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Dallas National Golf Club
The golf : Referred to as “the best piece
of land left in America close to a downtown” by architect
Tom Fazio, ultra-exclusive Dallas National sets a new standard for
golf in Dallas. Created with the aim of obtaining a major championship,
the course opened in 2002 in an amazing spot just 6 miles southeast
of downtown in old Oak Cliff.
The land itself was once owned by a cement company that was unable
to effectively use the land, and the city of Dallas refused to zone
the area because of an escarpment that slices the landscape. Result:
the perfect opportunity to use the terrain for golf. But this isn’t
just your normal run-of-the-mill upscale daily-fee development.
The big boys play here--guys like Tom Hicks and Roger Staubach--and
the price tag is rumored to be upwards of $160,000 to become one
of 350 members.
The high price tag, Fazio name, superb location, and stunning
landscape combine to make one of the highest-profile facilities
that has ever graced the great state of Texas. Dallasites would
be shocked to learn of the spectacular elevation changes that reside
so close to their flat city. Tipping out at over 7,300 yards, the
par 72 track spreads out over almost 400 acres of limestone canyons,
winding creek beds, and large plateaus, with up to 160 feet of elevation
changes.
Every hole is a signature hole, with Fazio’s signature bunkers
defining the immaculate zoysia fairways. The natural appearance
of the course is accentuated by the subtle reddish-tan cart paths,
and artistic wooden bridges span the limestone ravines. Many holes
offer elevated tees and impressive views of the city.
And while the USGA gave the course one of the highest slope ratings
ever (155), which is sure to help the club attract a big-time tournament,
wealthy hacks can enjoy themselves from one of the other six remaining
sets of tees.
The details : 214-331-6144. 1515 Knoxville Road,
Dallas, TX 75211
- 2002. Tom Fazio. 18 holes. Par 72. 7,326 yards (155). Price
- $$$$.
Getting there : Just east of Loop 12 between Keeneland
Pkwy. and Jefferson Blvd. south of I-30. |