Shreveport, LA

Clyde Fant DGC

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Horsman
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18.2 years 222 played 100 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Night Golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 15, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Innova DISCatchers. They are a bit older but still catch well.

+ Concrete tees for the main layout. There are also shorter blue tees but those are natural. From the looks of the blue tees they dont seem too worn down. The concrete tees are plenty long for the tall folk and Conrad runup approved. The concrete is a bit beat up and some of them are getting cracked and breaking apart but its nothing crazy that cant be dealt with by the player.

+ The parking lot seems to be just for the course and its plenty big.

+ The course is set in-between two directions of a highway and seems like the park is mainly for disc golf use.

+ The land is set on some rolling hills and what seem like drainage ditches. The designer really used this to their advantage and placed a good portion of the pins right on the edge of the hills so that you have to have some pretty spot on drives to get close to the basket and you must also have some good putts so that you dont airball and fly or roll down the hills. I really like what they did with the pin placements.

+ Teesigns are present and are hand made painted signs. They arent the best but they do the job. They show you the multiple positions and give you distances. Could be better but they get the job done.

+ THERE ARE PERMANANT LIGHTS ON THE COURSE. YOU CAN PLAY 24HRS A DAY. This was the biggest selling point for me on this course. I was told by the locals that I needed to check out this course just because of that. The golf isn't the highest caliber but the lights more than make up for it.

Cons:

- No bathrooms that I could see

- Pin and teepad placements are a bit unsafe at times. There were multiple holes where the pins were too close to a teepad or that you had to wait for the hole in front of you to tee off so that you could safely throw because a hole or two seems to cross fairways. Technically they dont cross fairways but it seems like they do.

- The course isn't anything special. I threw a firebird hyzer on 12 of the 18 holes. Not really what I look for in a course but not terrible. Me being able to throw that many hyzers also could have been a lot of straight or forehand shots. There are trees on the course but they are big and spaced out. This leads to there being multiple routes to the basket.

- Some holes were a bit confusing as to which basket I was throwing to. There were just a few too many times where you could see more than one basket in the area where you have to throw. A bit confusing as a first timer but that should go away the more you get familiar with the course.

- Hole 18 finishes in a weird place to me. Its close enough to the start of the course but you finish in a place where there is another holes basket and two other teepads. Nothing to bad, just a bit odd.

- Teesigns could use some work. Multiple teesigns had multiple pin positions labeled on them but there was no way to tell which pin position the hole was in. I think the teesign on hole 1 and maybe one more were missing as well.

Other Thoughts:

I played this course for one reason and one reason only. To play disc golf at night on a lit course without the need for anything glow. I waited til the sun went down and headed to the course. There were like 30 other people also playing at night, which is awesome. I must first say that playing at night is hard. I had a tough time seeing the tree branches and the correct routes to take but seeing at night is hard so I can't expect much there. My review of this course is just based on me playing the course at night. There is probably plenty that I missed but I still enjoyed my time. I was able to get help finding the tees and pins from the others playing the course. Being able to play a course at whatever time of day is just an amazing trait for a disc golf course to have. There are no houses or businesses close to the course so there is no need to worry about the sounds of chains keeping anyone up late at night. The locals have a league here at night that takes advantage of this. If I lived in the area I would be frequenting this league because why not.

I would play this course again just because I can play at night. Other than that theres not much else that would bring me back. The golf itself is nothing crazy special or noteworthy. I would say that you should travel out of your way to play this course just so that you can play this course at night and do something that you probably will never get to do again. Without the lights I would say that you should only play this course if you are in the area and have already played Ford Park and are looking for something else to play.
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TRoss886
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.4 years 283 played 32 reviews
3.00 star(s)

