Firewheel Golf Park
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4.2
826 Reviews (826)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
377
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
91.2%
Recommend this course
756 out of 826 reviews
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4.2
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.3
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 59 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
826 Reviews (826)

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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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun but hard

If it’s your first time playing bring a lot of cheap balls your gonna lose a few

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

This was my first round on this course. Conditions were not completely up to par as the course is still recovering from some flooding that occurred recently. It is still early in the season as well and the grass has fully come back from winter. As the name implies, water comes into play frequently. I liked the course but being my first round, unfamiliarity got me in trouble a few times. Some hazards are not readily visible so course knowledge is valuable.

I think the course could do a little better job monitoring play. I had been paired with another single and we went off as a twosome. As we approached the tee, there was an unannounced single that had showed up, teed off and was headed down the fairway. This wouldn't have been a major problem but that he seemed oblivious to anyone behind him and insistent on multiple mulligans. Fortunately he quit after 9 holes. We paired up with another pair on the back. Pace of play in total was not terrible we finished right at 4 hours though we did wait on the groups in front of us on several holes. Overall it was a very good day of golf and I will definitely go back. I liked the layout and having been around once expect to better now that I have a little knowledge of the layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Potential

I am a golfer for 55 years aged 63. The lakes course is a difficult challenging layout but course conditions, particularly the hard and grass starved fairways makes the course difficult to appreciate. My 3 handicap partner and I both agreed that if the course was in top condition it would be a very good track. If you are willing to have tight lies(friendly) lies and balls roll 50 yards into hazards, I say give it a play. Good value

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent classic layout

Love this place and it has been some time since I last played. It was overall in fantastic condition. My only issue is that the pace of play is something the staff needs to review and work on. I hope they read this because I understand it gets busy but it's simple common courtesy to think of others. Back to the course however. It is greening up nicely and I will definitely be back. Also the sand traps are in need of some raking but that is on the players being lazy... and they are definitely very well placed. You have been warned !! : )

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Course was great, layout was great, good challenge, greens were awesome except for a select couple. Only problem was, when we arrived to the 10 tee box there was all of the sudden a 5some in front of us with no one in front of them. Do we see where this is going? They didn't let my twosome play through; even after hitting a tee shot into them after about four holes of frustration, great shot as well, about 7 yards from one of them. After that hole, we pulled up on them AT THE TEEBOX WHILE THEY WERE STILL TEEING OFF and yet, they still did not let us play through. So a course Marshall would be nice but other than that it was great!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

The course is beginning to green up from the winter. The greens roll true. The sand traps need attention. The fairways are thin, but that is to expected this time of year. A fun layout!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Golf and Value

The course is just beginning to green up but the lies and putting surfaces were good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

A windy day

The temperature was in the 50s but the sun never came out when I played. Mix in the wind and it was cold. The course is worth playing. The bunkers had soft sand and the greens played fast. It is a challenging course and with the weather conditions I’m ok with the 92 I shot. Nice layout. Nice course. Friendly staff. I only play GolfNow hot deals. So when the next good hot deal comes along. I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course but 5-Somes ruin experience

Good course and always good greens. The only issue worthy of complaint is the frequent 5-Some groups that constantly cannot keep up with the group in front. This effectively backs up the pace of play for several groups. Pace of play is crucial. Always great staff there. I just hope to see more enforcement so that groups can play in about 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good cheap round

If you want a good cheap round on the weekend then this the place for you.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent conditioned greens.. along with perfect weather.. we were able to play in less than four hours.. don’t tell anyone..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course.

Played here several times. Always a good value and challenging layout. Two thumbs up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SLOW

The course is in good condition but the pace of play was horrible. 5 hours 10 minutes. They are bunching the tee times 7 minutes apart. Last three rounds have taken 5 hours +. I’m not going back until they space the tee times farther apart and get Marshall’s in the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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