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Marvelous mixture of popular, unknown makes Metroplex attractive

Marvelous mixture of popular, unknown makes Metroplex attractive.

The Metroplex area has never had a problem with attractiveness. The Oil Boom brought great wealth here and Yankees by the multitudes continue to move to Texas to escape the cold winters of the north. The Metroplex area is now an amalgamation of classic Texas scenery and attitude with lavish consumerism. Fans of the "New Texas" and all the golf it has to offer don't seem to mind the stifling, 100-degree summer weather complete with 90-percent humidity. Snowbirds and native Texans alike have year-around golf temperatures and countless handsome courses to select from, too. In the summer just play as early in the morning as you can or as late in the afternoon to avoid the heat.

The Oil Boom was replaced in the 1990s by the Golf Boom, which lead into the 2000s with more than 30 new daily-fee, resort or upscale municipals opening to the public. The hundreds of golf courses in the Metroplex area range from ultra-exclusive to downright economical. A member of the former group, the Preston Trail Golf Club, former host to the Byron Nelson Classic, is so popular that a member has to die for a spot to open. But this isn't even the priciest in Dallas. It has been moved aside as the most expensive private club by the brand-new Dallas National Golf Club, where Roger Staubach plays, and any open membership in the future might go for upwards of $175,000.

Other hot spots include the Cowboys Golf Club, the world's first NFL-themed golf course, and the Tribute at The Colony. On the eastern banks of Lake Lewisville in The Colony is The Tribute, a Scottish replica course that, unlike Scotland, has lush conditions. Born in Scotland, built in Texas, as they like to say.

A large portion of the Metroplex golf scene is made up by Fort Worth. This is where, as the locals claim, "the West begins," and a short drive from Dallas yields Glen Garden Country Club. Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan caddied here as teenagers and competed against each other in a caddie tournament. Colonial Country Club's prestigious Colonial National Invitational became know as the "Masters of the South" when it began in 1946.

Outside of the Metroplex area, visitors can find plenty of beautiful and lesser-known courses. Suburbs offer popular vacationing spots and beautiful courses. Waco may not be the most popular vacation spot in Texas, but the President seems to enjoy it. This Central Texas city on the historical Brazos River is where George W. Bush parked his airplane when he come to visit his ranch, The Western White House, in nearby Crawford.

In the rolling hills of Denton County, 35 miles from downtown Dallas and 30 miles from downtown Fort Worth, Tour 18 offers fine versions of some of the nation's best courses. It recreates Augusta's Amen Corner, the island green at Sawgrass and the famous 12th at Tulsa's Southern Hills. More than 59,000 golfers a year play the course and play is so heavy in April, May and June that shotgun starts are used.

This marvelous mixture of the popular and unknown makes the Metroplex area one of the most popular ones for American golfers.

Metroplex Transportation


If you're headed to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, setting up travel arrangements should be easy. The Metroplex area is serviced by one of the national largest airports. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has daily arrivals from most major U.S. and foreign cities.

DFW International has more than just the usual limousine and car rental counters. It even offers live music, entertainment and Dickey's BBQ restaurants in several terminals. The airport is located between Dallas and Fort Worth in Irving. Its about a 30-45 minute drive to each city from DFW International.

If you're driving to the Metroplex area, you have several options. If you are coming from the North, you can take I-35, which runs through Oklahoma City, until it splits into I-35W and I-35E. East will take you into Dallas and West goes through Fort Worth. The two routes join again and continue running south to Austin. Interstate 30 runs East and West through the heart of Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth.

Metroplex FAQs


What is the "Metroplex"?
The Metroplex is the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dallas is 35 miles east of Fort Worth. There are over five and a half million people who live in the Metroplex.

What is the weather like in the Metroplex?
Summers in the Metroplex are hot, many times exceeding 100 degrees during the day then dropping below 80 degrees at night. Late July to early August is the hottest with an average high of 96 degrees. Golf season is usually about eight months long, from March to about November before it regularly begins dropping under 32 degrees at night.

Do people go to Texas for vacation?
Only California is ahead of Texas in the number of people who vacation in their state. Like the saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas" and there is plenty to do whether you're in the Metroplex or in west Texas. Texas receives $7.4 billion from visitors annually. Dallas is the number one destination in Texas for visitors. Texas is big in fact, so where is the Metroplex in relation to everything else. Dallas is 250 miles from the gulf of Mexico to the south. It's also unique in that it's only four hours by air away from large cities in Canada, Mexico and most U.S. cities.

