Kearney, NE

Fort Kearney State Rec. Area

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888HUSKERS
Experience: 53.5 years 19 played 19 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Water Comes Into Play 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 14, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a good course that has some challenging shots even for the experienced player. I really enjoyed the tight shot on #2 but it can also become a disc eater. Some of the holes do force you to use both hyzer and anhyzer shots to put your self in position for a putt. Hole 7 is a fun one where you can work on your drives or roller shots. While we were there we witnessed what happens when a good roller gets caught in the winds coming out of the North and your short roller will quickly turn into a 300 foot drive.

Cons:

Holes #2, #3, and #4 do have water that comes into play and I don't believe that this was properly labeled on the hole info. They don't come into play if you are fairly accurate but if your disc gets caught in a strong wind it's gone into the swimming lake nearby.

Other Thoughts:

I've updated the hole into to point out that holes #2, #3, and #4 do have water that can come into play. While most experienced players would reject this since you are not forced to throw over the water it is a concern for recreational players.
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fretgod321
Experience: 17.9 years 25 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very asthetically pleasing course. It is also well taken care of, and the fairways are kept well. There is a decent variation of hole lengths, different shots, and requires some technical skill as well. For example, hole #2 is a straight shot 190 feet down a 10 foot wide fairway, so your throw has to be straight or it'll end up in a pine tree. And hole #8 is throw a narrow point right off the tee and then opens up.

Cons:

My only problem with this course is that there are only 9 holes. There is plenty of area on park grounds for more holes. If there were more holes, it would make it worth paying the 4 dollars for the park fee.

Other Thoughts:

All in all it's a fun 9 hole course, much better than the nearby 9 hole courses, but if you're looking for something more challenging, check out Cottonmill DC.
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gfellerjm
Experience: 15.2 years 7 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Novice's Opinion 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I've only been playing a month or so but I really like this course. It has enough variety to be interesting but it's not too hard to be frustrating. Also there is not much of a chance of loosing you discs. Most holes are rather stait forward but others, like # 8, make you go around a huge tree. All in all a wonderful little course.

Cons:

The tee's are a chunk of wood sunk into the ground. On dry days these work well but when it's wet it's very muddy.

Other Thoughts:

This course in good in the fact that it's close enough to go play whenever I want but far enough out of town that I've only ever seen one other person playing.
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Donovan
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Experience: 37.1 years 302 played 187 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Come Stretch Your Legs 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beautifully maintained park with some fun holes are all you can ask for. The designer actually took some time working out a few really cool holes on this little course that goes around the lake, but does not really get the lake involved much. There is a great little tunnel shot with the lake behind the basket, a huge tree that you can go over and around darting at the hole on, and the final hole has a gateway to fire out of. Navigation wasn't too bad. There were a couple of bathrooms and a few trashcans. I saw no garbage, anywhere! The tee pads are grass and have wood planks in the ground to help you out. They work rather well actually. A local Boy Scout Troop came in and fixed up the course in 2007 and did a fantastic job. Thanks boys! Fun factor wise, even though it was cold enough to see my breath, I just had to play it again.

Cons:

I wish it had been 18 holes. I also would like to have seen better signs, but for this size and hole length course it is good enough. I'm sure there will be some people walking around for the safety factor in the summertime, so keep that in mind. I got there early enough, that there was no one to collect the park $4 permit funds. The sign does say you have an hour to pay, so I played fast. ;) I really don't know if they charge that to everyone or not. So, I left the "pay to play" not marked on the course info. Just a little FYI. Paying is not actually a negative, but since I don't know for sure on the matter, I put it in here like a warning.

Other Thoughts:

To help with navigation remember these 2 things. After finishing #4 turn left and look for the bridge; #5 will be on the other side. After completing #7 follow the road around and just passed the beach entrance is #8. If you want a quick round just to stretch your legs and are not looking to be overly competitive, then I think this is the little course for you.
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High Flyer
Experience: 23 played 23 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Some open grassy areas, some tight fairways cut through the woods, a little variety of both.

Not too hard to find your way around, just go clockwise around the lake.

Cons:

Very little elevation change. The tees are grass, with a piece of wood marking the end.

Other Thoughts:

The park permit cost me $4 for the day. There are a few other small lakes and campsites for other outdoor recreation activities.
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