Oak Hollow GC: #8
View of the 8th hole at Oak Hollow Golf Course
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4.0
928 Reviews (928)
5 Stars
200
4 Stars
424
3 Stars
188
2 Stars
68
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
85.2%
Recommend this course
740 out of 928 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
5
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0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.0
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.4%
Recommend this course
65 out of 77 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6679 yards
Slope 116
Rating 71.6

After 50 years, the old 9-hole McKinney Municipal Golf Course shut down to make room for the new 18-hole championship layout now known as Oak Hollow. This new layout, designed by Maury Miller, opened in 1998, featuring rolling terrain that routes around six manmade lakes.

Miller’s design is particularly friendly from the middle tees, playing a fair 6,277 yards with several short par 3s and many average-length par 5s. The number one handicap is No. 15, a 423-yard par 4.

Getting there : Take Hwy. 75 north to Hwy. 380, then head east to Hwy. 5 (McDonald St.). The road veers and leads you 1 mile to the course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect Maury Miller

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

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4.0
928 Reviews (928)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Goat Ranch

I used too play this course once every month because I have friends in Anna that like this course. Hole 8 is one of the best holes in the metroplex.

My last round here was in May. We called to get our tee time and the guy that answered the phone told us it was wide ope, come on out. This was at 2:00 on a Sunday. We show up, theres a wait for the carts. Then when we got carts we had too wait 20 more minutes to tee off because they were behind....That really rubbed me the wrong way.

They charged us like $36 for the round that day. We get to the first green and it was way beyond acceptable! Horrible at best. We get to the tee box on #2 and during our 15 minute wait for the hole to clear we discussed how the greens were and how horrible the course conditions were. We figured it was just that hole that would be bad. Then we played hole 2 and 3. Course conditions were the same. And, they charged us $36 too play this goat ranch. Best thing to do here is zone that course for homes or apartments and shut that place down. Prior to the middle of this year the course conditions were bareable, never the best but bearable. Whatever is going on out their isn't good as they don't keep the course up. They are taking your cash and not putting it back into the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Response from on 07/24/2017:
Hello Richard, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Oak Hollow Golf Course is for every player to enjoy their experience. We hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Oak Hollow

I like the topography at Oak hollow and the congenial staff. The last time I played, abou 3 weeks ag, the greens were a mess but hopefully under repair. Normally the course is well groomed and affordably priced.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/18/2017:
Hi Phil, we're sorry our course conditions were not up to par, we are working on making improvements. We're happy you enjoyed the topography of our course and our congenial staff. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Pretty good muni

I play here several times a year. The course is walkable. Easy from the whites (6,000 yds) and tough from the blues (almost 6700) par 70. 8th hole is one of the nastiest in the metroplex. Greens usually roll pretty well, fairly open though a lot of trees scattered along the sides. Almost no bunkers (maybe 5?), Several water hazards. Often you can play here in well under four hours, sometimes less than three!! (weekday afternoons). Nice clubhouse, friendly staff, pretty good price. If you play a lot, this is a nice ego builder from the whites and will challenge you from the blues.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/17/2017:
Hi John, we're happy you always enjoy a quick pace of play and that you play at Oak Hollow Golf Course several times a year. Thank you for playing, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good value

Nice course for the money. I normally play there once or twice a month. Greens have been problematic in the past but are now in acceptable condition. Friendly staff. Usually a good pace of play. For a municipal course in the McKinney area I would recommend this. For those who have not played this course - beware of #8; it is their signature hole and quite challenging.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/18/2017:
Hi Ted, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff, a good pace of play, and challenging hole #8. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course, we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Good but could be better

A good golf course that could be better. Layout creates frequent risk/reward challenges. One of the few walkable courses in the area. Average round is 4 hours or less. Greens are generally well maintained. Most needed areas of improvement:: Fairways need more water and worm eradication. The result is that the course looks and plays best, and longest, a couple of days after a heavy rain. 8th hole is impossible unless you can hit an iron 200 yards and stop it with 20 yards of where it lands. For shorter hitters, the forward tee needs to be repaired or built. With those two changes it would be an excellent course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/17/2017:
Hello Jerome, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging layout and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

First and last round

This is not a golf course, the layout is so bad. From the back tee you don't even know what your fairway. Green in worst condition in the area. Definitely not worth the money. Can't even compare to courses like Firewheel.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 06/28/2017:
Hi Olli, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Oak Hollow. We regret to hear that we missed the mark on the course conditions. Your thoughts will be noted so that we are able to make improvements. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the staff and pace of play, however. We appreciate your business and hope you give us a chance to earn it again.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Rained out

Greens are not in the best of conditions. Course layout is difficult if it's your first time out. GOOD PRICE, GOOD SERVICES AND FRIENDLY STAFF.

