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Glen Course

Tenison Park

Dallas, TX, USA
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About this course

Glen at Tenison Park is a Dallas municipal gem, a course whose humble beginnings belie the countless rounds and memories etched into its gently rolling landscape on Samuell Boulevard. Its enduring appeal lies not in championship aspirations, but in its accessibility and the genuine spirit of the golfers it serves. Built in the early 1920s, Glen at Tenison Park, while not definitively architected by a single notable name, is a classic example of early American parkland design. With Champion Bermuda greens added later in 2007, and Tifway 419 Bermuda fairways, the fairways are wide and generally forgiving, but mature trees lining the fairways – and guarding the modestly sized greens – demand thoughtful strategy and a willingness to shape shots. The course favors those who can work the ball left-to-right, particularly on its signature dogleg lefts. While Glen at Tenison Park might not boast a trophy case overflowing with national championships, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of public golf. The club is home to a diverse cross-section of Dallas golfers, from seasoned veterans to eager beginners, all united by a shared love of the game and the camaraderie found within the park.

Quick facts

Location
Dallas, TX, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1924
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,607 yards
Difficulty
75.1/136
Course Vaults score
5.5

Getting there

Tenison Park 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 property; alternatively, Dallas Love Field (DAL) offers a closer touchdown for those arriving commercial, with a mere fifteen-minute drive south into the heart of the city. For private aviation, Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) provides a discreet alternative just minutes away. The final approach winds through Dallas's established neighborhoods, transitioning from urban thoroughfares into the tree-lined streets surrounding the park's historic grounds in East Dallas, where the transition from city to sanctuary feels both immediate and complete. Tenison Park's arrival—marked by the presence of its storied courses and the quiet dignity of a municipal institution that has anchored Dallas golf for over a century—offers a distinctly urban elegance, a far cry from the resort experience, yet no less welcoming to those who understand that great golf need not require isolation.

FAQ

Common questions about Glen at Tenison Park

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

Glen at Tenison Park has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 57 logged golfers.

Glen was designed by Ralph Plummer.

Yes. Glen at Tenison Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Glen is 72.

Glen plays 6,607 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Glen is 136.

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