Is it tough finding a place to stay in Dallas?
Dallas has more hotels than New York City, making it very easy to find accommodations, even last minute trips. There are over 65,000 hotel rooms.

How's the grub?
Hot! Dallas consumes more picante sauce than any other city in America. Chili was also originated in Dallas. With over 7,000 restaurants, which is more per capita than New York City, Dallas takes eating seriously. Also, be sure to check out Grapefest, in Grapevine, a suburb of Dallas. It's one of the biggest wine festivals in the southwest, and occurs in September annually.

What about golf?
There are around 40 private and 35 municipal courses in metro Dallas, and that doesn't even count Fort Worth's offerings.

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Courses

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Tangle Ridge Golf Course
Website
Grand Prairie $15.00 - $30.00
Cottonwood Valley at The Sports Club at Four Seasons Resort Irving $195
TPC Four Seasons at The Sports Club at Four Seasons Resort Irving $195
Creek Course at Prestonwood Country Club Dallas $86
The Northwood Club Dallas $98
Gold Course at Dallas Athletic Club Dallas $115
Stewart Peninsula Golf Course
Tee Times
The Colony $15.99
Whitworth Course at Trophy Club Country Club Trophy Club $76
Hills Course at Prestonwood Country Club Dallas $85.52
Riverchase Golf Course
Tee Times
Coppell $24
Westdale Hills Golf Course Euless $10
Lakeside Village Golf Course Rockwall
Old American Golf Club Frisco $150
Country View Golf Course
Tee Times
Lancaster $24
Dye Course at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club McKinney $100
Practice Tee Golf Center Richardson $60
Old Course at Firewheel Golf Park Garland $12 - $25
Grand Oaks Golf Club
Tee Times
Grand Prairie $20
Lake Park Executive Golf Course Lewisville $10 - $12
Blue Nine at Prairie Lakes Golf Course Grand Prairie $12.00 - $17.00
King's Course at Gleneagles Country Club Plano $109
Course Two at Sherrill Park Golf Course Richardson $20
Canyon Creek Country Club Richardson $60
Highlands Course at Tenison Park Golf Club Dallas $17.00 - $35.00
Queen's Course at Gleneagles Country Club Plano $109
Buffalo Creek Golf Club
Tee Times
Rockwall $19
Westridge Golf Course McKinney $23 - $43
Las Colinas Country Club Irving $93
Stone River Golf Club
Tee Times
Royse City $16
Country Place Golf Course Carrollton $10
Ennis Country Club Ennis $32
Plantation Golf Club Frisco $19 - $38
Hogan Course at Trophy Club Country Club Trophy Club $76
Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club Fairview $31 - $56
Glens Course at Tenison Park Golf Club Dallas $8.00 - $17.00
Up to Par Golf Course & Driving Range Garland $7
Pecan Course at Walnut Creek Country Club
Tee Times
Mansfield $37 - $62
Lake Arlington Golf Course
Tee Times
Arlington $12.50 - $18.00
TPC at Craig Ranch McKinney $135
North Texas Golf Center Dallas $10.00
Old Brickyard Golf Course
Tee Times
Ferris $19.99
Champion at Bridges at Firewheel Golf of Garland Garland $31 - $50
Shady Valley Golf Club Arlington $35 - $45
Golf Club at McKinney
Tee Times
McKinney $25
Leatherwood Ranch Farmersville $12
King's Creek Golf Club
Tee Times
Kemp $18
Shores Country Club
Tee Times
Rockwall $20 - $34
Stevens Park Golf Course Dallas $28
Pecan Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Scurry $13
Timarron Country Club Southlake $95
Oakridge Country Club
Tee Times
Garland $20
Lantana Golf Club Lantana $59 - $69
Tierra Verde Golf Club
Tee Times
Arlington $25
Gentle Creek Golf Club Prosper $75
Waxahachie Country Club Waxahachie $20 - $28
Eastern Hills Country Club Garland $50
Cimarron Nine at Hills at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club McKinney $70
Blue Course at Dallas Athletic Club Dallas $115
Golf Club At Twin Creeks
Tee Times
Allen $32
Sunset Golf Club Grand Prairie $22
