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L.B. Houston Park Golf Course
The golf : L.B. Houston is a crusty old Dallas
municipal that hosts upwards of 80,000 rounds per year. It’s
located in the floodplains of the Elm fork of the Trinity River
just west of I-35 between Northwest Hwy. and Hwy. 635.
This municipal course has water hazards coming into play on the
front nine, and many trees that can alter your shots on the back
nine. In the process of building this course, Leon Howard had 300,000-plus
yards of dirt moved, creating 11 lakes and ponds, and used the fill
to elevate the greens and tees. Dave Bennett redesigned this course
in 1982.
All four par 3s require a carry over water. The course plays to
a strong finish with the 545-yard, par 5 17th hole and the 436-yard
No. 18. No. 17 intimidates the average hacker when playing into
the prevailing south wind. The hole narrows significantly to about
250 yards from the back tees, with the extremely small landing area
framed by two huge trees and lies just in front of a creek that
crosses the fairway. If the tee shot isn’t perfect, you have
no angle for a solid second shot
The well-stocked pro shop and locker room facilities are nice
amenities--ones you usually don't see at municipal courses. A nice-sized
putting green helps pass the time while waiting to tee off. This
is an easy walking course for those looking for some exercise--the
wooded terrain makes you forget you're smack in the middle of Dallas.
The details : 214-670-6322. 11223 Luna Rd., Dallas,
TX 75229
- www.cedarcrestgolf.com
- 1969. Leon Howard and Dave Bennett. 18 holes. Par 72. Back
– 6,705 (70.8/126). Middle – 6,290 (69.8/120). Forward
– 5,596 (72.8/113). Price - $$.
Getting there : From I-35 south, take Hwy 635
west and exit Luna Rd. Drive south and the club is on the right. |