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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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Greens

The greens were in very good condition. The tee boxes were in decent condition but could be improved. Overall it was a good golf course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is awesome!!!

This course has open shots tight shots blind shots and is very fun to play. I loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Nice facilities, great pace of play (Tuesday afternoon), friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

waiting

teed off 40 minutes after tee time because they did not have carts available

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Experience

I have played several courses in the D/FW area, including Cowboys and Texas Star. Without hesitation I can say that Fossil Creek is the best I have played. The greens were spectacular...pro quality for the most part. Beautiful, smooth, firm but not fast, I have never played better greens in Texas. Kudos to the greens keeper. The fairways were in fine shape, and the characteristics of the course are often unique and always interesting...elevated greens, peninsula greens, undulating fairways, a par 5 that begs for a 4 iron off the tee box. I can't wait to play this course again!

Player Tip: On the par 5 18th, hit 215 from the whites. Aim just to the left of the 2 fairway bunkers. Then, hit 160 to about 115 out and pitch in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

WINDY DAY

GREAT COURSE! VERY FORGIVING ON MOST HOLES BUT A GREAT CHALLANGE. I COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER COURSE TO PLAY ON. YOU ALMOST HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR DRIVER AT HOME ONLY A COUPLE OF HOLES A DRIVER IS NEEDED, EVEN ON PAR 5'S YOU ALMOST HAVE TO HIT HYBRID'S.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, must play!

I have played at Fossil Creek many times and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to play a solid, challenging course near Ft. Worth, Texas. The layout is great, with rivers and streams and rock formations. Definitely have to plan your shots and work around obstacles.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout and nice features

This course is playing great, greens are running at a nice pace and the fairways are green and plush. Not many tight lies will be found around the greens. My only complaint is the course is very crowded which results in slow play. Otherwise it might be worth the wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Exceptional Condition

The course is in fantastic condition, if you can, play it soon! Great time! :-)

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value at $40

Greens great fairways very good staff nice. Great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good lay out

its a great course, pace of play can get slow and the GPS on carts that shuts carts down in certain areas is extremely frustrating, its no wonder annual pass member use there own carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First time player

My first time playing but I will return. I enjoyed the conditions of the course but local knowledge will help lower the score.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

first time but not the last

Challenging layout for average golfer. With discount green fee, great value. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play, not monitored

I have played this course many times in the past. It appears there is more attention given to outside activities than golf. Slowest round of golf I have ever had to endure. There are no Marshall's and the drunken 4 somes spend more time discussing how many drinks they've had than playing golf. Get control of the course and it might be worth the cost to play. Should have brought a sleeping bag!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course/great shape

Amazing condition course, greens and fairways are the best I have played thisbyear

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best Course Yet

I have played several courses in the D/FW area, including Cowboys and Texas Star. Without hesitation I can say that Fossil Creek is the best I have played. The greens were spectacular...pro quality for the most part. Beautiful, smooth, firm but not fast, I have never played better greens in Texas. Kudos to the greens keeper. The fairways were in fine shape, and the characteristics of the course are often unique and always interesting...elevated greens, peninsula greens, undulating fairways, a par 5 that begs for a 4 iron off the tee box. I can't wait to play this course again!

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

Very nice course.

Very nice course. Very open. Variety of hazards to test your skills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very good course.

Very good course in very good condition right now (fairways and greens are excellent). Extremely good prices on golfnow. Play can be slow, but not any worse on many other courses on the weekend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

GREENS NOT AS FAST AS U WOULD THINK

greens n fairways r in excellent shape as good as any place n the D/FW

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, great greens and fairways.

My only complaint would be the pace of play. Our Tee time was pushed back and 5 hour round was a bit to long. Good thing the course was in such great shape it made it tallerable. Over all I would still go back anytime to play Fossil.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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