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Prolonged periods of mild temperatures have made golf a popular outdoor activity in Dallas. Golf communities are common throughout. These communities provide residents with more than just a house to live in.

As a resident, you’ll get access to golf courses and plenty of other amenities. Here are five of the top golf communities in Dallas, Texas.

1. Gleneagle Golf Community

Located in West Plano, this community consists of over 182 residences. The building’s Mediterranean design emphasizes the natural beauty of the area.

Inside the community is the award-winning Gleneagles private country club. The club’s classic charm and state of the art recreational and social amenities provides a social gathering place for the community.

The prestigious Willow Bend neighborhood meanders within the courses. Gleneagles provides its residents with a resort-like setting where you can work, play and enjoy life. If you want to sample the experience before making a purchase decision, a stay and play program is available for prospective members.

2. Stonebriar Country Club Estates

Located in southwest Frisco, is this master planned community that consists of more than 1,200 homes. It’s integrated within the Stonebriar Country Club making it a distinctive community to live in.

Residents can conveniently shop at the Stone briar Mall. Its community schools include Frisco ISD and Lewisville ISD schools. The Dallas North Tollway and state highway 121 provide easy access to downtown Dallas, DFW International Airport, and Love Field.

3. Twin Creeks Estates

Within the most prestigious area in Allen is the Twin Creeks Estates. Strategically located in the heart of Allen, Twin Creeks has numerous luxurious amenities, shopping, dining and plenty of entertainment.

This master-planned community is complemented with an 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course, tennis court, a community swimming team, a catch and release fishing pond, country club, and a fitness center.

Its location off US-75 and McDermott makes it easy for residents to commute. Social amenities include the Allen ISD schools.

4. Bent Tree Golf Community

Located in North Dallas, is this community centered around the Bent Tree Golf course.

It has three community schools – the Plano ISD, Dallas ISD and Carrollton-Farmers branch schools. Other amenities are the Bent Country club, swimming, and tennis facilities.

The residents have access to a beautiful 18-hole, par-71 golf course, where both LPGA and the Champions Tour have held tournaments.

These neighborhoods are somewhat “off the radar” in comparison to other prominent areas in far north Dallas. This has made them a quiet and peaceful community for the residents.

5. Lantana Golf Community

This master-planned 1,718-acre golf community is located northwest of Dallas. It consists of 32 pristine neighborhoods and when complete it will have approximately 4,000 homes.

The homes’ backyards are adjacent to the golf course.The community’s motto is “Hill Country Living”. Two elementary schools and one middle school are located within Lantana. An on-site daycare offers extended hours to busy parents.

The community has over 400 acres of greenbelt and open space for events. Other fun activities include hiking and bike trails, five pools, five tennis courts, state of the art fitness centers and a beautiful club house and restaurant.

Dallas area has many beautiful and scenic golf courses – both private and public. Strategic locations and top-notch social amenities make these communities some of the best home investments you can ever make.