MALAKOFF, Texas– Long Cove, the luxurious lakefront community located an hour from Dallas, announces The Old Mine Club, an invitation-only private club on the shores of Cedar Creek Lake, and its centerpiece, The Canary — an 18-hole championship golf course designed by acclaimed architect Beau Welling that is set to open for member play in 2027.

The Canary will transform the century-old mining terrain into a refined and unforgettable golf experience that also celebrates East Texas’ natural landscape. Spanning over 7,400 yards from the back tees, The Canary will boast striking elevation changes, bold contours and water features that come into play on 10 holes, the majority of which will be located on the back nine.

“Beau Welling Design and our team have been working on The Canary for nearly five years now, and we are excited to invite members to enjoy what will be an unrivaled golf experience,” says Don McNamara, founder of Long Cove.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with Beau and his team in transforming this land that was once the site of abandoned coal mines and a railroad into a striking lakefront course that will delight players and should be considered as one of the best layouts in the state.”

The signature holes at The Canary will be Nos. 11 and 18. These demanding par 4s will call for tee shots over a cove to island fairways that were once lignite coal tailings piles. The 11th and 18th holes will be perched directly across from the site of the Old Mine Club’s future clubhouse and anchor house, with iconic bridges spanning 180 feet connecting these holes to the mainland.

Other notable holes and unique features of The Canary will include:

• The fourth and fifth holes will play into the mounding formed by the dredging that created over two miles of shoreline at Long Cove
• Following the land’s natural formation, the ninth hole will have dual, or alternate, greens—a rarity among golf courses in Texas
• The 13th hole will play through a pine tree farm that was planted more than 20 years ago
• Hole Nos. 14-16 will play around a channel formed from mining excavation.

“After years of planning and promising conversations with the leadership at Long Cove, our team is excited to see work underway,” says Beau Welling, Founder and CEO of Beau Welling Design, whose impressive portfolio includes new projects at Omni PGA Frisco and Travis Club, as well as recent renovations to Ocean Forest Golf Club and Atlanta Country Club. 

“It’s a rare opportunity to work with such a unique piece of land, and we’re excited to add to the legacy of this great property with a new championship golf course that the membership will enjoy for years to come.”

Offering a rare combination of accessibility from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and a secluded, destination-style setting, The Old Mine Club will feature a 20,000-plus square-foot full-service clubhouse overlooking the signature island holes. 

Inside the clubhouse members will enjoy multiple dining options suitable for private functions, fine dining and casual fare, and a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center. 

The Old Mine Club will also feature a driving range, short game practice area, watersports and the Anchor House – a hub for fishing, private instruction, and guided fishing and angling tours. Kids’ activities and family-friendly amenities will be thoughtfully integrated throughout, creating an inviting environment for all ages and many different interests.

For more information: www.oldmineclub.com and www.longcovetx.com