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Iron Horse Golf Course
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Iron Horse Golf Course is laid out in the floodplain of Fossil Creek, an area loaded with woods and a railroad that divides the property into three tracts. When Dick Phelps designed the golf course he loaded it with par 4s that are over 400 yards. This track has only two par 5s, but you'll get your money's worth as they are virtually impossible to reach in two. Iron Horse's best hole is the 462-yard, par-4 third hole, which is generally a bogey hole for the average golfer.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 6679 yards | 72.6 | 127 |
| Green | 70 | 6264 yards | 70.3 | 124 |
| White | 70 | 5713 yards | 68.3 | 115 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5713 yards | 74.0 | 138 |
| Front (W) | 70 | 5083 yards | 70.1 | 121 |
| Front | 70 | 5083 yards | 65.5 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.5/132 W: 79.9/142 | 420 | 433 | 465 | 543 | 158 | 352 | 335 | 182 | 410 | 3298 | 382 | 525 | 413 | 469 | 218 | 416 | 395 | 205 | 425 | 3448 | 6746 |
| Green M: 71.6/129 W: 77.6/137 | 395 | 419 | 450 | 518 | 145 | 335 | 308 | 165 | 380 | 3115 | 355 | 503 | 378 | 442 | 182 | 395 | 375 | 180 | 403 | 3213 | 6328 |
| Horse Track M: 70.0/124 W: 76.0/134 | 395 | 419 | 380 | 477 | 145 | 314 | 308 | 145 | 380 | 2963 | 355 | 456 | 378 | 425 | 182 | 360 | 375 | 140 | 403 | 3074 | 6037 |
| Blue M: 68.6/119 W: 74.5/131 | 379 | 383 | 380 | 477 | 133 | 314 | 295 | 145 | 349 | 2855 | 317 | 456 | 363 | 425 | 137 | 360 | 354 | 140 | 360 | 2912 | 5767 |
| Silver M: 66.0/114 W: 71.1/122 | 329 | 339 | 334 | 452 | 115 | 275 | 288 | 115 | 304 | 2551 | 287 | 428 | 337 | 383 | 122 | 279 | 333 | 120 | 317 | 2606 | 5157 |
| Red M: 63.1/107 W: 66.8/113 | 284 | 304 | 294 | 325 | 50 | 215 | 288 | 115 | 279 | 2154 | 287 | 358 | 262 | 322 | 107 | 222 | 268 | 90 | 287 | 2203 | 4357 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #5)
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Lots of ground under repair on every fairway. This was one of the better ones. Photo submitted by Ken9948006 on 03/27/2023
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Number 4 view from tee. Photo submitted by BillTexasGolf on 08/25/2021
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6th hole fairway Photo submitted by shawnbell on 03/12/2020
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by TxChive on 10/10/2016
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Hole 8 Green Photo submitted by TxChive on 10/10/2016
Could have been better
Snack shack closed all afternoon at least. Cart girl just drives past you not stopping as well sometimes even when waving for her to stop. Course itself in good shape. Fine layout.
Good course
Course is in much better condition than before the re-do, missed the snack bar at the turn.
Unique
So this course is confusing lay out.. listen to the nice guy who sits at #1 tee. I love a challenge but this course has big trees in the way of tee shots on the first 4 or 5 holes. It’s not a long course so hitting a low 3 wood or iron works well. I think the fairways can be cut more often. Hitting in the fairway had Bermuda sprouts over my ball. Also losing driving distance. I ave 260 off the green.. when I’m use to getting that extra 15-20 yard run. Greens look to be recovering from the sand filled holes and ran true. Had 6 one putts. Think I’ll play this again in July when Texas conditions firm it up a bit. Love the course… just have to pay attention to the layout.. you’ll get lost. Paid 82$ which is not bad I guess for the course. Was told they have new management in the past year… love to see this course have it’s full potential. My biggest complaint is the fairways should be cut more often.
Ridiculously slow pace of play and rude people.
If you like rude golfers who clearly think the world revolves around them, play this course. Pace of play was extremely slow. Took 5 hrs to complete 18 holes.
not bad/ no real updates
the back nine has received a clean up, other than that same course, unfortunately no snack bar at the turn
Love this course!
Love this course!
Two recommendations: More cart gals! We only had one cart stop and some water stations were empty.
Also, could someone PLEASE cleanup under the underpass?’ Such a nice course and that is not only an eyesore but it stinks!
We will always keep as one of our favs!
Very good round
The course is in very good condition and especially after the recent renovations.
My only complaint is their prices. Not worth the $70 weekend rate. $50 is appropriate.
Weekday rates are slightly lower but too high in my opinion.
We will return if we get a hot deal.
Pleasant Surprise
Course was in really decent shape. Greens were, for the most part, smooth and quick. Some fairways were holding water but we’re in good shape. I will play there again
Great Course
Great customer service....will definitely return...
Fun course
This course is fun to play. Some challenging holes but not so hard to make it frustrating.
Pace of play was good!
Course in good shape, I would go back for sure!
Good course to play
This golf course is in good condition and has been improved a lot. It went major renovation few years ago and is now an excellent alternative for the locals and visitors. I highly recommend it. The service is good with snacks at the course between holes 9 and 10. Try it.
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