Tierra Verde Golf Club
Arlington, Texas 76001
Phone(s): (817) 572-1300, (817) 478-8500
Fax: (817) 478-1328
Website: arlingtongolf.com/tierra-verde
Located in a remote southwest part of the city, Tierra Verde is the successful result of Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Department’s effort to provide an upscale, daily fee municipal to complement the other public golf options in town.
Labeled with the new and prestigious Audubon International Signature Certification, this course was the first in Texas and the first municipal course in the world to achieve that honor. The certification signifies that the course was “designed, constructed, and maintained using wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality management, and water conservation.” What this means for the inconsistent hack is that sprayed shots are not out-of-bounds, but instead buried in a “protected environment.” Unfortunately, the penalty still applies and you’ll need to take your drop. The opening hole is a good example–it’s a basic 355-yard hole, but anything sliced right will find a plum tree thicket, which is the same as hitting it into a lake.
In terms of strategy, you’ll be able to enjoy the generous fairways, but the approaches will require much more precision. Look at the scorecard and get your pars in on the shorter holes, then manage your game to avoid huge numbers on the more difficult holes.
One of the better holes on the front is No. 8, a 518 yard doglegger left that bends hard enough to favor a severe hook. Watch out for the multi-level green and its deceptive turns.
Water is more prominent on the back, as you’ll see on No. 9, a short par 4 that requires a tee shot over water. The narrow fairway squeezes toward the green, and it’s nice to know that the green widens on the back side. The par 5 No. 13 is a birdie hole if you pay attention to the flag position on the huge figure 8 shaped green. This one has water off the tee, as does No. 12. In fact, if you’re short on balls at the turn, you should stock up. Water impacts play time and time again. No. 18, a long par 4 at 437 yards, involves a creek in the fairway that must be carried on the approach.
Other notes: Another bonus at Tierra Verde is the club’s three-hole practice course and lighted driving range.
Getting there : Take US 287 south off of I-20. Find Eden Road and turn right. The entrance is on the left.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Gary Panks, Gary Stephenson
- Public/Private: Public/Municipal
- Year opened: 1998
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways:
- Greens:
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $32.95 - $64.45
- Weekends: $38.95 - $74.70
- Tee times from $27 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgandy | 72 | 5111 | 119 | 70.5 |
| Green | 72 | 5578 | 131 | 72.7 |
| Silver | 72 | 6085 | 120 | 68.6 |
| Gold | 72 | 6534 | 122 | 70.9 |
| Black | 72 | 6975 | 129 | 73.3 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Lovely course. Great shape. One the the best municipal courses I've ever played.We play this course often. The staff are always helpful and friendly. The course is currently in the best shape we have seen it since we started playing here in October. The only complaint we have is that we can not use a pull cart if we want to walk.We came from out of town and asked for two left-handed rentals. We are only given one and had to go back for the appropriate clubs. Then we are on hole 15 and the golf cart died. We had to walk back to the clubhouse and were given no compensation although we spent $244 including almost $30 for the cart. This was handled improperly and not professionally. Hence I would not recommend this golf course.I've been playing this course for 15 years as usual as of September fairways and the greens are excellent great food
Come see 4 yourselfAlways in great shape, good shotmakers course!Pace of play was a little slow. The course was in great shape and the greens were quick.