Dallas-Fort Worth Golf Trip Planning Guide
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.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
DFW (20 min drive)
$40–$275
$500/night
3 of 5
~$388/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Dallas-Fort Worth. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
TPC Craig Ranch — parkland, $150–$275 · 4.6★
Home of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson — Tour-level conditioning with strategic bunkering and water hazards on a championship layout
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.7★
One of the best steakhouses in Texas — dry-aged prime cuts, tableside Caesars, and a 3,800-label wine cellar
Deep Ellum Brewing Company — brewpub
Anchor brewery of the Deep Ellum district with a huge taproom, tours, and rotating food trucks
Day 2
Cowboys Golf Club — parkland, $100–$195 · 4.5★
The only NFL-themed golf course in the world — Dallas Cowboys branding, luxury clubhouse, and a legit championship layout
Fort Worth Stockyards — half day, $20–$60/pp
Watch the daily cattle drive, hit Billy Bob's and White Elephant, and eat at the best steakhouses in Cowtown
Pecan Lodge — bbq, $$ · 4.5★
Deep Ellum BBQ legend with brisket, hot mess (loaded baked potato with brisket), and massive beef ribs
Billy Bob's Texas — honky tonk · Open late
World's largest honky-tonk in the Fort Worth Stockyards — live bull riding, concerts, and 100,000 sq ft of Texas
Day 3
The Tribute Golf Links — links, $75–$140 · 4.4★
Links-style tribute to the great holes of Scotland and Ireland — pot bunkers, burn crossings, and fescue rough in North Texas
Topgolf Dallas — 2-3 hours, $30–$50/pp
Multiple DFW locations with multi-level driving bays, food, and drinks — great for competitive warm-up
Joe T. Garcia's — mexican, $$ · 4.4★
Fort Worth institution since 1935 — enchiladas and fajitas served in a sprawling courtyard with fountains. Cash only.
The Rustic — patio · Open late
Massive patio bar in Uptown with live Texas country, craft cocktails, and Southern comfort food
Course-by-Course Guide
Dallas-Fort Worth has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Dallas-Fort Worth has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$700–$2500 /night
Southlake / Colleyville / Grapevine area
$500–$1800 /night
Deep Ellum / Downtown Dallas / Uptown
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
$$$$One of the best steakhouses in Texas — dry-aged prime cuts, tableside Caesars, and a 3,800-label wine cellar
Pecan Lodge
$$Deep Ellum BBQ legend with brisket, hot mess (loaded baked potato with brisket), and massive beef ribs
Joe T. Garcia's
$$Fort Worth institution since 1935 — enchiladas and fajitas served in a sprawling courtyard with fountains. Cash only.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
$$$$Chef Tim Love's Fort Worth Stockyards showpiece — wild game, exotic meats, and cowboy-chic fine dining
Terry Black's Barbecue
$$Central Texas BBQ royalty in Deep Ellum — brisket, sausage, and ribs served cafeteria-style with all the fixings
Nightlife
5 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
Anchor brewery of the Deep Ellum district with a huge taproom, tours, and rotating food trucks
Billy Bob's Texas
Late nightWorld's largest honky-tonk in the Fort Worth Stockyards — live bull riding, concerts, and 100,000 sq ft of Texas
The Rustic
Late nightMassive patio bar in Uptown with live Texas country, craft cocktails, and Southern comfort food
Midnight Rambler
Late nightBasement cocktail lounge in The Joule hotel — dimly lit, vinyl-spinning, and serving some of the best drinks in Dallas
White Elephant Saloon
Late nightHistoric Fort Worth Stockyards saloon since 1887 — live music every night and ice-cold Lone Stars
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Fort Worth Stockyards
Watch the daily cattle drive, hit Billy Bob's and White Elephant, and eat at the best steakhouses in Cowtown
Topgolf Dallas
Multiple DFW locations with multi-level driving bays, food, and drinks — great for competitive warm-up
Texas Motor Speedway Go-Karts
High-speed go-kart racing at the Speedway complex — competitive heat races with timing
Shoot Point Blank Range
Indoor shooting range with lane rentals, firearm selection, and group packages — air-conditioned alternative to outdoor clays
Deep Ellum Bar Crawl
Walk the muraled streets of Deep Ellum hitting breweries, cocktail bars, and live music venues
Getting There
Fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — it's a 20-minute drive to Dallas-Fort Worth. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Dallas Party Bus and DFW Party Bus Rental). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.