Firewheel Golf Park
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4.2
833 Reviews (833)
5 Stars
324
4 Stars
381
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
91.3%
Recommend this course
763 out of 833 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.2%
Recommend this course
60 out of 63 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
833 Reviews (833)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course but not worth the money

Greens were very slow and patchy. Very narrow course at times but that can add or takeaway based on the golfer. The layout is a little confusing as well, I doubled back a lot to find the right way. Thank goodness people let me play through because the pace of play was horrendous. Overall a somewhat pretty course that’s narrow, has slow patchy greens, and a confusing layout. I wouldn’t play here unless there’s a tee time under $30.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course requires ball placement and stategies

Always enjoy playing the Lakes course, it offers variety of challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course but lacking maintenance

many grassless patches on the fairways, greens very slow,

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice layout. Good conditions

I haven't been to FW-The Lakes in a very long time but we had a great time. Course was in good shape and the layout was fun. The round took longer than we wanted but we will go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Value

This was an upgrade in condition over Duck Creek, Riverchase and even Waterview, which is better than the previous two. It was in good shape for a public course. No complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jeff the Gatekeeper

Steer clear of Firewheel, at least the old/lakes side, unless you enjoy being treated like a piece of trash. One of the pro shop guys, think his name is Jeff, should be ashamed of his behavior. His actions reflect poorly on the entire establishment and leave a lasting impression of hostility and disrespect. He was definitely on some sort of stimulant. But, it was clear as day that he's less interested in assisting customers, and more interested in flexing his authority. You work at firewheel buddy. This isn't life or death.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great shape

in great shape considering all the rain/wind and now heat we're having.

greens were firm, in good shape but weirdly were slower than they looked.

played in 4:19

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course

This course was awesome I would play this course again no problem!! I can’t wait to get back out on this course. Greens were great fairways were great layout was fun and challenging!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good for the price

43$ after tax for a 11:00 tee time on a weekday is about what I expected, maybe cheaper. Greens in good condition, layout always great, some damage along a few fringes. Overall good time. 4 hours pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Moved Us To Old Course - Their Own Problem

For the money, your courses are in great shape. However, my issue is with management. We booked the Lakes course as I like it better and heard it was in phenomenal shape. When we arrived, the young man at the counter apologized and said they double booked and we moved to the Old Course. It wasn't his fault, that's managements. HOW do you mess this up? It seemed like they had a tournament or something but the Lakes course had very few people on if any. When you make a mistake in business, you suffer. Don't let the paying customer suffer. Figure it out.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Phenomenal Golf Course

This course was awesome. Very fun and great layout! I would play this course again 100% and will play this course again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a great course

I'm always impressed when I bring my group down to play at any of the two courses there. Thank you for always making it worth coming down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course for Value

Course is $31 after 3:00 and it’s in great shape for the price. Challenging layout, but fun to play. Bunkers need a little work, but I think that’s from all the rain we’ve had recently. Overall great course. 4.2/5

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very slow pace

We started at 1:30PM and we did finish at 6:30PM, we had three groups in front of us playing very very slow, seems like they feel they were the owners of the course. Last few times I played here I ended up spending way more than 5 hours for 18 holes. I love the course but it's really hard for me spending more time waiting than playing, I hope they pay more attention to the people playing so game becomes more enjoyable for all of us and not just for some few.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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