Good use of the available space
Very technical holes in the trees
Uses most of the original layout
Friendly locals

All the new holes need tees. Concrete or turf and level
Signage is awful
If you don't have a map or a local your screwed.

For sure the best course in the city. A little TLC in some small areas and the course would be a 10.

Great course.
Solid baskets.
Good large tees.
Benches on majority of the holes.
Large Mixture of shots to challenge all skill levels.
Existing older holes have multiple lines.
New holes a different story very tight.
Elevation used wisely.

Natural tees on new holes.
Signage is missing.
Not an easy flow with the new holes added.
Map needed.
More trashcans needed.

Hopefully much needed improvements are added when finished.
Port- A Jon.
Very nice park.
Playground and fishing nearby.
The new addition and split of the existing course is a work in progress.
Recommend playing both courses if in the area.
Courses complement each other nicely.

If you like to have a few open shots. this has course has it.
or maybe tight lines through the woods? that too.
If you like shaping long throws through trees. its here.
blind shots over scrub or around corners? got a couple.
If you like up hill and down hill shots- yes!
raised baskets, tree protected baskets, uh huh.
some ace run possibilities? sure thing.
long holes to test your arm? it tested mine.
some set up for hyzer, some for anny, some dead strait.
shade. benches. alot to like.

Do you like to know where the next tee pad is? not here
Numbers on the tee pads to match the map? nope

Really hard to follow. Map on this website is about half correct. Hole numbers at tee pads and baskets dont match. Could NOT have made it through if there was not a group ahead of us. Got separated toward the end, missed two holes, well I think, not sure really. Might have finished on a couple holes from the west course. If there is a new map somebody should post it.

a couple crazy small tee pads, like, 3' square.
a couple rickety baskets.

Fun course, just not visitor friendly from a navigation standpoint. I would give it a 4 if it had a map and signs that were correct.

- Holes are well designed in a park where they don't feel like they're out of place; even though there's a walking path, you're never throwing over it and I've never run into unsuspecting park users on fairways.
- Plenty of variation and challenge; birdies are very possible but only if you make your shots
- Concrete tee pads with hole names engraved on them
- Well-maintained (never long grass, trees are trimmed)
- Long and short pin locations on 16 of 18 holes. I personally have more fun when they are set long, but shorts are sufficiently challenging. For holes where one pin location is clearly superior (especially 9), the local guys leave the pins in the tougher locations the vast majority of the time.
- Nice little practice area with a practice basket; also an open area away from the course if you want some fieldwork time
- There's a port-a-potty near the parking area

Some favorites (hole numbers updated for new "East" layout):
1) "The Hork" - A blind, hard right to the long pin, with some initial brush/tree danger; this is a challenging birdie requiring a great RHBH anhyzer, a great RHFH hyzer, or (if the trees are back) a tough overhand
2) Another fairly short blind hole with a more open RHFH or RHBH anhyzer line; the short pin is on a significantly elevated mound, making ace runs a risk/reward decision
5) No ceiling, but mature trees in the fairway make even the short pin tough; the long pin is 30-45' inside an excellent enclosed green with a challenging approach. This is a good example of how the holes tend to require a perfect drive AND long putt to birdie, and this one frequently requires a brilliant upshot just to save par, even with a decent tee shot.
7) Shooting across a usually dry creek bed; get under some low branches but keep it high enough to fade right toward the long pin, nestled in among a guardian tree and some bushes
8) "The Floater" - requires a good right to left fade or skip to get under some low branches toward the basket; another nice, challenging green
10) One of the longer drives; in the long position, it's another great placement behind some bushes and nestled in among mature trees; unless you can throw 380' accurately, you'll have a tough approach even after a successful drive
12) Across a creek again: uphill tunnel shot that needs to go straight
14) "The Monster" - this is a very long hole (~700' in long); test your distance from the tee but make sure you have a window for a second drive; to complicate matters, it's another tough green with a ceiling and trees guarding against the hyzer approach

I could really include every hole! Probably my favorite feature of the course is that almost every hole has a particular challenge, character, and feel. There's a particular thrill while playing a course where 16 or 17 holes are possible 2s, yet I still never finish under par. This was my first real "home course" and the one I miss most when away from Oklahoma.

