Trophy Club: A North Texas Town Built Around Golf
Trophy Club is an incorporated town in Denton and Tarrant counties developed around two private championship golf courses. Its 36 holes wind through established neighborhoods, newer residential sections, wooded areas and open space near Grapevine Lake.
The town describes itself as Texas’ first master-planned community. What began as a golf-oriented residential development has grown into a municipality with more than 13,500 residents, multiple neighborhoods, municipal parks, schools, businesses and its own police and fire departments.
Trophy Club offers a broader range of housing than many Dallas-Fort Worth golf communities. Buyers will find original homes from the 1970s and 1980s, traditional residences, golf-course properties, newer construction, gated custom estates, patio homes and larger executive homes.
Trophy Club Country Club is private, and membership is separate from homeownership. A buyer can live in Trophy Club without joining the club, and club members are not required to live within the town.
Trophy Club Country Club
Trophy Club Country Club is a private golf and lifestyle club operated by Invited. It offers two 18-hole championship golf courses, extensive practice facilities, indoor golf, racquet sports, fitness, swimming, dining and social programming.
The club’s two courses are named for golf legends Ben Hogan and Kathy Whitworth:
- The Hogan Course
- The Whitworth Course
Together, they provide 36 holes of private golf. Golf membership categories offer different scheduling and access privileges, while social memberships focus on dining, aquatics, fitness, racquet sports and member events without full golf access.
Purchasing a Trophy Club home does not automatically include club membership. Prospective members should confirm current availability, initiation fees, dues and privileges directly with Trophy Club Country Club.
The Hogan Course
The Hogan Course was designed by Ben Hogan in collaboration with golf architect Joe Lee. The club identifies it as Ben Hogan’s only personal golf-course design.
Course specifications include:
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Approximately 7,060 yards
- Course rating of 74.1
- Slope rating of 133
- Originally opened in 1975
The course provides a traditional championship layout with mature trees, water features, strategic bunkering and residential golf frontage.
The Hogan name has particular relevance in North Texas. Hogan was born in Stephenville, spent much of his life in the Fort Worth area and became one of professional golf’s most accomplished players.
The course’s history and design can make it especially attractive to serious golfers interested in the heritage of the game.
The Whitworth Course
The Whitworth Course is an Arthur Hills design named for LPGA Hall of Fame golfer Kathy Whitworth.
Course specifications include:
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Approximately 6,992 yards
- Course rating of 74.0
- Slope rating of 135
Kathy Whitworth won 88 LPGA Tour events, more than any player in LPGA history. She was closely associated with Trophy Club, and the club displays many of her trophies in its main dining room.
The Whitworth Course provides a distinct playing experience from the Hogan Course. Its design incorporates changes in elevation, water, native areas and strategic approaches.
Having two courses allows members to alternate between layouts and gives the club more flexibility for tournaments, maintenance and organized play.
Golf Practice and Instruction
Trophy Club Country Club offers practice and player-development facilities for golfers at different experience levels.
Current services and programming may include:
- Driving and practice facilities
- Short-game areas
- Putting greens
- Private instruction
- Group clinics
- Beginner programs
- Junior golf development
- Seasonal camps
- Club fitting
- TrackMan-supported analysis
- Indoor golf simulators
- Men’s and women’s leagues
- Member tournaments
- Corporate and charity outings
Golf privileges and scheduling access vary by membership category. Buyers who consider golf access essential should investigate membership before purchasing a home.
Club Amenities Beyond Golf
Trophy Club Country Club operates as a full-service recreational and social club.
Current amenities include:
- Six tennis courts
- Eight dedicated pickleball courts
- Private racquet instruction
- Competitive and social leagues
- Fitness facilities
- Group exercise
- Swimming pools
- Clubhouse dining
- Private dining and event spaces
- Member social programming
- Youth and family activities
- Holiday events
The club’s size and range of amenities can make it practical for households in which only some members play golf.
