COURSE · PARKLAND · BUCKET LIST · TIER B
Prosper, Texas, United States
A D.A. Weibring design in the North Texas prairie that trades open skies for sculpted water, stone, and genuine championship length.
01 · Overview
~2 min read
Gentle Creek Country Club sits about 35 miles north of Dallas in the fast-growing suburb of Prosper, Texas. Designed by former PGA Tour professional D.A. Weibring and opened in 2002, the course stretches to 7,317 yards from the back tees and carries a rating of 75.9 with a slope of 139 — numbers that place it squarely in championship territory despite its private-club setting.
The course was founded as the anchor of the Gentle Creek Estates residential community, and it bears the considered feel of a layout meant to be lived alongside rather than merely visited. Weibring routed the holes through gently rolling North Texas terrain, threading mature trees between fairways and deploying water — most dramatically a 22-acre lake on the back nine — as a recurring theme rather than an incidental ornament. In 2021, Arcis Golf acquired the property, adding it to a DFW-area portfolio that now runs to more than a dozen clubs, and completed a substantial clubhouse renovation by 2023.
On the ground, Gentle Creek plays as a genuine test of ball-striking patience. The par-4 fourth — nearly 500 yards with bunkers left and trees right — announces early that length alone will not carry a round here. The back nine tightens the screws further: a 215-yard par 3 at the eleventh, a 570-yard par 5 at the thirteenth, and a closing par 5 hugging the lake for much of its 561-yard run demand considered strategy as much as raw power.
What separates Gentle Creek from the average private-club parkland design is the theatrical quality Weibring embedded at a handful of pivotal holes. The ninth green, perched atop a 20-foot rock wall with a waterfall cascading below, is among the more memorable par-3 targets in the Dallas–Fort Worth corridor. The membership is private, though Arcis Golf's reciprocal-access network and occasional limited public availability mean the course is not entirely unreachable for the well-prepared visitor.
THE LAYOUT
At 7,317 yards with a 75.9 course rating, Gentle Creek plays every yard of its championship measure. The par-4s in particular are long and unrelenting, with several exceeding 460 yards from the tips.
THE WATER
Water appears on both nines in dramatically different forms — a sculpted rock-wall waterfall at the ninth and a sprawling 22-acre lake anchoring the back nine finish. Neither is merely decorative.
THE TREES
Mature tree lines define the character of the interior holes, narrowing landing zones and demanding straight, committed driving. The fourth hole's tree-right, bunker-left corridor is a representative example.
THE GREENS
Several greens sit above their approach angles or are protected by tightly positioned sand, rewarding precise distance control. The waterfall ninth and bunkered eighteenth are the clearest expressions of this philosophy.
02 · The Holes
5 of 5 · tap any hole to watch creators play it
Six holes carry more of the course's weight than the other twelve combined — and the creator vlogs that prove it.
HOLE 9 · par 3 · 186y
A 186-yard carry over water to a green perched on a 20-foot rock wall, with a waterfall running beneath the putting surface. There is no safe bail-out; the shot must be exact. It is Weibring's clearest statement of intent on the entire course.
186 yards · The green is visible from the clubhouse, making every miss a public affair.
HOLE 18 · par 5 · 561y
The closing hole runs 561 yards with a 22-acre lake pressing against the entire left side. A forced carry is required before a bunkered green demands one final act of precision. It is a finish that lingers.
561 yards · The lake is in play from tee to green for any player who leaks left.
HOLE 4 · par 4 · 497y
Nearly 500 yards with a slight dogleg right, bunkers threatening the left side and thick trees blocking any right-side escape. One of the stiffest par-4 examinations on the front nine in the Dallas area.
497 yards · The combination of length and tight corridors makes bogey a reasonable ambition for mid-handicappers.
HOLE 13 · par 5 · 570y
The longest hole on the course at 570 yards, bordering the Gentle Creek Lake. Distance management across a wide, demanding fairway corridor is required before a careful approach to a well-guarded green.
