Grand Oaks Golf Club

Grand Oaks Golf Club sits in Grand Prairie, a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, occupying land that was once part of the region's agricultural plains. The course was designed by Don January, a PGA Tour professional who won ten times on tour during the 1960s and later became a successful senior tour competitor. After his playing career, January turned to course design, primarily working on projects in Texas and the surrounding region. His design work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural characteristics of the sites he worked with. The course at Grand Oaks reflects the relatively flat terrain common to this part of North Texas, though January introduced elevation changes and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge. The layout features tree-lined fairways with mature oaks and other native species that frame holes and influence shot selection. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and strategic considerations for approach shots and tee balls. Grand Oaks serves as a daily-fee facility, making it accessible to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth golfing community. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without extreme length or severe hazards, consistent with January's design philosophy of creating enjoyable layouts that reward solid ball-striking and course management. The club includes practice facilities and a clubhouse that supports both casual rounds and organized events typical of metropolitan public golf venues.