Old American Golf Club
The Colony, Texas
Designed by Tripp Davis and PGA Tour champion Justin Leonard along the shores of Lake Lewisville, Old American evokes 1910s–1930s American golf architecture with a thoroughly modern playing experience. A slope of 145 from the tips makes it one of DFW's most demanding semi-private tracks.
History & Heritage
Opened 2010, co-designed by Tripp Davis and 1997 Open champion Justin Leonard along Lake Lewisville in The Colony. Evokes 1910s-1930s Golden Age aesthetics with links-like wind exposure. Slope of 145 from tips makes it among DFW's most demanding semi-private courses.
Signature Holes
Demanding lakeside par 3 with wind off Lake Lewisville.
Strong lakefront par 4 closing the front nine.
Strategic par 4 where tee angle determines approach quality.
Demanding lakeside finisher with water and bunkers.
What to Expect
Golden Age-inspired golf along Lake Lewisville. Windswept links-like setting with firm conditions and strategic bunkering. $150-$200 green fees.
Playing Tips
Wind off the lake is the primary defense. Play low shots when gusty. Firm conditions allow ground-game approaches. Golden Age bunkers are deep and penal.
Highlights
- ✓ Co-designed by PGA Tour champion Justin Leonard
- ✓ Slope of 145 — among DFW's most demanding tests
- ✓ Evokes Golden Age aesthetics along Lake Lewisville
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