Club amenities should not be confused with the Town of Trophy Club’s municipal parks, pool and recreation facilities.
Trophy Club Residential Community
Trophy Club is a town rather than one homeowners association or uniform residential subdivision.
Its housing was developed over several decades, creating substantial variation in:
- Home age
- Lot size
- Architectural style
- Construction quality
- Golf-course frontage
- HOA requirements
- Gated access
- Neighborhood amenities
- Renovation level
- Price
Some of the original neighborhoods were built during the 1970s and 1980s. Later developments added larger homes, newer floor plans, gated sections and more current construction.
Buyers may find:
- Original ranch and traditional homes
- One-story and two-story residences
- Golf-course properties
- Custom estates
- Gated neighborhoods
- Patio homes
- Newer executive homes
- Homes backing to open space
- Properties near Grapevine Lake
- Interior neighborhood lots
- Homes with pools and outdoor living
- Original properties offering renovation potential
The Trophy Club address does not indicate that a home is on the golf course or governed by a particular HOA.
Trophy Club Neighborhoods
Trophy Club contains numerous subdivisions and residential sections. Neighborhood names can overlap in marketing, legal descriptions and online property searches.
The following areas are particularly relevant to buyers comparing luxury, golf-course and newer housing options.
Hogan’s Glen
Hogan’s Glen is a gated custom-home neighborhood near the Hogan Course. It represents one of Trophy Club’s more exclusive residential options.
Properties may include:
- Custom construction
- Golf-course frontage
- Larger lots
- Mature trees
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor entertaining spaces
- Three-car and four-car garages
- Substantial floor plans
- Private courtyards
- Gated access
The neighborhood’s relationship to the course and established landscape can create a more private setting than some of Trophy Club’s higher-density residential areas.
Not every Hogan’s Glen property has the same golf exposure or view. Buyers should evaluate exact lot position, cart-path location and golf-ball exposure.
Villas of Hogan’s Glen
The Villas of Hogan’s Glen provides a more compact residential option near the Hogan Course.
Homes may offer:
- Smaller or more manageable lots
- Newer construction than the original Trophy Club neighborhoods
- Gated access
- Custom or semi-custom finishes
- Lock-and-leave convenience
- Proximity to the golf course
Buyers should review the specific homeowners association responsibilities. Maintenance coverage may differ from what the word villa implies and should not be assumed.
The Highlands at Trophy Club
The Highlands is one of Trophy Club’s largest newer residential developments. It includes multiple sections, builders, lot sizes and home types.
Homes generally have more current floor plans than the town’s original housing. Features may include:
- Open kitchens
- Large islands
- First-floor primary suites
- Dedicated offices
- Game and media rooms
- Three-car garages
- Covered patios
- Swimming pools
- Brick and stone exteriors
- Energy-efficient construction
Some Highlands properties back to golf, trails or open land. Others are on conventional interior lots.
The neighborhood may appeal to buyers who want a newer home, Northwest ISD schools and Trophy Club’s location without undertaking a major renovation.
Turnberry
Turnberry is an established neighborhood associated with golf-course and luxury housing in Trophy Club.
Properties vary in size and relationship to the course. Some homes have fairway or water views, while others are located on interior streets.
Buyers should evaluate:
- Course position
- Cart-path location
- Privacy
- Lot orientation
- Home age
- Renovation history
- HOA restrictions
- Drainage and retaining walls
Turnberry’s established setting may appeal to buyers who prefer mature landscaping and traditional architecture.
The Lakes
The Lakes includes single-family homes near water features and portions of the golf-course environment.
Housing may be more moderately sized than the largest Trophy Club estates, giving buyers another entry point into the community.
Not every property has a water or golf view. Buyers should verify the specific lot and should not rely solely on the subdivision name.
Eagles Ridge
Eagles Ridge includes established residential properties, some with proximity to golf or open space.
