Champion at Firewheel Golf Club

The Champion Course at Firewheel Golf Club in Garland, Texas, opened in 1987 as part of a municipal golf complex designed by Dick Phelps. Located in the northeastern Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Firewheel represents one of the more ambitious public golf facilities in the region, with the Champion serving as the more demanding of the property's two eighteen-hole layouts.

Phelps routed the course through gently rolling terrain typical of north Texas, incorporating native hardwoods, creeks, and elevation changes that provide more topographical variety than the surrounding suburban landscape might suggest. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making with fairways that reward positioning off the tee and greens protected by bunkers and water features. Several holes play along or across natural drainage corridors, adding both visual interest and hazard considerations throughout the round.

As a municipal facility, Firewheel has served the Dallas area's public golf community for more than three decades, offering championship-length golf at accessible rates. The course has hosted various regional amateur competitions and qualifiers over the years, reflecting its reputation as a solid test of golf within the public sector. The layout's length and design challenge better players while remaining playable for a range of skill levels.

The facility operates as part of the Garland Parks and Recreation system, maintaining the course as a year-round option in the mild Texas climate. Firewheel's two courses together make it a destination for local golfers seeking quality public golf without the drive to more distant facilities.