Monday, April 14, 2008

Golfing in Granbury

Golf opportunities abound in the Granbury area for both visitors and residents. From public courses to semi private to private, there are many easy to challenging courses available. Listed below area the courses available in Granbury, as well as some within a short drive, with contact information about each. If you are thinking about moving to the area and may have an interest in one of the private clubs you can usually arrange a round by contacting the pro at the club.

Granbury Country Club
Located on the east side of Granbury just north of Hwy. 377 this course is a private 9 hole, Par 36 course, 3054 yards in length. This course is primarily flat terrain with some trees. Phone 817-573-9912

DeCordova Bend Country Club
Located southeast of Granbury near Acton, this course is a private course in a gated community. It has an 18 hole championship course and 9 hole executive course. This course is very tight, with lots of elevation changes and trees. There is also water on a number of the holes. Phone 817-326-2381, web http://www.dcbeweb.com/.

Harbor Lakes Country Club
Located in Granbury, in the Harbor Lakes Development, this course is semi-private. Currently it is available for fee play but will become private once the development in the area is complete and memberships have been sold. It is 18 holes, Par 72, 7200 yards. It is a links style course, generally flat with lots of water. When the wind blows this is a very challenging course. Phone 817-578-8600, web http://www.harborlakesgc.com/.

Pecan Plantation Country Club
Located 10 miles south of Granbury in the Pecan Plantation Development, this is a private course located within the gated community. It is 18 holes, Par 72, 6830 yards. It has a number of holes with elevation changes, has water on several holes and several holes lined with large Pecan Trees. Phone 817-573-2645, web http://www.ppoaweb.com/.

Nutcracker Golf Club
Located within the Pecan Plantation community, this is a private course. It is 18 holes, par 72. It is generally flat with water on a number of holes and is lined with large pecan trees on most holes. Phone 817-279-0936.

Hidden Oaks Golf Club
Located about 4 miles northeast of Granbury near the Bentwater and Mallard Point Developments, this is a public course. It is 18 holes, Par 72, 6486 yards. This course is fairly open, with minor elevation changes, water and trees. Phone 817-279-1078, web http://www.hiddenoaksgolf.net/.

Sugartree Golf Club
Located about 20 minutes northwest of Granbury, on the Brazos River near the community of Dennis, this is currently a public course. Memberships are available when purchasing property in the Sugartree Development. It is 18 holes, Par 70, 6659 yards. This is a very tight course with lots of trees and water on 13 holes. There is a premium on shot placement on many holes. Phone 817-341-1111, web http://www.sugartreegolf.com/.

Squaw Valley Golf Club
Located south of Granbury in Glen Rose, this is a public course. It has 36 holes. Apache Links is Par 72, 7063 yards and Comanche Lakes is Par 72, 7000 yards. The course is generally flat, but has Squaw Creek running through the property so there are large trees and water on a number of holes. Phone 254-897-7956, web http://www.squawvalleygc.com/.

Star Hollow Golf Club
Located west of Granbury need Tolar, this is a private course. It is a 9 hole course that is highly rated but access is limited. You will probably need to know a member to play this course. Phone 254-834-3463.

A number of these course have very reasonable rates, and run specials regularly. Most of them also have senior rates.

Have fun and enjoy a round!!

2 comments:

The Builders Wife said...

I love to play golf and we have the most beautifuland challanging courses. Once someone said bingat Harbor Lakeswas like going to the beach....alot of sand and water Ha-Ha

The Builders Wife said...

I guess I did not learn how to type or spell, sorry about that