Huge Roadtrip across 9+ States! Need Input!

[CincyRocs]

My cousin and I are planning a huge road-trip this January. We are posting this because we want your guys input on thoughts of the trip. Our trip is going to be about a week long, going across 9 states, and are looking to play some of the best courses in the places we stop at.

Date - Stop - # of Courses that can be played


Jan 5th - Birmingham, AL - 1 Course (George Ward)
Jan 6th - Pensacola, FL - 2 Courses
Jan 7th - New Orleans, LA - 1 Course
Jan 8th - Baton Rouge, LA - 1 Course
Jan 8th - Houston, TX - 1 Course
Jan 9-10 - Dallas, TX - 3+ Courses
Jan 10-11 - Oklahoma City, OK - 2 Courses
Jan 11th - Wichita, KS - 1 Course
Jan 12th - Kansas City, MO - 2 Courses
Jan 13th - St. Louis, MO - 1 Course


We want your guys feedback on:

Courses to Play
Places to See/Visit
Sights to See/Visit
Tournaments/Leagues
Disc Golf Stores
Disc Golf Pros who hang at local courses
PEOPLE to play with!! (Some of you!)


Yea, so you guys know where we are going and what we are looking for! Any input/advice/counsel would be greatly appreciated! Maybe we'll see some of you come January!

[harr0140]

Sounds awesome I have no feedback about the courses, but I will be heading through St Louis (possibly playing 1 round), then staying in Memphis and hitting 1-2 courses, then staying in New Orleans and hitting the only one in the city and maybe one other. I will then head east through pensacola also (its a shame I dont know anyone who could get me on the blue angels courses (I would love to however). I will be in Tampa on January 1st, so keep an eye out for my reviews before you leave.

By the way, my idea of a 1 week trip with that much distance would include a whole lot more disc golf. Are you planning on doing other things or just disc golf? You can play a round in an hour or 2 on most 18 hole courses, so you should be able to play more than just 1-2 courses per day. Of course if you are only looking for the best courses in the area those will probably challenge you more and take longer to play.

Regardless have an awesome trip. I would do it all the time if someone would pay my bills!

[jartiv]

I live in Lawrence, KS and my parents live in St. Louis, MO so I am a little familiar with the route. I am going to preface by admitting that I have never played any of these courses and that I chose because I know people who swear by these courses.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Oklahoma+City&daddr=37.649368,+-97.341103+to:emporia+to:38.889200,+-94.846000+to:509+E.+18th,+Kansas+City,+MO+to:39.15 8100,+-94.578102+to:2501+Southwest+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Jac kson,+Missouri+64108+to:2661+Metro+Blvd+Maryland+H ts,+MO+63043+to:38.854401,+-90.282501+to:12th+and+Lynch+St+Louis&geocode=FSgxHQIddAQw-imB0vh-VIqthzGdOk_RdBKiMw%3BFdh7PgIdUbEy-g%3BFT__SQIdYWJE-in35ft-Lky5hzHN-iqNNKsiGQ%3BFfBmUQId0MNY-g%3BFXR9VAIdBdxc-ilLLou6bvDAhzGCshXbMnHr7g%3BFVSBVQIdStpc-g%3BFYtYVAIdlZJc-ikhkUyMNvDAhzGX9Sr-yQ8m0g%3BFYbMTgIdw_ub-ik9DRB2EjLfhzEZQnaimXJoJQ%3BFQHfUAId-2We-g%3BFXH-TAIdcHOf-ilTGyV2kLPYhzH5HSz7lPVvpQ&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=38.923092,-94.511261&sspn=0.658137,1.340332&ie=UTF8&ll=38.919887,-94.453583&spn=0.658167,1.340332&z=10
Here are all the points on the map:

A. Oklahoma City - just figured I would start there

B. Herman Hill (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=236)

C. Emporia - Home of Dynamic Discs (www.dynamicdiscs.com). I believe the "store" is actually in his basement and you would probably have to email him to give him a heads up. Ive never been there, but I have ordered from Jeremy several times and he has been A++++

D. Prairie Center (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=881)

E. Disc Golf World - as far as I know, the largest selection in Kansas/Missouri. Owned and run by Hall of Famer, DiscGolfer Magazine Editor, and President of KC Flying Disc Club Rick Rothstein. He is an awesome guy, and he will most likely be there, he might even play a round with you.

