
Apache Links Course
Squaw Valley Golf Club


About this course
Apache Links at Squaw Valley Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Glen Rose, Texas, a small town southwest of Fort Worth known for its Cretaceous limestone formations and proximity to the Paluxy River valley. The course was designed by John Colligan and Jeff Brauer, architects who have worked extensively across Texas and the southern United States. The design takes advantage of the property's natural elevation changes and native vegetation, incorporating the region's characteristic live oaks, mesquite, and native grasses into the routing. The layout moves through varied topography that includes elevated tee shots, approach plays to greens set against hillsides, and holes that follow the contours of the land. The limestone substrate common to this part of the Texas Hill Country influences both the playing surfaces and the visual character of the course. Water features appear on several holes, and the design emphasizes strategic options rather than pure length, allowing players to navigate the course through course management and shot placement. Glen Rose sits in a rural setting that has remained relatively undeveloped, and the course reflects this quieter character. The facility serves both members and daily-fee players, providing golf in a region of Texas that offers fewer courses than the major metropolitan areas to the north and east. The combination of natural terrain, regional design sensibility, and accessible play defines the experience at Apache Links.
Quick facts
- Location
- Glen Rose, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1992
- Designer(s)
- John Colligan, Jeff Brauer
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,063 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/130
Getting there
Squaw Valley Golf Club sits in the rolling limestone country of Glen Rose, Texas, roughly ninety minutes southwest of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the primary gateway for most visitors. The drive unfolds through the gentle rise of the Texas Hill Country, where the landscape gradually shifts from suburban sprawl to ranch land and cedar-dotted ridges, before descending into the Paluxy River valley where the club's distinctive terrain emerges. For those with access to private aviation, Fort Worth's Meacham Field (FTW) or the smaller airstrips serving the region offer a more direct approach, though the scenic ground route - winding through small towns and past limestone bluffs - captures the authentic character of this remote corner of North Texas. The final miles narrow into a quiet approach that feels worlds away from the metroplex, delivering you to a course carved into landscape that has remained largely unchanged for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Apache Links at Squaw Valley Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Apache Links was designed by John Colligan and Jeff Brauer.
Yes. Apache Links at Squaw Valley Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Apache Links is 72.
Apache Links plays 7,063 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Apache Links is 130.
Apache Links is a 18-hole course.


