PGA Frisco is the most important thing to happen to Texas golf in twenty years and one of the most ambitious real-estate plays in the country: 600 acres, four golf courses (counting the short course), 13 restaurants and bars, a 500-room Omni resort and spa, retail, residential, and a brand-new dedicated facility for the PGA of America's headquarters. It opened in stages in 2023 and is now fully operational.
Whether you're a die-hard golfer planning a Texas trip around your course list, or a family member who just got told "we're going to a golf resort," this guide covers what you actually need to know.
The four courses
Fields Ranch East — Gil Hanse / Beau Welling design
The flagship championship course, designed for major championships. Hosted the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and will host two future PGA Championships (announced for 2027 and 2034). Treeless prairie-style design, big undulating greens, real punishment for the wrong miss. Walkable. Tough. Gorgeous.
Fields Ranch West — Beau Welling design
The "more playable" of the two championship courses — wider corridors, fewer forced carries, similar prairie aesthetic. Most resort guests play this one first.
The Swing — Beau Welling design
A 10-hole short course, par-3 throughout. The most fun you can have in two hours with a putter and a wedge. Twilight rates make it accessible.
The Dance Floor
A two-acre lighted putting course in front of the clubhouse. Free for resort guests, open until 10 PM. The hidden gem of PGA Frisco — kids and non-golfer partners actually use this one.
Greens fees and access
Tee times for the championship courses release approximately 60 days in advance. Resort guests get priority but it is not exclusive — public play is welcome, just harder to book on weekends. Rates vary seasonally:
- Peak season (Mar–May, Oct–Nov): Fields Ranch East/West run $325–$425 with cart.
- Summer (Jun–Sep): $225–$295 — Texas heat keeps the courses available.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): $185–$245 — overseeded greens, cooler weather, often the best value.
The Swing is roughly half that. The Dance Floor is free for resort guests, ~$15 for the public.
Twilight rates start around 2 PM in summer, earlier in winter.
The Omni resort
500 rooms across the main hotel and surrounding villas. The villas are the play if your group is more than 4 people: each has 2–4 bedrooms and direct course views. The infinity pool with swim-up bar is the main hangout. Restaurant access for non-guests is generally open with a reservation.
We'll say it: the Omni is excellent but expensive. For a group of 4–8, our Frisco Waves & Fairways property (named for a reason — it's adjacent to a course) usually works out to $200–$400 less per night than the equivalent villa setup, with a private pool and a full kitchen, and it's a 10-minute drive to the first tee.
Dining at PGA Frisco
Thirteen restaurants and bars. Some highlights:
- Trick Rider — the signature steakhouse. Resort-priced but the patio is excellent. See our restaurants guide for context.
- The Apron — golf-clubhouse breakfast and lunch. Best post-round food.
- Monarch / 10 South Bar — bar food and craft cocktails in the main lodge.
- Ricky's — a casual taco and burger spot near the practice areas.
- Knife — the famous Dallas steakhouse opened a PGA Frisco location in 2024. Reservations essential.
Non-guests can dine at almost any of them with a reservation, but parking can be tricky on tournament weeks.
What to do if you don't golf
This is the question we get most often, and the honest answer is: a lot, actually.
- Hike the property — there's a 2-mile pedestrian trail that loops the championship courses, free, open to anyone. Sunset is the move.
- Spa Mokara — the on-property spa. Massages, facials, hydrotherapy, the works. Day-pass available for non-guests.
- The infinity pool — open to the public during off-peak hours; resort guests have priority.
- The Dance Floor putting course in the evening with a drink from 10 South.
- Watch a tournament — the PGA hosts multiple professional events here annually. Tickets are cheap compared to most pro sports, and you'll see swings you can't see on TV.
- The Coffee Bar at the front lodge — open to the public, great coffee, the lobby is worth a photograph.
Practical visitor tips
- Dress code on the courses is collared shirts, tailored shorts or pants. The Omni properties are smart-casual; jeans are fine almost everywhere.
- Heat in summer is no joke. Early-morning tee times (before 7:30 AM) are the only way to play comfortably in July/August.
- Lightning in Texas is a legitimate hazard. The courses close fast and the bar fills up faster.
- Parking is free for resort guests, ~$10 for day visitors. Valet is more for the lodge than for the courses.
- Tipping culture is American-standard at the restaurants and bars, but caddies (where available) expect 25%+ of the bag fee.
Getting there
PGA Frisco is in the northwest corner of Frisco, about 12 minutes from our four properties via the Dallas North Tollway. From downtown Dallas it's 35 minutes, from DFW it's 35 minutes, from Fort Worth it's 55 minutes.