Homes vary in age, size and condition. Buyers may encounter original interiors, partially renovated homes and fully updated properties within the same area.
As with other established Trophy Club sections, comparable sales should be selected carefully to account for renovation quality and lot position.
Canterbury Hills
Canterbury Hills is another established residential section with traditional homes and mature landscaping.
Properties may include larger floor plans, pools, three-car garages and access to the broader Trophy Club trail and park system.
The neighborhood should be evaluated separately from gated custom sections such as Hogan’s Glen and newer construction in The Highlands.
Original Trophy Club Neighborhoods
The town’s original residential sections contain homes primarily developed during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
These areas may offer:
- One-story floor plans
- Mature trees
- Established streets
- Golf-course frontage
- Smaller homes than newer Trophy Club construction
- Renovation opportunities
- Lower HOA expenses in some sections
- Proximity to the original club facilities
Home condition varies considerably. Some properties have received comprehensive renovations, while others retain original floor plans, finishes and mechanical systems.
Trophy Club Homes and Architecture
Trophy Club’s housing spans approximately five decades.
Architectural styles may include:
- Traditional brick
- Ranch-style homes
- Tudor-influenced residences
- French and European architecture
- Mediterranean homes
- Transitional design
- Contemporary custom construction
Original homes may feature:
- Formal living and dining rooms
- Sunken living areas
- Smaller kitchens
- Wood paneling
- Brick fireplaces
- Wet bars
- Primary suites with more compact bathrooms
- Two-car garages
- Mature landscaping
Newer homes are more likely to include:
- Open kitchens and living rooms
- Large islands
- Home offices
- Game and media rooms
- Larger primary suites
- Three-car garages
- Covered outdoor living
- Energy-efficient windows and systems
The range allows buyers to choose between established character, renovation potential and newer construction.
Trophy Club Home Prices
Trophy Club home prices vary widely because the town includes several generations and categories of housing.
The residential market includes:
- Smaller original homes
- Renovated one-story properties
- Traditional family homes
- Newer homes in The Highlands
- Golf-course residences
- Gated custom properties
- Larger luxury estates
The primary value factors include:
- Specific neighborhood
- Home age
- Square footage
- Lot size
- Golf-course frontage
- Water or open-space views
- Gated status
- Renovation quality
- Pool and outdoor living
- Garage capacity
- HOA requirements
- School assignment
- Road and traffic exposure
A newer home in The Highlands should not automatically be compared with an older property of similar size in an original Trophy Club section.
Likewise, a custom golf-course estate in Hogan’s Glen competes in a different market segment from a smaller interior home.
Renovation and Property Condition
Property condition is particularly important in Trophy Club because some homes are approaching 50 years old while others were completed much more recently.
Buyers considering an older property should evaluate:
- Foundation and drainage history
- Roof age
- Windows and insulation
- Plumbing lines
- Sewer lines
- Electrical panels and wiring
- HVAC equipment and ductwork
- Kitchen and bathroom renovations
- Floor-plan modifications
- Pool structure and equipment
- Retaining walls
- Irrigation systems
- Tree condition
- Permits for additions and remodeling
A renovated interior does not necessarily mean that the mechanical systems, windows, plumbing or roof have been replaced.
Buyers should distinguish between cosmetic improvements and comprehensive renovations. Updating an older Trophy Club home can involve substantial costs beyond flooring, countertops and paint.
Buying a Trophy Club Golf-Course Home
Golf-course frontage can offer longer views, established landscaping and greater separation from rear neighbors. Each lot still needs to be evaluated individually.
Buyers should consider:
- Whether the home borders the Hogan or Whitworth Course
- Position relative to tees, fairways and greens
- Golf-ball exposure
- Cart-path location
- Privacy from golfers
- Course-maintenance activity
- Water features and drainage
- Retaining walls and grading
- Fence and landscape restrictions
- Sun exposure
- Views from primary rooms
- Tree placement and condition
Homes beside a tee box may receive less golf-ball exposure than properties near a typical landing area. Homes behind greens may offer attractive views but experience more golfer and cart activity.
