Meadowbrook Golf Course is a city-owned public course on the east side of Fort Worth at 1815 Jenson Road. It was designed by John Bredemus, opened to club members in July 1924, and has belonged to the City of Fort Worth since 1938. It is known for its hilly terrain, and it reopened on October 3, 2025 after a full renovation that rerouted almost every hole.
What is the history of Meadowbrook Golf Course?
Meadowbrook started as a private country club. According to the City of Fort Worth, the course opened to members in July 1924 on about 130 acres. (GolfPass lists 1922 as the build year, so the exact start depends on whether you count construction or opening day.)
The club did not survive the Depression. In 1935, O'Della M. Draughton bought the club's assets at a sheriff's sale for $1,500. In 1938 the Draughtons sold 138 acres and the improvements to the city for $30,000, and the Recreation Department took over the course that year. Work Projects Administration money later paid for footbridges and improvements to the bunkers, tees and fairways.
The clubhouse burned in December 1956. The course's mascot, a fox terrier named Duke, died in the fire. A new clubhouse came in the early 1990s at a cost of $425,000, with a snack bar, meeting rooms and a renovated pro shop. A patio pavilion built in 2006 was added to bring in larger groups and tournaments.
Who designed Meadowbrook?
John Bredemus, the architect behind a long list of early Texas courses. In Fort Worth he also designed Ridglea Country Club's North Course and the Z. Boaz municipal course, and he laid out Rockwood Park, which opened in 1938. If you like playing the city's older layouts, Meadowbrook and Rockwood make a good pair.
What changed in the 2025 renovation?
The City of Fort Worth lists the Meadowbrook project at about $15.6 million, paid for with bond money, gas lease funds, golf funds and American Rescue Plan Act money. Colligan Golf and Heritage Links did the work, with John Colligan and course architect Trey Kemp named by the city. That is the same design team behind the Rockwood Park rebuild that reopened in 2017.
According to Fort Worth Golf's project updates:
- Almost every hole was rerouted. The new 1st hole is a par 5 that plays down the corridor of the old 8th and 9th holes in the opposite direction.
- A new creek runs through holes 6, 7 and 17, with a rock wall beside the 6th green.
- Ponds were enlarged and deepened for drainage, and a pump station now stores rainwater for dry spells.
- Irrigation, turf and cart paths were replaced.
- The putting green was moved, and a new short game area sits behind the clubhouse.
The course reopened for public play on Friday, October 3, 2025, with a new logo and a black-bellied whistling duck as its course ambassador.
How long is Meadowbrook now?
We could not find an official scorecard for the new routing yet. Older listings (GolfPass, for example) show a par 71 of about 6,363 yards from the back tees, but those numbers come from before the renovation and may no longer be right. Call Fort Worth Golf at (817) 392-6560 or check the scorecard in the pro shop before you plan your round around a yardage.
What should I know before I play Meadowbrook?
- Plan for uneven lies. On a hilly course you will hit plenty of shots with the ball above or below your feet. Take one more club on uphill approaches and favor the safe side of the green.
- Distance is less important than position. A fairway wood or hybrid off some tees can leave a flatter lie than driver. If your long irons are hard to hit from slopes, a hybrid is the easier club. Our best used drivers under $200 guide is a good place to start if you need a new driver for the tees where it pays off.
- Use the new short game area. It sits right behind the clubhouse, so spend ten minutes chipping before you tee off.
- Check the city's site for tee times and rates. Rates and hours change, so confirm with the course before you go.
Where can Fort Worth golfers buy or trade in clubs?
GolfRoots is based in Farmers Branch, but most of our customers never visit the shop. Every club on golfroots.com is its own listing with real photos and exact specs, and we ship across Texas. You can also trade in clubs by mail and take your value as cash or as store credit worth 10% more. If you're coming from the Dallas side, the shop is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and you can try clubs on our simulator before you buy. See used golf clubs in Dallas for the shop details or read where to sell or trade in golf clubs in Dallas.
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More public golf in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meadowbrook Golf Course public?
Yes. It is a municipal course owned by the City of Fort Worth, and anyone can book a tee time.
Where is Meadowbrook Golf Course?
1815 Jenson Road, Fort Worth, TX 76112, on the city's east side.
When did Meadowbrook reopen?
Friday, October 3, 2025, after a renovation that rerouted almost every hole.
How old is Meadowbrook?
The course opened to members in July 1924 and became a city course in 1938.
What is the phone number for Meadowbrook?
The City of Fort Worth Golf number is (817) 392-6560.
Sources: City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation (Meadowbrook Golf Course page and renovation project page); Fort Worth Golf Meadowbrook news updates; GolfPass (pre-renovation scorecard). Last updated October 2026.
