Tour 18 Dallas
Tour 18 Dallas lets you play America's most famous holes in one afternoon. Opened in 1995 in Flower Mound, it recreates eighteen iconic holes, from the island green at TPC Sawgrass to Augusta National's Amen Corner, across a genuine par 72 of about 7,033 yards. It is a bucket list novelty with a serious test underneath.
Photo: Tour 18 Dallas via Google.
The verdict
Tour 18 Dallas is the original copycat course, and it remains one of the most enjoyable rounds in North Texas. It opened in 1995 in Flower Mound, built on the Tour 18 concept created by Dennis Wilkerson, which recreates eighteen of the most famous holes in American golf on a single property. The result is a round that doubles as a tour of holes most golfers know only from television.
The course plays as a par 72 of about 7,033 yards, with a course rating near 74.3 and a slope of 138, so the replicas are no soft tribute; this is a stout test from the back tees. From the island green to the Church Pews to Amen Corner, the famous holes are recreated with real care, and the surrounding golf holds up on its own. For a visiting golfer, it is a fun, affordable and genuinely challenging stop on a Dallas trip.
Tour 18 Dallas at a glance
- Opened
- 1995
- Concept
- Tour 18, Dennis Wilkerson
- Type
- Replica championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,033 yds
- Green fee
- From about $42
Opening year, concept, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Tour 18 Dallas and leading course databases. The course opened in 1995 in Flower Mound, Texas, on the Tour 18 concept created by Dennis Wilkerson, a par 72 of about 7,033 yards with a rating near 74.3 and slope of 138, recreating famous American holes. It is public and open to all. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $42 to $84 depending on day and season, with the best value midweek and at twilight. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The replicas are the reason to come. The 9th recreates the island-green 17th at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, a do-or-drown par 3 that delivers the same knot in the stomach as the original. The 10th borrows the famous Church Pew bunkers from the 3rd at Oakmont, and the round closes through versions of Augusta National's 11th, 12th and 13th, the stretch every Masters fan knows as Amen Corner.
What lifts Tour 18 above a theme-park gimmick is that the holes are built to play, not just to pose for photos. The water carries are real, the bunkering bites, and from the back tees the course earns its high slope rating, so a careless round here will cost you exactly as it would on the originals. It rewards a golfer who can hit the shot the famous hole demands.
At about 7,033 yards and par 72 it is a complete and demanding test as well as a tribute, with several tee sets to keep it fair for a mixed group. The novelty draws you in, but the quality of the golf and the value of the green fee are what bring players back for another loop.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public course open to all; popular for buddies rounds, outings and bucket list play |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about $42 to $84 depending on day and season; midweek and twilight are the best value; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone; weekend tee times and the cooler spring and fall windows fill early, so book ahead |
| On the day | Cart or walking; expect real water carries on the replica holes, so bring a few extra golf balls |
| Getting there | Flower Mound, near Grapevine and Lewisville, minutes from DFW International Airport and the Grapevine hotels |
| Best months | March to May and October to November, when North Texas heat eases and conditioning is at its best |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our United States green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Flower Mound sits beside Grapevine and Lewisville Lake, so the deep range of Grapevine hotels near DFW International Airport makes the easiest base, with short transfers to the course and to the rest of the Metroplex's golf. It is a convenient, central spot for a Dallas to Fort Worth golf weekend.
From here the whole area opens up, pairing Tour 18 with the region's other strong public courses for a varied itinerary that mixes novelty, links style and championship parkland. It suits a buddies trip that wants fun, value and famous holes without a long drive between rounds.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Flower Mound.
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Tour 18 Dallas questions
When did Tour 18 Dallas open and what is the concept?
Tour 18 Dallas opened in 1995 in Flower Mound, Texas. It is built on the Tour 18 concept, created by Dennis Wilkerson, that recreates eighteen of the most famous golf holes in America on a single course.
What famous holes does Tour 18 Dallas recreate?
Replicas include the island-green 17th at TPC Sawgrass, the Church Pew bunkers from Oakmont's 3rd, and Augusta National's 11th, 12th and 13th holes, better known as Amen Corner.
What is the par and length of Tour 18 Dallas?
It plays as a par 72 of about 7,033 yards from the back tees, with a course rating near 74.3 and a slope of 138 on Bermuda grass.
Can visitors play Tour 18 Dallas?
Yes. It is a public course open to all. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $42 to $84 depending on day and season; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, concept, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.