-The big one: it can be extremely busy on weekends or evenings. I generally try to play at less crowded times.
-There's a walking path that winds through the park, only possible to hit on 6, 8, or 9 with shanks. Designed well so as not to be hazardous. Hole 3 is a blind shot and I worry that an unaware park goer might get hit even though I haven't heard of it happening in at least 50-100 rounds; a good "clear" yell is a must.
-Baskets are good overall, but a couple are starting to seem less catchy (thin chains) and would benefit from replacement.
-Navigation/signs: course flow is logical and most signs still have holes, but first timers might be able to get lost (one advantage of it being so busy is that there's always someone to ask or follow)
-the lack of homogeneity between the 5 new holes and 13 originals kinda annoys me (different baskets, and no concrete tees on the new holes)
-most of the new holes aren't particularly hard to par but are almost impossible to get a two; I'm still mixed on these new ones, though they do add to the course and ought to only get better with time
-Just one set of tees; I really don't care about this, but just an FYI
-Can occasionally be muddy and mosquito-ridden after heavy rains and flooding in wetter spring seasons

**UPDATE: Dolese has "East" and "West" courses. This review is for "East," but stems from my take on the original 18, which has DGA baskets instead of the 18 new holes with yellow-banded Discatchers. These 18 also have concrete tee pads with hole names in granite. Many times I still play the original 18, and other times I play all 36 or pick and choose. The new holes are a nice addition to be sure, and make very good use of previously unused park space. They do tend to have a different feel because they have very narrow lines or don't seem to have a possible golf shot to get to the basket. They're still a bit raw in terms of both fairways and tees, but this continues to improve. The East course starts on the original hole 3 and goes through 15, using 5 new holes to make 18. The West course, on the other hand, includes the 5 original island holes and includes 13 new holes on the west side of the park.**

Many courses feel like someone put baskets in a park wherever they would fit, but Dolese feels like the park is designed to fit the disc golf. This is a credit to the local DGA and the course designers, who managed to use parts of the park that have still not been encroached upon after all these years. Dolese captures the essence of disc golf, requiring skill in a variety of shots and encouraging players of all levels to improve all aspects of their game. Although not particularly beginner friendly, it will punish all kinds of rookie mistakes but not so badly as to prevent beginners from enjoying their round. At the same time, it demands excellence from the best. Beginners and experts alike will return to make the shots they missed and recreate their successes. I no longer hit the "off the tee" trees that I used to, or make the same newbie shanks on more open holes, but I'm not sure I've ever finished a round under 54. It's a well-designed course, one where my game has grown the most, and one that keeps me coming back for more.

I usually play by myself, and I've met tons of local players on this course. Often, I tag along with someone else who has way more experience and throws way better, and I have consistently learned something from them about discs, technique, etc. from my initial days as a rookie until my current status as an intermediate. The local disc golf community seems more active here than at any other course in the Oklahoma City area, and it's clear that local skilled players and open level guys (and gals) prefer Dolese to other OKC courses.

In short, this is the original "can't miss" course in the OKC area. Now that it's a two for one, it's even better.

Rating: This was my first review, and I gave it a 4.0 "excellent." After playing many more, I realize a 3.5 "very good" is more fitting. The golf itself is extremely fun, and this will always be one of my favorites for the sake of nostalgia. But even just for the navigation alone, this isn't up there with top tier courses nationwide. Dear Dolese, I'll be back soon!

RIghteous homie park- bring your crew and throw down for dubs yo!

-Dolese is a must if your in the area
-long and short pin locations per hole- all fun
-plays thru the entire city park, next to the lake- lots of varying terrain
-well balanced open and tight, left and rights
-the "monster" speaks for itself- loooong yo
-holes 11, 12 leading into the monster are badass in the woods w/ elevation
-each hole has a unique name and message- super sick
-D mart holdin down the disc selection a block away

-gets packed afternoons to evenings give er take
-goofball hangout, bums and shit
-brush can get thick seasonally, ticks, whatever..
-slick tee boxes in the sand- certain boxes have grooves making it a bit better

Nicest course in the city..

props to the OKCDGA for their input

can always count on a good time, runnin into the bros out at Dolese no doubt..