F. Water Works Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=86)

G. Boulevard Brewery (http://www.blvdbeer.com/tours/) - I try to make it a point to visit big breweries wherever I go. People here in Lawrence go gaga over "Bully Wheat."

H. Gateway Disc Sports (gdstour.com) - Its the home of Gateway... awesome. Pick up some misprints for 5 bucks each.

I. Sioux Passage (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=63)

J. Anheuser-Busch Brewery (http://www.budweisertours.com/) - This is a lot like that field trip you took to the Aquarium in kindergarten... except instead of fish, there is a lot of beer. A lot of beer. Whether you like Anheuser-Busch or not, this tour is powerful... pretty much the history of beer in America.

[roadtripstuff]

Only course that I have played in any of the destinations that you plan on going to is near Pensacola. I played the course in Gulf Breeze a few years back with a few friends. I do remember it being a nice little course, short holes, but very technical. There are a few water hazards on the course and I lost a disc to one of them, but the course was pretty fun and I do want to get back there to play it again sometime.

I don't know if you will be heading as far south in Florida as Destin, but the Emerald coast is beautiful, probably one of the best places to visit in Florida, just not for disc golf.

[chronicatm]

In DFW, TX area, I recommend you hit up these two GREAT courses. They are on the same property, so you can play 36 holes all at once!

coyote (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=147)
beaver (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=139)

enjoy your trip!

[scarpfish]

My cousin and I are planning a huge road-trip this January. We are posting this because we want your guys input on thoughts of the trip. Our trip is going to be about a week long, going across 9 states, and are looking to play some of the best courses in the places we stop at.

Date - Stop - # of Courses that can be played



Jan 9-10 - Dallas, TX - 3+ Courses
Jan 10-11 - Oklahoma City, OK - 2 Courses
Jan 11th - Wichita, KS - 1 Course


We want your guys feedback on:

Nothing against my Okie friends, but unless you plan on including the Norman area to the south, there really aren't two courses in OKC worth visiting. (Granted, I haven't played Cunningham in Edmond yet). Might as well drive all the way to Wichita from Dallas. You can make it in under six hours.

The best disc golf town here is Emporia, KS. Home of Dynamic Discs, about halfway between Wichita and Kansas City. 30,000 people and four 18 hole courses. Three of which are very good.

Kind of brave of you to take a DG'ing trip this time of year. I for one, wouldn't risk it. Keep an eye on the weather while you travel and prepare to make detours if necessary.

[DSCJNKY]

There is a decent brewery with good food that I hit up when I traveled through OK City... (Brickhouse, Brickyard... something like that). Anyway, decent beer (3.2% - Yikes!) and really good food (atleast what I had was good). And, Dolese Youth Park has a pretty decent course too.
Have Fun!
DSCJNKY

[jartiv]

Nothing against my Okie friends, but unless you plan on including the Norman area to the south, there really aren't two courses in OKC worth visiting. (Granted, I haven't played Cunningham in Edmond yet). Might as well drive all the way to Wichita from Dallas. You can make it in under six hours.

The best disc golf town here is Emporia, KS. Home of Dynamic Discs, about halfway between Wichita and Kansas City. 30,000 people and four 18 hole courses. Three of which are very good.

Kind of brave of you to take a DG'ing trip this time of year. I for one, wouldn't risk it. Keep an eye on the weather while you travel and prepare to make detours if necessary.

I do agree with this... I only put a wichita course in because it looked like you were staying there, but if you don't have to be in Wichita take the time to get to Emporia and spend time there instead.

[REDARMY]

My cousin and I are planning a huge road-trip this January. We are posting this because we want your guys input on thoughts of the trip. Our trip is going to be about a week long, going across 9 states, and are looking to play some of the best courses in the places we stop at.

