Cleburne Golf Links is a little over an hour from Dallas and about 40 minutes from Fort Worth, so it isn’t the most convenient course. However, I think it is one of those places that is worth the driv... Continue »

Cleburne Golf Links is a little over an hour from Dallas and about 40 minutes from Fort Worth, so it isn’t the most convenient course. However, I think it is one of those places that is worth the drive!

The course is a John Colligan design and located on the edge of Lake Pat Cleburne. From a design perspective what you’ll find at Cleburne Golf Links is an open layout with somewhat of a “linksy” look to it. There are very few trees in play as most of the holes are separated by native grass. The tree-deprived landscape allows for some great lake views and almost half the holes play close to the water.

I thought the par-3’s at Cleburne were the best holes, especially the 8th and the 17th! Both have nice water views and there are a few other good risk/reward holes near the lake.

The conditions were solid (firm though!) and made the course a good deal for the price (~$35). The greens looked to be aerated a few weeks ago and still need a little time to heal completely. They were slower and bumped some. The tees and fairways were nice – just a bit scruffy. The rough was spotty with plenty of crabgrass. I certainly wouldn’t let the current conditions keep you from playing here!

This is another one of those DFW fringe courses that is worth a look.