Texas Star Golf Course is a public, city-owned 18-hole course at 1400 Texas Star Parkway in Euless, between Dallas and Fort Worth and about ten minutes from DFW Airport. Designed by Keith Foster, it plays as a par 71 at up to 6,936 yards, with old oak trees, Hurricane Creek and no homes lining the fairways. It is one of the most talked about municipal courses in the Mid-Cities and a good pick if you want a full test without a private club fee.
Who owns Texas Star?
The City of Euless. The course sits inside the city's Texas Star Sports Centre, which also has baseball, softball and soccer fields. GolfPass lists the course as built in 1997.
How long is Texas Star and which tees should I play?
According to the course listing on GolfPass, the tees run from about 4,960 yards up to 6,936 yards:
- Texas (back) tees: 6,936 yards, rating 74.1, slope 136
- Blue: 6,529 yards, rating 72.2, slope 126
- White: about 6,030 yards, rating 70.1, slope 121
- Red: about 4,960 yards
A slope of 136 from the back is stiff for a public course. Most mid and high handicappers will have a better day from the white or green tees. Ratings and tees can change, so check the scorecard at the course.
What makes Texas Star hard?
- Water: a Golf Vacations review noted water in play on holes 2, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18.
- Elevation and blind shots: the course sits on rolling ground, so you get uphill tee shots, a blind drive on 13 and a downhill par 3 on 16.
- Trees and native grass: big oaks and native areas frame a lot of holes, so straight beats long.
- Bermuda greens: the greens were converted from bentgrass to ultradwarf Bermuda as part of more than $500,000 in upgrades, along with rebuilt bunkers.
The 18th is a par 5 of about 535 yards with water in play, so laying up is often the smart play. If you are not sure when to go for it, our guide to doglegs and course strategy is a good primer.
What clubs work best at Texas Star?
Because water and trees punish big misses, many golfers do better hitting a fairway wood or hybrid off a few tees instead of driver. If your long irons are hard to get airborne, a hybrid makes the long par 4s easier. See the best used hybrids and used fairway woods under $150. Around the greens, firm Bermuda grass rewards a simple bump and run.
Where can I get clubs regripped or traded in near Euless?
Our shop is in Farmers Branch, north of Dallas, and we regrip, adjust and repair clubs. See golf club repair and regripping. If you have clubs you no longer use, you can trade them in toward something that fits your game, and you can try clubs on our in-shop simulator before you buy. We're open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. For everything we do locally, see our Dallas used golf clubs page.
Common questions
Is Texas Star Golf Course public?
Yes. It is owned by the City of Euless and open to the public.
What is the par at Texas Star?
Par 71, with a 35 on the front nine and 36 on the back.
How far is Texas Star from DFW Airport?
About ten minutes, which makes it an easy round for travelers.
Who designed Texas Star?
Golf course architect Keith Foster.
More Fort Worth side golf: Grapevine Golf Course, Pecan Valley, Meadowbrook and our list of the best public golf courses in DFW.
