But it’s not as simple as “closed from December to March.” Some courses stay open. Others close randomly. Most hover somewhere in between, closed one day and playable the next, depending on overnight temperatures and how much the superintendent trusts Mother Nature.
If you’re tired of the winter golf guessing game, here’s what’s really happening with course closures in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Why Golf Courses Close During Winter in DFW?
Golf courses close to protect their turf, not to ruin your plans.
When temperatures drop below freezing, grass blades become brittle. Walking on frozen turf snaps each blade. Cart traffic crushes thousands of grass plants. Divots won’t heal until April when grass starts growing again. One morning of frost golf creates damage that lingers for months.
Superintendents choose to close for 60 days rather than have brown greens all summer.
DFW’s weather makes this worse. We’re not Minnesota with constant cold or Florida with no freeze. We swing from 70 degrees to 25 degrees in 48 hours. That freeze-thaw cycle weakens turf more than steady cold, and makes it impossible to predict which days will be playable.
Operating a course in winter costs the same as summer, but rounds drop 60-80%. Most courses lose money staying open in January and February. Private clubs close because membership dues are already paid. Public courses try to stay open but can’t always afford it.
“Closed” means different things at different courses. Some lock the gates completely. Others stay open with restrictions like walking only, temporary greens, or limited holes. Course websites rarely show current conditions, so call before you drive.
When do Golf Courses Close down for the Season?
Most DFW courses start closing or restricting play mid-December through February, but there’s no hard date. Courses make decisions week by week based on weather forecasts.
Closures happen when temperatures drop below 32°F for consecutive nights, when frost delays last past noon, or when winter rain saturates the ground. Carts tear up soft fairways, so courses close to prevent damage. Some closures are scheduled maintenance windows for aeration, overseeding, and repairs.
The biggest problem is communication. Courses decide day-by-day in winter, not weeks in advance. The website says “open” but you drive 30 minutes to find a locked gate. Pro shops don’t answer at 6 AM when you’re booking tee times. Neighboring courses have completely different policies.
Most DFW courses aim to reopen mid-March, but “open” usually means temporary greens, cart path only, and limited tee times. Full normal conditions don’t return until late March or April. You’ve lost 3-4 months of golf by the time courses are actually playable.
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