DFW Course Rants

Misery-backed analysis for the fellow miserable golfer.

Welcome to Fran’s Ledger: The definitive audit of DFW public and municipal golf course reviews. We track Green Fees, Pace of Play, Net Ball Liquidity—and MISERY across Dallas and Fort Worth. No fluff—just misery-backed data to help you avoid Fiscal Malpractice on the links.

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