Date - Stop - # of Courses that can be played


Jan 5th - Birmingham, AL - 1 Course (George Ward)
Jan 6th - Pensacola, FL - 2 Courses
Jan 7th - New Orleans, LA - 1 Course
Jan 8th - Baton Rouge, LA - 1 Course
Jan 8th - Houston, TX - 1 Course
Jan 9-10 - Dallas, TX - 3+ Courses
Jan 10-11 - Oklahoma City, OK - 2 Courses
Jan 11th - Wichita, KS - 1 Course
Jan 12th - Kansas City, MO - 2 Courses
Jan 13th - St. Louis, MO - 1 Course


We want your guys feedback on:

Courses to Play
Places to See/Visit
Sights to See/Visit
Tournaments/Leagues
Disc Golf Stores
Disc Golf Pros who hang at local courses
PEOPLE to play with!! (Some of you!)


Yea, so you guys know where we are going and what we are looking for! Any input/advice/counsel would be greatly appreciated! Maybe we'll see some of you come January!

Give me another heads up when you're coming to st. louis and i can show you around sioux passage.

although that course is certainly worthy of the visit, i'd also suggest Rockspring in Alton, illinois. Only 15 or 20 min away from sioux (most of which would be made back up by way of rockspring being a shorter course), and one of the areas signature bars, Fast Eddie's is less than 2 miles from the park.

[REDARMY]

Sounds awesome I have no feedback about the courses, but I will be heading through St Louis (possibly playing 1 round), then staying in Memphis and hitting 1-2 courses, then staying in New Orleans and hitting the only one in the city and maybe one other. I will then head east through pensacola also (its a shame I dont know anyone who could get me on the blue angels courses (I would love to however). I will be in Tampa on January 1st, so keep an eye out for my reviews before you leave.

By the way, my idea of a 1 week trip with that much distance would include a whole lot more disc golf. Are you planning on doing other things or just disc golf? You can play a round in an hour or 2 on most 18 hole courses, so you should be able to play more than just 1-2 courses per day. Of course if you are only looking for the best courses in the area those will probably challenge you more and take longer to play.

Regardless have an awesome trip. I would do it all the time if someone would pay my bills!

likewise, if you choice of st. louis courses is sioux passage or endicott, i can point you in the right direction as well.

[billnchristy]

Cincy,

For Pensacola you need to get in with a Navy guy or member of the Emerald Coast DGC. There are 2 courses at Blue Angel that are supposed to be really good.

If you can't get on base there are several other courses to try:

Ferry Park, Fort Walton Beach...plays around canals and is short but fun.
Sunset DGC, Gulf Breeze...haven't played yet, going to this weekend, has island green
Pirates Cove/Gator Links, Milton, played the 9 holer, its tight but fun
Whiting Field, Milton- 9 holer just off base, will play this weekend as well
UWF campus, Pensacola- Haven't played

[JILF]

bump

[skurf]

Not sure if your travel plans are set in stone, but I'd say drop Oklahoma City and Houston in favor of Austin. Sure, I'm a bit biased, but I highly doubt these cities have courses that can compete with the likes of Circle C (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=542), Wilco (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=927), Pease (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=932), East Metro (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=2645), MetCenter (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=3631&mode=rev), Austin Ridge (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3694)...takes deep breath..., Circle R - Rolling Meadow (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=664), Circle R - Circ Hill (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=612), Twin Parks Country Club - Parkshire (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1937), or even the 9 holer at Brushy Creek Sports Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3198), which is nestled in between Wilco and Brush Creek M.U.D. (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1044), which is a nice little 18 holer in itself if you're looking for something on the easier side. Out of all of these though, I'd say Circle C is a must. If you do decide to hit up Austin, I'd be happy to play a round with you and show you the ropes.

[Midnightbiker]

I need to know what part of Houston you are going to be in on that Friday. I can meet you at my home course in the afternoon. Its on the northeast side of town. PM me and let me know how long you will be in town. I also have some great places in my area that I can recommend for dinner. Just PM me.

[Donovan]

Since you are going to be in Dallas and not Fort Worth . . .

Harry Meyer in Rockwall and the 2 Lester Lorch Courses in Cedar Hill are your clear choices.

[CincyRocs]

Keep it coming guys! Great advice so far!

[scarpfish]

Cincy, what is your preference as far as sleeping accommodations? (Budget motel, nice hotel, camping?).

I've found that when daylight for playing is at a premium, it really helps to try to minimize drive time and to try to defer as much of driving as possible to hours after dark. It saves on gas money as well. You're going to lose as much time/gas as it is getting lost. In a place like Dallas or Houston, what might look like a seemingly simple 15 miles on the map, might take an hour to get across at the wrong time of day. Knowing distances and routes from where you stay helps significantly.

