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4.1
823 Reviews (823)
5 Stars
320
4 Stars
376
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
89.6%
Recommend this course
753 out of 823 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.2
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.8%
Recommend this course
59 out of 65 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

4.1
823 Reviews (823)

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 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course Condition

The Lakes needs to take a break from all the foot traffic. Fairways are crispy greens spotty and chipping is hard panned. At $40 green fee EVERYONE is playing. They closed the Old Course for redo and the same is needed for the Lakes. Number one green is temporary.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Under Construction

Because the other 18-hole course is closed and under major upgrades they overbooked the Lakes Course. Play was so slow that we quit after 3-holes and asked for a refund.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 54
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course is coming back

recent rains have helped the course come back to good condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

tough as always

course is coming back from winter conditions, should be in great shape after more rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 158
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs Better Maintenance

There was virtually no difference between the fairway, first cut, rough, and greens. So much so that they had blue paint telling you where those places ended and began. The course could be really good if better maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunday funday

Staff was very friendly. Course was in horrible shape in my opinion. Carts were ready about 5 min before our round started. We were waiting about 10 min per hole for the group ahead us. Took about 4-1/2 hours to finish 18 and barely beat the darkness. Greens are fairways played hard and fast. Maybe the course looks better in spring or summer but for winter golf, I’d look elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 337
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Delayed teeing off

Everything was fine and delayed tee off for frosted fairways..

Friendly staff and weather was fine with the rounds except frosted in the morning.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course is in absolutely terrible shape

The greens are actually horrible, mowed down weeds scattered throughout the surface make for a nice obstacle. Tee time at 8:15 and finished at 12:55.. will not be going back, way overpriced for the quality of this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 337
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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