IckyNicklaus

If you haven't played Stevens Park since 2019, you need to see the new design. Colligan took my old friend (Stevens Park) highlighted what made it fun and added his special touches to make a great test. I think it re-opened in Spring of 2020.

Stevens is a smaller course, only 6500+ from the tips, but don't think that makes it easy. There's a creek running though the course that is in play on all but 5 holes. Plus the Colligan signature - with plenty of fairway bunkers and fast, multi-level greens. He also emphasized the sight lines of downtown with several great views of the skylines.

The biggest changes were on the back nine. Holes 10 and 11 were combined and turned into a par 5 that requires either three strategic shots, or 1 lucky drive and a long iron into a two tier square green. The holes north of Colorado street (13-17) were all completely reconceived and rerouted.

My favorite was hole 16, which is the northernmost hole on the course, Basically he flipped the old hole to start by the tennis courts, you drive towards the west then you have to hit up over hill and the creek to a well protected par 5 green that has a brutal ridge running right thru the center of the perfect circle shaped green.

If you like elevation changes, you will love this course as it is up and down slopes all day. If you walk - it will wear you out.

But the part I liked best was the little touches he added with the shrubs, flowers, and trees. On many holes he used tall bushes to block the golfer from having to look at the street etc.. so you felt more immersed in the golfing experience.

The only knock is that there is no range, however they do have two hitting bays where you can hit into nets to get ready.

Checkout the short game practice area they setup in the old #18 fairway area. It is very nice and isolated so you can focus on improvement.

They have new carts with the latest GPS that warns you when you drive somewhere you should not. But they also have the ability to order food or more beer, and they will deliver to you on the course.(Awesomeness!)

Disregard any reviews that were submitted prior to 2020, as they no longer apply.

This is a beautiful old gem that has been updated into a true Dallas classic.

My first time to play this ex CC gone public. It definitely felt like a country club experience. Nice range and practice facility. Nice clubhouse and proshop.

The course was in perfect condition - the best greens I have played this year.

My only complaint was even though there were assigned tee times - it seemed like the pro let his buddies slip in without a time and clog up the 1st hole.

Let me elaborate, At 10:10, the 10:00 tee time took off. My time was coming up - so I went to ask the next group what their time was - they told me they had the 10:10 time. Ok - just a little behind.

Then I asked the next group waiting behind them, what their tee time was - they said that their time was also at 10:10. Not sure how that works - but ok I will roll with it because I am the new guy here.

I then asked the next group what their tee time was - they told me they had the 9:50 tee time (OMG!) And it is now about 10:30.

Long story short - we got off about 30 minutes late.

Pace of play could use some help here. Front 9 played pretty well with only a small wait on the 2nd tee box.

On the back 9 we had to wait pretty much on every tee box. On three of the holes we had two groups waiting on the tee box.

Loved playing this course. Lots of water hazards and trees to get in your way, but a fair layout. They have 3 9's and they each have their own challenges.

I walked all 27 yesterday and loved it. This is a fairly flat course on the western banks of Mountain Creek Lake. Had rained hard the night before, but the course had drained fairly well and was very playable except for a some casual puddles here and there.

The "White" course has what the locals call "The Triangle" which is three holes that are highly exposed to the lake and require precise shots, back to back to back.

Also I don't believe they have any bunkers - so if you want to work on your tan in the sand, go to the beach instead.

The fairways were in great shape, as were the tee boxes. My only knock on this course is that a few of the tee boxes were slanted and hard to find a flat spot to hit from.

Although the cart girl wasn't working, I really enjoyed the Eddlemans BBQ restaurant located inside the clubhouse.

I had a fantastic german sausage dog at the turn, then had the Par 4 plate after finishing up. Very nice with a cold Shiner.

You won't find a better value in the metroplex. I recommend giving it a go.

I been playing all the public courses in DFW for 30+ years and have never heard of this place before. It is about 1/2 mile west of Prairie Lakes in Grand Prairie.

What a wonderful little hidden gem of a course. Apparently it started as private course designed by Don January, then went semi-private later. I am told it had to close for a few years due to pipeline construction thru the course.

Expect a flat course with well maintained fairways and fast greens, most of them are crowned.

There are plenty of water hazards, so bring lots of balls.

Unless you tip it out, the par fives are all reachable for nice birdie opportunities. Plus there are one or two reachable par 4's of you are welling to risk it.

Pay attention to your GPS as many hidden hazards await you.

I will definitely go back, and probably play a lot more strategically next time.

They are now allowing cart travel with 1 person per cart and 2 carts per group.

The driving range, Proshop, and Restrooms now open. Beverage cart is also now active.

The greens need 3-4 weeks to heal, still in poor shape (bumpy and slow). The rest of the course is in very good condition.

Very picturesque - not so little par 3 course. Lots of water to hit over and around.

All holes are full sized par threes. I hit 5 iron down to wedge playing from the back tees.

Greens still recovering from top dressing - but should be perfect in a few weeks.

Loved this fun little walking only track. Will be back for more.

Frisco Lakes punched their greens two weeks ago and they are still very bumpy and slow. The rest of the course was excellent.

Due to covid - no range, no carts, no clubhouse. Online pre-payment only. But reduced rates currently, and $40 for a 12:00 tee time on a perfect sunny Sunday - still a great deal.