Of course this comes at cost of perhaps having to eat while on the road, passing up the best courses for decent ones that might be more accessible, and getting to your next stop for the night around 10 PM.

Give me that and I might be able to give you a "How I would do it" itinerary, and perhaps others here can fill in some more info for their areas as well.

[CincyRocs]

Scarpfish,

We plan to do some driving during the day and some at night. For instance, we'll drive from Baton Rouge to Houston during the day, play a course, drive until the night. This is just because we need to drive farther to get the places we are staying at. But we going to be playing at least 2 courses a day and doing alot of driving at night.

Since we are PDGA members we get the 10% at all Wydham Hotels. So they will be more budget but all have continental breakfast and internet. Also, we plan on buying food from grocery stores, so most of food will come from there.

We will have a GPS and will know how long it will take to drive places.

Hope that helps.

Cincy

[ShaZaun]

looks fun.....try Waco

[dahig]

there are some fine courses in st.louis and if your schedule allows head a little further east to centralia il.(60m. east of the mississippi). the course is foundation park,we have a 9 hole rec. and 18 hole champ course. anybody from st.louis will back me up in saying that the par 70 champ course is worth the extra drive.check us out here on his site and at www.centraliadiscgolf.com
you can still head south to memphis by interstate from here. let me know your plans and i'll make sure we can go play. hell, even if you can't come make it this far i'll head to st.louis to play!

[scarpfish]

We plan to do some driving during the day and some at night. For instance, we'll drive from Baton Rouge to Houston during the day, play a course, drive until the night. This is just because we need to drive farther to get the places we are staying at. But we going to be playing at least 2 courses a day and doing alot of driving at night.
Okay, with that in mind, I would have you coming into Dallas on the afternoon of the 9th. I would hit the Lester Lorch courses on the way in as others have recommended.

Lester Lorch - Coyote (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1475) - Lester Lorch - Beaver (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=139)

That is a Saturday, and there would be plenty of nightlife to go hit if you aren't too tired. I'd recommend a motel up in North Dallas or the near north-northeast suburbs (Garland, Addison, Plano). On your full day in Dallas, hit Harry Myers (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1347) and maybe Towne Lake (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3028) up in McKinney.
Leaving the next morning for Oklahoma, I'd hit Lake Lewisville (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=151) on the way out of town.

When you get near OKC, I would pull off I-35 in Norman and hit Griffin Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1329) and then stop in OKC for the night. The Bricktown District downtown is kind of neat. There's a good hub of motels and eateries out at I-40 and Meridian. If you have time for another course the next morning, I'd recommend Dolese Youth Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=358) up towards the NW part of the city.

Heading up to Wichita, there's pretty much nothing spectacular in between without deviating from the interstate much. There is a very nice private two course complex called The Lodge (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=2489) in Pawhuska, OK, which hosted a NT last year, but this is in the boonies almost 1.5 hours off I-35.

In Wichita, you could almost do a coin flip between Herman Hill Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=236) and Oak Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=459). Oak is a pretty park and has more water threat, but Herman is more dynamic because it has movable pins. Its also probably the easier of the two to find as it is at a major intersection. There's some budgetary lodging just blocks from Herman, but unless you want to potentially deal with something like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7u3cMKxTQU) during the night, I'd steer clear of them. I'd in fact avoid any lodging with the word "Broadway" in the address. There are plenty of motels along US-54, and I'd recommend one east of downtown as some on the west side are getting ghettoish in their own right. It'll also get you on your way quicker.

On the way to KC, stop in Emporia, Kansas and play at least one of the Jones Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1403) courses. The east course is the more challenging of the two.

Oh, I forgot to mention I-35 is a toll road from just north of the OK state line to Emporia. Have about $6 ready for this ripoff.

Going into KC, Prairie Center Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=881) in Olathe is a decent play, but not the best in town. I would head into downtown and stop at Disc Golf World (http://discgolfworld.com/) as jartiv recommended. Its in an arts district on the east side of downtown. The showroom is a bit on the small and spartan side, but if its not up front, they might have what you're looking for in the back. If you still have time for a course, hit either the amazing Water Works Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=86) or Cliff Drive (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=286). If you're up to it, there's also KC's famed 11,000' monster at Blue Valley Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1023). I would plan at least 3-4 hours to get through Blue Valley. Both it and Cliff are in less than decent parts of town so make sure you lock your car and don't leave anything in view that might be tempting to steal like your GPS.

