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Lookout Park reviews
6
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Lookout Park
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 8, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
Lookout Park is a neighborhood course that plays along a long, narrow strip of land underneath some electrical lines. The layout actually provided more challenge than I had initially anticipated when I looked at the hole information here on DGCR. The course does a decent job of utilizing elevation.
Inside this neighborhood park there are some decent amenities. Though they are mostly located around the parking lot. There is a restroom facility, benches, tables, some ball fields, and a nice little park for neighborhood residents to make use of.
The course has lengths that would benefit novice or casual players, but better players can get a decent challenge here too because there is a real need for accuracy if you are trying to birdie every hole. Each tee is marked by two blue Innova tee markers next to a tee sign, and each basket is numbered to help you orient the direction you need to be throwing.
Most of the holes are open, but some of the holes have enough flavor to them to really stand out. Hole 2 is an uphill shot that has a quick jump in elevation right off the tee, with a gradual gradient the rest of the way. Hole 4 throws over a hump, and off into the woods to the left. Hole 5 is a hyzer shot over a valley with steep, steep downhill to the left and long of the basket. Holes 3 through 7 have rough that makes you really want to stay on the fairway when playing.
Inside this neighborhood park there are some decent amenities. Though they are mostly located around the parking lot. There is a restroom facility, benches, tables, some ball fields, and a nice little park for neighborhood residents to make use of.
The course has lengths that would benefit novice or casual players, but better players can get a decent challenge here too because there is a real need for accuracy if you are trying to birdie every hole. Each tee is marked by two blue Innova tee markers next to a tee sign, and each basket is numbered to help you orient the direction you need to be throwing.
Most of the holes are open, but some of the holes have enough flavor to them to really stand out. Hole 2 is an uphill shot that has a quick jump in elevation right off the tee, with a gradual gradient the rest of the way. Hole 4 throws over a hump, and off into the woods to the left. Hole 5 is a hyzer shot over a valley with steep, steep downhill to the left and long of the basket. Holes 3 through 7 have rough that makes you really want to stay on the fairway when playing.
Cons:
As I just said, there is some serious rough around Holes 3 through 7. So bad in fact, that I could easily see someone losing a disc on what would otherwise be a perfect beginner course. It was so bad in some spots, that I could see it detracting from first timers ability to have fun here.
The tee signs could use some work here. There is no information on them other than the hole number. It would be nice if they included par and distance as well. Holes 1 & 5 also seemed to be missing tee signs, with the posts being all there was to indicate where the tee was located.
The first two holes and the last two holes play right around or through other park activities. If there are people playing on the soccer field, there really is no way to play the last two holes safely. There is also a winding walking path around Holes 4 & 5, which ended up slowing my round down. This isn't really that inconvenient for disc golfers, because the course is so short, but the safety concern is there because the walkers I encountered seemed to have zero awareness of the course's existences. This could definitely pose problems at Hole 4, where the tee shot is somewhat blind to the path walking up the hill.
In order to fit the course into a loop, it tends to hug the edges of the park and gets really close to private property. I wouldn't be surprised if someone has thrown a disc into someone's yard before. The possibility is even there for a disc to be thrown at a few of the houses.
There is some space to lengthen a couple of the holes, like 1 ,3 or 9 - which would help bring a bit more life to the course.
The tee signs could use some work here. There is no information on them other than the hole number. It would be nice if they included par and distance as well. Holes 1 & 5 also seemed to be missing tee signs, with the posts being all there was to indicate where the tee was located.
The first two holes and the last two holes play right around or through other park activities. If there are people playing on the soccer field, there really is no way to play the last two holes safely. There is also a winding walking path around Holes 4 & 5, which ended up slowing my round down. This isn't really that inconvenient for disc golfers, because the course is so short, but the safety concern is there because the walkers I encountered seemed to have zero awareness of the course's existences. This could definitely pose problems at Hole 4, where the tee shot is somewhat blind to the path walking up the hill.
In order to fit the course into a loop, it tends to hug the edges of the park and gets really close to private property. I wouldn't be surprised if someone has thrown a disc into someone's yard before. The possibility is even there for a disc to be thrown at a few of the houses.
