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3.4
779 Reviews (779)
5 Stars
239
4 Stars
312
3 Stars
145
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
28
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
56.0%
Recommend this course
623 out of 779 reviews
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3.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.4
Value
2.6
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
44.4%
Recommend this course
8 out of 18 reviews
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3.3
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
53.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
Multiple tee options from red to black make this Fort Worth-area course accessible and challenging for golfers of all skill levels. Friendly staff and a frequently circulating drink cart contribute to a consistently enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6679 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.6

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Phelps (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.4
779 Reviews (779)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Brunch 12
Amazing Food 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 36
Bunkers 33
Narrow Fairways 31
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Advanced Golfers 19
Seniors 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 41
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 15

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lower fees needed

Given the location of this course with dozens of other course options with comparable links and amenities, their pricing immediately forces me to look elsewhere. They charge almost as much as the newer (premium) course (Texas Rangers). I simply paid for the tee time on this occasion. Until they lower pricing then I'd advise look anywhere else to get the same value and still look yourself in the eye later since you didn't pay the extra $$$ at iron horse.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money.

I’ve played this course 4-5 times and love the course itself but course management has taken a turn for the worst. For an $80 tee time the course was not up to standards whatsoever. There were multiple people wearing jeans, baggy Jean shorts with a backwards hats who clearly have never stepped foot on a golf course. Guys we’re taking 25-30 minutes to finish a hole, smoking cigarettes and laughing, hitting multiple balls. I’ll take my $80 elsewhere until management realizes no one wants to play a 5 hour round of golf. Raise your standards, Iron Horse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course and greens in great shape.

Haven’t played here in several years. I was impressed with the overall condition of the course, but especially the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 509
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing special

Nice fairways

Good greens

Terrible layout

Probably won’t play there again…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Getting better

Price was after a discount. Played the "horse track" set of tees, and planting the tee in the ground was difficult at #3, #14, & #15.

One even appreciates the course even more on #11 when you see the rush hour traffic on the nearby interstate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

never under 5 hours

pace of play terrible, groups jumping in on 10 causing backup and Marshal did nothing as they were employees of the course. cart path only and not disclosed before paying online. 80 bucks??? crazy for this course. pro shop staff appear to be 15 or so and couldn't get them from their phones long enough to even discuss upon completion. course gone to crap since pro chris left. what a shame. played here since 95 and now not sure if this needs to be in my rotation.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pace of play

while a Marshall came up to us on 2nd hole they never did anything about the slow play in front of us we waited 5 minutes on every tee box very slow course is in great condition! Will deifinately play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging golf course

The course was set up with challenging pin locations. Also many holes can’t use

Driver due to tight dog legs. Fun to play, great value. Only gripe is some of the greens were rough on the back nine, but we did have a very enjoyable experience overall.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Coure

Not a bad course. Better than your average muni after the redo. Pace of play was excellent for a Friday afternoon, out in 1:45, back in 2 hours. Greens are a bit slow and bumpy but it's a muni that sees a lot of play. Nine doesn't return to the clubhouse, the mobile hot dog stand is a solid touch. Cart girls running the course at 7:15 PM was pretty strong too. Might have given it 4 stars were it not for the greens, but it wasn't horrible. $26 Hot Deal minus a $10 tee time credit made for a great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pathetic

I CANT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH !!! WhEN YOU PUT OUT FOURSOMES EVERY 5 MINUTES THE COURSE IS A TRAIN WRECK FROM THE 1 St HOLE !!!! IT TOOK US 42 min TO PLAY 2 HOLES .WILL NEVER PLAY THERE AGAIN

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Aerated Fairways

Wish I could have known that the fairways had been aerated prior to booking the round. Brought in a friend from out of state and built up the golf courses' improvement since the rebuild. Just made it miserable to play in the heat of the day and not allow carts on the fairways. Now I understand if they were soaking wet fine. But at 4pm in the Texas sun, they were dry and carts should have been allowed. The GPS control of the carts is way too restrictive. Slowing the carts down on long stretches between holes is ridiculous. Some holes that run parallel, the carts are restricted even when you attempt to use the cart path for an errant shot into another fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Over booked

This course had atleast 45min waits almost to play 1 hole it took me almost 3 hours to play 9 holes. I got paired with people when I chose an afternoon tee time so I could play a chill solo game but they had overbooked each tee time so bad that even the people I had gotten paired with complained and said was common.

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