On the way to St. Louis, Columbia, MO has some decent courses, but I would pass on them to get to suburban St. Louis and play Sioux Passage (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=63).

Hope that was of help. I also hope the snow melts (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10447) in some of these places before you get there. Have a safe trip.

[NothinButChing]

you can not stay at my house

[CincyRocs]

you can not stay at my house

That's good because we didnt plan on going out to Utah.

[odysseus81]

I've got to agree that if you had to pick one course in StL, it would probably be Sioux Passage with Jefferson Barracks running a close 2nd...but they are in 2 COMPLETELY DIFFERENT parts of town. They have to be about and hour apart (drive time). If you play Sioux Passage and have time, you really should run over to Alton and play Rockspring. It is really close to Sioux and makes for a nice contrasting course...really deceptively tough.

[odysseus81]

BTW---in KC, Water Works has got to be the play. I played it for the first time this year and was blown away by the beauty of the course. Just based on pure aesthetics, has to be one of the top 2 courses I have played---and it is tons of fun to boot.

[tallpaul]

I've got to agree that if you had to pick one course in StL, it would probably be Sioux Passage with Jefferson Barracks running a close 2nd...but they are in 2 COMPLETELY DIFFERENT parts of town. They have to be about and hour apart (drive time). If you play Sioux Passage and have time, you really should run over to Alton and play Rockspring. It is really close to Sioux and makes for a nice contrasting course...really deceptively tough.

BTW---in KC, Water Works has got to be the play. I played it for the first time this year and was blown away by the beauty of the course. Just based on pure aesthetics, has to be one of the top 2 courses I have played---and it is tons of fun to boot.

I agree with both of these. Also, if you have the time to get east of St. Louis, Centrailia is definitely worth a stop. One of the best courses in Illinois. I would also put Alton amongst their best; though this one is still kind of new and a little rough around the edges yet.

[nitegolfer]

Playing Birmingham but not making it 2 more hours north to Huntsville (6 courses) makes me sad.

Brahan Springs would be a historic game of DG. Picture Ed headrick pointing to the patch of pine trees and recommending that be the location for the course...If you like wooded courses then there is Mastin Lake and Monte Sano and if you like longer courses then there is UAH and Indian Creek and if you know someone, then you can get to play the Redstone course. And, if you like longer courses in general, the Trussville course may be more to your liking than George Ward in the Birmingham area. Huntsville also has the Space and Rocket center with Saturn rockets and life sized space shuttle if you are into geeky stuff like that.

Good Luck

[magictenor1]

Instead of going from Birmingham to Pensacola you should do Mobile instead. There are 5 or 6 courses there and you will save some driving time also. I haven't played there but have been meaning to. plenty of info on this site to go by.

[srm_520]

Okay, sorry I didn't see this thread earlier, but here's my input for you:

First: Birmingham. Agreed on the Huntsville comment if you should decide to stop there first, but George Ward (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=615&page=1&mode=rev#17343) is still a very solid choice. Civitian Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=440&page=1&mode=rev#17305) is good, but not as well done as George Ward.

Second: Houston. My hometown so I gotta love the play, but I second the opinion about driving straight through Houston and playing in Austin and then taking 35 north to Dallas. You will be so much happier if you did. If you decide to stop in Houston I recommend playing these courses - all of which are North or Northwest.
1. McDade Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=666&page=1&mode=rev#11517) in Conroe - north of Houston
2. Windwood Church (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=3634&page=1&mode=rev#16726) - Northwest Houston
3. Shawshank (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=2656&page=1&mode=rev#9749)- Private and technically in Huntsville, but email or call Steve DuFrane for permission and directions. It is by far the best, hardest, and most diverse in the area. Also on the way to Dallas, so it may work well with your trip plans.
4. I would say Jack Brooks (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=3281&page=1&mode=rev#10943) (2 courses in Southwest of Houston - but can be out of the way.)
5. If you decide to play McDade - pair it with Terramont Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=263&page=1&mode=rev#7048) - a little 9 hole with a big hill and lots of fun and quick.

but...