Pecan Hollow Country Club Plano $29
Lakes Course at Firewheel Golf Park Garland $12 - $25
Brook Hollow Golf Club Dallas $100
Pecan/Mockingbird at Grapevine Golf Course Grapevine $19.00 - $30.00
A-1 Golf Center Rockwall $20
Mansfield National Golf Club Mansfield $20 - $37
Rolling Hills Country Club Arlington $45
Town East Golf Center Sunnyvale $11
Masters at Bridges at Firewheel Golf of Garland Garland $31 - $50
Jim McLean Golf Center Ft. Worth $14
Oakmont Country Club Corinth $65
Master's Course at Brookhaven Country Club Dallas $45
Fazio Course at Stonebriar Country Club Frisco $125
Lake Park Golf Course Lewisville $16 - $20
Saddleback Nine at Hills at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club McKinney $70
Eldorado Country Club McKinney $45
Keeton Park Golf Course Dallas $28
Dallas Country Club Dallas $102
Championship Course at Brookhaven Country Club Dallas $45
Dallas National Golf Club Dallas $140
Royal Oaks Country Club Dallas $85
Coyote Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Carrollton $24
Hackberry Creek Country Club Irving $70
Oak Hollow Golf Course McKinney $12 - $19
Course One at Sherrill Park Golf Course Richardson $24
Meadowbrook Park Golf Course
Tee Times
Arlington $7
Los Rios Country Club
Tee Times
Plano $39
Tradition at Bridges at Firewheel Golf of Garland Garland $31 - $50
The Golf Club at Castle Hills Lewisville $19 - $59
Bridlewood Golf Course Flower Mound $49 - $69
Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club
Tee Times
Plano $24
Creek at Indian Creek Golf Club Carrollton $20 - $40
Woodbridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Wylie $19
Texas Star Golf Course
Tee Times
Euless $57
Old Course at the Tribute Golf Club
Tee Times
The Colony $35
West Course at Bear Creek Golf Club
Tee Times
Dallas $22
Mockingbird/Bluebonnet at Grapevine Golf Course Grapevine $19.00 - $30.00
Pecan/Bluebonnet at Grapevine Golf Course Grapevine $19.00 - $30.00
Texas Women's University Golf Course Denton $10 - $14
Trails of Frisco
Tee Times
Frisco $20
Oak Course at Walnut Creek Country Club Mansfield $37 - $62
Lakewood Country Club Dallas $85
Creekview Golf Club Crandall $15.00 - $18.00
L.B. Houston Park Golf Course Dallas $ 12.00 - $ 16.00
McKinney Country Club McKinney $15
Preston Trail Golf Course Dallas $80 - $124
Bent Tree Country Club Dallas $107
Country Club Course at Stonebriar Country Club Frisco $125
Blackjack at Chase Oaks Golf Course
Tee Times
Plano $19
Rolling Red Nine at Prairie Lakes Golf Course Grand Prairie $12.00 - $17.00
Honors Golf Club Dallas Carrollton $75
Lakes at Indian Creek Golf Club Carrollton $15 - $30
Eagle Rock Golf Club Ennis $32
Timber Links at Denton Denton $13.00
Fun City Golf Course Grand Prairie $9
Mesquite Municipal Golf Course
Tee Times
Mesquite $11 - $18
Hank Haney Golf Ranch at Vista Ridge Lewisville $10
Tour 18
Tee Times
Flower Mound $40.65
Vaquero Club Westlake $115
Denton Country Club Argyle $49
Chester W Ditto Golf Course
Tee Times
Arlington $18.7
Sawtooth at Chase Oaks Golf Course Plano $17
Riverside Golf Club
Tee Times
Grand Prairie $18
Waterview Golf Club
Tee Times
Rowlett $22
East Course at Bear Creek Golf Club
Tee Times
Dallas $22
Great Southwest Golf Club Grand Prairie $49
Red Oak Valley Golf Course Red Oak $22
Thorntree Country Club De Soto $90
Twin Wells Golf Course
Tee Times
Irving $15
Presidents Course at Brookhaven Country Club Dallas $45
Links at Waterchase
Tee Times
Fort Worth $29
White Nine at Prairie Lakes Golf Course Grand Prairie $12.00 - $17.00
Cedar Crest Golf Course Dallas $10.00 - $22.00
Chisholm Nine at Hills at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club McKinney $70
Oak Grove Golf Course Terrell $17
Golf Club of Dallas Dallas $80
Cowboys Golf Club Grapevine $110 - $195
Pecan Trails Golf Course
Tee Times
Midlothian $11
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