Pecan Plantation

Leon Howard laid this course out in 1971, and was given specific orders by developer Bob Leonard to take the environmentally sensitive route when designing the course. Cut out of a 3,000-acre former commercial pecan orchard in the floodplain of the Brazos River, Howard did his best to preserve trees and create a unique layout with good holes. His best work here is reflected in the difficult par 3s, all requiring long irons when playing from the 6,800-yard-plus tips.

Getting there : From Hwy. 377 west, take Hwy. 144 south to Granbury. In town look for signs to the course.