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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
2.8
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
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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
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
52.4%
Recommend this course
22 out of 42 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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Very Disappointed

Greens were punched and sanded (poorly). Many of the aerator holes were not filled level and putting was terribly frustrating. Many of the fairways had huge bare spots. Paid $85 per player and no one mentioned the greens were punched and conditions were bad. Should have been a discounted rate. To top it off they checked coolers at #1 tee to ensure no outside beers were brought onto the course. Didn’t see a courtesy cart until #15 where we ordered a round of beers. The beers didn’t show up until after we teed off on #18.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways needing attention

I have played at the course a few times and it seems like it is getting in worse condition. On the back 9 especially there was a number of fairways that had no grass at all and when you see it hit the fairway a cloud of dirt would occur. They also have drainage issue and there was lots of driftwood on the last few holes. I like the layout but it needs some attention. The greens were not bad but not consistent in speed and considerably slower than the practice green.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Mediocre

The gps on the carts doesn’t allow you to drive on half the fairways which is annoying. Greens are amazing but other than that the course is pretty mid.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course, pace of play sucked.

First time out at IH. We liked the course but if we ever go back we will not book an early tee time. With groups behind us wanting to play a round in under 3:30 we as a twosome were unable to play at a pace to allow us to enjoy the day or the course. Really sucked.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A bit disappointing…

Had seen Iron Horse from 820 for years. Didn’t live up to the looks from the road. Greens were the best part. Fairways were rocky in places, sand in other areas (not sand traps), Layout of holes is fair at best. I was paired with someone who knew or else it would have been difficult. Had higher hopes than were fulfilled… bummer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in great shape!

Greens were excellent. Unfortunately, there’s lots of of dirt patches and washout everywhere on the course

But I would definitely recommend overall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 509
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need marshals for pace of play

Course is getting into shape. I know it was a Sunday afternoon, but from #7 on it played really slow. Marshals probably would have helped Otherwise, still fun to play here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Winter/Spring conditions

On the positive, the staff all over the course were excellent and friendly, including the marshal, and the hot dog lady. Btw, the hot dogs were also excellent. The GPS in the cart was a nice touch and helpful both my son and I. The greens were in good condition. The tee boxes were decent condition, but desperately need a tidying. Broken tees everywhere, on every tee box. We golfed in the morning, so these were tees that have been there for most of the winter. I recommend garbage cans on each tee box, and possibly a broken tee box next to the tee markers. Might also want to have a divot repair bucket on the Par 3's tee boxes. The fairways were very rough, lots of winter damage, ground under repair, weeds, pot marks, broken branches, etc. Also, I enjoyed the streams and creeks running through the course, however, those areas also need a serious garbage clean up. Lots of the natural areas are being ruined with garbage. It's a visual mess.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Great course! Fairways and greens are good for this time of the year. Plays tight but had a lot of fun. Be sure to get an early tee time. Took 4 1/2 hours to play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 509
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Great course! One of my favorite courses in the NFW area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Iron horse

This course hasn’t always been in great shape this early, but today it was and I was very pleased with the course. Greens were amazing. I know they had a little redo and not sure exactly what they did, but it is great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing special

Greens were very nice.

Sand traps were very nice aswell.

Tee boxes were good.

Fairways were nice..but bare and spoty at places.

Layout....nothing they can do to improve but i was not a fan of it.

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