morning! Course is quickly becoming one of my favs due to the value and consistent conditions.