Cedar Crest Golf Course, Dallas, TX

A Saturday in February with temps in the mid-30's and the wind blowing 25 MPH made for an interesting round on a course that I haven't played in almost 15 years. In the time since I last played it, the course has underwent an upgrade and the clubhouse as well. $40 for a weekend 0900 golf tee time. The course is short - less than 6200 from the tips but the value is in shot placement on this course as the hills and valleys will drive errant shots to places that are not much fun to get out of. All of the par 5's are reachable for a mid-handicapper or better. The par 3's play longer than the card - I would say that this is so because of the lack of trees and other around them making them extremely susceptible to the wind. The greens are tiny so it would be important to have a nice wedge game. For winter play they were about average - quick but not overly so, bumpy, and covered in the typical dot pattern left by clueless golfers who refuse to fix ball marks - lazy and inconsiderate. The general area surrounding the course could be nicer but I didn't hear gunshots or see anyone that could be considered dangerous - I wouldn't be too worried about having an issue while playing. So, finally, I would say that I like this course as it challenges all phases of the game not from a power perspective but from the accuracy and game management portions of your game. If you've read my other reviews, you will understand that I don't give out stars indiscriminately and that I consider three stars to be a plus. This course is a solid 3 and may go higher if the conditions in the spring improve it.

Nice course but if you plan on going based on an email you recieved you might want to call ahead and make sure they will honer what they advertise. They wouldnt honer the one I showed them. It stated "this week unlimited golf and cart for $20". When I get there they tell me its for a certain day after 5pm. With sundown being around 7pm, how much "unlimited" golf can you play in 2 hrs? Also dont leave any valuables in you car as the course is located in the middle of the gheto and after my round returning to my truck there had been several cars had been broken into which would explain all shards of glass I seen all over the parking lot when I got there. Lke I said it is a nice course but I wont be back, Im going to Keeton Park where I dont have to worry about my truck being broke into and can enjoy my round.