Some lots have significant elevation changes between the home and course. Buyers should inspect retaining structures, erosion control and drainage carefully.
A current survey should be used to identify the property line. Fences and landscaping do not always correspond precisely with the boundary between residential and club property.
Golf-Cart Use in Trophy Club
Golf carts are a visible part of Trophy Club’s community identity. However, ownership of a home does not give residents permission to drive carts on private golf-course paths.
Street use is governed by town ordinances, registration requirements and operational restrictions. Rules can change, so residents should verify current requirements with the Town of Trophy Club.
Buyers should understand the distinction among:
- Public streets where registered carts may be permitted
- Municipal trails where motorized carts may be prohibited
- Private golf-course paths reserved for authorized club use
- HOA-controlled streets or facilities
Proximity to the club does not necessarily create direct golf-cart access from a home to the course.
Town Parks and Recreation
Trophy Club provides extensive municipal recreation outside the private country club.
The town reports more than 1,000 acres of parks, trails and open space when Trophy Club Park is included.
Public amenities include:
- Trophy Club Park
- Harmony Park
- Independence Park
- Lakeview Park
- Freedom Dog Park
- Community swimming pool
- Sports fields
- Playgrounds
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball courts
- Basketball
- Bocce ball
- Paved and natural trails
- Boat access
- Outdoor recreation near Grapevine Lake
Availability, fees and operating schedules vary by facility.
Trophy Club Park and Grapevine Lake
Trophy Club Park is an 877-acre recreation area on the northeast side of town near Grapevine Lake.
Depending on current conditions and facility operations, activities may include:
- Boating
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Nature observation
- Off-road trails
- Motocross
- Picnicking
- Lakeside recreation
The park offers a different experience from Trophy Club’s manicured golf-course and residential settings.
Buyers who prioritize outdoor recreation may value proximity to the park, although they should also consider visitor traffic, park events and seasonal activity.
Harmony Park
Harmony Park is a 13-acre municipal park on the eastern side of Trophy Club.
Facilities include:
- Ten soccer fields
- Two tennis courts
- Six pickleball courts
- Two playgrounds
- Basketball court
- Bocce courts
- Exercise stations
- Approximately 1.8 miles of pathways
Homes near Harmony Park provide convenient access to recreation but may experience increased traffic during tournaments and organized sports.
Trophy Club Location
Trophy Club is located along State Highway 114 between Southlake and Roanoke.
Nearby destinations include:
- Westlake
- Charles Schwab campus
- Fidelity Investments
- Southlake Town Square
- Historic Downtown Roanoke
- Grapevine Lake
- DFW International Airport
- Texas Motor Speedway
- Alliance business corridor
- Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport
- Las Colinas
- Downtown Fort Worth
- North Dallas
The town can work particularly well for buyers employed in Westlake, Southlake, Roanoke, Alliance or the DFW Airport area.
Trophy Club is farther west than Plano and Frisco, making it more convenient to Fort Worth and Alliance but less convenient for some Collin County commutes.
More information is available on the Trophy Club community page, if a separate city page exists.
Shopping and Dining
Trophy Club has neighborhood retail and services, but many residents also use nearby commercial areas in Roanoke, Southlake, Grapevine and Westlake.
Nearby options include:
- Trophy Club Town Center
- Historic Downtown Roanoke
- Southlake Town Square
- Shops and restaurants along State Highway 114
- Grapevine Main Street
- Alliance Town Center
- Champions Circle
- Westlake commercial development
Roanoke is particularly well known for its concentration of restaurants, while Southlake Town Square provides a larger shopping and entertainment district.
Trophy Club offers a quieter residential setting than Southlake, but residents should expect to drive outside the town for some retail, dining and professional services.
