Public

River Course

Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Club

Fort Worth, TX, USA
Derek Dicketts
suds
scasey68
Juntman
kevin.taylor.19
+25
18 holesPar 706,609 yds71.7/120

About this course

Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Club's River Course operates as a public facility in Fort Worth, designed by Ralph Plummer, a Texas-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-twentieth century. The course sits in the Trinity River bottomlands on the city's south side, where the flat to gently rolling terrain and mature pecan groves that give the club its name shape much of the playing experience. The layout follows the natural contours of the river corridor, with several holes running along or near the water and others framed by the native hardwoods that characterize this part of north-central Texas. Plummer's design reflects the practical municipal golf philosophy of its era, providing straightforward golf that accommodates a range of skill levels while taking advantage of the site's natural features. The River Course shares the property with Pecan Valley's other eighteen holes, and together they serve a steady population of Fort Worth golfers seeking accessible daily-fee play. The pecan trees create defined corridors on many holes and come into play both visually and strategically, while the proximity to the Trinity River introduces occasional elevation change and water hazards that add variety to the round. The course remains a fixture in Fort Worth's public golf landscape, offering a tree-lined alternative to the more open layouts found elsewhere in the region. Its location within the city limits and its municipal status make it a regular venue for local players and visitors looking for unpretentious golf in a mature parkland setting.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

4162

Best in World

3919

Best in USA

185

Best in TX

Quick facts

Location
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1963
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,609 yards
Difficulty
71.7/120
Course Vaults score
4.9

Getting there

Most arrivals to Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Club begin at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), roughly thirty minutes northwest of the course via Interstate 30 and the city's southern arterials. The drive traces the Trinity River's broad floodplain before turning into the quiet residential neighborhoods of southeast Fort Worth, where the municipal layout unfolds along a wooded bend of the Pecan. For those flying private, Fort Worth Meacham International and Fort Worth Alliance offer convenient alternatives, though the journey ultimately converges on the same unhurried approach - a transition from urban sprawl to the shaded, almost pastoral calm of one of Texas's most storied public golf grounds.

FAQ

Common questions about River at Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

River at Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 4.9 out of 10 based on 30 logged golfers.

River was designed by Ralph Plummer.

Yes. River at Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at River is 70.

River plays 6,609 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at River is 120.

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