home Plan Your Dallas-Fort Worth Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Big-city golf, world-class steaks, and Deep Ellum nightlife
The DFW Metroplex has the deepest bench of quality golf courses in Texas — from TPC Craig Ranch (PGA Tour venue) to the Byron Nelson's home turf. Fort Worth's Stockyards add honky-tonk nightlife, Deep Ellum in Dallas brings live music and craft cocktails, and the steakhouse scene rivals any city in the country. This is a trip where you eat, drink, and play at the highest level.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Dallas-Fort Worth — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Fall DFW (20 min drive)50-200k population
Courses
TPC Craig Ranch Bucket List Home of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson — Tour-level conditioning with strategic bunkering and water hazards on a championship layout
$150-$275 parkland Par 72 · 7,438 yds
Cowboys Golf Club Premium The only NFL-themed golf course in the world — Dallas Cowboys branding, luxury clubhouse, and a legit championship layout
$100-$195 parkland Par 72 · 7,017 yds
The Tribute Golf Links Premium Links-style tribute to the great holes of Scotland and Ireland — pot bunkers, burn crossings, and fescue rough in North Texas
$75-$140 links Par 72 · 7,002 yds Walkable
Texas Star Golf Course Solid Former NCAA Championship venue in Euless — strong public course with mature trees and excellent conditioning at a fair price
$45-$80 parkland Par 71 · 6,936 yds Walkable
Fossil Creek Golf Club Solid Arnold Palmer design in Fort Worth with elevation changes, creek crossings, and a challenging back nine through mature oaks
$40-$75 parkland Par 72 · 6,865 yds Walkable
Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-20
$700-$2500/night
Southlake / Colleyville / Grapevine area
pool hot tub game room outdoor kitchen media room
house Sleeps 10-16
$500-$1800/night
Deep Ellum / Downtown Dallas / Uptown
walkable to Deep Ellum rooftop parking modern finishes
Dining
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse $$$$ steakhouse One of the best steakhouses in Texas — dry-aged prime cuts, tableside Caesars, and a 3,800-label wine cellar
4.7 stars
Pecan Lodge $$ bbq Deep Ellum BBQ legend with brisket, hot mess (loaded baked potato with brisket), and massive beef ribs
4.5 stars
Joe T. Garcia's $$ mexican Fort Worth institution since 1935 — enchiladas and fajitas served in a sprawling courtyard with fountains. Cash only.
4.4 stars
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro $$$$ upscale Chef Tim Love's Fort Worth Stockyards showpiece — wild game, exotic meats, and cowboy-chic fine dining
4.5 stars
Terry Black's Barbecue $$ bbq Central Texas BBQ royalty in Deep Ellum — brisket, sausage, and ribs served cafeteria-style with all the fixings
4.6 stars Nightlife
Deep Ellum Brewing Company brewpub Anchor brewery of the Deep Ellum district with a huge taproom, tours, and rotating food trucks
Billy Bob's Texas Late Night honky tonk World's largest honky-tonk in the Fort Worth Stockyards — live bull riding, concerts, and 100,000 sq ft of Texas
The Rustic Late Night patio Massive patio bar in Uptown with live Texas country, craft cocktails, and Southern comfort food
Midnight Rambler Late Night cocktail Basement cocktail lounge in The Joule hotel — dimly lit, vinyl-spinning, and serving some of the best drinks in Dallas
White Elephant Saloon Late Night honky tonk Historic Fort Worth Stockyards saloon since 1887 — live music every night and ice-cold Lone Stars
Activities Fort Worth Stockyards brewery half day $20-$60/pp
Watch the daily cattle drive, hit Billy Bob's and White Elephant, and eat at the best steakhouses in Cowtown
Topgolf Dallas go karts 2-3 hours $30-$50/pp
Multiple DFW locations with multi-level driving bays, food, and drinks — great for competitive warm-up
Texas Motor Speedway Go-Karts go karts 2-3 hours $40-$75/pp
High-speed go-kart racing at the Speedway complex — competitive heat races with timing
Shoot Point Blank Range shooting 2-3 hours $40-$75/pp
Indoor shooting range with lane rentals, firearm selection, and group packages — air-conditioned alternative to outdoor clays
Deep Ellum Bar Crawl brewery half day $30-$80/pp
Walk the muraled streets of Deep Ellum hitting breweries, cocktail bars, and live music venues
