There are 3 golf courses in Denton, Texas and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 25 golf courses within 20 miles of Denton, including 13 public, 5 municipal and 7 private courses. The oldest course in the Denton area is the Denton Country Club which was designed by Ralph M. Plummer, ASGCA and opened in 1922. The longest course is The Lakes At Castle Hills, which is 7,256 yards. Lantana Golf Club is rated the best course near Denton. The following courses have won various awards: Lantana Golf Club, The Tribute Golf Links, Vaquero Club, Cowboys Golf Club.