Best Public Golf Courses in Dallas, Texas
You don't need a membership to play great golf in Dallas. From resort courses to municipal gems, here are the best public and semi-private courses in the area — ranked by design quality, conditioning, and value.
Dallas, Texas · Tom Weiskopf (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,438 yards
Current home of the CJ Cup on the PGA Tour, TPC Craig Ranch offers tour-caliber golf accessible to the public. Tom Weiskopf's design balances playability with championship challenge across rolling North Texas terrain.
Dallas, Texas · A.W. Tillinghast (restored) (1922) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,545 yards
A beautifully restored 1920s A.W. Tillinghast design in the heart of Oak Cliff, Stevens Park is a civic treasure and arguably the best municipal golf experience in Texas. The hilly layout offers charming character and downtown skyline views.
The Colony, Texas · Tripp Davis & Justin Leonard (2010) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 7,084 yards
Designed by Tripp Davis and PGA Tour champion Justin Leonard along the shores of Lake Lewisville, Old American evokes 1910s–1930s American golf architecture with a thoroughly modern playing experience. A slope of 145 from the tips makes it one of DFW's most demanding semi-private tracks.
Fort Worth, Texas · Steve Plummer (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,304 yards
Consistently rated the top public golf course in Fort Worth, Waterchase stretches to 7,304 yards — one of the longest public tracks in the DFW metroplex. Six tee sets make the course playable for all abilities, while the championship configuration provides a genuine test for scratch players.
Best Time to Play
March through May and September through November offer ideal conditions. Dallas summers are hot but less oppressive than Houston, while winters are mild enough for year-round play with occasional cold fronts.
Booking Tips
For the best rates, book tee times midweek or during shoulder seasons. Many courses offer twilight rates for afternoon rounds. Resort courses often bundle with hotel stays for significant savings.
DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field both provide excellent access. The golf corridor stretches from Fort Worth (Colonial) through central Dallas (Stevens Park, Trinity Forest) north to Frisco (TPC Craig Ranch) and beyond. Plan for significant drive times between courses.
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