Firewheel Golf Park
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4.1
960 Reviews (960)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
86.7%
Recommend this course
816 out of 960 reviews
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4.4
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 32 reviews
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4.4
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.2%
Recommend this course
31 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
Recent renovations have left the greens hard, fast, and in the best shape regulars have seen in years. Excellent value for money and a well-regarded course layout make this a compelling booking.

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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Reviews

4.1
960 Reviews (960)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Water Hazards 23
Thick Rough 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Playing Multiple Courses 18
Beginners 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 13

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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Great Value

$50 for a perfect Sat morning? I'll take it. Course in decent shape. Greens running fast. Fairways not fantastic but it's still technically winter. Overall, great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

BEST STAFF

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
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
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
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 164
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 164
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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