We're going to the moon tower. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Night Golf: Clyde Fant features huge light poles that light up the entire park at night. The park is open 24/7 so you can play anytime. This is the only course I've ever played like this and is very unique. While I was not able to play at night, my local friend said that night golf and the lights are really great.
- Amenities: I counted 12 holes with benches. These are particularly great in the summer when things heat up here. Trash cans are also plentiful and spread out.
- Tee Pads: Clyde Fant features 2 tee pads on all but 3 of the holes. There is a longer set and a shorter set. All 18 of the long pads are concrete. The shorter tees are unfortunately natural. Multiple tee pads is always a great feature to appeal to a wider group of players.
- Multiple Pin Locations: Multiple pin locations are featured on most holes here. This is a great feature to keep things interesting for locals in future rounds.
- Hole Features: This course has some features that increase the challenge and fun of play. The trees are old and tall with medium height branches. This forces low shot shaping often. There are also many well placed mandos that force shots. The holes vary greatly in distance with 2 par 4s being thrown into the mix.

Cons:

- Navigation: Clyde Fant lacks any features to assist in navigation that I noticed. There is no course map at the beginning, next tee direction is not indicated on tee signage, and next tee signs on basket or otherwise are not present. The addition of any/all of these features would make for a more enjoyable experience for the first time player.
- Flow: A few of the fairways and baskets/next tees are a little too close together. This could affect flow on a busy day or in tournament play. Also, pedestrians using the walking paths can come into play on holes 1-5. Another thing to possibly affect flow.
- No Turn: Clyde Fant is an out and back style course. With the combination of possible heat and minimal shade, make sure to pack water since you won't return to the car until after 18.

Other Thoughts:

Not pros or cons:
- Tee Signage: The signs that are there are definitely considered a pro. However, tee signage is missing on 4 of the 18 holes. The metal tee signage features hole number, par information, and multiple pin locations/distances. Next tee information and current pin indicators would be great features to add. Also, signage is only featured at the longer concrete tee pads. Additional signage for the shorter pads would make for a huge improvement. All this combined make tee signage neither a pro or con.
- Elevation: There is hardly any elevation here but the course does a good job of using what it does have.
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Jakenewcomb44
Experience: 12 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Very fun course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Really interesting and fair layout. Good use of the land given to build a course. I see some don't like the fact that it's in a median, but it's a really nice median :) Good use of trees. Some really cool holes. Lights for night golf. Picnic tables at many holes.

Cons:

Grass was a bit shaggy. A couple of holes were hard to figure out for a first time player.

Other Thoughts:

Well worth it to try it out.
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Drago318
Experience: 8.8 years 17 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Clyde Fant/Veteran's DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

In my opinion the biggest "pro" or best thing about this course, I think is also probably it's most under utilized. CF/Veterans DGC happens to be 1 out of only a handful (I've heard different #'s but we'll say <20) of disc golf courses in the world that is lit up at night allowing for 24hrs of play per day 365 days a year. It never closes. Great during the hot summer months. CF/VDGC is pretty well open with a few large trees scattered around the course. Course makes good use of hills, mando's, trees, & large drainage ditch system running throughout the entire course. Course was shortened significantly at the beginning of summer.

Cons:

City is responsible for mowing grass so it is gets about knee high before it gets cut. CT/VDGC sits between the N & S bound lanes of one of Shreveports busiest roads. Traffic can be distracting from time to time. Also on the weekends during regular school year & almost every night during the summer the high school kids and street racers use the parking lot for staging their races on the parkway. Also loud and annoying
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discgolfnovice88
Experience: 9.5 years 5 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

This is a weird one 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Compact course
Easy to get to
Baskets and tees in good shape
Lots of great trees
Lighted so I assume you could play at night

Cons:

It is located in the median of a 4 lane highway
It was very busy and you cut back and forth so much it puts other players in danger

Other Thoughts:

This was a weird course being located in the median. The compact nature of the course made it difficult to not nail other players in the head for a beginner.
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willfullilove
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

First Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 1, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Concrete tees.
-Map (includes yardage)
-Beginner friendly for people like me.
-Good use of space.
-Variety of distance
-Nice baskets.
-Benches
-Lights
-Its free to play

Cons:

-The holes are crammed.
-Very little shade
-Low challenge
-Holes 1 and 10 are usually flooded

Other Thoughts:

I enjoy the course as a beginner and will continue to play here until i can compete at a higher level. I have yet to play underneath the lights.
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killjoy
Experience: 16 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

interseting 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

well maintained grass, some good holes.

