Choosing the Right DFW Golf Club Community

Golf course living in North Texas isn’t one-size-fits-all. Clubs differ widely in how they’re owned and operated, what amenities they offer, and the type of neighborhood that surrounds them. Before committing to a property inside or near a course, it helps to understand how the club itself works and how the community is structured.

Some clubs are strictly private with member-ownership and equity stakes. Others are owned by corporations and managed as part of a larger network. Many of the older clubs sit inside established neighborhoods, while some of the newer ones anchor master-planned, guard-gated communities with custom homes. Fees, waiting lists, and transferability of memberships also vary significantly from club to club.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&gt;</p>

<p>e=”font-weight: 400;”>This guide breaks down the major club types, explains the pros and cons of each, and provides a categorized list of North Texas golf course communities organized by ownership and management.

Club Types and How They Differ

Private / Member-Owned Clubs

Pros: Member control of policies and capital improvements, stronger sense of community, potential equity value on resale.
 Cons: Higher initiation costs, possible special assessments, and long waiting lists at popular clubs.

Privately Owned (Non-Member) Clubs

Pros: Professional management, newer facilities in some cases, sometimes easier membership access.
 Cons: Members have less influence over club decisions or fees.

Corporate-Owned Clubs

Pros: Reciprocal play at sister clubs, consistent operations, and established amenities.
Cons: Club policies and pricing can change at the corporate level, and the atmosphere can feel less individualized.

Semi-Private or Public/Municipal Courses

Pros: Lower cost of entry, no or low initiation fees, and public guest play.
 Cons: Less exclusivity, more outside tee time traffic, and fewer private-club benefits.

Private and Member-Owned Clubs

Privately Owned Non-Member Clubs

The Lakes at Castle Hills – Lewisville – Owned by Bright Realty. Enchanted Hills is a gated section with custom homes. Originally public, the course became semi-private in 2011 and fully private in 2014.

Corporate-Owned Clubs – Invited (Formerly ClubCorp)

Corporate-Owned Clubs – Arcis Golf

  • The Golf Club at Fossil Creek – Fort Worth
  • The Dominion Country Club – Cedar Hill
  • The Oaks Country Club – Plano
  • Bear Creek Golf Club – Dallas
  • The Tribute Golf Links & Guest House – The Colony
  • Cowboys Golf Club – Grapevine
  • The Trails of Frisco Golf Club – Frisco
  • Tour 18 – Flower Mound

Corporate-Owned Clubs – Troon

  • The Tribute Golf Club – The Colony
  • Tangle Ridge Golf Club – Grand Prairie
  • Waterchase Golf Club – Fort Worth

Managed by Century Golf Partners / Arnold Palmer Golf Management

  • Cottonwood Valley Golf Course – Irving – Inside gated Cottonwood Valley.
  • The Enclave at TPC Las Colinas – Irving – Gated Enclave at TPC and Enclave at Windsor Ridge communities.

Semi-Private or Public Access Courses

  • Texas Star Golf Course – Euless
  • The Bridges Golf Club – Gunter
  • Stevens Park Golf Course – Dallas
  • Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club – Keller
  • Indian Creek Golf Club – Carrollton
  • Waterchase Golf Club – Fort Worth (Troon-managed)

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Readers can browse current MLS listings for homes in North Texas golf course communities below. In addition to these public listings, Susan Georgeson also has access to off-market and Compass Private Exclusive properties for qualified buyers.

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Finding the right golf course community in Dallas – Fort Worth takes more than scanning listings. Susan Georgeson’s experience with luxury golf and guard-gated communities helps buyers evaluate not just the home, but the club culture, membership structure, and long-term fit.