
Dallas Course
The Golf Club of Dallas
Public: #2593
Public: #2364
Public: #106



About this course
The Golf Club of Dallas holds a unique distinction as the only golf course in Dallas proper designed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast, a claim few others in the area can make. Situated in the Red Bird area of Dallas, its rolling parkland layout provides a classic, strategic test. Opened in 1954, Tillinghast's design reflects his signature style, emphasizing strategic bunkering and contoured greens. The course plays fairly, with tree-lined fairways that reward thoughtful approaches. While not exceptionally long, its undulating terrain and well-placed hazards demand accuracy and careful club selection. This is a course where understanding angles and managing your way around the course is more advantageous than pure power. While The Golf Club of Dallas has not hosted any major professional tournaments, its has been a regular stop for several US Open local and sectional qualifiers, a testament to its championship pedigree. A vibrant, though not notably publicized members enjoy a convivial atmosphere rooted in the traditions of the game. The club boasts a relaxed, unpretentious membership and is known for its strong contingent of amateur players, fostering a deep appreciation for the game's nuances. Its lore includes friendly competitions and spirited rounds played amongst generations of Dallas golfers, adding to its enduring charm.
Quick facts
- Location
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1953
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Press Maxwell, Charles Coody
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,719 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/127
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
The Golf Club of Dallas is most readily accessed via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the nation's busiest hubs, situated roughly thirty minutes north of the club; those arriving by private aircraft will find Addison Airport (ADS) a far more intimate option, located just fifteen minutes away and favored by the city's executive aviation community. From either gateway, the drive south traces the quiet residential corridors of North Dallas before arriving at the club's discreet entrance, where manicured grounds and a refined clubhouse signal entry into one of Texas's most exclusive golfing sanctuaries. The entire journey - whether routed through the sprawl of DFW or the expedited convenience of Addison - culminates in a marked departure from the urban landscape, delivering members to a sanctuary of championship design and understated elegance that defines Dallas golf at its finest.

FAQ
Common questions about Dallas
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dallas has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Dallas was designed by Press Maxwell and Charles Coody.
Yes. Dallas is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dallas is 70.
Dallas plays 6,719 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dallas is 127.



