This $50 Dallas gem is steeped in history — and once hosted a major

Fifteen native-born Texans have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, a number only bested by England. The Lonestar State’s golf resume is extensive — with one exception. You have to go back to the 1969 U.S. Open, at Champions Golf Club, to find the last time the state held a men’s major championship. In fact, Texas has only hosted six major championships going back to 1927.

Cedar Crest Golf Course, site of the 1927 PGA Championship, is one of two public courses in the state to host a major, and it won’t cost you a mint to play. At $50 for a regular rate, it’s undoubtedly one of the best deals in the Metroplex.

Opened in 1919 and designed by legendary course architect A.W. Tillinghast — former Tour player D. A. Weibring and Steve Wolfard renovated the layout in 2004 — the public course located just south of downtown Dallas is a gem steeped in history, making it worthy of a spot on our best courses you can play for $100 or less list, which debuted last week.

A new $2 million clubhouse was built in 2001. Cedar Crest

At 6,726 yards from the tournament tees, Cedar Crest offers a challenge for the ball-striking elite with rolling terrain, water hazards and tree-lined fairways that place a premium on accuracy. Four additional sets of tees (ranging from 6,582 to 4,902 yards) ensure golfers of all abilities will have an opportunity to score and enjoy the round.

Dallas Parks and Recreation boasts several public courses with views of the Dallas skyline, and Cedar Crest is one of the select few. The course has an intimate feel as you make your way around the property, but it’s always fun to know you’re only 10 minutes from a thriving downtown city center.

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