Texarkana Country Club

I played both courses as a ClubCorp member when Cypress Bend was still on that program. Both courses are very nice. TCC is just a lot more convenient to Shreveport/Bossier. Only 5 minutes (at most) off I-49. Northridge is another 15-20 minutes away, but the fact that you can play both with your membership is very attractive.

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You live close to me. I’ve thought about this option lately. Stobebridge has taken a nose dive and I think I’d rather drive to Texarkana than get to either East Ridge or Southern Trace. When the kids get a little older I think I’ll make the move. Always loved that course since I was a kid.

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Yea I've always thought Southern Trace was overrated, even with the new greens, which are really nice. Just a pretty bland layout. After the remodel they increased their rates pretty good. Them and East Ridge are pretty similar in price, about a 5k buy in and $500 a month plus misc. fees. That's what TCC is for resident members but for non resident members it's 1.5k buy in and $225 a month. The GM gave me %75 off the buy in and with a range plan my monthly note is $250. Without a cart plan, Stonebridge is pretty much the same price. The hour drive isn't ideal, but it's an easy trip and the difference in quality is night an day. Not counting the pool, tennis court, restaurant amenities. Stonebridge also made me mad with putting range balls up at 5:00 even when the days are longer. One of the things I liked to do was go hit range balls after work and if I can't even do that, there is no benefit to it other than convenience.

I will say, a membership to the David Toms academy that goes along with East Ridge is a pretty nice perk. But I just feel like they are overpriced because they know they can get away with it because they are the only private courses. I mean they are close to Squire Creek membership prices.