
Old Course
White Bluff Resort

About this course
The Old Course at White Bluff Resort sits along the shores of Lake Whitney, roughly an hour south of Fort Worth in the Texas Hill Country. Designed by PGA Tour player Bruce Lietzke and opened in the late 1990s, the course represents one of the few architectural works by the longtime professional, who applied his playing experience to create a layout that emphasizes strategic shot-making over pure length. The routing takes advantage of the property's elevation changes and lake views, with several holes playing along or toward the water. Lietzke's design philosophy favors playability across different skill levels while rewarding thoughtful course management. The layout incorporates the native Texas terrain, with rolling fairways, live oak trees, and rocky outcroppings characteristic of the region. The greens vary in size and contour, and the bunkering tends toward a traditional style that frames landing areas and green complexes without excessive penal features. White Bluff Resort operates as a residential golf community with multiple courses on the property. The Old Course serves as the original centerpiece of the development and remains accessible to resort guests and members. The facility includes standard resort amenities and dining options that cater to both golf groups and families visiting the Lake Whitney area. The course provides a representative example of late-twentieth-century resort golf design in Texas, balancing scenic lakeside holes with the practical demands of a destination property.
Quick facts
- Location
- Whitney, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2007
- Designer
- Bruce Lietzke
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,014 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.5/144
Getting there
The journey to White Bluff Resort begins at Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), roughly an hour's drive southwest into the rolling Texas Hill Country. The route traces the edge of the Metroplex before yielding to open ranch land and the first glimpses of Lake Whitney's sprawling shoreline, a transition that feels both swift and complete. For those arriving by private aircraft, Cleburne Regional Airport offers a closer alternative, trimming the approach to under thirty minutes of two-lane roads that wind through native cedar and oak. The final descent into the resort property unfolds along the lake's northern bluffs, where the landscape opens to reveal a sprawling golf and leisure compound perched above the water - a Texas-scaled retreat built for unhurried escapes.

FAQ
Common questions about Old at White Bluff Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old was designed by Bruce Lietzke.
Yes. Old at White Bluff Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Old is 72.
Old plays 7,014 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Old is 144.
Old is a 18-hole course.