Northwest ISD Schools
Trophy Club is served by Northwest Independent School District.
Depending on the property and current attendance boundaries, assigned schools may include:
- Samuel Beck Elementary School
- Lakeview Elementary School
- Medlin Middle School
- Byron Nelson High School
Byron Nelson High School is located within Trophy Club and opened in 2009.
Northwest ISD continues to adjust attendance boundaries in response to regional growth. Buyers should verify current assignments for a specific address using the district’s school-zone locator.
Private-school options within a reasonable commute may include:
- The Clariden School
- Westlake Academy
- The King’s University-related programs
- Grapevine Faith Christian School
- Coram Deo Academy
- The Oakridge School
- Keller Christian Academy
Westlake Academy is a public charter school operated by the Town of Westlake. Admission is not automatically available to Trophy Club residents and is subject to current enrollment and lottery policies.
Town Government and Public Services
Trophy Club is an incorporated home-rule municipality with its own local government.
Municipal services include:
- Police
- Fire and emergency medical services
- Parks and recreation
- Community development
- Code enforcement
- Street and infrastructure management
- Municipal events
- Town planning
This distinguishes Trophy Club from residential golf developments governed primarily by a homeowners association or municipal utility district.
Individual neighborhoods may still have homeowners associations with separate dues, architectural rules and maintenance responsibilities.
HOA and Property Assessments
Trophy Club does not have one town-wide homeowners association covering every property.
Depending on the neighborhood, buyers may encounter:
- No mandatory HOA
- A conventional neighborhood association
- A gated-community association
- Landscape-maintenance coverage
- Private-street obligations
- Architectural restrictions
- Transfer or resale-certificate fees
- Special assessments
Buyers should review the exact association documents for the property rather than relying on general information about Trophy Club.
Club membership dues, HOA assessments and municipal property taxes are separate obligations.
What Buyers Should Know About Trophy Club
Before purchasing a Trophy Club home, buyers should understand that:
- Trophy Club is an incorporated town, not one subdivision.
- Trophy Club Country Club is private.
- Club membership is separate from homeownership.
- The club has two 18-hole golf courses.
- Only some homes have direct golf-course frontage.
- The town includes homes built over several decades.
- Property condition and renovation quality vary considerably.
- Gated and nongated neighborhoods are available.
- HOA requirements differ by subdivision.
- Municipal parks are separate from private-club amenities.
- Golf-course paths are private property.
- Golf-cart use is subject to local rules and registration requirements.
- Northwest ISD assignments should be verified by address.
- Golf-course homes should be evaluated for ball exposure, privacy and drainage.
- A single town-wide median price does not reflect every housing category.
These distinctions are particularly important for relocating buyers who may assume Trophy Club functions like one private golf community.
Is Trophy Club the Right Golf Community?
Trophy Club may be a strong fit for buyers who want:
- Two private championship golf courses
- A town developed around golf
- A range of home sizes and price points
- Original homes and newer construction
- Golf-course and interior-lot options
- A gated custom-estate neighborhood
- Northwest ISD schools
- Extensive parks and outdoor recreation
- Access to Grapevine Lake
- Proximity to State Highway 114
- Convenient access to Westlake and DFW Airport
- A location between Dallas and Fort Worth
Buyers seeking a uniform luxury-estate community may find Trophy Club too broad. The town includes older, moderately sized homes as well as multimillion-dollar custom properties.
Buyers who value golf, municipal amenities, Northwest ISD and access to Westlake, Roanoke and the Alliance corridor may find Trophy Club particularly well suited to their needs.
Trophy Club Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trophy Club a town or a neighborhood?
Trophy Club is an incorporated town in Denton and Tarrant counties. It contains multiple residential neighborhoods, municipal parks, schools and commercial areas.
Is Trophy Club a private golf community?
Trophy Club Country Club is private, but the Town of Trophy Club is not a private or gated community.
