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3.4
932 Reviews (932)
5 Stars
254
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
59
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
74.4%
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791 out of 932 reviews
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4.5
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
5.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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3.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
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Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6845 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.1

Firewheel is Texas’ most impressive example of municipal golf. Owned and operated by the city of Garland, and extremely popular because of the fair price and number of available golf holes, Firewheel now sports 63 holes since the new Bridges course opened in the past few years. All three tracks can be challenging because they each incorporate a variety of hazards into their designs, including limestone that is scattered throughout the property.

The Old Course, the traditional layout, was rated No. 1 by the Dallas Morning News. Water hazards come into play throughout the design, such as on hole #18, a 400-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot and an approach shot over the same creek, which winds through the hole. Hole 9 is the feature hole, a 552-yard par 5 that rolls downhill. The tee shot is into a narrow landing area carved out of trees, and on the approach you must be in perfect position because of the strategically placed pecan trees. Number 18 is challenging with both the tee shot and the approach over a creek that winds through the hole.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Mid-iron Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Phelps (1983)

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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3.4
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I'm a out of towner, and I was just looking for a place to play that was close to the hotel. I found Firewheel on Golfnow and it listed 3 courses. It had descent reviews, it was really close and a great price! So I booked a tee time. I pop in the pro shop and the staff was AMAZING!!! The guy asked if i had played here before and i said no Im from Ky here on business trip with the wife. He told he had family in Ky and asked how long we were here for. I told him 3 weeks. He then explained the layout of the 3 courses, pointed out everything and said its slow today so take your time and have fun!

I played the front 9 of the Lakes Course and even though it was January, I could tell this was beautiful course. At the turn my back was killing me so I went back in to return my cart. The guy said you finished already and told him my back was out. He immediately he said., O No, let me give you a rain check discount and you come back again before you leave town. I told him that was a deal and I have been back like 5 times now!!! LOL!!!

Conditions Good
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Pace Good
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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

. They tarp the greens to avoid frost delays.

Give the Old course a try, I bet you'll be glad you did.

Friendly.an d helpfu ll staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First time playing

I grew up in the area but didn’t pick up golf until I moved away. Came back and was able to squeeze in an early morning solo round. Finished in 3 hrs after a group let me play through.

Loved the course, overall it was very forgiving but still had some fun problems to solve. I will absolutely be back for another round or more, for the price I’d say it was a decent deal.

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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Good
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

First time out and will definitely go back

Had a great first time at the Old Course. Pace of play was just under 4hrs for a Saturday morning which I thought was great compared to my home course. Challenging yet can certainly hit a low score with some good shots. Greens were in great shape but fairways were a little rough, understandable since it's winter and very dry. Golf carts were fast too!

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Berg good value but slow play.

Need a marshal to keep guys moving. At least get people to play ready golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great place

Very comfortable and friendly people, tee time always on time for me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 335
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect day for playing

Friendly staff.

Well arranged courses and enjoyable round.

single player with friendship after 3holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 12
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Plays Once a month
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great December Day on the Course

Nice course with fabulous finishing holes of 16, 17, and 18.

Conditions Good
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Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 81
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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