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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Great course, very difficult but fun. A lot of water and large bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for the shape it is in.

Firewheel lakes course is a nice course but they are doing some up grades, so it is a little bit of a mess in some ares. I hope it is completed soon. The most frustrating thing about the course is the lack of yardage markers.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Firewheel Lakes Review

Course was in good shape on the tee boxes and greens.
There were several holes that fairway and greenside bunkers were under repair. There was no mention of this repair work when I checked in at the clubhouse. I had a great Hot Deal price on a Monday afternoon so I got a fantastic value. If I had paid full price for a round with the in progress bunker work I would have been a bit annoyed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over booked tee times and a lot of construction obsticles

The course was over booked and we were 25-30 minutes late getting off the 1st tee. Very frustrating that the course was under construction. LARGE mounds of dirt dumped in the middle of a fairway & no sand in the bunkers added to the frustration. Once everything in complete it will be nice, but currently not worth the green fees

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The lakes

I play here more often than any other course in the area. The courses are challenging yet reasonably priced.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, always a fun course to play!

Played the Lakes Course with two buddies Friday, Fairways, Tee boxes were perfect. However, there were a few caveats, greens had recently been punched so putting was rather tedious, and the bunkers are all under repair. I would definitely play here again, maybe wait a few months though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is not in good condition

When I called to tell them we were going to be a little late, I was told they were short on golf carts anyway. When we got there, they accommodated us with a later tee time and there were a few golf carts available. Play was very slow on the front 9 but sped up on the back 9. Fairways were not in good condition. Greens were so-so. Sand traps were under major maintenance. They were putting in drainage systems, and balls were getting caught beneath the pipes. At the turn, we asked where the cart girls were and were told "We sent her home." This made no sense, as there were plenty of people out on the course. This was the Lakes Course, the others might be in better condition. We were so turned off by the whole situation, that we probably won't return to Firewheel for a while.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great bang for the buck

I played the Lakes course. Fun, interesting, and pretty course. Only complaint is that they are installing new bunkers. But, that is temporary and should be done soon. Nice layout, a lot of water hazards along the fairways, but no crazy long forced carries over water. I have also payed the Bridges course, and though nicer, I think Lakes is a better value. Great pace of play both times I have played at Firewheel.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens were in great shape!

The fairways and greens were in great shape! You can tell that they were well watered! We plan on playing this course again in the near future!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course layout

Very positive experience. Three things prevented an excellent rating.
1. Tremendous amount of work going on. (bunkers, etc.)
2. No marshalls in sight. As a result, several holes with long waits with 3 groups on one hole.
3. 100 degree day, with no cart girls at all.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course has a nice layout.

There is water on numerous holes. But a well placed shot keeps you dry!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Daunting course, in very good shape except for bunkers (being repaired)

This course may be among the top 5 hardest courses in the area; so be kind to yourself when selecting which tees to play from. Back 9 is pure murder, with 14-16 providing the only relief. Greenside bunkers were being repaired today so I had to take relief twice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Firewheel Lake Course

Nice place to have Golf game, but a little slow, but enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It is a good course

The green is great but speed is little slow. The hazard is very challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tests your management

First time for me to see and play this course, what a test! This course will test your shot making/ execution abilities a must play for those who want a challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Could be better

There are a few rough spots on the fairways within 100 yards of the green, hopefully this will improve before it gets too hot for the grass to grow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens were very good. If they would cut a little lower, they would be excellent but I would give 4 stars compared to other courses in the area.

If greens would be cut a little lower, they would be excellent but I would give 4 stars compared to other courses in the area. Fairways just punched but very playable. This will help them from being baked and firm later in the summer. I love the challenge to this course. Smallish greens and all on plateaus. Better be accurate as missed greens bring on many bogeys.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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