Firewheel Golf Park
Looking back from a green at Firewheel Golf Park
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.7
945 Reviews (945)
5 Stars
261
4 Stars
435
3 Stars
154
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
75.9%
Recommend this course
803 out of 945 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.1%
Recommend this course
19 out of 26 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
The Old Course - Firewheel Golf Park
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at The Old Course - Firewheel Golf Park

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
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

3.7
945 Reviews (945)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I hope this review doesn't make it harder to get a tee time.

The old course is a fun and challenging round that encourages you to go for that shot you've pictured in your head a million times. The conditions are fantastic. The course drains very well and hasn't had any standing water during any of the rounds I've played, including a round I played in the rain. I play from the Blues and feel that distance offers challenging yet achievable shots that make for an exciting and enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

M U D

Played this course literally 100 times over the yrs. MUD in places you would never think mud would be. In my headcovers, cart wouldn't steer for all the mud on the tires. Worm holes, WOW, almost completely covered the fairways, tee boxes(no grass) but covered in mud.

Moved the ball around to avoid golf ball completely covered in mud. Shot 75 from the white tees, decent player here but will not go back, maybe dries out this summer, maybe

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the money

For the price , it’s a fun course, good layout , staff is great , laid back and relaxed. Fairways have a lot bare spots , greens are in good condition . But for what you are paying , worth it !

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Bad Course Conditions

Tee Boxes were bad. Fairways didn’t have any grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Avoid Firewheel Old Course

Course waa in horrible condition. Green sanded and wouldn't hold anything. Tee boxes that were all dirt. Fairways had little grass. Very disappointed. Not certain if I'll return this year.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid

Greens in great shape, only complaint was the tee boxes could use some TLC

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

It’s a fun course.,My only complaint was the condition of the fairways. In horrible condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sad

If you like dirt and sand in the fairway and on the tee boxes then this is the place for you. Used to be a good course many years ago. Looks like most of the upkeep goes to Lakes or Bridges. Not sure why greens fees are the same for this course. Should be half what we paid.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great history, but lacking presently

Greens reasonable for the winter. Fairways were horrible. Many without any grass at all. Have to master hard pan off dirt approach shots. Clubhouse under construction.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Entirely too dry

It has been many years since I last played this course and it may have been that long since it was watered. The fairways were so hard and dry that it was no benefit to hit into them. Not interested in playing it again anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Out of Control

No Starter might cause the turmoil? Usually the starter controlled but somehow there was no Starter and 2 players sum waited a single player sum ahead and mannerless players didn't let join for faster play. So it took over 5 hours! Combination of lack of field control and some players of courtesy less made the worst course.

Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 336
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 336
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Always good to play

Not much busy and 90 degrees cart path.

Enjoy round of golf with new friends at courses and enjoyable weathered...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Garland, Texas
Public/Municipal
4.0801083444
816
Garland, Texas
Public/Municipal
4.2026816496
615
Garland, Texas
Public/Municipal
4.2026816496
615
Plano, Texas
Public
4.4762666211
739
Richardson, Texas
Public/Municipal
3.5211267606
71
Plano, Texas
Semi-Private
2.9947643979
382
Richardson, Texas
Public/Municipal
3.4761904762
84
Garland, Texas
Public
2.9055283283
831
Wylie, Texas
Public
3.6785014643
599
Richardson, Texas
Private
3.0
3
Rowlett, Texas
Public
3.7135609489
752
Golf Packages

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $377 (USD)
SAN ANTONIO, TX | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of TPC San Antonio – Oaks Course and TPC San Antonio – Canyons Course.

Horseshoe Bay Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $247 (USD)
HORSESHOE BAY, TX | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Horseshoe Bay Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Horseshoe Bay – Ram Rock, Horseshoe Bay – Apple Rock, and Horseshoe Bay – Slick Rock.

Mystic Creek Experience Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
EL DORADO, AR | Enjoy accommodations at The Haywood El Dorado, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and golf at Mystic Creek Golf Club.
Mystic Creek Golf Course, El Dorado

Mystic Creek Experience Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
EL DORADO, AR | Enjoy accommodations at The Haywood El Dorado, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and golf at Mystic Creek Golf Club.

The Quarry Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
SAN ANTONIO, TX | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Hotel Emma and golf at The Quarry Golf Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account