If you pass up Houston and go to Austin instead - oh my, my friend - you have lots of good choices.
1. Circle C at Slaughter Creek (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=542&page=2&mode=rev#13511) (my current favorite. Newly redone and very good)
2. East Metro Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=2645&page=1&mode=rev#13547) - Driving from Houston into Austin you can almost run right into it. It's another very solid Houck course.
3. MetCenter (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3631)- Haven't played it, but I here great things.
4. Austin Ridge Bible Church (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3694) - Again I haven't played it, but I've heard many people claim that this is new best course in Austin, which is a pretty bold statement.
5. Circle R (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=612) - It's more west, out of the way, and open on a very limited basis so you would have to call, but it's two great courses, and you could hit the Salt Lick BBQ (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/locations_driftwood.html) after your done - one the greatest Texas BBQ experiences a person could ever have. Man it's good.
6. Pease Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=932) - Very popular - but I would skip it, because it's not amazing anymore since there are so many other good courses, and it will take a while to play because of crowds.

Third: Dallas. Okay, so again Dallas has a hella good amount of courses to play. If you came up from Austin, both Lester Lorch courses - Coyote (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1475)and Beaver (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=139)are on the way, so I would hit those. However...
1. Harry Myers (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=1347&page=2&mode=rev#8244) in Rockwall - (phenomenal Houck course) I love it, and many say it's the best in Dallas.
2. Towne Lake (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=3028&page=2&mode=rev#8282) & Alex Clark (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=333&page=2&mode=rev#8270) in McKinney. A good couple of courses to finish on your way north out of town. Towne Lake is much better, but Alex Clark is very fun.

I did a Dallas trip in March and played (in this order) Towne Lake, Alex Clark, Harry Myers, Porter Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=2785&page=1&mode=rev#8260), and B.B. Owen (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=865&page=1&mode=rev#8261) in one day with a buddy. That my friend was a good day of golf, and we still finished in time for dinner, so plan your attack accordingly.

I have (cough cough) reviewed almost every course I've gone over (sorry about all the shameless plugs), but if you want a lot more details about the overall course quality, locations, and opinions - check it out and get yourself educated.

Also, if you need more specific information - feel free to PM me any time about courses and good places to eat in Texas or Birmingham.

[CincyRocs]

bump it up!

[wolito]

In DFW, TX area, I recommend you hit up these two GREAT courses. They are on the same property, so you can play 36 holes all at once!

coyote (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=147)
beaver (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=139)

enjoy your trip!

Can't go wrong there with those.

[wolito]

Actually you should just cancel the rest of your trip and spend it playing all the courses in the DFW area. Way too many great courses there.

[chopz33]

give me a shout when you get to DFW

[JILF]

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[danhyzer]

When in KC after playing Water Works DGC. I'd stop in at Disc Golf World and say hello to Rick and his staff, pick up some cool merchandise and drive a few blocks to the Negro Baseball Hall of Fame (I got to tell ya, this insitution made me feel very emotional, well worth the entry fee). The Jazz Hall of Fame is in an adjacent building and I did tour that insitution too, but the Negro Baseball Hall of Fame is a must stop as it Arthur Bryant's BBQ ribs which is so close to these 2 Museums that you could walk, but I'd suggest driving (if you can read between the lines, as these places aren't in the best of neighborHOODs. But are safe to visit during day time hours).

In St. Louis, I'd visit the ARCH. it shouldn't be that busy this time of year and it's pretty neat to go up and check out the veiw. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is a cool place to visit. Very well known in the ST.Louis area. IMHO, Jefferson Barracks is the DGC to play in ST.Louis.

[scarpfish]

Cincy could not have possibly timed this road trip any worse.

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/pub/includes/columns/topheadline/2010/GulfFreeze.jpg

http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=southusnews

I hope he brought his northern climate weather gear for his southern road trip.

[harr0140]

Yeah I am feeling the same way but it IS NOT going to stop me from playing, as long as the course isnt buried in snow because I did not bring my boots. Fortunately I have been in FLorida since the temps dropped but I am concerned about my route home from Orlando through Georgia, SC and NC.