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
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.2%
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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
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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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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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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I t was a nice round.

Played such a good condition course with nice price from Golf now hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

the lakes

Course was in great shape. Greens played terrific. Los of people on the course and still finished in 4 hours. Range under construction and could not locate a warm-up chipping area. Has a good time and will certainly go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

Really enjoyed the golf. Although the course is not in the best shape the layout was good and overall the experience was very good. Staff is great!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good course

Very good course I would play it at anytime.

Thanks for the golf now discount it gave the opportunity so I can play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Tuff course.

Good but tuff course. The greens were in great shape. The fairways are in fairly good shape also.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Firewheel Lakes course is an excellent golf course and is in very good condition for this time of year. The greens were fast and smooth and you had to hit the ball in the in the fairway to have a chance at a good score. Lots of water and traps.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Firewheel The Lakes Aril 2014

No clubhouse at turn, several fairways under repair

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course, needs water

Greens were in good shape.
Fairways need more water. too many hard pans, just dirt
Cargirl was no where to be seen.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Challenging course, always a fun round

Challenging layout with lots of water and a few blind tee shots. This course is in good shape for early Spring. There is some construction on the driving range and near some of the holes. Pace of play is usually pretty good since they have 3 courses at Firewheel. I played as a single and finished in 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Can be a tough course

The club house advertised food was available as the kitchen was under construction. Burt when I tried to order a hamburger 2 different times they were out of burgers. They were bringing them from the other course. Why not cook them on a grill there ? I played here twice this week, and played hungry both times. Otherwise it was a good day of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Firewheel - The Lakes

My firs time at Firewheel and truly enjoyed it. It was challenging yet fun. The course is is good shape and I'm sure with warmer weather coming it will become even better. Looking forward to another round next week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great courses at great prices

Sherrill park has two PGA sanctioned courses and with multiple tee boxes on both courses any golfer of any skill set would enjoy the easy stroll of course one and a good challenge to advanced players on course two. The deal I paid for was close to a dollar each hole with tax it was still under $20. If you enjoy walking while you play then course one is just your course. Short, challenging, and yet an opportunity to shoot low with great fairways and greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

green condition is very good

march 9 , all view is brown color but, white sand bunkers and green condition was very good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fire wheel lakes

Mixture of tight and open fairways. Bunkers and water made for challenging play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lots of ground under repair or in need of repair

Play the Bridges not the Lakes course. The Lakes course is seriously run down and old.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Solid Muni

Never understand why this course doesn't use the P.A. to call players and no starter at the first tee of either course. It's a free for all with players having to ask each other what tee time they have or just get in line.
The Old Course was opened in "83" and The Lakes in "87" and I've played both many times in the last 30 years. You would think by now they would have a decent teeing ground at the range. Long grass and loose dirt is the case in spring, summer, fall. Range tee is huge and has so much potential. New bunkers at The Lakes are great and very consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wished we'd gone somewhere else.

Arrived about 25 minutes early, and saw my playing partner on the range. Checked in, staff told me my partner had a cart. Lugged clubs to practice area, and discovered no cart. Went back, retrieved cart and lined up. No beer cart, crowded and a course being repaired. It needs it. The Number 8 tee was marked "17, " which I guess adds up to 8 (1+7). Price should have reflected conditions. Wished we played somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun...if they're not busy...

Played a solo round out here and while you'd expect there to be some waiting behind a threesome we simply plodded along to the tune of 2 1/2 hours before I reached the turn. Given that there were several spots where there were 3 groups a time on par 4s I thought I'd simply go around a couple of holes but I discovered that the course was stacked for several holes ahead.

The course had some unexpected elevation changes and was generally an interesting layout that I hope to play again without the frustration of the crowd that probably was just the result of everyone having family in town for the holiday weekend.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course but...

The course is a really tough course. Putting is a challenge. The course is in excellent shape. But they just book too many people too close together.
Got there on a Tuesday morning and had to wait to tee off in front of two groups.
It was wait and hit the entire 5 hours... I would not recommend due to extremely poor pace of play.
It's hard enough as it is without having to worry about the wait constantly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This course was very fun and had lots of bunkers and water. Will be back out here again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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