March came ‘In like a Lion’ but the Lakes renovation team is rolling along smoothly... - Cart Paths are completely removed - Irrigation main lines laid out - Tee boxes graded, shaped, prepped for sprigging Bermuda grass - Greens excavation - organic material gets removed and recycled to the new tee tops which helps grow in efforts Photos tell it best... ‘Across the pond’ Regrading the fairway on #16 allows players to see the water hazard from the tee box, this is a view from 8 fairway looking across to the new lower fairway on 16. ‘Tee Time’ A perspective from the expanded and regra ..read more

Indian Creek Golf Club Anticipates Summer 2019 Completion for Course Renovations Carrollton, Texas – Thanks to a May 2018 bond election, the City of Carrollton Parks & Recreation Department was awarded $22 million earmarked for facilities and parks. Of this, Indian Creek Golf Club was approved $4 million to update the 80-acre Lakes Course. Golfers can look forward to a grand scale makeover to include new cart paths, a modern irrigation system, leveled and smoothed out tees and fairways plus brand new greens. This renovation will result in a more sustainable maintenance program a ..read more

Each fall we are presented with a 1-2 week window (weather dependent) when conditions are optimal for overseeding, a common practice in climates where golf courses cultivate warm season grasses.  But the question remains…to seed or not to seed?  For 2021: At Indian Creek Golf Club, the tee boxes plus lawn and practice areas will be overseeded, then we expect the Bermuda fairways to be weed free, plus lush and green a bit earlier for Spring 2022! Benefits of overseeding: ⛳️  Aesthetically more attractive ⛳️   Some consider it ‘better’ playing conditions comp ..read more

  Spring Pre-Emergent: Q&A with GCSAA Superintendent Kenny Baker Q: Why do you paint the course green? A: It’s actually blue dye that tints our application of pre- emergent, not green paint or coloring! A view through the trees from the Creek course’s #1 tee box to the Lakes course #1 fairway shows the blue dye that tints the spring pre-emergent application, this allows staff to apply evenly and know when an area has been treated. The blue dye and dormant turf color make for a greenish tint! Q: So why not treat the courses at the same time? A: Ideally we would, but our even ..read more

 Tis the season! To overseed that is… Each fall we are presented with a 1-2 week optimal window (in October) when we can begin to grow winter rye.  The greener look of this cool season grass is aesthetically pleasing for sure, but also allows turf to grow on tee boxes and the range top during the early spring.  This allows for more playable conditions and practice areas in March and April. The ‘cost’ is not only in the seed itself, but the process requires prepping the turf for spreading seed.  There are two strategies we employ, one is to mow down (scalp) the area to give ..read more

Most courses in DFW schedule a summer aerification to help relieve compaction, this season we completed greens aerification on the Creek course July 8th and the Lakes course on July 22nd. ‘Opening’ up the greens allows roots to grow deeper and stronger to help sustain turf despite short mow heights, heavy maintenance equipment, foot traffic and other elemental wear and tear.   Our crew did a beautiful job, the greens are looking and rolling fantastic!  As the latest photos show we are enjoying lush smooth putting surfaces.  ..read more

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SPRING BLOG UPDATE Bunker Renovation Complete The bunker removal on the par 3 Hole #5 on the Creek Course is a wrap! This necessary step will keep rising creek water from washing out bunker sand during and after heavy rain events. The long term cost savings for repairs and greater playability were the main goals for the project. Here is the start to finish look at the project… Resodding dormant bermuda - Day 4 Bunker removal begins - Day 1 The new view from #5 tee - Creek Course greening up ..read more

Hello Golfers, The World Handicap System is new for 2020!  Here are some of the most relevant changes. And don’t forget, handicap dues must be renewed annually, the season ended February 28th! All members will go ‘inactive’ on 2/28 and can call (972) 466-9850 or stop by the Golf Shop or go online to renew! Non-member Price: $40 (plus tax) Member Price: $30 (plus tax ..read more

We are getting the dry stretch we needed to make the final touches and mow out the Lakes course for reopening next week! Friday February 7th is the lucky day! (Weather permitting of course) Call the Golf Shop to book your tee times (972) 466-9850 If the phone lines are as HOT as we think they’ll be, don’t forget you can search for times and BOOK ONLINE at www.indiancreekgolfclub.com/teetimes ..read more