-tight woods on a majority of holes, something that doesn't exist elsewhere in OKC
-utilizes well the interesting features of the land: slight elevation, pond, ravines, narrow tunnels, low ceilings
-concrete pads, Discatchers, detailed signage
-a handful of open holes on the front 9 that allow you to warm up your arm
-requires BH and FH to get to the green off the tee
-practice basket
-plenty of parking
-tons of other amenities in the park, including 18 more holes

-poison ivy
-the rough is pretty rough
-weird tee placement/angle on hole 7
-don't bring your beginner friends here
-can get pretty crowded but not as bad as the East Course

I really enjoyed the new holes here at Dolese. They are short and very wooded with narrow lines, low ceilings, and idiosyncratic lines. Nearly every tee shot had me wanting to throw multiple times and try to solve the puzzle presented. The lines are fair but really particular and the greens are accessible but have plenty of danger.

The front 9 has five holes from the original layout, holes 1-3 and 6-7. These are a nice way to warm up a bit before having to dial in the accuracy in the woods. They are a nice contrast but not particularly interesting or memorable. There are a couple wooded holes I'm tempted to complain about but I really just need to learn a better forehand (like hole 4 that requires a really awkward FH flex). I loved hole 11 with the pond on the left, hole 12 going downhill through a ravine, and hole 15 where the best you can do is get to the window at the bottom of the small hill atop which the basket is perched. You'll have a putt but don't miss and go long into the pond on the other side.

There are good concrete pads, detailed signs, and the discatchers are in good condition. The rough is rough but surely better than it was a handful of years back when the course first opened. The lines are tight and demanding but it's a welcome contrast from every other course in OKC. And if it's really not your cup of tea, you can just scoot over the east side of the park and play the 18 holes on the East Course.

I think Dolese is the premiere stop for throwing discs in OKC. Whether you only have time for one round or you're looking to play the whole day, Dolese should be a top consideration. If you're into wooded courses then you'll definitely want to play the West Course.


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-new woods holes with tight fairways add even more need for precision; the ever present ceiling prevents most "over the top" lines, and even when the line is there it comes with plenty of risk
-true to the original Dolese feel, you'll need your backhand and forehand, and can use a forehand roller or overhand on occasion
-new Discatcher baskets
-good use of elevated tees/baskets on a couple wooded holes
-very good greens and basket placement on most holes, using trees, bushes, and rough ground

Some favorites: 2-5, 10-12, 15

-tees are still dirt and can get muddy; flags that typically mark them are sometimes missing
-on the course navigation is a little tricky for visitors; but the online course map leaves no room for confusion... so download it!
-that pond on 11 is nasty
-a couple holes aren't bad but can be forgettable, in contrast to Dolese East

The new holes are still a bit raw, but I'm grateful to have them and look forward to continued improvements (concrete tees and tee signs).These are fun holes that tend to be quite short, especially west of the parking lot, so it's nice that the old "island" holes are included to give a few slightly open and longer shots.

Overall, the new holes are fun, but I have a couple comments. I'm not a big fan of the early dogleg on hole 4 because it doesn't feel like a natural golf line to me. Hole 8 seems like a bit of a "poke and pray" since the fairway is so crowded, but it's a good test of low power accuracy. Hole 12's early narrow gap struck me as a bit ridiculous at first, but I've gotten it a few times now and have grown to respect the unique line it requires. These issues actually give the holes and course character, but can make a round frustrating. Notice I included several of these on my favorites...

Basically, this course tends to be quite a bit shorter than the original Dolese 18. The shorter holes reward accurate players, and will make you pay if you can't hit good golf lines. It's the kind of course where you can expect some birdies but still experience the frustration of some bogeys or par saves on 200' holes. That said, you can probably expect to score better on West than on the East course.

I still think Dolese is at its best when all 36 holes can be played together. If you're visiting the area, I'd say make sure you eat beforehand and stock up your cooler and snacks so you can spend the extra time to play both East and West. Both are great courses, and thanks to the OKC DGA for putting in so much work and making Dolese a two course site!

Has some elevation. Mixture of wooded and open holes. The wooded holes make for some technical lines to challenge your ability. Met some awesome locals. Fun course.

Natural tee pads. Very difficult to navigate for the first time without the help of someone who has played it. Poison Ivy was out in full force.

Would definetly play again

New Dis-Catcher Baskets.
Brings Technical aspect to OKC.
Mixture of shots.
Thumbers, forhands, and backhands, are welcomed on this course.
5 of 4 Holes from the old course are incorporated to add distance to the layout.
Relieves congestion on the existing course.
Trees basically cover the entire course.Shade for the summer months.
Great complement to the existing course.

Natural Tees.
No Signs.
Not an easy flow.
No real established flow / hole numbers.
Poison Ivy everywhere.
Still a work in progress.

Love the new holes.
Adds technical aspect to an open OKC area courses.
Just remember its a work in progress.
Port-a-jon.
Tees aren't set they may be moved.
My rating would increase with the completion on the course.

-New baskets
-Technically challenging corridors/tunnels/fairways.
-Lots of tree cover, allows for comfortable play in the hottest of days, avoiding direct sunlight.

-Right now, the only real issues for me seem to be the lack of signage/directions, and the lack of concrete tees, or tee markers. There are a few holes that finish up in heavy trees, and while looking around, there isn't anything to tell you which direction to go for the next hole. There was some neon orange spray paint there on grass and some trees, trying to point the way......but it had mostly washed away. The transition from 6 to 7, was a particularly difficult one...as we walked around for a good bit, before figuring it out. Print a Map, and TRY to use it..it should help.

-Small trees and vines in the fairway. This course is very tight as it is, and the margin for error is already slim! There will be many times, you have a great shot right down the middle of an already ridiculously tight tunnel...only to have your disc hit a random vine, hanging down in the middle of the fairway. These, along with some really small trees, could be removed here and there, to open it up "just a bit more."

I am confident, that once this course matures, and the tees, and signage are put into place, that these "cons" will be all but nonexistent.

Well, lets call it what it is..... Its unlike any other course in OKC. And this is a GOOD THING! Its super tight, and super narrow, and requires all sorts of disc skills, as you are throwing to a spot...to set yourself up to actually have a next shot. This course is not for everybody, and wont appeal to everybody...but I loved it. My new favorite OKC spot for sure.

-Who this course will appeal to.... RH Forehand throwers, and BH lefties. 5 of the first 8 holes, are either "dog leg" right in very narrow space, or very long and narrow, with your disc needing to finish up fading right. If you can flick your disc, laser straight about 4-5 feet off the ground, for about 125-150 feet...this course is going to be right in your wheel house.

-Who this course will not appeal to..... The grip it and rip it "Neanderthal types." There aren't any holes, that really allow you to open it up, and chuck one deep. Everything is tight, and methodical. Almost every throw, you are trying to put yourself in a position to just even have a shot.

I have now run through this course 5 times. I have played it with 5 different friends...and the consensus thus far, is a healthy mix. Some hate it, and some love it...obviously depending on style of play. But, I can tell you, that I love it...and am so happy to have a new course to play...expecially one that fits my style of play.

Once they add signage, tees, and clean up the fairways here and there..this course would rate .5 to a full point higher for me.