LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
Laurence Lambrecht
Brook Hollow Golf Club
Dallas, TX • Private
Brook Hollow Golf Club
8301 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-3003
United States
Overview
Time, and previous renovations, tend to shrink and constrict golf courses. The mission of a major 2021 remodel by architect Keith Foster was to return Brook Hollow’s worn features to a better iteration of its first-generation A.W. Tillinghast design. Foster achieved magnificent results by accentuating the pedestal-like greens and bringing back their squared-off edges, installing steep-faced bunkers (as opposed to their previously flashed faces) and re-introducing several of Tillinghast's “great hazard” sand wastelands on holes like the par-5 15th. The result is a magnificent renaissance of one of Tilly's best courses and a first-time appearance in our Second 100 Greatest Courses ranking.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Second 100 Greatest: Debut appearance.
2025-'26 ranking: 194th.
America's 200 Toughest Courses: Ranked 1966-'69.
Best in State: Top 5 in state, 1977-1985 & 2001-2003; Top 10, 1995 & 2005, 2025-'26; Top 20, 1997 & 2009; Top 15, 1999 & 2007; Top 20, 2013, 2021-'24; Top 25, 2011.
Previous ranking: 20th.
2025-'26 ranking: 7th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“A true approach shot course. The approach shots are amazing is there is rarely anywhere to miss your shot. All holes are guarded with deep, splashed up bunkers. The green complexes themselves are fun and well thought out. Bunkering is outstanding greenside and in fairways. The course has a Florida feel with it's flatness and expansive views. Tillinghast said this was his Pine Valley of the South and the 15th hole pays homage to Hell's Half Acre. The long 16th par 3 is extremely memorable."
Read More2026
Review
“This original Tillinghast design was restored and reworked by Keith Foster in 2019. Foster ran into some legal problems around that time and Brook Hollow was one of the few if not the only prominent club that retained his services while other clubs terminated him as fast as they could. Brook Hollow was rewarded for their loyalty as Foster, without any other projects to compete for his time, spent most all of his time there with his full attention and focus. The final result is a marvelous restoration to the original Tillinghast design along with some of Foster's personal touches. He removed thousands of trees, opening up sightlines and the ability to see the design features better. Some feel that he may have taken out too many trees as it does expose some of the less desirable off course features including office and industrial buildings. But the golf course itself is gem, one of the best in the Dallas area with its masterful bunkering and variety of shot options. My favorite hole is the par 5, fifteenth where Foster reintroduced a large group of section of natural sand bunkers and clearly the more challenging and most visually pleasing sections of the golf course."
Read More2025
Review
“This original Tillinghast design was restored and reworked by Keith Foster in 2019. Foster ran into some legal problems around that time and Brook Hollow was one of the few if not the only prominent club that retained his services while other clubs terminated him as fast as they could. Brook Hollow was rewarded for their loyalty as Foster, without any other projects to compete for his time, spent most all of his time there with his full attention and focus. The final result is a marvelous restoration to the original Tillinghast design along with some of Foster's personal touches. He removed thousands of trees, opening up sightlines and the ability to see the design features better. Some feel that he may have taken out too many trees as it does expose some of the less desirable off course features including office and industrial buildings. But the golf course itself is gem, one of the best in the Dallas area with its masterful bunkering and variety of shot options. My favorite hole is the par 5, fifteenth where Foster reintroduced a large group of section of natural sand bunkers and clearly the more challenging and most visually pleasing sections of the golf course."
Read More2025
Review
“A nicely-restored Tillinghast design on a stretch of sandy ground near downtown Dallas. Course played long with the wind from the south. In summer the wind comes from the north which would definitely alter play. I had difficulty getting on greens in regulation. Need to stay out of the rough."
Read More2025
Review
“Classic Tillinghast design with excellent shot options and layout variety. Squared off green complexes that are very large. Course condition was spectacular given it was their three day invitational. Both fairways and greens were firm and fast."
Read More2025
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“Brook Hollow looks like a mid-Atlantic course transported to Texas. The green complexes are tremendous. In 2020 it was expertly restored back to the original Tillinghast design. This low-key course is a hidden gem. It deserves more national notoriety."
Read More2023
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“Fabulous club and golf course. Recent renovation by Keith Foster is spectacular and the course is playing great. Absolutely play here if you are given the opportunity. The 10th hole, right by the clubhouse and golf shop, is a really great theater for golf."
Read More2023
Review
“Great renovation of old school course in Dallas. Well known locally for tight hallway fairways over the years; now back closer to the original Tillinghast design after the removal of over 400 trees throught out the course. Addition of sandy waste areas and scrub grass bring to mind the relatable characteristics of Pine Valley-esque course design. Good elevation changes atypical of Dallas area and rolling hills give each hole more distinctive differentiation. Course condition is immaculate, even in the late fall with bermuda becoming dormant. Tight fairway lies but soft conditions allow elevated shot options into the soft bent grass green complexes. Bunker designs also re-done back to the original design, steep sloping sides slide down to flat bottom sand traps. Well done re-do a couple years ago, classic design, old school feel for a local institution in Dallas golf!"
Read More2022
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“Golden Era design by A.W. Tillinghast that was recently restored by Keith Foster. Old style course in the middle if north Dallas with a very welcoming staff. Hole #10 is one great little par 3. Course is very private but if offered the opportunity, don't pass on the chance to play."
Read More2022
Review
“A wonderfully unique golf experience for North Texas nestled near downtown Dallas. The course sits on a surprisingly sandy site and harkens back to Tillinghast's original design from 1920, with large sandy native areas, large pines, and wonderful vistas across much of the property. If you are one of the lucky few invited to play, drop everything and enjoy the experience."
Read More2022
