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WISE COUNTY Golf Courses
There is no shortage of quality
courses for Wise County’s golf enthusiasts.
The area is home to three
popular golf courses, all challenging
enough for the experienced golfer but
simple enough for the beginner.
While all three are member courses,
each is open to non-member play,
some on restricted schedules.
Bridgeport Country Club
This spacious 5,983-yard, nine-hole
course features Bermuda greens and
is one of the top nine-hole courses in
the surrounding area.
The Bridgeport Country Club is
open to members only on weekends
and holidays but is open to all golfers
during the week.
The golf course is open Monday and
Wednesday through Friday from 8
a.m. to dusk to the public. The club is
closed on Tuesdays.
Green fees for visitors are $11 for
nine holes or $18 for 18 holes.
Carts are also available to all golfers.
The fees are $10.68 for nine holes
or $21.35 for 18 holes, and two people
can share the cart.
The Bridgeport Country Club is now
accepting new members. The monthly
dues are $85.40 a month with a onetime
registration fee of $320.25.
Bridgeport Country Club has a wellstocked
pro shop in its spacious, new
clubhouse that will meet the needs of
any player. A full menu and beverages
are offered, and at the clubhouse
and a driving range and putting green
are also available to all golfers seven
days a week.
Another special feature is the
Thursday scrambles for members and
their guests. This weekly event is held
throughout the spring and summer
beginning at 6 p.m.
The club also features a beautiful
swimming pool.
Lonny Benham is the golf professional
and general manager, and
Jason Shipp is the superintendent.
The Bridgeport Country Club is
on the south edge of Bridgeport, on
Farm Road 2123, off Texas 114.
For more information, call the club
at (940) 683-9438.
Decatur Golf Club
For the avid golfer looking for ninehole
courses, the Decatur Golf Club
is the place to visit. The 6,500-yard
setup is difficult, but not intimidating.
The fairways have been revamped in
recent years, which has been popular.
Current members have been thrilled
about the new look and challenges.
EVEN WILDLIFE
ENJOY WISE
COUNTY GOLF
COURSES.
MESSENGER PHOTO
BY JOE DUTY
The course is mostly
open with trees lining the outside
of a few fairways. Two water hazards
provide an additional challenge.
Non-members can play anytime
during the week, and walkers are welcome
after 3 p.m. on Saturdays and
Sundays.
Fees for non-members Tuesday
through Thursday are just $10 while
fees Friday through Sunday are $17.
Cart rentals are currently $15, but
that could change soon as the club
is switching to electric-powered carts
because of fuel costs.