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Buffalo Creek Course

Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Rockwall, TX, USA
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Benny “Fescue” Crenshaw
Tommy “Flop Shot” Fazio
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18 holesPar 717,060 yds73.7/127

About this course

Buffalo Creek, a stalwart of the Rockwall, Texas, golfing landscape, offers a playable layout that favors an aggressive style where bold risks can be richly rewarded. The course, while not steeped in championship lore, provides a stern but fair test for golfers of all skill levels. Architect Ralph Plummer's original design has aged gracefully, evolving into a course characterized by open fairways and undulating greens. While not overtly penal, wayward tee shots can find trouble among the native grasses and strategic bunkering that frame many holes. The layout encourages a grip-it-and-rip-it mentality, particularly for those who favor a draw, with many holes offering ample landing areas but demanding precise approach shots to score well. Buffalo Creek's appeal extends beyond the course itself. The club fosters a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere among its membership, reflecting the easy-going Texas spirit. After a round, members often gather on the patio, sharing stories and friendly banter, perhaps accompanied by a plate of the club's renowned brisket tacos – a local favorite that has become synonymous with the Buffalo Creek experience.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2764

Best in World

2531

Best in USA

113

Best in TX

Quick facts

Location
Rockwall, TX, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1992
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
7,060 yards
Difficulty
73.7/127
Course Vaults score
7.1

Getting there

Most travelers arrive via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), roughly thirty-five minutes west of Buffalo Creek Golf Club, though Dallas Love Field (DAL) offers a closer alternative for those flying domestic. The drive east traces the expanding edge of the Dallas metroplex, transitioning from urban sprawl to the rolling prairie and lakeside terrain of Rockwall County along the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. Buffalo Creek reveals itself quietly beyond the water's edge, a Tom Fazio design set into native Texas landscape where the city's hum fades into something altogether more serene.

FAQ

Common questions about Buffalo Creek

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Buffalo Creek has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.

Buffalo Creek was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.

Yes. Buffalo Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Buffalo Creek is 71.

Buffalo Creek plays 7,060 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Buffalo Creek is 127.

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