LAKE PARK GOLF COURSE

The rolling prairie terrain northeast of Dallas serves up one of Texas's most honest public golf tests, where mature post oaks frame generous fairways that reward aggressive play without punishing weekend hackers. Water comes into play on half the holes, but it's strategic rather than penal—you'll find yourself pulling driver more often than you'd expect on this deceptively long layout. The greens roll true and fast, making this 72-par track a legitimate bargain that serious golfers return to again and again.