Cons:

mostly straight long drives. No real challenges except maybe trying to throw that far. Alot of back and forth on the course, glad it wasn't busy pretty sure would not work with alot of people there.

Other Thoughts:

This course made me feel like a wimp, i usually drive really far and this course had me not even half way to the basket more than a few times. by the end of it i felt as if i had just done my second round of golf. I would pass on this course unless you have nothing better to do with your time.
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sgb118
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.3 years 24 played 22 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good for beginners. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 14, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

This one is very beginner friendly. The course is very open, and the trees and hills wouldn't add very much challenge for noobies. The tee pads were nice. Signage was somewhat helpful, although you can see every basket from the tee. The course was very well laid out, given the limited space (the median of a highway), and the highway was never an issue during play.

Cons:

There are a ton of switchbacks in this course, which could have been confusing at times, if we hadn't been playing with a very friendly local. If the park were crowded, I could see this course being pretty difficult to play. There are walking paths that wind through play, as well as the possibility of other groups' discs entering your fairway. (Of course this isn't a problem when the park isn't busy.) There were no on-site bathrooms and few trashcans.

Other Thoughts:

We played it during the hottest part of the day, but a friendly local told us about the night play that goes on here. Would have been fun to tee off at night, but had to keep driving. He also told us about a storm that passed through, which took out a lot of the trees in the park. Lots of stumps can be seen through the round, so there is lots less shade. Bring water if you play it in the summer; it was pretty steamy out there. There is a nine hole course through a tunnel under the west highway, and the local we played with told us that they occasionally add another nine on the east side of the highway for tournaments.
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jdawgl
Experience: 16.1 years 30 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

For Easy Round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 2, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very straight and short. Great course to bring beginners. Close enough to spend time downtown Shreveport.

Cons:

The tight fairways can be hazardous. The course doubles on itself on practically every hole. Watch out for errant discs.

Other Thoughts:

If the course were completely vacant, I would consider playing again.
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Trevor151
Experience: 14.3 years 11 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Solid Kept Up Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 19, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Course is well kept up. Grass is cut frequently and there's little to none litter. Great course for beginners and other skill levels. Tee signs are all accurate. Picnic tables and trash cans along the course. Lights are in place so you can play at night.

Cons:

May be confusing to players new to the course as to where the next hole is on a couple of holes.

Other Thoughts:

Really fun course to play for all skill levels. I played at night one time and the back 9 was not as lit up as the front 9 so if you do not know the course very well I do not recommend playing at night.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 21.4 years 562 played 429 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Wish I'd played 12 hours later 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Clyde Fant is a solid course in a well maintained city park. Each hole had a concrete tee, a sign, and basket in satisfactory condition. Holes are lengthy enough to make accuracy important, and a few young trees will add character as they grow in.

Cons:

A few of the transitions between holes were not easy to follow. Sort of boring as far as shot selection was concerned. The course was open enough that the same tee shot would work for the majority of the holes. I parked near the west nine, and thought they were part of this course, until I found the tunnel under the highway.

Other Thoughts:

I would have liked to play at night, just because I have never played under the lights. It may make the course more fun. However, I probably would not have been able to find all of the holes if I had played my first round there in the dark. Perhaps someday I will, but next time I travel through Shreveport I'm exploring the other parks in the area.
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vtsquid
Experience: 18.7 years 21 played 17 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Its in the park! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 27, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well Groomed, Great area, Nice parking, easy to get to and its in the park! The rolling hills and large trees make it feel homey, as well as the nice tee boxes and pick nick tables. It is very clean and feels very safe!

