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Creekview Golf Club

The golf : The great game of golf was blessed upon Crandall in 1995 when Dick Phelps was hired to build the town’s municipal track. With a population of barely 3,000 folks, Crandall is the smallest Texas town with its own municipally owned golf course.

Phelps did Crandall right with his 7,238-yard design. Far from the basic courses that typically dot Texas’ small towns, this one has some bite, with plenty of trees, water, and sand, as well as first-class bent-grass greens. In fact, this course is legitimate enough to bring golfers in droves from the Dallas area, with over 80% of the course’s revenue coming from visiting golfers. Crandall used to be known as a speed trap, now it’s known for its golf.

Two holes stand out, one on each side. The signature is the 581-yard par 5, which doglegs left with a creek on the right. The fairway is spotted with bunkers, and the small green is a difficult target because it is surrounded by trees and water. On the back, No. 15 goes 210 yards over water–it can be difficult to hold a shot on the two-tiered green because it plays with the prevailing wind.

The details : 972-427-3811. 1602 East Hwy. 175, Crandall, TX 75114

• www.creekviewgolfclub.com
• 1995. Dick Phelps. 18 holes. Par 72. Gold – 7,238 (74.1/119). Blue – 6,770 (71.8/117). White – 6,161 (68.7/110). Red – 5,459 (71.2/115). Price - $$.

Getting there : Take Hwy. 175 west towards Dallas for 9 miles. Exit FM 148 and turn left. Stay to the right and look for the driveway to the course.