Out of all the courses in the OKC metro, this is my favorite. It's more complex and interesting than Will Rogers Park, but not as punishing as Tye F. Cunningham.

Varied mix of holes allowing for all shots. First two holes and last three are fairly open, the remainder of the course plays in and out of woods with several blind shots, some elevated shots, and a few holes that you can bomb on if you've got the arm. Multiple pin placement allows for varied play, but the difficulty ratchets up substantially on the "long" placement. So much so that it can add 5-10 strokes to my score.

Not in bad shape, but not in the absolute best shape with many signs missing. Can be crowded at times. "Long" pin placement ratchets up difficulty a little too much on some holes (hole 7 and 15 come to mind). Some possibility to lose discs on the wooded holes, but not much. Kite Hawks can make your life miserable on holes 16 and 17 during the summer months.

Good course with a nice mix of difficulty. Two shops sell discs within about 2 miles (D-Mart and Fred's) and you can find most every disc you want between these two shops. This course doesn't have a tremendous "wow" factor, but its solid and fun.

* PINS RELOCATED TO "SHORT" PLACEMENT 2010/07/11. They said they would leave the short placement for a few months.
* Baskets are in good shape.
* Concrete pads for tee boxes also in good shape and have nice decorative markers with a number and hole name.
* Creative basket placement on 4 (long) has large elevation change and is tricky for new players.
* Blind shots from clearings into woods are interesting if you know the course and know where you are supposed to go (is a con if you don't know).
* Few holes where the Oklahoma wind plays a major factor.

* Desperately in need of some tree maintenance. It's apparently been a long time and there's lots of overgrowth.
* Signage is gone or vandalized.
* Blind shots from clearings into woods make for lots of scouting if you don't know the course (fun if you do know).
* Tons of mosquito bites during summer from the pond.
* Lack of trash cans.
* Lots of blind shots for beginners. For my novice group, there are a few holes where one person throws and another goes ahead and spots where it lands - especially on 3 and 4. (And yes, as we are getting better, we are getting a better feel of where the disc is going to go.)
* There is only a single port-a-potty near the 'island', but lots of woods for male players.
* There are a few holes that are along Meridian. Get a case of grip lock and you might get your disc run over. Most cars are OK, but every once in a while you get the jerk that screams and honks.
* The park is located with a bunch of youth soccer fields and baseball fields so the park itself (not necessarily the DG course) will get pretty busy during the sports seasons.

This was the first course I ever played and have always judged any other course against this one. Everything from heavy woods with a narrow fairways to wide open spaces. This is a really fun course that should be a quick play (even with a group). It hosted a doubles tournament in July 2010 and had a big turnout. As noted above, the pins were moved to the "short" placement on July 11, 2010 and are expected to be at this placement for a while. On the south west corner of Meridian and 50th, there's a gas station with a fairly healthy selection of new and used discs.

Most fun of the Oklahoma City area, great tee/pin placement with multiple pin settings on all but 1 and 18. Fairways stay pretty well maintained, a couple of opportunities to lose a disc in an OB if not careful. Loads of shot variety, both short and long. Some short and technical, some long. Tee pads have names printed in the concrete for each hole. (i.e. lefty heaven on 13) Can always find someone to play with, people are really friendly. Course utilizes a lot of trees, even though we lost quite a few during an ice storm. Whole course is lightly wooded, with a couple of holes completely in the woods. There is one hole with an anhyzer water hazard, borders the pond.

Tons of litter. Not many people respect the course, it's really too bad, because it's a great course. Stickers are bad on a couple of holes during the summer months, as well as mosquitos. Look out for poison ivy in season, it's as thick as I've seen it. Signs are in bad condition, and a couple of holes are hard to find.

Regular weekly minis, will be posted on the board near hole 1. Usually can play the course with a couple of friends in 1 1/2 hours. During the spring/early summer there are some small hawk/kites that will dive bomb you on hole 16/17 from the trees. Look out, some people have gotten some nice scalp cuts. I hit one with a putter.