Cons:

If there are alot of people at the park, you need to be careful not to hit anyone! From hole 14, its a little confusing the first time played. its in the middle of the highway, so there is highway noise to deal with. wild throws can go into the highway, so be careful!

Other Thoughts:

This is a long walking course on nicely groomed grass. The holes are mostly open, so its a lot of long throws. There are no real tight shots to deal with. This would be a great course to bring someone new to disc golf, and show them the ropes! I really enjoyed it because while playing you can see others enjoying the park and there is a very nice bike path that runs along and through the area. It feels very safe due to being in the open, and there are lights over the field, so there is a possibility of playing later into the day!

I really enjoyed this course, some may think it is boring, but its a nice easy going non threatening course that you can really take your time and hone your skills!
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LetsPlayGolf
Experience: 34.2 years 51 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Still Fun After All These Years 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 27, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I first played this course in 1984 with a wham-o frisbee and my 'Old Man' so this is where it all began for me... Flash forward 25 years. This couse is still well maintained (even after the storm) and is fun to play.

-Wide open fairways with mature trees
-Several fall-away greens with steep hills around the pins
-2 to 3 pin placements per hole
-benches and trash cans
-concrete tees
-and ofcourse the lights
-GREAT course for beginners and novice to learn and fine-tune their game
-A sign on the info board stated the Parks Dept is dedicated to restoring and updating the course. That is great news

Cons:

It has been 7-8 years since I have played the course and I was dissapointed with the amount of litter that was on the ground. There was not a LOT by any means, just more than I remember. (COME ON guys... pick up a can or a napkin while in the fairway! I picked up 3 cans in my one round!)

As I have gotten better this course does not offer the challenge it used to, not really a con so much because this course is still a great course for beginners to learn on.

Other Thoughts:

Overall still a fun course to play while 'home for the holidays' If you are in the area it is easy to get to and fairly easy to navigate, plus there is always someone out there playing and if you ask, they will probably let you join in.
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tallpaul
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 36.4 years 936 played 137 reviews
3.00 star(s)

solid, old school 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2004 Played the course:once

Pros:

lights, of course, though we played most holes in daylight; last, in twilight
cement tees
27 holes
some interesting mandos; and some fairly tight lines for me, playing forehand, which I didn't do much in those days. I was off enough that I flirted with the big fence line to the left of some pins.
tunnel walk to extra nine; kind of cool too

Cons:

pretty old school, nothing special, but worth a stop....especially for night play.....I almost want to give it a 3.5 for having more than 18 holes and lights....but the course is just not that special. You couldn't beat it as a night round on a trip though.....

Other Thoughts:

This was installed in 1984. Good distance, for those days. Still not bad; nearly 6,000 feet. Lights and 27 holes, and....I found the course's placement, between main roads, unique. Wanted to post a review to declare that I played this one with 3 broken bones in my ankle; forehand, in order to get a course in Louisiana. I earn nearly a 5 rating for my personal behavior/ disc addiction. And, I had a few deuces.
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chalos13
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.4 years 35 played 35 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 13, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Played at night, great course, well lit. Didn't see any trash cans, but also didn't see any trash, the park was very clean. This is a fun course, it's a lot of open shots. The holes aren't very long, but a couple had good distance. There are a few mandos that add a level of difficulty. None of the baskets seemed to be spitting my discs back out. I enjoyed this course, but it's more fun than challenging. If you're a pro, you will probably be bored.

Cons:

This course was a little confusing. Apparently there was a storm a while back and they moved many of the holes to increase difficulty. This means may signs are wrong and the maps on the signs are a little vague. Also you zig zag around the park a lot! Fortunately i had a guide, otherwise I would have been out there for at least an hour longer figuring the tees and baskets out.

Other Thoughts:

Lots of activity at night, people street racing up and down the road, the parking lot was full of high schoolers. Thanks to Shaun and Cece for guiding me and my girlfriend. I like this park, but I prefer a fun park for the first time out. If I was local i can see this course getting boring though.
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DavidSauls
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 29.4 years 131 played 68 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A unique location 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 27, 2002 Played the course:once

Pros:

The lights, of course, though I was there in the daytime.

