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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
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.5
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
47.1%
Recommend this course
8 out of 17 reviews
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3.3
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
52.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 40 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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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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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

VERY CHALLENGING COURSE WITH LOTS OF CREEK CROSSINGS

VERY CHALLENGING COURSE WITH LOTS OF CREEK CROSSINGS. REALLY HAVE TO CALCULATE WHERE NEXT SHOT NEEDS TO LAND. CONSTRUCTION IN AREA A DETERANT BUT GETTING CLOSER TO FINISHING HIGHWAY.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice enough course, but....

Several of the greens have severe slope and were mowed short enough that a missed putt from below the hole would fall down hill several feet; that is just silly, and not playable.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course and staff - Tasty Burger

This was my first time playing this course. It was a warm, sunny Monday afternoon in early March so the course was pretty busy. Course was in great shape especially still being in winter. Staff was very friendly. The "Inferno Burger" I ate before starting the round was awesome.

The only slight issue we had was pace of play. We got stuck behind a couple of slow groups. The field marshal did try to speed things up and apologized for the slow pace, but it was expected.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is average but does have some challenges.

The polices of this course is not for any person physically handicapped. The course does not recognize a handicap flag. The carts are rigged to shut down if one gets too close to the green or get too far off the fairway. If you have difficulty walking very far or traversing elevated greens or tee boxes, I do not recommend this course.

Condition of the course needs improvement (tee boxes, fairways, and greens are all hard-pan).

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Time

THe course needs to police the pace of play better as we didn't get to finish due to it being so slow. The group in front of us had a child with them who was out and playing around, and it slowed them down a lot. Other than that, we love this course but will not play after 2pm again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Get to know a local

Played Iron Horse for the first time on Saturday. A little crowded for my taste but it was a weekend. Course isn't very long but it can be tricky. Greens were quick and true. Definitely helps to have some friendly advice from someone who has played it before and knows where to land tee shots and greens. Some of the course was under construction so I'm sure when spring rolls around it will be even better. Staff is awesome all around. Will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

The best in DFW

Best course, Best green. The is the best green i've ever seen during summer and winter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course + Price = must play!

Played on a cold Friday (so course wasn't too busy) for about 23 bucks on golfnow. Course is a great deal for that price. Greens are good and fast. Fairways are above average. Bunkers are well maintained. Its not a bombers course, holes are fairly tight, but i think its a MUST play for the rate!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has great features

I really enjoy this course because of it's length and overall features. Iron Horse is challenging and yet not overly difficult for the novice player.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course and Great Staff

I played on a cool Monday afternoon, so it was not crowded at all. Considering it was February, the fairways were in great shape and the greens were very well maintained. This course takes some local knowledge because on several holes, you can hit a drive through a dogleg or straight into trouble with a driver. In addition, the course is narrow enough where you can't just grip it and rip it; you have to play a good game of golf to score well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was a very enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good tight course.

Course is well maintained and provides a good challenge with some tight fairways and challenging greens

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent course

This is a great course. Very well maintained, the best fairways and greens we have seen in Fort Worth area over the winter... imagine it is stunning in the spring and summer months. great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun layout, some challenges!

I enjoy playing Iron Horse....the main draw back is the pace of play. On a nice day, it can be very slow. The course is in nice shape, the fairways are a little thin now, but it is winter. There isn't a ton of slope to the greens and they are fairly grainy, but they are rolling well for Bermuda and in very good shape. The course offers some fun challenges as well as a couple of reachable par 5's.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

course in good shape for time of year

must manage your game and shots on every hole. greens very fast due to time of year. despite nearby road construction there were no problems playing around it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course!

Iron horse is always a pleasure to play. it is January in Texas, so the course was in the condition I would expect for this time of year. Greens were putting like GLASS! Quite a challenge. Staff was amazing. Cart girl got permission to carry Jack Daniels on the course just for me!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyable course

The course was in very good condition. The greens were super fast and smooth. They putted very true. Enjoyable course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

For winter course is in great shape

The course was in great shape for winter time, price was awesome and greens were VERY fast. Great round. Wish my game was up to par for the course, oh well back to the range.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

this was my first time playing this course other than being very chilly and windy i was very excited to play. the course was in very good shape other than having to go under 820 expressway while it's still under construction a lot of water and mud but i am sure when it's all done it will look very nice! but the course was in great shape and very challenging the greens were in very good shape after playing a few other courses these greens were very good shape compared to others in winter play. the GPS was great to have and very helpful i thought it was cool that you can order your lunch and have it ready going to club house on 9th hole. overall the course i felt was fun to play and worth the money, i'll be going back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

It is a good course if you get a deal

The course is well maintained with fast greens so I liked that. The pace is super super super slow. I know I'm a fast player but the pace of play was just poor I believe that they should have a marshall that speeds things up. BUT as the course itself goes it is pretty good and does play good in all aspects... maybe a little bit of work on the tees but overall pretty good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

GPS greatness.

new GPS is a total GEM. can get your scorecard e-mailed to you.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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