
Northwood Course
Northwood Club

About this course
Northwood Club, a Dallas landmark, whispers tales of Texas golf history from its challenging fairways. This classic parkland layout, carved from the rolling terrain of North Dallas, bears the hallmarks of a bygone era, favoring strategic play and a deft touch around the greens. Its generous fairways often belie the subtle undulations and well-guarded putting surfaces that demand thoughtful approaches. Originally designed by William Diddel, Northwood has seen subsequent refinements by Press Maxwell, and most recently, Tripp Davis. The course’s meticulous conditioning and mature trees create a serene yet demanding golfing experience. The membership historically reflects a blend of established Dallas families and accomplished professionals who appreciate the club's understated elegance and commitment to traditional values. Northwood notably hosted the 1952 U.S. Open, won by Julius Boros, solidifying its place in major championship lore. The victory, unexpected at the time, added to the course's allure as a place where anything can happen. While not often mentioned in the pantheon of championship venues today, the course has maintained a loyal following and continues to provide a challenging test of golf. The club is also locally renowned for its Tex-Mex fare, a long-standing tradition that adds to Northwood's unique appeal within the Dallas golf scene.
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
- 1946
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Bill Diddel, Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 7,039 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/136
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Most visitors arrive through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), a sprawling hub roughly thirty minutes northwest of the club, though Dallas Love Field (DAL) offers a closer alternative for domestic travelers, landing you just fifteen minutes from Northwood's gates. Private aviation guests often favor Dallas Executive Airport to the south or Addison Airport to the north, the latter a discreet favorite among the city's business elite. The drive into Northwood traces the quiet, tree-canopied streets of North Dallas, where the urban grid softens into one of the city's most established residential enclaves - a serene pocket of old-money calm just beyond the hum of the metroplex.

FAQ
Common questions about Northwood
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Northwood has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.
Northwood was designed by Bill Diddel, Jay Morrish, and Tom Weiskopf.
Northwood is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Northwood is 70.
Northwood plays 7,039 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Northwood is 136.