570 yards
HOLE 11 · par 3 · 215y
At 215 yards from the black tees, this is the longest one-shotter on the property. A sustained carry to a green that offers little margin for the player who comes up short or drifts wide.
215 yards · For most members, this is a driver-or-hybrid proposition, not a short iron.
05 · In Their Words
3 on-camera verdicts · spoken while filming here
This golf course looks amazing.
This is the one course I wanted to play you at because I just I know it.
It's not always easy getting courses to film at.
06 · How to Play Here
3 routes to a tee time
Golf Membership · members only
Private club membership providing full access to the D.A. Weibring-designed championship course and practice facilities. Initiation fees have been reported between $9,000 and $75,000 depending on the source and year.
Monthly Dues $520 - $1,250
Limited Public Access · single
While primarily private, the course occasionally offers limited public/guest tee times during off-peak hours or while waitlists for membership are being processed. Booking is typically done via external portals or direct inquiry.
Green Fee
Arcis Access / Reciprocal Play · package
Reciprocal access for members of other Arcis Golf properties and the Links2Golf network. Includes reduced green fees and booking windows from 14 to 60 days in advance.
Reciprocal Fee Typically 50% off
07 · History
8 moments · 2002–2024
2002
The course, designed by former PGA Tour professional D.A. Weibring, officially opens as a private 18-hole parkland layout in Prosper, Texas.
2002
Prominent Dallas developer and hotelier Harvey K. Huie, Jr. establishes the club as the anchor of the Gentle Creek Estates residential community.
2007
Following the passing of founder Harvey K. Huie, Jr., his daughter assumes operations and maintains the club's family-centric identity.
2015
The course serves as a site for high-level amateur and professional qualifying events, including USGA and PGA Tour sectional rounds, during this period.
2021
On September 20, Arcis Golf purchases the property from the Huie family, making it the 66th club in the portfolio and the 12th in the DFW area.
2023
A major renovation is completed, featuring a full clubhouse overhaul, an open-concept emerald-tiled kitchen, and upgraded wellness and fitness facilities.
2023
The club joins the Arcis reciprocal-play system, granting members access to a nationwide network of partner properties.
2024
The club establishes an internal championship structure, qualifying top amateurs for national PGA Club Championship rounds.
08 · Common Questions
7 questions · sourced from 11 vlogs
Gentle Creek is a private club, so public access is limited. Occasional tee times for non-members may be available through external booking portals or by direct inquiry, particularly during off-peak hours. Members of other Arcis Golf properties can access the course through the Arcis Access reciprocal program, typically at a reduced green fee.
Membership inquiries are handled through Arcis Golf, the current operator. Monthly dues have been reported in the range of $520 to $1,250, with initiation fees that have varied considerably depending on the year and membership category. The club's official website at gentlecreek.com is the best starting point for current availability and pricing.
As a private country club, Gentle Creek follows traditional golf attire standards — collared shirts, tailored shorts or trousers, and soft-spike or spikeless footwear. Denim, athletic shorts, and T-shirts are generally not permitted on the course or in the clubhouse. Visitors should confirm current dress guidelines directly with the club.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most convenient option, roughly a 40-minute drive via the Dallas North Tollway. The club is located approximately 35 miles north of downtown Dallas in Prosper, Texas.
The back tees measure 7,317 yards with a course rating of 75.9 and a slope of 139. Those are legitimate championship figures: the rating alone implies the scratch golfer should expect to average nearly four shots over par. The par-4s in particular are long and demand accurate driving, and the closing stretch on the back nine introduces sustained water pressure.
The ninth is a 186-yard par 3 requiring a full carry over water to a green set atop a 20-foot rock wall with a waterfall running beneath it. There is no safe short-side miss — the rock wall returns anything that falls short to the hazard. The hole is visible from the clubhouse, adding a quiet theatrical dimension to what is already a demanding shot.
The Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa is the nearest luxury option and well regarded in the region. More affordable alternatives include the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Prosper South-Frisco and a range of hotels in the Frisco and Plano corridor, most of which are within a 15-to-25-minute drive of the club.
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