Midday light glances off quirky sculptures tucked between scruffy pines. Morning quiet is broken by the thud of range balls and easy shouts from the first tee, while the pace drifts with the sun overhead.
What to Expect:
⛳️ 9-hole public course with a relaxed, laid-back feel
🎨 Oddball statuary and boulders dotting fairways for a true local flavor
🏌️♂️ Driving range and putting green to loosen up before your round
🍔 Bar & grill with drinks and simple, hearty fare in the clubhouse
🦆 Goose encounters and uneven turf—condition changes with season and weather
Important Information:
✔ Walking and carts available (weather permitting, no cart path restrictions)
✔ Collared shirts required—strict dress code enforced at check-in
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, step-free clubhouse and restrooms
✔ Tee times by phone or in-person only; no online booking
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🌄 Early Start: The first two morning hours almost always offer a quick loop—afternoons get slower.
🌬️ Wind Watch: Outbound holes play into a prevailing southwest breeze; club up on #2 and #5.
🦢 Goose Patrol: Greens near water can have goose traffic—walk with care on 7 and 9.
🍻 Baxter's Bonus: Baxter’s Doghouse Grill serves a solid burger and good beer deals right in the clubhouse after 3 PM.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Turtle Creek draws a loyal local crowd for its friendly staff, relaxed pace, and quirky course art, with most praise focused on a fun, approachable layout and approachable green fees. Reviews swing between appreciating the character, playable greens, and forgiving vibe, and noting variable turf quality, muddy fairways after rain, and sometimes spartan maintenance. Some recent players grumble about strict dress code enforcement and occasional slow response from management, but most agree the driving range is handy and the clubhouse a welcome spot post-round—expect simple food, fair prices, and a place where regulars are remembered by name.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Step-free clubhouse entry, accessible parking, and restrooms. Terrain ranges from mostly flat to gently rolling; accessible carts available on request. Paths are mostly turf rather than paved.
