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James Lawless Park reviews
2
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Wild West Golfing 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 15, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
*Wide variety of shots required.
*Good balance of distances and elevation changes.
*HUGE sagebrush (6-9' tall) makes for some interesting obstacles.
*New paving stone tee boxes and signs are a plus.
*Not crowded.
*Good balance of distances and elevation changes.
*HUGE sagebrush (6-9' tall) makes for some interesting obstacles.
*New paving stone tee boxes and signs are a plus.
*Not crowded.
Cons:
*HUGE sagebrush can also hide your discs.
*You will need spotters on some holes.
*A course map at hole 1 would have been helpful.
(I would print one before you go)
*You will need spotters on some holes.
*A course map at hole 1 would have been helpful.
(I would print one before you go)
Other Thoughts:
This course reminds me of Massacre Rocks State Park and Sister City (back 9) in the Pocatello, ID area. It is definitely not a groomed, grassy park setting, but that's what makes it cool experience. I like courses that make me think and this one does. I think I used almost every disc in my bag. I recommend dropping by if you're in the area.
3
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Smells Great! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Apr 26, 2013
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This is a nice new course in the Tri-Cities, Wa area and a nice compliment to the other 2. This course plays along a hill behind Fred Meyer in Richland. There is a wide variety of holes with good use of the elevation available.
My favorite feature is the sage brush. While usually not much of an obstacle, the sage brush here is up to 6 feet tall and 8 across. There are a couple holes that require fairly accurate drives to a clearing or you're trying to throw out of tall brush. There are also a couple bands of trees that have holes play through or around along with some fairly straightforward up or down hill holes.
Signs are well done and placed but now are mostly knocked down.
Huge update, they have gone through and put in tee pads for all holes. Well framed and leveled pavers, don't know how old they are but look like they should hold up well. Makes this a MUCH nicer course to play.
Course is worn in enough that once started it is fairly easy to follow flow but printing a map is a good idea if not used to course navigation.
My favorite feature is the sage brush. While usually not much of an obstacle, the sage brush here is up to 6 feet tall and 8 across. There are a couple holes that require fairly accurate drives to a clearing or you're trying to throw out of tall brush. There are also a couple bands of trees that have holes play through or around along with some fairly straightforward up or down hill holes.
Signs are well done and placed but now are mostly knocked down.
Huge update, they have gone through and put in tee pads for all holes. Well framed and leveled pavers, don't know how old they are but look like they should hold up well. Makes this a MUCH nicer course to play.
Course is worn in enough that once started it is fairly easy to follow flow but printing a map is a good idea if not used to course navigation.
Cons:
Cheat Grass!!!
No course sign, took some scouting to get started. Tee signs on other holes are present but some changes in hole length since printed.
No garbage cans, bathrooms, benches, or other amenities of a more mature course yet but I expect to see these improvements as time goes on.
2017 update: There has been road construction in the area, couple pins slightly moved but it improves course. Holes 12-17 are currently out, prob waiting on new placement for pin 13, Tee 14. Hopefully will be done by end of summer.
No course sign, took some scouting to get started. Tee signs on other holes are present but some changes in hole length since printed.
No garbage cans, bathrooms, benches, or other amenities of a more mature course yet but I expect to see these improvements as time goes on.
2017 update: There has been road construction in the area, couple pins slightly moved but it improves course. Holes 12-17 are currently out, prob waiting on new placement for pin 13, Tee 14. Hopefully will be done by end of summer.
Other Thoughts:
This is a very promising start to a course and I look forward to playing it more. When we were there the sage and wildflowers were blooming and it was the nicest smelling course I have played yet.
Will be hot in the summer with little shade so make sure to have water.
Will be hot in the summer with little shade so make sure to have water.
4
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western course on a hill 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jun 5, 2018
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-heavy chained baskets w/#s on top
-tee signs & paver tee boxes
-good course design/flow. back & front 9 end in ~the same spot.
-mixture of holes with different shots needed. throwing the tunnel on 2 & 15 takes accuracy & you can throw full throttle on 7 (though I have put it over the fence on the far left once).
-elevation. fun to throw down from 9 & 13 and challenging to throw up on 10 & 14.
-mixture of short & long holes, though most are on the shorter side with the longest being 419ft.
-limited other park users & generally not crowded.
-tee signs & paver tee boxes
-good course design/flow. back & front 9 end in ~the same spot.
-mixture of holes with different shots needed. throwing the tunnel on 2 & 15 takes accuracy & you can throw full throttle on 7 (though I have put it over the fence on the far left once).
-elevation. fun to throw down from 9 & 13 and challenging to throw up on 10 & 14.
-mixture of short & long holes, though most are on the shorter side with the longest being 419ft.
-limited other park users & generally not crowded.
Cons:
-no restrooms
-little maintenance
-limited shade (bring your water & sunscreen in the summer)
-pokey shrubbery
-some alt tees/baskets (more in the works)
-no onsite course map (use the one here)
-little maintenance
-limited shade (bring your water & sunscreen in the summer)
-pokey shrubbery
-some alt tees/baskets (more in the works)
-no onsite course map (use the one here)
Other Thoughts:
I am really glad this course got installed in the city I live in, now I can ride my bike to play 
. Hole 6 is an elevated basket that doesn't seem too hard until the wind blows. The course makes use of the elevation, but it's still fairly easy (always nice to have birds on the scorecard). In the summer there is a lot more foliage to contend with, so I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of looking for discs when everything is @ full growth. The course is a hike, so handicapped & baby strollers will have a tough time. Though it doesn't offer much scenic beauty, it is an overall fun course that I get my best scores on compared to the other courses in the tri-cities (fun golf shots).
Enjoy the sagebrush.
. Hole 6 is an elevated basket that doesn't seem too hard until the wind blows. The course makes use of the elevation, but it's still fairly easy (always nice to have birds on the scorecard). In the summer there is a lot more foliage to contend with, so I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of looking for discs when everything is @ full growth. The course is a hike, so handicapped & baby strollers will have a tough time. Though it doesn't offer much scenic beauty, it is an overall fun course that I get my best scores on compared to the other courses in the tri-cities (fun golf shots).Enjoy the sagebrush.
1
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Jodabro
Experience:
15.2 years
10 played
4 reviews
Balanced Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 22, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
Every hole has a signature feel.
Both long and short holes.
Friendly to all skill levels.
No Water hazards to loose discs.
Great layout.
Calf workout.
Both long and short holes.
Friendly to all skill levels.
No Water hazards to loose discs.
Great layout.
Calf workout.
Cons:
No trash bins yet.
No bathrooms. (although lots of businesses near by)
Not really stroller friendly.
Could be hot in the summer, open areas may not be shaded well.
No cement pads yet.
No bathrooms. (although lots of businesses near by)
Not really stroller friendly.
Could be hot in the summer, open areas may not be shaded well.
No cement pads yet.
Other Thoughts:
Once trash bins and pads are in, I would move the rating up to a 4.5. I loved playing this course, and it has the rugged outdoor/hike feel I like in a course. The rec arms can compete with the big arms on a lot of holes, which I think is great for the sport to grow.
