As soon as you pull in there's a massive course sign in front of you with a map, and the pars/distances for each hole - including elevation statistics. Directional signage throughout the course is excellent, with several smaller brown signs helping with tougher hole-to-hole transitions (5 to 6, 9 to 10, etc.).

The tee pads are plenty large, and the signs are mostly helpful. The off-angle of the sign map is a bit strange and not very helpful, but distances are laser accurate (literally). Baskets are powder blue MachIIIs in good shape. Several transitions over elevation are eased by steps built into the paths (14-16 all have some of this).

Elevation is the main course here, and you're in for a show. Steep uphills on 3, 6, and 11 are counterbalanced by yawning downhills on 5, 9, 15 and 16. Some milder moments can be found on 1's mound green, 10's fairway, and mid-fairway on 13 if you're playing the longest pin. And don't forget the drop-off on the right of 4 and 8. Oh, and the ravine shots on 7 and 14. Should I stop now? I should stop now.

The par 4s and 5s are major highlights. 5, a downhill tunnel then another long upshot; 12 turning right off the tee, then finding a line through the trees to the longest spot; 13 has two excellent pins, the par 4 doglegging right and down another hallway, or the par 5 over the hill and in yet another clearing. 16 is another downhill yoke with a lower ceiling than the other, then a sparse set of mature trees all the way to the pin back in the corner of the wood with a creek behind to add even more danger.

A few incredibly tricky pins, 8's shortest invites you to play over the drop off on the right before the land swings out and intercepts the flight, 9's pin behind the evergreen has both a ceiling to stay under and a line to shape to reach the pin, and 14 has two perched on a steep incline.

While still having a high fun factor, holes 1, 2, 17, and 18 don't bookend the course with the same flair as the rest of the round. Mostly flat, not a lot of spice (the gap on 17 and the wooded green of 2 add a little). 18 is a flat letdown to end the round.

I disagree with the choice to call the long pin a par 5 on holes 3 and 13. When I played here, neither were in that pin spot, but my drive on 13 left me with what would have been an easy layup for eagle, and hole 3's is just a semi-tough par 4 which would also be an opportunity for a three with a good drive.

Some of the transitions are quite long if a certain pin is in play (2 to 3, 7 to 8, 16 to 17).

From the pictures it looks like the overgrowth on the fairways could get annoying during the summer months.

The most unfortunate thing about this course is that I live an hour away from it. My "cons" section holds some extremely minor gripes. It is absolutely worth the drive from KC/Topeka, and the only thing you should be thinking as you leave is how soon you can get back for another round.

Elevation! For Kansas, this rarely exists, and is even more rarely used this efficiently. Each and every hole we came to was better than the one before it. If you enjoy a challenging course, this is your paradise. It's not a dink and dump...Thankfully!! Looks like it's made by the same crew as the Bloomington lake course, which is also a 5/5 in my book. Top 5 course in KS for me, without a doubt. Feels very removed from city, and full of natural beauty.

Only got to play it once

Longview DGC is a great one with all of the elements I love to see on a course. Lots of wooded fairways with challenging lines, lots of elevation change, water on a few holes, and really nice equipment. The concrete tees all have good signs, there are 2 or 3 pin positions on each hole, and the blue rimmed Discatchers are all in good condition.

Holes 1 and 18 are mostly open, but aside from that, you will need to be very accurate with drives and approaches to hit the windows and get near the basket. The first hole is on fairly level turf with a left to right turn, mid range distance. The short pin is on a small mound, adding a small amount of height to the basket. Hole 2 is also pretty flat, but longer, and with a tunnel of trees that get tighter as you approach the target. Hole 3 begins climbing the hill as you throw a right to left turning fairway through the woods. 4 is along the road at the top of the hill, with a fairway that is very crowded with trees creating a low ceiling and narrow gaps. Hole 5 is the first of several elevated tees, teeing off down a good size hill, with a decent alley that will get you to the bucket at the bottom. Number 6 is from the open grass into the woods with a bit of uphill slope leading to the pin. Hole 7 is a gnarly run through trees across a valley. Tee and pin are close in terms of elevation, and distance is not too great, but getting from A to B involves climbing down and back up a rocky ravine with heavy undergrowth. The 8th hole is slightly uphill through numerous trees, and pin positions are staggered across left to right, so the avenues will vary depending on location. 9 is another downhill drive with a split fairway giving left or right side options to reach the bottom, and a bit of ground left to cover once you get there. 10 is back to the flatter part of the park, and pretty long, with the basket sitting on the side of a hill making it easy to overshoot or roll away. 11 is an uphill monster with lots of trees, and the basket is planted on top beyond the crest about 100' or so. 12 is another good run through the trees with a fairly generous fairway but low ceiling. 13 is a 90 degree dogleg right, on a fairly flat area with numerous trees that make hitting the landing zone on your drive crucial if you want a good approach on the next throw. 14 is a fun shorter hole, down hill steep with a pond at the bottom left of the pin. Lots of trees, but there is a good size window to the right that gives nice access. Once you climb the hill opposite the pond, turn around and see the tee for 15, throwing back directly over the pond to the basket on the other side, hidden behind trees on the bank. 16 is right next to the tee for 14, throwing one more big downhill drive. Big trees on either side, but plenty of space to fly and get the distance necessary if you hit it right. 17 turns back toward the parking lot, on fairly flat ground, across a small creek bed, between a couple of trees, and to a basket that is left side, surrounded by brush and trees, and backed by a stream. The drop off behind the pin is steep and has thick rough, careful not to overshoot this one. 18 is uphill some, long but mostly open air.

I love the elevation changes and the downhill throws like 5, 9, 14, 15 and 16. Most of these holes are quite difficult, but not impossible and very fun. The big sign next to the practice basket is full of distance and elevation stats to go along with the course map.

Lots of brushy, tangled undergrowth at places. In combination with sometimes rocky hill sides, footing can be treacherous. Also thick enough to lose a disc if you don't get a good spot. Not a great course for beginners or anyone who has trouble hiking up and down hills.

I was told there is poison ivy present, but I played 2 rounds in shorts and had no serious breakout.

Topographically and in terms of flora this course offers a lot more than any of the other courses I have played in Kansas.

Very cool, fun and difficult, with nice gear. After getting to play several rounds and see the great differences in play as the baskets are moved to alternate locations, I think there are not many courses that offer so much in the way of fun, challenge, and versatility. My favorite course in the state, and in my top 10 or 15 nationwide.

Hard to beat the other review, so I will not try. The pros of this course is that it is challenging, but a lot of fun to play. The tee pads are excellent, the baskets are all new and well placed. The design is great with the exception of of I believe 15 and 16.

The course is excellent, so not many cons here. The tee for 15 and 16 are next to each other, so you tee off on 15 downhill, then you have to walk back uphill to the next tee. Hole 8's distance is incorrect on the hole info section. It says 800 feet, but it is more like 280. Look for the tee on the far left. We could only see 2 baskets, but go for the one on the left and you are good.

I know how difficult it is to put in a course, and these guys have done a great job here! You can tell that a lot of work has gone into the design and build. All I can say is a huge thank you! This course is now one of my favorites and the best part is that it will continue to get better!