Lawton, OK

Elmer Thomas DGC

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2.855(based on 13 reviews)
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elOso22
Experience: 12.8 years 25 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Prarie Dogs and a Lakeview 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 15, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The park has a variety of shots and good elevation changes. Much of this large park is utilized so there are hilly holes, grassy holes, holes near the road, holes that are isolated away from everyone else in the park.

Local players are very helpful. Many of the players from Lawton also have a good knowledge of other Oklahoma course and those in north Texas, so these players are an invaluable resource for a new player or a player new to the area.

The course has two maps on the course and the tees are laid out pretty clearly. The signage is excellent and when the next tee is several hundred feet away (hole 13,17,18) there are signs pointing disc golfers in the right direction

Cons:

No concrete tee pads. The red amateur pads (a wooden board) are difficult to see since the paint id chipping/fading and the red color is often hard to see in the dirt.

The terrain can be uneven and footing is sometimes tricky. Additionally, prarie dog holes are a concern on the majority of holes, though the prarie dogs themselves are actually a very cool plus, not a bother at all.

Joggers/walkers sometimes interrupt shot, especially on holes 2, 3, 5, 13, and 15.

Other Thoughts:

This is the course I've played the most and I like it. For newer players, it is challenging. A lack of trees is difficult for experienced players (including soldiers from Ft. Sill) to get used to if they've played more wooded courses, but the course is interesting still.

The course is long, even from the amateur tees, and it's a good course to learn how to throw your discs (by just airing them out). I imagine that big arms absolutely love this course.
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