Texas Rangers Golf Club is the City of Arlington's public golf course, an 18-hole, par-72 layout that plays 7,010 yards from the back tees and bills itself as the only Major League Baseball-branded golf course in the world. It used to be Chester W. Ditto Golf Course. After a full rebuild by John Colligan and Trey Kemp, it reopened on February 18, 2019 with baseball touches on every hole, a big practice area and a new name.
We're a used golf club shop in Farmers Branch, and Arlington is one of the courses our customers ask about most when they want something between Dallas and Fort Worth. Here's what to know.
What was Texas Rangers Golf Club before?
The course opened in 1982 as Chester W. Ditto Golf Course, a Dick Nugent and Ken Killian design owned by the city. It ran under that name for more than 35 years. In the late 2010s the city and the Texas Rangers partnered on a rebuild: the city kept ownership, the course took the Rangers name, and the club gets tee times in return for the naming rights. The overall project was reported at $24 million.
The architects, John Colligan and Trey Kemp, are UT Arlington alumni. Colligan's firm also renovated Stevens Park, Luna Vista and Rockwood Park, so if you like those courses you'll see some of the same thinking here.
How long and hard is it?
- Holes and par: 18 holes, par 72.
- Yardage: 7,010 yards from the back tees and 4,874 from the forward tees.
- Rating and slope: 73.7 and 132 from the back tees, so it's a real test from the tips. Most players will be happier a set or two forward.
Pick the tees that match how far you actually hit it, not your best drive of the year. If you're not sure, our page on how handicaps work explains why course rating and slope matter.
What makes it different?
The baseball theme is everywhere without getting in the way of the golf. Holes carry baseball names, the yardage markers are home plates, and there's a Rangers on-deck circle at the first tee. It's fun for a group outing, and it's a solid course underneath the branding.
It's also the home course for UT Arlington's men's and women's golf teams, and the school holds college events there.
Can you practice there?
Yes. The rebuild added a 23-acre practice area with a double-ended range, a practice hole and short-game areas. It's one of the better public practice setups on the Arlington side of the Metroplex. For more places to hit balls, see our guide to driving ranges in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Where is Texas Rangers Golf Club?
701 Brown Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76011, close to the Rangers' and Cowboys' stadiums. Check the course website for current tee times and rates before you go, since prices change by season and time of day.
Tips for playing it
- Play the right tees. At 7,010 yards and a 132 slope, the tips are for low handicappers.
- Plan for wind. North Texas wind changes club choice fast. A low punch shot is worth having for windy days.
- Use the practice area. Get there early and warm up on the short-game greens.
- Check your grips. If yours are slick after a Texas summer, we regrip clubs at our shop.
FAQ
Is Texas Rangers Golf Club public?
Yes. It's owned by the City of Arlington and open to the public.
What was Texas Rangers Golf Club called before?
Chester W. Ditto Golf Course. It opened in 1982 and reopened as Texas Rangers Golf Club in February 2019.
Who designed Texas Rangers Golf Club?
John Colligan and Trey Kemp rebuilt it. The original Chester Ditto course was a Dick Nugent and Ken Killian design.
Does UT Arlington play there?
Yes. It's the home course for UTA men's and women's golf.
Where can I buy used golf clubs near Arlington?
Our showroom is in Farmers Branch, just north of Dallas, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and you can try clubs on our simulator. See used golf clubs in Dallas, or read buying and trading in used clubs on the Fort Worth side.
More local courses: the best public golf courses in Dallas-Fort Worth, plus guides to Texas Star in Euless and Rockwood Park in Fort Worth.
By Benjamin Stromberg, Co-Founder, GolfRoots. Sources: Club and Resort Business, GolfPass, Dallas Morning News, Golf Course Industry, UT Arlington Athletics.
