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Shady Oaks Golf Course

Shady Oaks is an outstanding facility for a town of 1,600 residents. In 1969 Leon Howard and Dave Bennett built this course, and a new nine was added in 1992. Over the years water hazards, trees, and subtle mounding have been incorporated into the layout to make it more difficult. This is a great-looking course that continues to improve thanks to the constant work of the course staff.
No. 14 is the signature hole: a 430-yard par 4 that plays uphill into a tight fairway lined by oak trees. Your best chance for a hole-in-one is to knock your wedge into the short 13th hole that plays a little over 100 yards.
Be ready for the sometimes turtle-paced play of the locals. Then again, that’s part of the character of the course–you shouldn’t expect to experience a big-city round with low handicappers who are schooled in the proper etiquette of golf.

The details : 915-854-1757. 3542 County Rd/ 268, Baird, TX 79504

  • 1969. Leon Howard and Dave Bennett. 18 holes. Par 70. Gold – 6,245 (67.2/112). Blue – 5,791. White – 5,337. Red – 4,587. Driving range, putting green, clubhouse, and dining room. Public. Price - $$.

Getting there : From I-20 east, exit 303 turn south (right) on Union Hill Rd. Take the first available left about a half-mile down the road.

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