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 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 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
Good value and fun layout
Always a fun track and it's nice to see the course conditions shaping up. Greens are rolling well, fairways are in good shape, and most of the bunkers are well maintained. Very happy with the bounce back after winter and early spring. I'll be back again soon!
Carts Are Embarrassingly Bad
Played Fossil Creek today and while the course was as nice as I remember it, the carts were in the worst shape I have ever seen on ANY course I have EVER played. They were in ridiculously bad shape. First, no coolers on any cart that we could see. Second, the windshield has been broken off the cart. In addition, the seats were torn with stuffing exposed and the drivers sand bottle holder had been broken off the cart. Finally, while driving over one the bridges, the plastic announcement holder broke, crashed down into the cart and cut my hand. Seriously, the WORST carts I have ever seen. Makes you wonder if they don’t care about keeping the cards maintained, how soon will it be before the course goes down.
u991323864, we are very sorry we did not meet your expectations. Our new carts will be arriving within the next 2 weeks. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.
Hidden Gem
This is by far the best public daily fee course in the DFW area... Course was in great condition, staff very friendly, good food and on course food and drink was great!..Fun layout! Small challenging greens!
u314164086947, we’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. See you soon!
Great local Fort Worth course
Fossil is on my rotation each month, the only thing that isn’t my favorite about the course is it’s an “out and back” course, meaning the clubhouse doesn’t sit between 9 and 10, so can’t play nine and be back at your car, or take a break between the front and back nine. But that’s not a huge showstopper for me, just catches some of my friends by surprise that don’t play the course often
Hi u427962811, thank you so much for the review. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Poor design. Great condition.
This course has 5 or 6 holes where you can’t hit driver on par 4/5. No gettable par 5’s because of the wacky design. BUT it’s in great condition with well kept greens.
chrisseekely, thank you for the constructive criticism, and sorry we couldn’t make it a 5 star experience. We’ll use this as a learning experience as to how we can improve.
Hi u408005176, thanks so much for rating us. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
Thanks for the rating. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
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?
Hi jmacmorran, we’re thrilled to get this kind of feedback.Thank you for taking the time to review us. Hope to see you again in the near future!