Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Dallas County, Texas

The 24 most challenging golf courses in Dallas County, Texas, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Dallas National Golf Club#96 GD Texas tees · 7,278 yds · Rating 83.8 · Par 72 · PrivateDallas	Dallas	72	155
2	Royal Oaks Country Club Oaks tees · 7,125 yds · Rating 83.4 · Par 73 · PrivateDallas	Dallas	73	153
3	Dallas Athletic Club One Star tees · 6,783 yds · Rating 79.6 · Par 72Dallas	Dallas	72	148
4	Dallas Country Club Gold tees · 6,561 yds · Rating 79.2 · Par 70 · PrivateHighland Park	Highland Park	70	147
5	Thorntree Golf Club Championship tees · 7,042 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 72DeSoto	DeSoto	72	146
6	Tenison Park Golf Course Black tees · 7,078 yds · Rating 81.5 · Par 72Dallas	Dallas	72	145
7	Prestonwood Country Club - Creeks Course Gold tees · 6,504 yds · Rating 79.1 · Par 73Dallas	Dallas	73	145
8	Bent Tree Country Club One Tee · 7,081 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 71Dallas	Dallas	71	142
9	Brook Hollow Golf Club Tillinghast tees · 7,011 yds · Rating 80.2 · Par 70Dallas	Dallas	70	142
10	Brookhaven Country Club Black tees · 6,610 yds · Rating 79.6 · Par 73Farmers Branch	Farmers Branch	73	141
11	Stevens Golf Course Black tees · 6,285 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 70Dallas	Dallas	70	141
12	Hackberry Creek Country Club White tees · 6,254 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 72Irving	Irving	72	141
13	Las Colinas Country Club White tees · 6,380 yds · Rating 77.2 · Par 71 · PrivateIrving	Irving	71	140
14	Grand Oaks Golf Course Black tees · 6,953 yds · Rating 79.4 · Par 72Grand Prairie	Grand Prairie	72	138
15	Tangle Ridge Golf Club Gold tees · 6,835 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 72Grand Prairie	Grand Prairie	72	136
16	Trinity Forest Golf Club Red/White Combo tees · 6,276 yds · Rating 76.6 · Par 72Dallas	Dallas	72	136
17	Preston Trail Golf Club Nelson tees · 7,319 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 72Dallas	Dallas	72	135
18	Lakewood Country Club golf course Gold tees · 6,663 yds · Rating 73.5 · Par 71Dallas	Dallas	71	135
19	Bear Creek Golf Course White/Blue tees · 6,244 yds · Rating 75.7 · Par 75Dallas	Dallas	75	135
20	Duck Creek Golf Club Black tees · 6,523 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 71Garland	Garland	71	134
21	Luna Vista Golf Course Blue tees · 6,847 yds · Rating 79.4 · Par 72Dallas	Dallas	72	133
22	Waterview Golf Club Black tees · 7,087 yds · Rating 74.4 · Par 72Rowlett	Rowlett	72	132
23	Irving Golf Club Black tees · 6,632 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 71Irving	Irving	71	127
24	Country View Golf Club Black tees · 6,329 yds · Rating 70.5 · Par 70Lancaster	Lancaster	70	126

Dallas County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Dallas County, Texas?

Dallas National Golf Club in Dallas is currently the hardest golf course in Dallas County based on slope (slope rating 155).

How many ranked golf courses are in Dallas County, Texas?

59 golf courses in Dallas County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 24 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Dallas County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.