Iron Horse Golf Course
About
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 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
SnacksAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
-
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #5)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
-
Lots of ground under repair on every fairway. This was one of the better ones. Photo submitted by Ken9948006 on 03/27/2023
-
Number 4 view from tee. Photo submitted by BillTexasGolf on 08/25/2021
-
6th hole fairway Photo submitted by shawnbell on 03/12/2020
-
Hole 18 Photo submitted by TxChive on 10/10/2016
-
Hole 8 Green Photo submitted by TxChive on 10/10/2016
Needs Some TLC
The course could be so much nicer. There were multiple fairways that were thin, had brown spots or had patches of dirt. For the money we paid, there are a number of DFW courses in better shape. The staff is excellent. It is shame they don't have a course to match.
Fun layout, confusing cart paths
Overall fun layout. Played with family who aren’t all that long, so played from white tee boxes. Found myself hitting allot of 5 irons, but kept me out of trouble with 100 yard wedge in on many holes. Pretty narrow, so not a place you want to spray it off the tee. Cart girl was awesome...Ryleigh I think her name was. Super sweet and bubbly. Only complaint (aside from heat,) was the lack of signs between holes. Really confusing for first time player...that’s been drinking. Not a big deal, but worth the mention. Looked like there was some damage to a few fairways/rough on back nine, but looks like they are working on it. Go play if you get a chance!
Fun course
This course is great! The only negative I could think of is the “cart path only” rule on a few of the holes. I’m handicapped, so walking gets more and more difficult throughout my round. I actually had to leave after 13 because my ankles were so swollen from walking so much. Other than that, I enjoyed it!
Some tough greens
I enjoyed every minute of the round. The weather was nice and the greens were mean..!!! Put the drivers away and sharpen those irons because they will be used for the majority of the round. Thanks to all of the staff for ANOTHER wonderful experience.
Course is in excellent shape, great round!!
My husband and I have played here before and love the course so booked a foursome with our son and daughter-in-law. Even though the weather was so cold, we played and had a blast. Such welcoming and friendly staff and the course and greens were awesome!!
nice shape
course was in very good shape
greens were not as fast as they are at times
Iron Horse
I'm always amazed at how well the staff handles busy days at this course. Two outings and then regular t times. They always seem to pull it off smoothly with out any inconvenience to their customers. Top notch management and top notch service at a great course to play!!
Enjoyed the Round
Played on Monday afternoon. Pace was really slow, however I appreciate the marshal offer to let us skip over the slow groups and move up a few holes. Didn't do it though- wanted to play every hole. Staff is always really polite. Course is in pretty good shape for this time of year. Some bare rocky patches if you get a little off the fairway- had to kick it around a bit so that I didn't scratch my clubs to bad. For sure I'll play there again soon.
Good course
No issues. Good pace, well laid out with fairly long holes. Worth doing again.
Good layout and fairway dirt conditions. Cart path only along with 5-somes allowed definitely produces LONG 5 HR. ROUNDS
Cart path only along with 5 somes allowed means long 5 hour rounds. Golfers looking for a quick 9 holes...Stay away.
still a gem
I have played at Iron Horse for over 25 years. The course has improved over the years. The current pro is the best in the area. The staff is the friendliest in the area. I played after 8 days of rain which would have flooded the course in previous years but that has been corrected. The greens are perfect but challenging. The fairways are overseeded so it is fun to play on the green grass. Only criticism is some of the tee boxes need to be redone, especially 7, 14, 17. I use this course as a baseline on how I am playing.
Friendliest staff in the area
Challenging and fun layout Greens and fairways in excellent condition. Proshop staff very friendly and helpful.
Vintage train cars along some greens/tee boxes add an interesting touch.
Greens good, fairways barren on a few holes in landing areas, tee boxes hacked up!