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The Golf Club At Fossil Creek
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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 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 u314162369237 on 05/16/2023
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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 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
Hi Trystan96, thanks so much for rating us. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!
Always in good shape
The course is always in good shape. I don’t always come here, it’s a bit out my way. If you’re looking to get a quick round in make sure to grab an early tee time.
u719773498, we’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. Thank you for going out of your way to play our course. Hope to see you again soon!
Good track
Course in overall good condition. Pace was about 5 hours which is pretty slow although it was a Saturday afternoon. Pro shop staff and ranger need some work and it would be nice if golfers would repair their ball marks on the greens!!
Thanks for taking time out of your day to review us. Hope to see you again in the near future!
Amazing
I’ve played this course over the years, and I got to say, this is one of the best courses in DFW, no joke, I’ve played many courses and this by far beats all of them. See pictures
Hi u314162369237, glad to hear you love the course! Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Hi u314162369237, glad to hear you love the course! Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great layout
So many interesting holes and very good conditions! Only complaint is pace of play. Foursomes not letting twosomes through in late afternoon, weekday round.
We appreciate the review. Thanks for taking the time. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Fabulous!
Fossil Creek, Ft Worth Tx, is incredible! One of the best courses I’ve ever played.
Tee boxes, fairways, and the greens were all in great shape. The layout is stunning, hills, creeks, trees, all just beautiful.
Can’t wait to play it again!
Hi darrell3126455, that’s wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Hope you have an amazing day!
Carpet Fairways
In great shape, greens are in good shape.. Always a fun Arnold Parker layout. One negative…the carts are electric but, very old and ours wouldn’t drive straight.
Jasonb76, we’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. Our carts are set to be replaced in the July/August time frame. See you soon!
Thank you for the great rating. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
u000005264925, thanks for the rating. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?
Hi VPLANU, thanks so much for rating us. Care to share any details?
We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!
Thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!
To Expensive for what you get
I seen five star reviews so booked a tee time to play here. We get in the tee box and it’s our turn to tee off and told we had to wait for another twosome that was supposed to play with us. We asked were are they and he says not here yet. We’re like what the heck. They hold us up waiting for them and they never showed up. I have played golf for many years and have never been told this. In fact they tell you to arrive 15 minutes early in case they run early. Then the fees are really high like $90 on weekend and no GPS, fairways are hard pan with no grass, the bunkers are not great and greens were horrible. This happens at this course a lot.,This is April not July or August. The staff was rude from the starter/Marshall to the manager. It is unfortunate because this course has a nice layout and is pretty tough and next to impossible to play in the horrible conditions. These 5 star reviews are a joke.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, prodavid54, but the feedback is appreciated. Your feedback has been relayed to our team.
Hi Steve2302111, thanks so much for rating us. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
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