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I played today to get a round in before the rain and snow returns to the DFW area. The downside to the course for some may be to far out in the country. The course has more elevation changes than most courses in the area and several blind tee shots. There are hole maps on each tee so a player can see the various landing areas. There is water in play on several holes and the holes are all tree lined. Shot placement is critical. Conditions are probably the weakness. It is winter and grass is dormant but the bunkers need work and grass on some of the greens is thin. That being said the gentleman manning the pro shop was very friendly and helpful. For the hot deal rate I received I can't complain about the less than stellar conditions. For that price it is well worth the drive.

This is a fairly challenging course. It was more so this day due to a stiff wind along with very firm fairways and greens. The grass is still recovering in some areas from heavy rains and flooding a few weeks ago but overall, conditions were decent. The downside to the round was the pace of play particularly on the back nine. The foursome that had been in front of us for some reason split into twosomes and both appeared oblivious to the groups stacking up behind them. A course marshal would be helpful but I have never seen one on the course.

This was my first round on this course. Conditions were not completely up to par as the course is still recovering from some flooding that occurred recently. It is still early in the season as well and the grass has fully come back from winter. As the name implies, water comes into play frequently. I liked the course but being my first round, unfamiliarity got me in trouble a few times. Some hazards are not readily visible so course knowledge is valuable.
I think the course could do a little better job monitoring play. I had been paired with another single and we went off as a twosome. As we approached the tee, there was an unannounced single that had showed up, teed off and was headed down the fairway. This wouldn't have been a major problem but that he seemed oblivious to anyone behind him and insistent on multiple mulligans. Fortunately he quit after 9 holes. We paired up with another pair on the back. Pace of play in total was not terrible we finished right at 4 hours though we did wait on the groups in front of us on several holes. Overall it was a very good day of golf and I will definitely go back. I liked the layout and having been around once expect to better now that I have a little knowledge of the layout.

I play Woodbridge fairly often. The course has plenty of challenges and with the addition of the wind this day, they were accentuated. Conditions are improving as the grass comes back to life. There were a couple of spots, though not seriously in play, that suffered from the flooding that occurred during the heavy rains of a couple weeks ago. Renovations are continuing on bunkers around the course and some were marked as ground under repair. Greens were rolling well and have slowed down a little from the greased lightening speed of winter. Woodbridge is one of my favorite places to play. The staff is friendly and works diligently to get you out on time. I usually play as a single an they have always done an excellent job of pairing me with compatible players. The food and service in the restaurant is also quite good.

I decided to try this course on the recommendation of a former club member that had recently moved to our community. It is a bit of a drive to get to but worth the effort. The club house is very nice and though the bar and restaurant were closed the day Ii played for an private party they did appear well stocked and comfortable. The course conditions were a little ragged due to the winter weather but playable. The greens rolled well. The course has a few blind tee shots and the rolling terrain provides a fair amount of up and down slope. Each tee has a hole map posted next to it so it is possible to see the various hazards that exist. Water comes into play on several holes and there is a mix of open and tree lined fairways. Pace of play was uninhibited. It was a cold windy day and I only saw one other golfer on the course. Better weather I'm sure will bring more players. The staff, at all levels. was friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back and give the course another try. A side note, the pro there is an older gentleman who got his start in the golf business working for Harvey Penick at the Austin Country Club back in the late forties and early fifties.

The review title is something one our group's caddies said during a round at Carnoustie many years ago and it certainly applied the day we played the Old Course at Firewheel. Course conditions were very good and the green speed not overwhelming. Pace of play was very good especially for a weekend. We finished our round in four hours. Water comes into play on several holes and position off the tee is important to being able to approach the flag. We did not play from the tips and I would suggest only the most advanced players take that option. The staff in the shop was very professional and friendly. I will definitely play this course again.

This was my first time at this course and I really enjoyed the round. I paired up with a very nice guy. Hal, I don't recall his last name, had played the course before and was very helpful. The course conditions were excellent for this late in the year. Be prepared for some fast greens. The greens held approaches quite well but it took most of the round to get the putting speed tuned in. So let that be a warning. The staff in the pro shop was very friendly as was the gentleman in the cart barn. Pick the right tees. I played the whites but will move back to the blues the next time around. The black tees at 7000 yards are to long for me. I highly recommend this golf course. The practice facility is also very good.

I hadn't been aware of this course until last week when I drove by on my way to the county courthouse. I booked the tee time on Golf Now. I arrived a little early but the course wasn't crowded and gent in the pro shop told me to fire when ready. Off the fairway it is easy to see the effects of over a month with no rainfall. The ground is very hard. The fairways and greens were in very good shape and the green speed was good. It is a nice layout and while not the most difficult course I've every played, it was a lot of fun. I saw several walkers on the course and would like to walk a round there. The staff was friendly and helpful all around the course. I will very definitely be back for another round.

