Firewheel Golf Park
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4.2
963 Reviews (963)
5 Stars
273
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
87.1%
Recommend this course
819 out of 963 reviews
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.4%
Recommend this course
32 out of 35 reviews
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4.5
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 37 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

4.2
963 Reviews (963)

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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Reviews 28
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

As expected

Mid-winter in north texas as expected. Liked the length of the course and the old-school CC layout. Pretty confusing on-course navigation for first-time player and quite a bit of major construction going on. Having said that looking forward to going back in the spring to see how it plays when its green

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old Course

Course was in great shape for this time of year, greens are as good as they have ever been.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great customer service

I would like to commend the staff at the course. They like they make everything very enjoyable and very pleasant to play. I would recommend this course to all my family members and Friends, keep up the good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape!

The course is in great shape although the lack of bunker rakes makes for some tough lies. Good pace of play and the staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

"Old" but still challenging

Bathroom facility is near end of #2 and #6 (it's the same one). Edges of the green were occasionally burnt out/dry but the greens otherwise were in great shape. Golf carts do come with USB chargers.

A big tree in the left rough can come into play on the approach on #13. There is a narrow entry to the fairway on #16 and you must stay left because of the large body of water between it and #18.

The tee shot on the dogleg left 18th is usually purposed for giving one an angle for the approach to the green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Firewheel Old Course

I've live in Dallas for 35 years. First time to play Firewheel Won't be my last. For a municipal course, it was in good shape and was very playable. Greens are very slow, but that's local knowledge a new player needs to understand. Very fun. Loved meeting new friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Saturday Round

Enjoyed the weekend rates! Was able to grab a round for $45.00! This is unheard of especially on a holiday weekend. Loved that! Pace of play was also fantastic. Will give this course consideration when looking for an affordable weekend round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 101
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nuce short course

Great greens, the pace was perfect. No signal of drinks or snacks on course. The bathrooms on course could use some TLC.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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