By Ed Schmidt Jr.
- Sprawling Resort in a Phenomenal Location
Slated to officially open in May, the $520 million, 660-acre resort complex will be one of the largest golf resorts on the planet. The Omni PGA Frisco Resort is located 30 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Frisco, a city of 210,000, is also home to The Star, the campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility. For entertainment activities, Frisco offers the Stonebriar Centre, a 165-store regional mall and Frisco Square, a mixed-use downtown development with multiple dining and shopping options.
- Two 18-Hole Golf Courses Designed by Highly-Acclaimed Designers
Fields Ranch East was designed by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, who drew inspiration from earlier designs by Perry Maxwell. The par 72 championship course can be stretched to over 7,800 yards or play to as little as 5,000 yards.
Panther Creek winds through the course’s rolling topography and natural dry washes. Smallish greens with stylish greenside and fairway bunkers, plus the surrounding prairie grasses are highlights of this strategic design that is set to host numerous championship tournaments.
Fields Ranch West was designed by Beau Welling and plays from 7,319 to 4,166 yards. It rambles along Panther Creek in a prairie setting with huge live oak and mesquite trees. Golfers who love to bomb it off the tee can do so aggressively as the expansive fairways average 75 yards in width. The greens are fairly large with rolling surfaces and low-cut green surrounds encourage a bump-and-run style prevalent on links courses.
Back 9 Report talked with Beau Welling about the concept and planning of the new Omni PGA Resort. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/wAeFtfsxunw.
3. Innovative Golf Amenities
Golf can be enjoyed in a variety of fun and creative ways at Omni PGA Frisco Resort with these activities:
—The Swing is a 10-hole lighted short course with holes ranging from 45 to 100 yards, designed jointly by Beau Welling and Gil Hanse. Located adjacent to the golf clubhouse, it has creative green complexes with dramatic swales that can funnel the ball toward hole locations.
— The Dance Floor is a massive lighted 75,000 square foot putting course and is considered to be one of the largest natural grass putting courses in the world.
— Lounge by Topgolf is an indoor sports bar equipped with industry-leading Topgolf Swing Suite technology and a library of virtual games that offer a variety of game options for guests. It offers craft cocktails, chef-driven fare, and a fun, immersive atmosphere.
— PGA Coaching Center spans 12,000 square feet combining coaching, club fitting and fitness elements to create a unique, high-touch, high-tech and data driven experience that serves beginner and skilled golfers of all ages.
— Fields Ranch Practice Facility encompasses nearly 30 acres. The driving range includes specific areas for resort and public play, Club 1916 Member use, as well as use by the North Texas PGA Section and Frisco Independent School District.
Resort guests, public play and Club 1916 Members will have access to Toptracer Technology applicable on their mobile phone. The APP allows individuals to track and log their practice, capture their swing and create a fun practice session with a game at the tip of your fingers.
— Ice House is a modern ranch-style venue that was inspired by the airy barns that once dotted this region of Texas. Featuring an impressive selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, Ice House incorporates six live hitting bays at the back of the venue and offers stunning views of our grounds.
— Golf clubhouse is a massive Tri-level design encompassing over 40,000 square feet.
4. Fields Ranch East Will Host Major Championships
The first being the 2023 Senior PGA. In all, 26 additional championships are scheduled through 2034. Notable tournaments include the 2027 and 2034 PGA Championship, 2025 and 2031 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, plus the 2029 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
5. Luxury Amenities at Omni PGA Resort:
— 500 room Omni Hotel
— 10 four-bedroom ranch houses, perfect for groups and families
— 13 restaurants on property
— 4 swimming pools, including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool
— Full-service salon and Mokara Spa with 20 treatment rooms
— PGA District includes retail, restaurant and entertainment hub
— 127,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space