There is some space to lengthen a couple of the holes, like 1 ,3 or 9 - which would help bring a bit more life to the course.
Other Thoughts:
Overall Lookout Park is an okay 9-hole course, but with some room for improvement - so for now I plan to give it a 2.0 rating. If the tee signs were a bit more informative and the rough was under control a little better, I could definitely see myself bumping up my rating for this course. All things considered, this course is a great addition and resource for those living in the neighborhood, but isn't really a course to go out of your way for. However, if you ever find yourself in the same situation I was in, looking for a way to spend an hour or so while waiting on friends to play Plantation Ruins, this course is not a bad way to spend your time.
Favorite Holes: 2 & 5
Favorite Holes: 2 & 5
3
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Going up and back down 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 20, 2019
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
-I didn't think Lookout would be quite as cool as it was. I thought it was just going to be a nine holer that's just there to "grow the sport." It's a little more than that. What's notorious is how you play your way up a hill at the beginning and then play your way back down. I've only played one other course like that. Plumtree Mountain. (Plumtree Mountain is dearly missed and many hearts are broken. Devastated as the kids were when Mike & Ike split up.)
-The atmosphere is also different than it is of a standard park course. The course is in the middle of a neighborhood. You're playing close to backyards. The course is close to the local golf course. It's good for what it is. This is a nice nine holer that is in the sight of other people in their homes. I think of that as an exclusive way to grow the sport.
-It said that this course was mostly flat; it's not! There is at least some elevation change on every hole and a few have pretty significant elevation changes. Holes 2 & 3 are both uphill with solid elevation changes. Holes 7 & 8 are both downhill. #8 probably has the greatest use of elevation. What make #8 even funner is the fact that you're throwing down about twenty feet and past the basket the hill continues it's decline and into a field. You could empty your bag throwing as far as you can with very little risk. I threw a sheriff really far down that hill. I measured my throw at 577 feet. None of the holes are longer than 265', but there is room for a little bit of safari golf. It was fun for me to throw as far as I could and try to get close to #9's basket.
-A few nice greens in the woods. #6's tee shot is a fun uphill putter toss out of the woods with the tower in play.
-Two practice baskets right by the parking lot.
-Place is very friendly for family to hang out. There's a swing set and a walking path that many locals seemed to enjoy while I was here.
-The atmosphere is also different than it is of a standard park course. The course is in the middle of a neighborhood. You're playing close to backyards. The course is close to the local golf course. It's good for what it is. This is a nice nine holer that is in the sight of other people in their homes. I think of that as an exclusive way to grow the sport.
-It said that this course was mostly flat; it's not! There is at least some elevation change on every hole and a few have pretty significant elevation changes. Holes 2 & 3 are both uphill with solid elevation changes. Holes 7 & 8 are both downhill. #8 probably has the greatest use of elevation. What make #8 even funner is the fact that you're throwing down about twenty feet and past the basket the hill continues it's decline and into a field. You could empty your bag throwing as far as you can with very little risk. I threw a sheriff really far down that hill. I measured my throw at 577 feet. None of the holes are longer than 265', but there is room for a little bit of safari golf. It was fun for me to throw as far as I could and try to get close to #9's basket.
-A few nice greens in the woods. #6's tee shot is a fun uphill putter toss out of the woods with the tower in play.
-Two practice baskets right by the parking lot.
-Place is very friendly for family to hang out. There's a swing set and a walking path that many locals seemed to enjoy while I was here.
Cons:
-Lack of variety in distance. Shortest hole (#6) is 182' and the longest (#9) is 265'. I feel that the layout is nearly optimized. With that being said.....
-#2 is a cool uphill hole and all. But it's a bit of a walk to hole #3 and on the way to #3's pad, you walk past plenty of land before you cross the road. Would be cool to have that considerably
"difficult to reach" par 3. Possibly push the basket forward maybe 30' and push the pad back a little and you have that one hole you could throw a driver on.
-Private property close to hole 3. It would take a pretty terrible drive to get into the area, but it could happen with severe winds or if you decide to play in the rain and it slips out of your hand. I had a tournament yesterday in the rain and have drives that were much worse than a shot landing over the fence on this hole.
