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The golf : The original course, Comanche Lakes, opened in 1992–a Jeff Brauer design that is open on the front and more densely wooded on the back. Brauer’s work involved bringing in dirt to provide some mounding to the flat terrain, and he placed the course along a scenic creek that comes into play, mostly on the back.
No. 9 is the best hole on the front because of its split fairway. Macho men can go for the green by aiming over the lake–otherwise it plays a pedestrian 362 yards if you choose the left side, where it doglegs around the lake.

On the back, Nos. 15 and 16 are back-to-back par 4s that you’ll be glad to get out of the way. The 15th rolls 462 yards and doglegs right, requiring a tee shot over the creek. The long approach is especially challenging due to the long row of trees at the corner of the green. Hole 16 features an elevated green above Squaw Creek. Play for position off the tee because the hole is not long.
The newer Apache Links course features more trees and massive undulating greens. Despite its name, it’s is actually a bit more traditional in design that the Lakes course.
Other notes: Walking is permitted only on weekends.

The details : 254-897-7956. Glen Rose, TX 76043

• Comanche Lakes Course: 1992. 18 holes. Par 72. Back – 6,731 (71.9/125). Middle – 6,284 (69.6/119). Forward – 5,014 (70.0/113). Price - $$.
• Apache Links Course: 18 holes. Par 72. Back - 7,063 (73.6/130). Price - $$.

Getting there : Take Hwy 67 from Dallas through Cleburne until you come to Glen Rose. Look for the signs to the course.