By Ana Candido
Minutes from Dallas’s core, Highland Park is central to some of the metro area's best golf courses. The neighborhood’s lifestyle runs through spots like Highland Park Village and the Katy Trail, which makes “before dinner” and “early Saturday tee time” plans feel realistic. For golfers, the best part is variety: historic private clubs close by, strong public options for practice days, and destination courses a short drive north.
If you want a clear list that fits real schedules, I’m sharing where I point people who ask about golf courses in Highland Park, TX.
Key Takeaways
- Private clubs featuring historic layouts, professional-grade practice facilities, and skyline views of downtown Dallas.
- Fairway designs providing a blend of traditional A.W. Tillinghast architecture and modern high-fidelity turf technology.
- Sports complexes offering indoor and outdoor tennis, state-of-the-art fitness, and full-service luxury spas.
- Junior programs and family-focused social calendars that ensure the next generation of golfers is trained by top PGA professionals.
Dallas Country Club: The Historic Anchor Of Beverly Drive
Premier Club Features
- Championship Course: The 18-hole layout offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels beneath a canopy of mature hardwoods.
- Turtle Creek Vistas: Residents enjoy scenic water features and elevation changes that provide a unique vantage point for observing the downtown Dallas skyline.
- State-of-the-Art Fitness: The club includes a high-fidelity wellness center with clinically tested equipment and specialized personal training programs.
- Full-Service Spa: Professional-grade recovery treatments and massage therapy allow for a seamless transition from the 18th green to total physical restoration.
Brook Hollow Golf Club: A Tillinghast Masterpiece
Key Club Amenities
- Tillinghast Architecture: The course features masterful bunkering and lush fairways that have hosted prestigious national and regional championships.
- High-Fidelity Sports Complex: Renovations in 2014 added a two-story facility containing family dining and a second-floor fitness center overlooking the pools.
- Triple Pool System: Residents make use of a 25-yard lap pool, a leisure pool, and a dedicated children's area with water slides for summer recreation.
- Expansive Tennis Center: The facility includes eleven new courts and a specialized pro shop to support a rigorous year-round athletic schedule.
Northwood Club: US Open Heritage And Modern Renovation
Northwood Club Highlights
- Tripp Davis Renovation: The recent project touched every hole to preserve the historic design while adding length and technical challenges for the modern player.
- Four-Hole Short Course: A specialized practice area allows for family participation and the opportunity to refine short-game skills from 150 yards and closer.
- Resort-Style Aquatics: The club features a large swimming pool complex with a poolside cafe and an adult pavilion bar for social hosting.
- Massive Main Clubhouse: Over 65,000 square feet of banquet and dining facilities provide a sophisticated backdrop for the community's most important milestones.
Royal Oaks Country Club: High-Tech Training And Tradition
Elite Practice Resources
- Trackman Launch Monitor: This high-fidelity technology captures detailed data for the club and ball, pinpointing landing positions with extreme scientific accuracy.
- K-Vest Motion Learning: Residents utilize the industry’s only wireless human motion system to measure power signatures and generate insightful 3D reports.
- SAM PuttLab: The staff uses Science and Motion technology to give golfers precise feedback on all relevant parameters of their putting stroke.
- Clinically Tested Fitness: The fitness center overlooks the 9th green and is outfitted with top-tier weight machines and golf-specific training stations.
FAQs
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Golf Courses Near Highland Park, TX: Public Options, History and Home Planning
The clubs above are the private side of golf around the Park Cities. This guide fills in the rest: the public courses the City of Dallas runs, destination golf in Frisco, and how to plan a home search around the way you actually play. When you are ready to look at homes, browse Highland Park homes for sale or ask Ana Candido to map out your routes.
Golf Near Highland Park at a Glance
Find the kind of golf you want, see what published sources say, and jump to a fuller guide.
Option | What to know | Go deeper |
|---|---|---|
Private club history | The Texas Golf Hall of Fame says Dallas Country Club was founded in 1896, later moved to Highland Park, and hosted the Western Amateur Championship in 1950. Each private club sets its own membership rules. | |
City of Dallas courses | The City runs six 18-hole municipal courses. Cedar Crest, a Tillinghast design, opened as a country club in 1919 and hosted the 1927 PGA Championship. | |
Destination golf | Omni PGA Frisco Resort lists two 18-hole championship courses, a lighted 10-hole par-3 course and a 2-acre putting course. Fields Ranch East is listed as home of the 2027 PGA Championship. | |
Practice and short game | The City lists a driving range at Tenison Park. At PGA Frisco, the Fields Ranch range is open to Club 1916 members, resort guests and golfers with a same-day tee time. | |
Membership | Private clubs decide their own categories, dues and waitlists. Ask the membership office directly before you build a home search around one club. | |
Home location | A few blocks can change your drive to a course, to Highland Park Village and to the Tollway, so compare streets and not just neighborhoods. |
Sources: Texas Golf Hall of Fame, Dallas Country Club exhibit; City of Dallas Park and Recreation, Golf Courses page; Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Golf pages (all as listed in October 2026). Offerings change, so confirm directly with each organization.
