Firewheel Golf Park
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4.2
837 Reviews (837)
5 Stars
325
4 Stars
384
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
92.3%
Recommend this course
767 out of 837 reviews
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4.3
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 47 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
837 Reviews (837)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extremely avid golfer

I play here often. I hope not too many people see this but it’s a hidden gem. The greens are always smooth and very quick. The fairways are nice and good sand in the traps, not that I was in one or anything. I would definitely recommend and on a week day under 20$ is unbeatable considering we played five in 3 1/2 hours.⛳️

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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 Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fire wheel is the best

Fire wheel is the best. always a good value, excellent condition this time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is well maintained with a beautiful layout

Course is very cost friendly, bunkers have good sand, greens are in pretty good shape, some patching but not a lot. Course is fun and challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Best Round Ever...

Had a great round of golf today. Course was in good condition. Greens have a lot of angulation and were fairly quick. Played in 3 1/2 hours. We would recommend this course. The course gets better after playing it a few times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not worth the money...

This course had dead greens. The pace of play was terrible. Rude people on the course. Plus never saw a cart girl. If you wanna enjoy your game I suggest you play the Old Course it is a lot better.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but dreadful pace of play

The course itself is nice but I don't think I will go back. We were sandwiched in what seemed like 50 other groups, our tee time was 2:20pm. We had to wait at every hole and every shot. We got stuck behind 4 college bros that literally teed off 4 times each. They would not let us play through, not that it mattered because they had to wait at every hole as well. There were people all over the course. Some even going the wrong way and then jumping on a hole and playing. No Marshall in sight to keep pace of play manageable or directing the idiotic people going the wrong way. It was miserable. I won't be returning for a while, there are other courses around. May try back in the winter time when there are less people playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good shape as usual, the pace of play was good but did seem to slow down on the back 9. Can't seem to ever go wrong with any of the courses at Firewheel.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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