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3.4
934 Reviews (934)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
431
3 Stars
154
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
71.4%
Recommend this course
792 out of 934 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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3.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.9%
Recommend this course
11 out of 19 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
934 Reviews (934)
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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3.0
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Previously Played

Turtle play

We started 30 minutes after our scheduled tee time. It took almost 3 hours to play 9 holes. My partner and I left after 9 holes. The pace was ridiculous.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Value!

Today was my first time playing the Old Course. Other than a few soggy spots on the fairways from sprinklers the course was in great shape. The greens all rolled great and none were fried yet. It could use a few more yardage markers, mainly ones indicating distances to water, sand, or turns on certain holes. Pace was on the slow side, about 5 hours. Mostly due to everyone cramming in early to beat some of the heat, but not crowded enough to be frustrating or anything like that.

But for the price it’s tough to beat. Friendly staff, good course conditions, fresh water every few holes. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 140
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

If only I could rate 4.5 stars

This golf course is a great little track. It has very nice greens and has some slight elevation change. There are plenty of tree lined holes (number 9 long par 5 with danger left and right and a forced layup to avoid waste area). It is also a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

hard to believe

hard to believe that so many people want to play this course that the pace would be as slow as it was considering the course conditions. But that was the case, as two hours into the front I was obliged skip four holes and play the back. The greens are horrendous the grounds crew oblivious and in general not a place to which I will return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 106
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value FirewheelOld

A fun day, not crowded, great pace, greens nice; good speed for this time of year.

Plenty of grass on fairways

A few hard pan areas where grass did not grow because of overhanging limbs( move ball to grass)

Great staff

Have a great golf day!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Firewheel- Old Course

Awesome. I found a “hot deal.” Amazing bang for the buck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Quick & Easy

Anytime you can play 18 in 2hrs 20minutes as a single, there's not much to complain about. Greens were aerated and sandy. But rate was good so didn't mind too much. I do wish folks would publish that sort of info though.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old course

The course was beautiful and enjoyable. The only beef I have is that they didn’t say they air rated and sanded the greens which made putting difficult. I would love to golf the course again with the greens in better shape. Got a great price on golfnow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

overall enjoyable

Nice course layout. Greens in good shape but a bit slow. Some fairways very crusty and not much grass. Hope this improves after all the rain we have had. Staff very friendly and accommodating but clubhouse for the Old Course a bit old and could use some update. We did have a good time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Time

It was an enjoyable time. My buddy and I had a blast. We were paired with two slow players, but once we split from them, it was golden. I appreciate the nice staff. Great value. Thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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