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Thorntree Country Club

The golf : Thorntree opened in 1984, and while it has changed ownership multiple times over the years,it remains one of the toughest courses in the DFW area. The course features six lakes and three spring-fed creeks that spice up the layout, as well as immaculate fairways and challenging bent-grass greens.
On the front, No. 5 stands out as one of the most difficult holes – a 400 yard-plus par 4 that runs through a chute of trees and doglegs right into a green sided by a pond.

The back is a bit more difficult, which you’ll realize quickly due to the 666-yard double dogleg No. 10. The next hole is only a 382- yard par 4, but the approach is dicey into the shallow green. No. 13 is another nice hole–only 338 yards with another challenging approach into a green that’s guarded by an old thorn tree.

The details : 972-296-7317. 825 W. Wintergreen Rd., Desoto, TX 75115

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• 1983. 18 holes. Par 72. Gold – 7,023 (74.2/140). Blue – 6,412 (71/130). White – 5,708 (67.8/121). Red – 5,170 (70/126). Green – 4,509 (66.3/111). Full driving range, two putting greens and short game area. Members grill and dining area. Price - $$.

Getting there : From I-35 south, take the Wintergreen Road exit and turn right. Drive 4 miles to the course, and the entrance is on the right side.