Certain individual neighborhoods, including Hogan’s Glen, have gated access.
Does buying a Trophy Club home include country-club membership?
No. Club membership is separate from homeownership. Buyers should contact Trophy Club Country Club directly regarding membership categories, costs and availability.
How many golf courses are in Trophy Club?
Trophy Club Country Club has two 18-hole championship courses: the Hogan Course and the Whitworth Course.
Together, they provide 36 holes of private golf.
Who designed the Trophy Club golf courses?
The Hogan Course was designed by Ben Hogan in collaboration with Joe Lee. The Whitworth Course was designed by Arthur Hills and is named for LPGA legend Kathy Whitworth.
Are all Trophy Club homes on the golf course?
No. Some homes have direct golf frontage, but many are located on interior lots or in newer residential sections away from the courses.
Is Trophy Club gated?
The town as a whole is not gated. Certain residential sections, such as Hogan’s Glen, have controlled access.
What types of homes are available?
Trophy Club offers original ranch and traditional homes, updated residences, patio homes, newer executive homes, golf-course properties and gated custom estates.
Can residents drive golf carts around Trophy Club?
Golf carts may be permitted on qualifying public streets subject to town rules, registration and operating requirements.
Golf-course paths are private and are reserved for authorized club use.
Which schools serve Trophy Club?
Trophy Club is served by Northwest ISD. Commonly assigned schools include Beck or Lakeview Elementary, Medlin Middle School and Byron Nelson High School, but buyers should verify each address.
Is Byron Nelson High School located in Trophy Club?
Yes. Byron Nelson High School is located within Trophy Club and serves portions of the surrounding Northwest ISD area.
How does Trophy Club compare with Timarron?
Trophy Club is an incorporated town with two golf courses, municipal parks and a broad range of housing. It is served by Northwest ISD.
Timarron is a large master-planned Southlake community surrounding one private course. Most Timarron homes are served by Carroll ISD. The best choice depends on schools, commute, housing style and club preferences.
How does Trophy Club compare with Vaquero?
Trophy Club offers a wide range of homes and two private golf courses within a full municipality.
Vaquero is a smaller guard-gated Westlake community with custom luxury estates and one private Tom Fazio course. Vaquero generally provides greater privacy and a substantially higher price point.
How does Trophy Club compare with Tour 18?
Trophy Club offers two private championship courses, municipal services and a wide range of neighborhoods.
Tour 18 is a smaller Flower Mound golf community built around replica holes from prominent American courses. Tour 18 generally offers larger residential lots, while Trophy Club provides broader municipal amenities and more housing options.
Explore MLS Listings and Off-Market Opportunities
Susan Georgeson can help buyers identify homes throughout Trophy Club, including Hogan’s Glen, The Highlands, Turnberry, The Lakes and other residential sections.
Because Trophy Club includes several generations of housing and multiple subdivisions, a general property search may not clearly distinguish among golf-course homes, gated estates, newer construction and original residences.
Susan can prepare a more precise search based on:
- Specific Trophy Club neighborhood
- Hogan or Whitworth Course frontage
- Gated or nongated location
- Home age
- Home size
- Lot size
- One-story or two-story construction
- Renovation level
- Pool and outdoor living
- Open-space or golf views
- Northwest ISD school assignment
- HOA structure
- Price range
She also has access to Compass Private Exclusives and other opportunities that may not appear on public real estate websites.
Work With Susan Georgeson
Susan Georgeson helps buyers compare Trophy Club homes based on neighborhood, golf-course position, home age, renovation quality, HOA requirements and long-term marketability.
She can also help buyers compare Trophy Club with Timarron, Vaquero, Tour 18, Stonebriar and other Dallas-Fort Worth golf communities based on club amenities, commute, schools and residential options.
For assistance evaluating Trophy Club homes, arranging private tours or identifying MLS and off-market opportunities, contact Susan for a confidential consultation.
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