Firewheel Golf Park
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4.2
833 Reviews (833)
5 Stars
324
4 Stars
381
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
91.3%
Recommend this course
763 out of 833 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.2%
Recommend this course
60 out of 63 reviews
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Course Highlights
Firewheel delivers exceptional value with a challenging, fun layout featuring thick, lush fairways that consistently reward returning golfers. Friendly staff and a reliable pace of play make this well-regarded municipal course easy to recommend.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7134 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.5

The Lakes Course at Firewheel is a links-style course that is loaded with water, and was a Dick Phelps creation on his return to Garland in 1987. Hole 7 is the most difficult–a long 549-yard par 5 that requires an approach over a pond.

Getting there : From Dallas, take Hwy. 75 north and exit Arapaho. Turn right and when you come to N. Garland Ave., turn left. Drive to W. Blackburn Rd. and turn west. The course is just down the road.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Phelps (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
833 Reviews (833)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 27
Thick Rough 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Advanced Golfers 21
Playing Multiple Courses 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
In the 'Burbs 23
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really nice

The course is in great shape right now. I hope it stays like this for a while longer and summer doesn’t beat it up too much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 337
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Took extra 35 minutes wait of 2 groups at 18th hole.

Pretty good round of playing until 17th hole.

18th hole was really trouble some for the players were spending more times for finished round.

Due to under repair near by creek and cart path for brocking cart in to the fairway.

Finally enjoy playing with wife but needs improved normal play through by mangemant or maintenances.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best bang for your buck!

Course was in excellent condition for the price of the green fee. Will definitely play here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shortened game due to rain

Managed to play only 10 holes since it started to rain. Started as a single ball but two from a later slot joined up in hole 3. The course itself was not unduly challenging and maintained reasonably well. The cart had GPS but no layout information, so had to rely on one of the other players who had played before for the layout. The pace was quite brisk and minimal waiting for the earlier 4-ball. Proshop staff were quick and professional. Did not use any other facility in the club.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value!

Can’t beat this course for the price and pace of play was surprisingly good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Both the fairways and greens were in good shape. Fun layout with a few trouble spots but plays fair. Had a few holes where you really had to think about what club to use off the tee. I will come back and try it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love the Lakes!

We play the Lakes course often in the spring and summer. On this day the weather was perfect and the course was in excellent shape. The only downside was the foursome in front of us. We were a twosome and had to wait on every hole. The guys in front of us seemed to be playing a scramble where you play the best ball. On numerous holes we waited at the tee box while they talked and joked, taking more time to tee off. I don't mind if guys have a good time on the course, that's what golf is all about, but I do mind a group of guys who show no courtesy to fellow golfers. Even if they were not going to let us play through they could have stopped talking and chatting with each other on the tee box while we were waiting behind them. We received several notices that we were 17 minutes behind but there was never a marshall to assist us. I assume that Golf course management includes the pace of play. When two senior golfers have to wait on every hole at the tee box and in the fairway for a foursome ahead who will not offer to let us play through, it takes away the good feeling of playing golf on a beautiful day on a beautiful golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Track

First time playing this course. Great value for a $36 weekday tee time. Course was in good condition and greens were in good shape, rolled true. Pace of play was alright as the course was pretty full, but still moved along. Definitely will be back to play soon. One complaint is that there was no cart girl.

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

Good Day of Golf

Course was in great shape. Only issue was pace of play. The group in front of us was three holes behind the group in front of them. It was frustrating. Would be nice to see a Marshall pushing people to pick up pace. Otherwise it was a great day with perfect weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best bang for your buck

Firewheel is a f-ing gem. The old course is great if you want something open but still challenging, and the lakes course is a toughie that plays amazingly. All in all, the lakes is one of my fav courses to play, it's difficult but one of the most fun courses in the area. For the price, you just can't beat it. Tee boxes are fine, fairways and greens may have some half spots but nothing that ruins the match.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course not such a good weather day

I thoroughly enjoyed playing fire wheel Lakes course. They had a tournament there earlier in the day, and the weather got very cloudy and rained some. I enjoyed the layout of the course the greens were in good condition. The fairways were in good condition as well, and it was just a lot of fun other than the weather issues.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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