Public Golf in Dallas: The City's Six Courses
Not every round needs a club membership. The City of Dallas operates six 18-hole courses across five locations, listed on its golf courses page, which gives you a way to keep playing while you decide whether a private club fits.
Cedar Crest Golf Course
1800 Southerland Ave. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened as a country club in 1919. The City says it hosted the 1927 PGA Championship and lists a downtown skyline view.
Stevens Park Golf Course
1005 N. Montclair. Set in Kessler Park, with 6,005 yards, a 2011 renovation and hilly fairways along Coombs Creek, about five minutes southwest of downtown by the City's description.
Tenison Park Golf Course
3501 Samuell Blvd. Home to two courses, Tenison Glen and Tenison Highlands, both opened in 1924. The City calls Highlands the first municipal course in Dallas, built on land donated by E.O. Tenison.
Keeton Park and Luna Vista
Keeton Park (2323 Jim Miller Rd.) opened in 1979 and is listed as an Audubon-sanctioned habitat. Luna Vista (11223 Luna Rd.) was renovated in 2012 and was formerly L.B. Houston Golf Course.
Source: City of Dallas Park and Recreation, Golf Courses page and golf directory (as listed in October 2026). Rates, hours and booking rules change, so confirm with each course.
Use public rounds to test your routine
Playing a municipal course for a few weeks tells you how often you really golf and how far you are willing to drive for a tee time. Ana Candido can use that answer to narrow your search to the right streets.
Destination Golf Up the Tollway in Frisco
The intro to this guide mentions destination courses a short drive north. The biggest is Omni PGA Frisco Resort, next to the PGA of America headquarters. Here is what the resort publishes about its golf.
2
18-hole championship courses: Fields Ranch East (Gil Hanse) and West (Beau Welling)
10
holes on The Swing, a lighted par-3 short course
2 acres
of putting on The Dance Floor
~30 acres
of practice facility, with a driving range
Source: Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Golf pages (as listed in October 2026). Fields Ranch East is listed as home of the 2027 PGA Championship. Course closures, access and fees change, so confirm with the resort.
If you want to live closer to that side of the metro, Ana's Frisco luxury homes page shows current listings, and her guide to everyday life in Country Club Ridge covers a Frisco neighborhood near a local golf club. Read the resort's own golf overview for current course details.
How to Plan a Highland Park Home Search Around Golf
Golf shapes your week more than your floor plan does. These five steps keep the search practical.
Decide how you play
Count how many rounds you play in a normal month and whether you want a private club, public rounds or both. That one number sets how much a short drive is worth to you.
Ask clubs about membership early
Each private club sets its own categories, dues and waitlists, so the reliable answers come from the club. Contact the membership office before you tie a purchase to a club.
Time the drive at your tee time
Drive from a street you like to the course at the hour you would play. Highland Park's micro-locations around Preston Road, the Tollway and Highland Park Village can change that drive more than you expect.
Check practice options
Look at ranges, short-game areas and simulators you would use between rounds. Northwood Club's short course, covered above, and the City's Tenison range are two different examples.
Then narrow the neighborhood
Compare Highland Park with nearby areas such as University Park and Preston Hollow using the same drive-time test.
What to Ask a Club Before You Count On It
A club can be a big part of your routine, so confirm the details in writing. This is general information, not legal or financial advice, so check terms with the club and your own advisors.
Match Your Plans to the Right Highland Park Guide
Where you go next depends on whether you are buying, exploring the area, or planning a sale.
Ready to buy
See current listings and the property types Ana covers in Highland Park.
Learning the area
Beyond golf, see how people spend time in the Park Cities.
Comparing neighborhoods
Weigh Highland Park against nearby communities.
Understanding prices
Read how Ana frames pricing before you set a budget.
Making a home yours
Ideas for the home itself once you have found the street.
Thinking about selling
Know your starting point and how to present the home.
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More Questions About Golf Near Highland Park
Is there a golf course in Highland Park, TX?
Yes. Dallas Country Club, a private club, moved to Highland Park after its 1896 founding, according to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. The other clubs in this guide are a short drive away, and membership at any private club is set by the club.
Are there public golf courses near Highland Park?
The City of Dallas operates six 18-hole municipal courses: Cedar Crest, Stevens Park, Keeton Park, Luna Vista, and Tenison Glen and Tenison Highlands. Confirm current rates, hours and booking rules with each course.
Where can I play destination golf near Dallas?
Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco lists two 18-hole championship courses, a lighted 10-hole par-3 course and a 2-acre putting course. Its own golf pages explain access, closures and booking.
How do I join a private golf club near the Park Cities?
Each club sets its own process, so contact the membership office and ask about categories, dues, assessments and any waitlist before you plan around it. The checklist above lists the questions to bring.
How much do homes near these golf courses cost?
Prices vary by street, lot and condition, and a single median can mislead. Browse Highland Park homes for sale, read why the median misleads, or ask Ana Candido for a comparison based on recent sales.
Does living near a golf club affect a home search?
It can shape your drive, your weekly routine and the streets you prioritize. Time the drive to the course at your usual hour, then compare nearby neighborhoods such as University Park using the same test.
Want a home that fits the way you play?
Ana Candido can help you compare streets by drive time, daily routine and the home itself. Call (214) 597-9047 or start with the links below.
