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Lawton HS DGC reviews
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Decent 9er if no one is around
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 7, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
Lawton High School is one of eight (!) schools in the greater Kalamazoo, MI area that has a 9-hole disc golf course on site.
Unlike some of the nearby school courses, this one plays in well-maintained lawn areas. Nothing is longer than 315' or shorter than 192', but there are a few interesting throws. Hole 4 is the 315' one, and actually requires overthrowing the basket because that basket is located right behind a large, bushy pine tree. Holes 5-8 play up/down a moderately steep hill with a couple of old growth trees complicating the routes to the basket. Hole 6 was my favorite of these - it's a fun 240' downhill look with a fairway that feels tight both horizontally and vertically, even though it's really just defined by two trees. A low, slight turnover shot would appear to work best here for RHBH throwers.
The baskets are Chainstars in fine shape.
Unlike some of the nearby school courses, this one plays in well-maintained lawn areas. Nothing is longer than 315' or shorter than 192', but there are a few interesting throws. Hole 4 is the 315' one, and actually requires overthrowing the basket because that basket is located right behind a large, bushy pine tree. Holes 5-8 play up/down a moderately steep hill with a couple of old growth trees complicating the routes to the basket. Hole 6 was my favorite of these - it's a fun 240' downhill look with a fairway that feels tight both horizontally and vertically, even though it's really just defined by two trees. A low, slight turnover shot would appear to work best here for RHBH throwers.
The baskets are Chainstars in fine shape.
Cons:
Many of the holes have some sort of potential safety issue. Holes 5-8 inclusive ALL play across the school drive, and holes 2/4/9 have drives/parking lots behind the baskets.
The tee pads are just rubber mats. These are very lumpy and being reclaimed by the surrounding grass. I suppose they at least mark the tee locations, but honestly natural pads with basic tee signs would be my preference if I had to choose. #9's tee pad has either been completely reclaimed by the grass, or has otherwise gone missing - only a few little shreds of rubber remained visible.
As alluded to above, there aren't any tee signs - or navigational aids, so you'll need UDisc here. There are also no trash cans, benches, kiosk/map, or practice basket.
Holes 2 and 3 are very forgettable wide open throws, and holes 1 and 9 are just little left turns around clumps of trees.
I didn't like having to play up the hill for hole 7, only to walk back down it and then play up it again for hole 8.
The tee pads are just rubber mats. These are very lumpy and being reclaimed by the surrounding grass. I suppose they at least mark the tee locations, but honestly natural pads with basic tee signs would be my preference if I had to choose. #9's tee pad has either been completely reclaimed by the grass, or has otherwise gone missing - only a few little shreds of rubber remained visible.
As alluded to above, there aren't any tee signs - or navigational aids, so you'll need UDisc here. There are also no trash cans, benches, kiosk/map, or practice basket.
Holes 2 and 3 are very forgettable wide open throws, and holes 1 and 9 are just little left turns around clumps of trees.
I didn't like having to play up the hill for hole 7, only to walk back down it and then play up it again for hole 8.
Other Thoughts:
There was a porta potty between holes 4 and 5 when I visited, but I highly doubt it's a permanent fixture of the school grounds. It looked way too clean.
Like all school courses, you should assume this one is unplayable when school is in session. And even when it isn't in session, keep an eye out here for vehicles on the school drive. There were a couple when I visited on a summer Friday afternoon.
Overall, this is a decent place for careful rec-level locals to come practice. There were too many potential safety issues and too few obstacles for me to rate this one higher, but I would say that it's a stronger 1.5 rating here vs. the 1.5 that I just gave nearby Paw Paw HS. Lawton HS DGC is not worth a stop on its own, but does stand as one of the more respectable entries in the Kalamazoo Area School 9 Hole Disc Golf Courses 101 catalog.
Like all school courses, you should assume this one is unplayable when school is in session. And even when it isn't in session, keep an eye out here for vehicles on the school drive. There were a couple when I visited on a summer Friday afternoon.
Overall, this is a decent place for careful rec-level locals to come practice. There were too many potential safety issues and too few obstacles for me to rate this one higher, but I would say that it's a stronger 1.5 rating here vs. the 1.5 that I just gave nearby Paw Paw HS. Lawton HS DGC is not worth a stop on its own, but does stand as one of the more respectable entries in the Kalamazoo Area School 9 Hole Disc Golf Courses 101 catalog.
7
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Inspector Dave and the Case of the missing tee 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 24, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
- Set on a nicely mowed field at a rural high school.
- No real dire safety issues. Not a fan of some of the holes that throw over roadways but that really isn't much of an issue if your here on a weekend when no activities are occuring.
- I like the layout of a few of the holes. 7 is a brutal uphill shot with a nasty fast left to right sloping green. 6 is a really cool short downhill shot that is very aceable.
- There's one good thing about no signage...NO OB! Can't play the OB if I don't know where it is.
- The course has you going up and down the big hill here. Good way to get your cardio in I guess.
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- No real dire safety issues. Not a fan of some of the holes that throw over roadways but that really isn't much of an issue if your here on a weekend when no activities are occuring.
- I like the layout of a few of the holes. 7 is a brutal uphill shot with a nasty fast left to right sloping green. 6 is a really cool short downhill shot that is very aceable.
- There's one good thing about no signage...NO OB! Can't play the OB if I don't know where it is.
- The course has you going up and down the big hill here. Good way to get your cardio in I guess.
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Cons:
- The tees. Yuck. Fly18 or whatever they are called nasty rubber pads. These need to be replaced soon because grass is starting to grow through the mats. These are slicker than snot on a doorknob in January when wet so be careful. Not only that but no effort was made to smooth or level the ground these pads sit on so they are a bumpy and ankle twisting mess.
- A lot of fairly pedestrian holes here. 1, 2, and 3 are just wide open and boring shots.
- No tee signs whatsoever so navigation is a real chore. Load up UDisc and follow it closely or you'll never find some of these tees.
- I stood right on the spot where the 9 tee is supposed to be according to UDisc and it is not there. Sooooo tee off from...the flat spot there I guess?
- A lot of fairly pedestrian holes here. 1, 2, and 3 are just wide open and boring shots.
- No tee signs whatsoever so navigation is a real chore. Load up UDisc and follow it closely or you'll never find some of these tees.
- I stood right on the spot where the 9 tee is supposed to be according to UDisc and it is not there. Sooooo tee off from...the flat spot there I guess?
Other Thoughts:
This is another high school course that is just easy and simple. It sort of compliments the Mattawan HS course with it being tight and wooded and this course is certainly MUCH better than the unmaintained stinking pile of poo at Paw Paw. Not really any sort of of a remarkable course in any sense but it isn't terrible either I guess. If you're in the area stop by and use it to practice. Not really something I would drive any distance to play. I would love to rate this higher but with the crappy tees and utter lack of signs or any sort of navigational aids this is what ya get.