-Needs concrete pads. I played on a sunny day after it rained and many of the tees are in places that stay wet for a while after rain.
-#2 is a cool uphill hole and all. But it's a bit of a walk to hole #3 and on the way to #3's pad, you walk past plenty of land before you cross the road. Would be cool to have that considerably
"difficult to reach" par 3. Possibly push the basket forward maybe 30' and push the pad back a little and you have that one hole you could throw a driver on.
-Private property close to hole 3. It would take a pretty terrible drive to get into the area, but it could happen with severe winds or if you decide to play in the rain and it slips out of your hand. I had a tournament yesterday in the rain and have drives that were much worse than a shot landing over the fence on this hole.
-Needs concrete pads. I played on a sunny day after it rained and many of the tees are in places that stay wet for a while after rain.
Other Thoughts:
-Lookout Park seems to be a great neighborhood park. If there was a park like this with a course in my neighborhood, my neighborhood would probably have many fun get togethers or parties. It seems like a place where neighbors could meet up and interact and possibly decide to learn how to play disc golf. This course has some fun holes that'll get people to see why people love the game.
-There are woods with extreme elevation changes on the left side of #6 & #7's fairways. They are probably not available for park use but if they were, then this would possibly have the full potential to be a fun 18 holer. They are right by the golf course.
-I think it's worth it if you're close by. I'm home for the weekend and decided to drive 25 miles to play it and I'm glad I did.
-There are woods with extreme elevation changes on the left side of #6 & #7's fairways. They are probably not available for park use but if they were, then this would possibly have the full potential to be a fun 18 holer. They are right by the golf course.
-I think it's worth it if you're close by. I'm home for the weekend and decided to drive 25 miles to play it and I'm glad I did.
6
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Very short and easy 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 10, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
+ Fresh baskets.
+ Lots of elevation and wind to contend with. Wind isn't frequent at many courses in Charlotte, so this makes it stick out a little.
+ The combination of wind, elevation and mild variety between lines make this course more interesting than other beginner 9 holes like Pinewood or Springfield, which are less exciting.
+ Pretty quiet, upscale neighborhood. Peaceful.
+ Lots of elevation and wind to contend with. Wind isn't frequent at many courses in Charlotte, so this makes it stick out a little.
+ The combination of wind, elevation and mild variety between lines make this course more interesting than other beginner 9 holes like Pinewood or Springfield, which are less exciting.
+ Pretty quiet, upscale neighborhood. Peaceful.
Cons:
- Shared space. Holes mostly play around other activities, but occasionally you'll wait for people on the walking path or have kids playing in the field by holes 2, 8 & 9.
- Every hole is short and easy. The design is definitely geared towards beginners, which makes sense considering its location and space constraints. Not much room for 750' par 5's here.
- Most hole is just a straight shot, with elevation and 20-40' being the difference between it and the last hole.
- Every hole is short and easy. The design is definitely geared towards beginners, which makes sense considering its location and space constraints. Not much room for 750' par 5's here.
- Most hole is just a straight shot, with elevation and 20-40' being the difference between it and the last hole.
Other Thoughts:
This course is good for what it is. A compact 9 hole built into a neighborhood that's accessible to anyone of any age or skill level.
For a skilled player there's no real reason to make a trip out here unless you're ace hunting or looking to try a new course for the sake of it. You'd be better off going to Winget and getting 18 more demanding and varied holes, or Elon Park for either 18 hole course.
If you're looking for a quiet place to take your family for a picnic and a short walk, with some disc golf on the side, this place is the ticket. Couple of swings for kids, and benches next to the water with a nice view. Could be a good course to bring a first timer too.
For a skilled player there's no real reason to make a trip out here unless you're ace hunting or looking to try a new course for the sake of it. You'd be better off going to Winget and getting 18 more demanding and varied holes, or Elon Park for either 18 hole course.
If you're looking for a quiet place to take your family for a picnic and a short walk, with some disc golf on the side, this place is the ticket. Couple of swings for kids, and benches next to the water with a nice view. Could be a good course to bring a first timer too.
