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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6845 yards | 74.1 | 135 |
| Blue | 71 | 6429 yards | 71.6 | 131 |
| White | 71 | 6054 yards | 69.9 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5497 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.2/130 W: 79.5/142 | 385 | 385 | 546 | 175 | 411 | 408 | 366 | 226 | 548 | 3450 | 425 | 454 | 177 | 516 | 377 | 191 | 557 | 167 | 389 | 3253 | 6703 |
| Blue M: 70.6/128 W: 77.6/139 | 360 | 355 | 530 | 163 | 390 | 395 | 354 | 195 | 530 | 3272 | 400 | 435 | 163 | 503 | 356 | 178 | 540 | 151 | 365 | 3091 | 6363 |
| White M: 68.8/125 W: 75.2/134 | 342 | 309 | 464 | 140 | 366 | 385 | 341 | 183 | 510 | 3040 | 382 | 411 | 133 | 495 | 332 | 167 | 525 | 118 | 337 | 2900 | 5940 |
| Black M: 67.1/121 W: 73.2/129 | 340 | 305 | 435 | 135 | 346 | 355 | 335 | 160 | 498 | 2909 | 306 | 381 | 126 | 480 | 330 | 147 | 455 | 112 | 330 | 2667 | 5576 |
| Red M: 65.6/114 W: 70.8/123 | 335 | 230 | 428 | 125 | 338 | 347 | 326 | 125 | 490 | 2744 | 302 | 375 | 115 | 475 | 265 | 144 | 445 | 97 | 294 | 2512 | 5256 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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Photo submitted by chancebolter on 07/09/2024
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by u000003577134 on 09/19/2023
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Center fairway Photo submitted by u000003577134 on 09/19/2023
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Hole 18 approach shot Par 4 Photo submitted by nwoods0008 on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by David2527490 on 04/14/2023
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18th hole Photo submitted by Jlawtungi on 01/22/2023
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Photo submitted by Tom5929581 on 07/18/2022
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Photo submitted by Tom5929581 on 07/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u853787857 on 10/08/2021
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Canadian Geece on 9 Photo submitted by wolffman65 on 07/24/2021
Old Course Firewheel
It is nice to see that Garland is taking care of the Old Course once again. It is a nice layout, and the fairways and greens are in good shape. I will play this course again.
Old course feels OLD
I played Firewheel last weekend and the difference between the Bridges and the Old course are significant. It really feels like the Old course has not been maintained nearly as well. For the price it’s not too bad but I’ll try to stay at the other courses for sure.
very slow play.
In 4 and half hours had to quit on 13 dued to darkness. Two groups of 4 in front playing extremely slow and refused to let anyone pass. No Marshalls on course. 5 or 6 greens still beat up from the weather and fairways are hard and grass packed down. Great layout but course needs care. For the same price, play the Lakes course, much better condition.
Fall golf
Considering leaves were everywhere which is expected for this time of year, the course was in great shape. Some of the greens were a little bumpy but nothing to be overly concerned about. Pace of play was good considering they had two walking groups ahead of us. Still played and under 3 & 1/2 hrs
Love this course
I love this course. although some of the ladies tee boxes are hard as a rock but overall this course is great for the money and the pace of play is excellent. I did have one issue where a drive my husband hit went a little left and ended up on the rim of another fairway, the player there picked up my husbands ball. Please learn the etiquette, Wonderful course and wonderful pace wonderful price.
Course condition
Course was in great condition tee times for on time everybody was working smoothly. Would recommend to all players.
Very enjoyable round on a somewhat surprisingly good course.
Fairways are generous, but greens and surrounding obstacles are challenging.
Water comes into play more than I anticipated, mostly with creeks that cross the fairway or in front of greens.
Greens were a little fuzzy and slower than I anticipated. But, they were consistent. A couple of greens were in need of repair.
Great course
Very good green condition !!
Firewheel Old Course
For a long time I have been reading comments about what bad condition this course has been in. I played the Old Course today for the first time in over two years and found the course to be in good shape. The tee boxes, fairways and traps were good. Only two green were still in a state of repair from the major freeze back in February. These two greens still need some attention but overall the couse is pretty good. Give it it a try.
It was ok
I was surprised at what shape this course was in, I know its that time of year but it seemed extremely brown to me. I still love this course and would recommend it but it was a bit disappointing. I will still golf here though, its one of my favorites!
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