I booked the hot deal and went off just a little after noon. Hot deal was appropriate because it was blistering hot. Pace of play is very important to folks there as our starter emphasized it several times and provided us with a printed sheet telling us our expected finish times for each 9. The course was in excellent condition. The greens had been aerated about two weeks ago but had come back well and were firm and fast. The course is fairly open but still has plenty of challenges. It wasn't crowded in the afternoon due to the heat and we didn't encounter any groups until the back 9. Regarding pace of play, we finished just under the 4 hours and 20 minutes the starter said they were seeking. One of the things that slows down pace of play is the layout itself. The course is built in a residential community and some of the commutes from a green to the next tee are quite lengthy and if one is unfamiliar with the course confusing. It would be difficult to walk this course. That minor criticism aside, I enjoyed the course and definitely plan to return for another round.

This was my first round at this course and I was very impressed. They have made many improvements recently and the course conditions were excellent. The only caveat I would offer is to seniors 55 and up. If you are a senior and want the senior rate do not book your tee time through Golf Now book directly with the course. We booked online and the standard rate for our time was $48.00. The fellow who checked us in said since we booked online we had to pay that rate. That was the only negative to the day. All the of the staff was friendly and professional. The food was very good and the cart girl was seen frequently. We were a twosome and they let us go ahead of our scheduled time. We were first out and finished the round in about 3 hours. When we inquired about a replay they told us we could play as much as we could stand for $20. The second round was a little slower as there were plenty of players but we still finished in just a shade over 4 hours. I received a very healthy pour in my post round beverage at the bar and once again the service was impeccable. Everybody was on staff was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend making the trip out to Burleson to play Southern Oaks.

This was my first round of 2017 after laying off for a couple months. I have played Woodbridge several times and always enjoy the course. There are some renovations taking place on the course at this time. Several bunkers are being redone so that may be a mild inconvenience to some. The greens rolled well and were quite fast. On the upside, due to the winter conditions, I picked up some extra yards with the roll out on my drives. I started as a single but joined up with a threesome midway through the front nine. Even though we spent some time looking for wayward shots, we still managed to finish in a little under four hours. The course also has a very good practice area that includes the range, putting green and another green for short game and bunker practice. The course conditions were good given the time of year. Once the renovations are done and we get into the prime season, I'm sure it will be excellent. Woodbridge is always worth playing.

I played in the afternoon heat so the course was not crowded and pace of play was quick. The course is in very good shape. The greens were aerated a couple weeks ago and have come back well. As everybody that has played this course realizes, it is extremely tight and unforgiving if you miss the fairway. If you are in the trees off the tee, you will be playing off dirt and have limited options for recovery. The fairways are in excellent shape. My only complaint, and it is just a personal preference, is the fairway grass is a little long. I suspect they are not cutting closer due to the heat. I did have a few lies where the ball settled down in the grass. Overall, however, I thought the course was excellent. Restaurant and bar hours are limited but if you have the opportunity, the food is very good.

I decided to give this course a try as opposed to driving up into the DFW area to play. I teed off a little before 1PM and didn't see anybody on front nine so pace of play was rapid. The course was in very good shape. There were a couple of soggy spots near sprinkler heads but that wasn't a significant issue. There are a number of blind shots. I am not normally a fan of those but with more local knowledge they aren't really a problem. The greens were probably the best I have played in some time. They were receptive and rolled smoothly. The wind was strong the day I played and that definitely impacts play on some holes. One issue. I played the gold tees with a rating 70.6 and slope of 125. When I attempted to post the score on GHIN , it showed a similar rating but a slope of 113. When I contacted TXGA they said the course was overdue for a new rating as it was last rated in 2000. Might be time to get that done. I will play it again.

First off the due at course rate I was given wasn't honored. I was told they had to collect sales tax. Not huge deal $1.25 isn't going to break the bank but the person at the counter didn't seem to understand how Golf Now works. The course is in pretty good shape though some of the greens have a lot what looks like crab grass growing in spots which causes them to be bumpy in places. It would almost be better to walk the course than ride, particularly on the back nine. The fairways are so bumpy on several holes on the back that the cart really gets tossed around. I'm afraid the only solution to that may be to plow them up to level the ground and reseed. That would be pretty pricey. That criticism aside, twenty dollars on a Sunday afternoon is a very good price and the staff is friendly.

The course was in pretty good shape and not crowded. The fairways had been aerated but that only marginally affected play. The grass on the greens was a little thin in a few places but didn't interfere with play. The greens were firm and pretty fast down grain. The greens take some getting used to, at least for me, because they can be hard to read. That only means I have to go back and get more experience. The staff is friendly in the pro shop and restaurant. I would recommend this course to anyone.