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Iron Horse Golf Course
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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 |
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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
Course is in amazing condition!
Iron Horse has always been a well maintained course and this round certainly lived up to its reputation. The course conditions are immaculate and the greens are perfect. Every putt rolls true. Plus, you won't find a nicer and more friendly staff or better looking cart girls for that matter. Play this course... you will be very happy you did.
Always a treat to play here
Course was in great shape, as were all bunkers and greens. New carts with GPS are awesome,even though mine died on number 11. The staff had a new one out to me as I finished the hole by walking. Finding a great price makes this an even better course!
A fun course to play!
This was a fun course to play. Some target golf and some holes where you can let it rip. Greens rolled well with some tough reads. Clarissa the cart girl was awesome. On the down side my friend Dave bought beer and it was $27. OUCH!
Course was in great shape
Course was in great shape, I was the first one out in the morning, playing as a single - so pace of play was very fast for me.
Greens were in Great shape. The course had some old Train cars as part of the layout, which added to the ambience.
Iron horse Memorial weekend
fairways and greens in great condition. front nine beautiful, back nine needs clean up, probably due to highway construction
Course had some interesting holes!
Course had a unique layout. the grass in the fairways was too short in places and the rough had areas that needed work. Price was great & pace of play under 4 hrs.
Fairways & greens in good shape
VERY tough course. You'll learn when to keep the driver in the bag. Fairways & greens in good shape.
Nice track
It was is good shape, the greens were nice and held...tight layout..
Not a long course but requires shot making. Could lose 20 balls or 1, keep it in the fairway.
course was in good shape, GPS system is top notch, can't wait to go back.
Good condition for early Spring
This course has a lot of trees and other places to lose a ball which contributes to the slow pace of play. Every time I have been there it has been around 5 hours. No I am not the one holding things up. Anyway, that being said. It is a challenging course with interesting greens. If you hit your drives over 250 yards, you should play the tips or leave the driver in the bag. It is a short course from the Men's tees and the driver WILL get you in trouble if your accuracy is not pinpoint. The new GPS system is awesome. It has a touch screen and you can get custom distances to hazzards and landing areas.
Good course. Great price.
This course is a terrific value. The layout, while not lengthy, can present plenty of challenges. I'd consider it target golf based on the doglegs and some of the positioning of creeks cutting across fairways. But there are a few holes thatbyou can grip-n-rip. Staff was incredibly friendly! Overall a great experience.
Good value, challenging, friendly staff, could use some upkeep
We played this course last Sunday afternoon. It was a decently challenging course, with some tricky driving holes and fast greens. Didn't like the layout around 7/8/10/11 - the holes run together, and are right next to the highway, so it feels crowded and busy. Overseed in the fairways were significantly overgrown. I imagine this course is in better shape once the Bermuda grows through, but 1 - 1.5" grass in the fairways is pretty weak. Houses are in play on the first few holes and on the back 9, so hit it straight.
The carts are tricked out with latest and greatest GPS, which was nice. My group showed up late, and the staff was super accommodating, and drove a buddy out to the second hole to catch up with us.
Good experience, just wish the fairways were in better shape.
The course is in great shape. First time playing it. I really enjoyed it. I will play again soon and recommend it to my friends.
I really enjoyed playing this course. I would like to play it again soon. I will recommend to my friends.
OK for March
Overall course is in good shape. Sand Traps need atention. Need to place flags in a little less challenhing location as some of the locations were unfair.
NOT LONG, BUT DO NOT PULL THE DRIVER OUT ON EVERY HOLE
GREAT SUNDAY, NEED TO LEARN THE COURSE, TRICKEY HOLES WILL BE BACK
The course condition is always above average due to overseeding of important areas.
IronHorse is recommended to anyone looking for a challenging course that doesn't demand tremendous length to be able to score well. Bring your "A" with your irons out here!
This course is in fantastic condition
Iron horse has by far the best greens I have played on in a long time. The greens were full, very fast and rolled true. If you we're in the fairway,you had a good lie.the prices were excellent. Fantastic condition.i will be back soon.
Excellent value
This is a good shot maker's course. To score well here
you must shape your shot. Greens are receptive to shots,
yet will penalize you if you miss badly. Bring your short
game. Greens were excellent....rolled well. There are some
holes that scream "birdie", and there are some where you
feel great making par.......which is the sign of a good course.
The fairways are nice and green
Greens are fast but its been dry of late. The construction on 820 is a bummer.
Good Layout
Although the course is good, I did not like the pace of play as the field was packed and lots of wait time.
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