This course has a wide range in hole type variety which change during a round by the handful. Some are flat with massive trees and well defined fairways like the "island." I started out playing with a local who informed me that he was only going to "play the island" which is holes 1,2, 16, 17, and 18. These island holes are all surrounded by a park street that is near a parking lot which is right at the start finish area. My compliments for a design that allows for players to play a few holes if they so desire. Another characteristic here, is small rolling hills with very interesting manmade elevated tee boxes and one nifty manmade elevated pyramid like basket position. These holes are near the pond at the beginning of the round. Then there are another set of holes that are tightly wooded near a shallow creek that have some decent elevation changes on either banks of the creek. The other aspect at Dolese is an open park setting that is sprinkled in and around the back when the course gets away from the creek, these mostly have long distances.

All of these different characteristics make for a well balanced and transition type of round. Each hole has a decent if not interesting basket placement and tee positions. Take for example number ten which by most standards would be open and boring, but they have the basket guarded by the creek-side vegetation after forcing you to bomb it out in the open which saves the hole and make it unique. This type of thought is evident throughout the course. The balance of the courses combines a park and natural setting, sort of a best of both worlds. This park has all the normal park amenities, there is parking overflow parking as well as other things to do to keep the non golfers in your party interested. When I played in March there was a porta john on the course.

Dolese, when I played, was very busy. It took me two attempts to bag this course, the first time was on a Friday close to the afternoon and it was such a madhouse that I went on to other courses knowing by the lines of people that I saw that it would take too far long to play properly. I came back on a Monday morning and there were still good sized groups. Each course transition has a new set of traffic flow issues, that naturally somehow thin out near the end. I would call this an urban course in that you will see people, there is not much in getting away from them. All of the people I encountered were very nice.

Even with a map handy, I got lost. I got somehow turned around and the next thing I knew, I skipped a hole. I guess there could be better signs, but I should take some of the blame for this too, since I'm not the brightest player to ever read a map. The course is kept in one side of the park and as a result there is a few filler holes.

This is the best OKC course that I played during my recent trip. Not too difficult of a round but honest and well balanced, the way a course should be. It is very close to Will Rogers Park, if this one happens to be busy are you are looking to bag another course. A well rounded course that is suitable for all skill types!

Not too thick not too open just right.Course flows well,Fairways are well defined,starts off easy gets harder later.

This is the first disc golf course I ever played I have nothing bad to say about it.

Coda Hatfields original Home course.Gives you a good feeling to walk thru Dolese park,a decent disc golf sanctuary.

I've only played this course once, but I had the pleasure of playing through with some very kind locals (including Joe Rotan, owner of Twisted Flyer).

The first few holes were in a flat but moderately wooded area - mostly short, but enough trees to keep it interesting. There were several holes with a good amount of elevation in play, others with thick underbrush, one blind shot, and several semi-open shots that allowed you to air one out. Great variety in type of shot required and distance required.

2 holes really stood out to me, but I can't remember the hole numbers. One played next to the street and was open for the first 3/4 of the hole, before playing downhill into a grove of trees. There's a picture posted of the other...tightly wooded, playing down then back uphill.

Could be difficult to find a few of the baskets, but again, I had some exprienced locals with me when I played, so this wasn't an issue.

There was one hole in particular where the basket you're supposed to throw to was out of sight, but another hole's basket was clearly visible...so even with the locals showing me through, I still managed to throw to the wrong basket

I definitely plan on going back here the next time I'm in Oklahoma City!

As stated previously, this course has well-maintained fairways and a good mixture of short/technical and long/open holes. Great variety of shots can be thrown on most holes, but accuracy is paramount due to heavy shules in some areas. If you have played the course before and know the lines, there are plenty of scoring opportunities. The granite slab at the back of each tee box with the Hole # and Nickname is a very nice touch that I had not seen before. The lake also makes for some very nice views.

It is easy to get lost on the course, since many holes are not necessarily right next to each other. Some holes are long with pins tucked into the woods or around a dogleg, making a walk down the fairway almost mandatory. Lack of a course map near #1 does not help.

This is a course I would play regularly if I lived in the area.