DFW Course Rants

Misery backed analysis from the fairways of Dallas-Fort Worth public and municipal golf courses.

Welcome to Fran’s Ledger. Whether you’re hunting for the best public golf courses in North Texas or trying to avoid a high-priced "Liquid Liability," you’ve reached the definitive source for DFW misery based golf course reviews. We audit everything from Dallas municipal courses to Fort Worth’s hidden gems, tracking real-time green fees, pace of play, and the dreaded Safari Risk. No fluff, no country club bias—just cold, hard data and honest rants for the fellow miserable golfer.

The Ledger of Grievances

RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Bear Creek (East)

Misery Rating: 2.4

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Bear Creek (West)

Misery Rating: 3.2

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Benbrook Par 3

Misery Rating: 1.0

Benbrook, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Bridlewood Golf Club

Misery Rating: 3.6

Flower Mound, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Buffalo Creek

Misery Rating: 2.4

Rockwall, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Canyon West

Misery Rating: 2.6

Weatherford, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Cedar Crest

Misery Rating: 2.6

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Cleburne Golf Links

Misery Rating: 2.2

Cleburne, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Colton Creek

Misery Rating: 1.8

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Cowboys Golf Club

Misery Rating: 2.6

Grapevine, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Coyote Ridge

Misery Rating: 3.2

Carrollton, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Cross Timbers

Misery Rating: 2.8

Azle, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Firewheel (Bridges)

Misery Rating: 3.2

Garland, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Fossil Creek

Misery Rating: 3.6

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

The Club at Frisco Farms

Misery Rating: 3.8

Frisco, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Frisco Lakes

Misery Rating: 3.4

Frisco, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Grand Prairie Golf Course

Misery Rating: 1.6

Grand Prairie, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Grapevine Golf Club

Misery Rating: 2.2

Grapevine, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Hawks Creek

Misery Rating: 3.2

Westworth Village, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Heritage Ranch

Misery Rating: 3.2

Fairview, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Hidden Creek

Misery Rating: 2.8

Burleson, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Indian Creek (Creek)

Misery Rating: 3.4

Carrollton, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Iron Horse

Misery Rating: 3.2

N. Richland Hills, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Irving Golf Club

Misery Rating: 2.2

Irving, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Keeton Park

Misery Rating: 2.6

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Lake Arlington

Misery Rating: 2.8

Arlington, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Lake Park (18-Hole)

Misery Rating: 2.0

Lewisville, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Lake Park (9-Hole)

Misery Rating: 2.0

Lewisville, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Luna Vista

Misery Rating: 2.8

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Mansfield National

Misery Rating: 1.8

Mansfield, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Meadowbrook (FW)

Misery Rating: 2.8

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Oak Hollow

Misery Rating: 2.2

McKinney, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Oakmont CC (Public Access)

Misery Rating: 3.2

Corinth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Pecan Hollow

Misery Rating: 2.0

Plano, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Pecan Valley (Hills)

Misery Rating: 3.2

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Pecan Valley (River)

Misery Rating: 2.8

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Plantation Golf Club

Misery Rating: 3.8

Frisco, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Prairie Lakes

Misery Rating: 2.4

Grand Prairie, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Prairie Lakes (Red)

Misery Rating: 2.8

Grand Prairie, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Ridgeview Ranch

Misery Rating: 2.2

Plano, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Riverchase Golf Club

Misery Rating: 3.6

Coppell, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Rockwood Park

Misery Rating: 2.2

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Sherrill Park (#1)

Misery Rating: 3.6

Richardson, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Sherrill Park (#2)

Misery Rating: 2.2

Richardson, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Squaw Creek

Misery Rating: 1.8

Willow Park, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Stevens Park

Misery Rating: 3.4

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Stewart Peninsula

Misery Rating: 3.2

The Colony, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Stonebridge Ranch (Hills)

Misery Rating: 3.8

McKinney, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Stuart Heights

Misery Rating: 1.8

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Tangle Ridge

Misery Rating: 2.8

Grand Prairie, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Tenison Glen

Misery Rating: 2.4

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Tenison Highlands

Misery Rating: 3.0

Dallas, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Texas 9 (Fort Worth)

Misery Rating: 2.6

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Texas Rangers Golf Club

Misery Rating: 2.6

Arlington, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Texas Star

Misery Rating: 3.2

Euless, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

The Bridges

Misery Rating: 3.4

Gunter, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

The Loupe (PGA Frisco)

Misery Rating: 2.2

Frisco, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

The Swing (PGA Frisco)

Misery Rating: 2.0

Frisco, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

The Tribute

Misery Rating: 3.2

The Colony, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: NEUTRAL ASSET

Tierra Verde

Misery Rating: 2.4

Arlington, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Timbercreek

Misery Rating: 3.0

Friendswood, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Tour 18

Misery Rating: 3.8

Flower Mound, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Trails of Frisco

Misery Rating: 3.6

Frisco, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: FISCAL MALPRACTICE

Twin Creeks

Misery Rating: 4.2

Allen, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

Waterchase

Misery Rating: 3.4

Fort Worth, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

The Courses at Watters Creek

Misery Rating: 3.2

Plano, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Watters Creek (Players)

Misery Rating: 1.8

Plano, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: EQUITY DRAIN

West Ridge

Misery Rating: 3.0

McKinney, TX
RISK ASSESSMENT: KIBBLE OPTIMIZED

Westdale Hills

Misery Rating: 1.8

Euless, TX