I've only played the original 18, which I'd describe as solid but not exciting. Course is laid out among medium-sized trees with no underbrush, and well-mown grass. Lots of fairly open shots curving around trees; open if you're accurate but if you're off and hit the trees, they'll stop your disc. A few holes with low ceilings. No elevation changes from tee to basket, but some basket are on or near dips and rises that add a little variety to the hole.

A good place for medium-distance drives. Almost no chance of losing discs (in the daylight).

Cons:

Mainly, the lack of great holes.

Other Thoughts:

Course is set where a riverfront parkway splits into a very wide median. Very unusual. But at least when I was there, traffic was light, so any impression that you're playing in a highway is inaccurate.

Review is original 18 only.
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RustyP
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.5 years 83 played 34 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Not my cup-o-tea...but kinda fun. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Clyde Fant is known for 2 things around here: a pretty cool "final 9" holes, and the fact that it's lit for 24-hour play.

The regular 18-hole course is set on a median where Clyde Fant Parkway splits, and the highway lights keep it lit all night. I've never played here at night, but I've been told that even with the highway lights, you still have to keep a close eye on your discs.

The 18-hole layout is mostly short with some minor elevation changes on most. There are only a few holes where a 2 is out of the question. The pins for these holes are switched every few months.

The 18-hole course makes pretty good use of the land available (which isn't much), but the only part that I'm really fond of is the "West 9". After hole 18 you can cross under the highway through a tunnel to play these longer holes that offer a lot of sharp elevation change. These 9 holes are set on a thin strip of land that rises in the middle to a very thin plateau, which makes for some very difficult landing / green areas. Compared to the normal 18 holes, the West 9 is much more difficult, but more fun to play in my opinion. These are also the only holes that have any kind of "rough".

Cons:

The 18-hole original layout is very cramped, and on certain holes can be downright dangerous. When I played there the first time, there were some very confusing mandos that didn't make any sense at all until a local pointed out that they were for a different hole than I was playing. The general flow of these holes isn't very smooth, and you'll most likely have to do a little investigating your first time through.

It's hard for me to put my finger on the exact reason why, but many of the holes feel "gimmicky" on the 18-hole layout.

Other Thoughts:

If you're in the area, it's worth your time to stop and play, but otherwise I would recommend any of the other 3 courses in the area over Clyde Fant. The only reason I would travel back to this park specifically would be for the Shreveport Ironman Discgolf-a-thon or a round of night-time golf.
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aillet
Experience: 16.8 years 6 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Home Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 15, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

As already mentioned, this course is lit and there are players out every night until about 10:00. Even though this course is limited in landscape since it is in the median of a major parkway, there is significant undulation and foliage to make each shot unique. Not to mention the fact that every 2 months or so, the pins change to one of three different locations. This course will test all of your shots.

Cons:

Weed and Thuggery, but what public area that is lit at night doesn't have those, huh? Those aren't really a factor, but make sure to play with a group if you play at night, just in case.

Other Thoughts:

This is the course that I was introduced to disc golf on, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
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ChrisULM
Experience: 18.8 years 17 played 12 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Trees provide shade during the summer time. Grass is well kept.

Cons:

The course is somewhat boring in my opinion. None of the holes are that special and you play many of the same type shots over and over.

Other Thoughts:

Not a bad course, but there are much better courses in the area.
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aclay
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 40.1 years 341 played 270 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Night play 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 11, 2007 Played the course:never

Pros:

Lit for night play, easily its best feature. 27 holes in one location. Good use of terrain on third 9.

Cons:

Very little variation of terrain on front 18. No facilities.

Other Thoughts:

The course is lit, but the lights are intended for walkers and not disc golfers, so some holes are kind of dark. You'll want a white/light disc if you play at night, and even then you could easily lose a disc.
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