The Courses at Watters Creek

The Player's Course at Watters Creek in Plano, Texas, is a daily-fee facility designed by the team of Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, architects known for their work across the southwestern United States during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Devlin, a former touring professional from Australia, partnered with von Hagge on numerous projects that often featured bold bunkering, water hazards, and strategic variety suited to the flat terrain common in North Texas. The course occupies land in the northern Dallas suburbs, where residential and commercial development has expanded rapidly since the 1980s. Typical of the region, the property offers minimal natural elevation change, so the design relies on manufactured contouring, lakes, and tree-lined corridors to define holes and create visual interest. Water comes into play on several holes, and the bunkering style reflects von Hagge's preference for dramatic shapes and placement that demands accuracy from tee to green. Watters Creek serves the Plano area as an accessible option for public and semi-private play, catering to a mix of local residents and visitors. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with dining services. The course fits within the broader landscape of North Texas golf, where many layouts from this era share similar design characteristics shaped by the region's climate, soil, and development patterns.