
Gold Course
Dallas Athletic Club




About this course
Dallas Athletic Club's Gold Course, set amongst the rolling hills northeast of Dallas, represents a solid, if not particularly heralded, test of golf. This classic parkland layout, originally conceived in the mid-1960s, winds through mature trees and subtly contoured terrain that requires strategic thinking. The course bears the distinct mark of Ralph Plummer, a Texas-based architect known for his pragmatic designs. While the Gold Course hasn't undergone any major architectural overhauls, subtle enhancements over the years ensure it continues to challenge members. The fairways generally favor a right-to-left ball flight, and navigating the bunkering effectively is key to scoring well. Dallas Athletic Club hosted the 1963 PGA Championship. The event was won by Julius Boros, marking a notable moment in the club's history and in the golfing world. Beyond the course, the club maintains a convivial, Texas-rooted atmosphere. While perhaps not on every national radar, Dallas Athletic Club offers a deeply appreciated golfing experience for its discerning membership.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in TX
Quick facts
- Location
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ralph Plummer, Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,169 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.1/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to Dallas Athletic Club begins at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the nation's busiest hubs, or Dallas Love Field for a more compact arrival closer to the city center. From either gateway, the drive north traces the pulse of urban Dallas before yielding to the leafy, established neighborhoods of North Dallas, where the club has resided since 1952. The transition is gradual but unmistakable - glass towers give way to canopied streets and the quiet prosperity of a club that has long served as a private sanctuary for the city's most discerning members, its gates opening just fifteen to twenty-five minutes from touchdown depending on your route and the mercy of Texas traffic.

FAQ
Common questions about Gold at Dallas Athletic Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Gold at Dallas Athletic Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Gold was designed by Ralph Plummer and Jack Nicklaus.
Gold at Dallas Athletic Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Gold is 72.
Gold plays 7,169 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Gold is 142.