My round was rained out after the first three holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/07/2017:
Hi James, we apologize you didn't fully enjoy your round and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you give us another chance in the future, thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

If the "Yellows" become greens I might play again

I played this course because a friend be paid for me. If I paid any money to play this course I would have been upset. Most of the time I couldn't tell if I was in the fairway or the rough because it all looked the same. The greens were rough. Like I had a better chance chipping the ball to the hole than putting. It probably would have bounced fewer times. It seems like it would be a fun course but the fairways and greens were just trash. Especially for $30 or whatever my friend paid. Hopefully all this rain the last month has helped get the course in better shape. I will let my friend play again before I spend my money to play there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Hello, we apologize you didn't fully enjoy your round. We appreciate your feedback. We hope you give us another chance in the future, thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hello Conner, we're sorry course conditions were not up to standard. We're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Condition of Greens

The course was in good condition with one exception - the greens were AWFUL. They are old style bermuda and had patchy spots everywhere - had green paint to cover bare spots and had not been mowed.

I have played here several times in the last few years and the greens were OK - something has gone wrong recently.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hi Norman, we're sorry course conditions were not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on improving our conditions. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need help

Over all the course is good. The greens need some serious help they are hard and fast with areas that need to be patched. When you putt the ball it bounces across blank spaces on the greens. Some greens are ok but the majority have issues.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/09/2017:
Hello Roger, we're sorry course conditions were not up to par and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our layout. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

All good except bumpy greens

The course is in good shape except for the greens.

probable need 3 weeks to smooth out the greens for good putting.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hi Russell, we're sorry the shape of the greens were not up to par. We're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our friendly staff. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens succumbed over the past winter

What was once a course with some of the best greens anywhere has now become unplayable. Something happened to these greens over the winter because just a few months ago they were not too bad. Now every one of them seems to have been attacked by some sort of fungus or really bad grass killing bug. These greens are pretty much unplayable now.

The photo attached is one of the greens that is in good condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/23/2017:
Hi Michael, we're sorry course conditions were not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on making improvements. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course, we hope you give us another shot in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

Greens were the worst I have ever seen. Spray painted, mess. Large hosese laying on several holes, and most cups were failing over. Ok for under 30 but not worth a dollar more

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Hello, we apologize you did not fully enjoy your round. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on improving our course conditions. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Hollow

Nice course, a challenging layout, friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Hello Luis, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging layout and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Times and Seasons

Be warned playing ANY public courses around this time of year (late spring) as fairways and greens tend to be in less-than-ideal conditions. (dry, brown, fast -> greens especially) We lost a few balls that wouldn't have been lost at other courses due to this. Course can be challenging to navigate, so make sure you cross-check your scorecard with the hole marker so you don't play the wrong hole. Other than that, pretty smooth play! Excited to play it when the grounds are in better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/15/2017:
Hi Michael, we're sorry course conditions were not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and are working on making improvements. We're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and plan to return to play. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

thrid time

This was the 3rd time i have played there and wonder why the pace of play is always so slow waited at every tee box, the fairways were ok but the greens need help bad kind of looks like they were painted wont hold a shot and very bumpy running a lawn mower over the tees could also help, but at least this time they did not run out of hot dogs or hamburgers like last time at 1.30 in the afternoon. it is a fun course to play but i could live without having to deal with that hole 8 where did they come up with that one

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/10/2017:
Hello John, we apologize you did not fully enjoy your round. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on making improvements. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played there with 13 year son on Sunday afternoon because all other couses were sold out.

The weather was perfect, expected the slow play, but it was beyond slow course.

The condition of green was horrible. Too many bold spot. Worse than tee box of some other courses in Plano.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/09/2017:
Hi Sokjoo, we apologize you did not fully enjoy your round. We are working on improving course conditions. We hope you give us another shot in the future. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where are the greens?

Don't know what happened to the greens, but they are in terrible shape. They have been this way for at least a month now. They do not hold a shot into the green and then putting is at times like working through a maze to get to the hole. Only worth the $12-$15 on GolfNow, but the normal rate in the mid to upper $20's depending on the time and day of the week.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/01/2017:
Hi Kenneth, we're sorry you did not fully enjoy your round. We are working on improving the condition of our greens and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible!

Course looks like a pasture, fairways are horrible greens even worse. Some mowing and weed killer would be a big plus. Folks don't waste your money . Pace was so slow because everyone was looking for their balls in the weed infested fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Response from on 04/25/2017:
Hello Scott, we're sorry course conditions and pace of play was not up to par. We're happy you enjoyed our course layout and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you for playing Oak Hollow Golf Course!
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