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Regional DGC reviews
9
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scruffy but likable 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 16, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
-nice mix of open & wooded, longer & shorter holes
-the re-tire baskets catch pretty well; i had no complaints
-mixed tees but the natural tees are in pretty good condition and the mats are good
-signs at each tee
-8 holes have a longer blue tee that adds usually significant distance
-some minor to moderate elevation changes in play on a handful of holes
-the open holes have clearly defined fairways with tree lines that are thick and punishing
-the wooded holes mostly have fair lines (except the first two) but are very tight
-the greens tend to be tucked near tree lines or just around corners
-plenty of parking
-tons of other park amenities
-the re-tire baskets catch pretty well; i had no complaints
-mixed tees but the natural tees are in pretty good condition and the mats are good
-signs at each tee
-8 holes have a longer blue tee that adds usually significant distance
-some minor to moderate elevation changes in play on a handful of holes
-the open holes have clearly defined fairways with tree lines that are thick and punishing
-the wooded holes mostly have fair lines (except the first two) but are very tight
-the greens tend to be tucked near tree lines or just around corners
-plenty of parking
-tons of other park amenities
Cons:
-pedestrian paths in play on basically all the non-wooded holes
-a couple of the short tees are awkwardly backed up to a tree line
-holes 1 and 2 are ridiculously tight. the long tee on 1 has no real line and on 2 the line is so sharp there's not much of a way to get there
-convoluted par system; isn't one par per hole good enough?
-park and gates close at dusk
-a couple of the short tees are awkwardly backed up to a tree line
-holes 1 and 2 are ridiculously tight. the long tee on 1 has no real line and on 2 the line is so sharp there's not much of a way to get there
-convoluted par system; isn't one par per hole good enough?
-park and gates close at dusk
Other Thoughts:
Regional Park has a nice mix of open spaces and tight woods. The majority of holes play through open areas that are flanked by dense tree lines. There are 6 wooded holes that play through those dense trees and most of them have a fair line and are some of the best holes on the course. I especially liked hole 8, the uphill hole 12, and the tight but fair holes 17 & 18. I liked hole 5 and 9 also, the latter having a cool green very close to the lake.
Some of the natural tees, the dense trees and underbrush, and occasional piles of deadfall give the course a bit of a scruffy feel but the holes are mostly pretty fun. You just have to make sure to watch out for the pedestrian paths. The short tees are good for a fun round or for beginners. I had 2 beginners with me (2nd or 3rd full round ever) and they faired pretty well. I threw some extra shots from some of the blues and they're okay, just adding a bunch of distance on the open shots but making the wooded ones (1, 13) much harder.
This course is definitely a big upgrade over Broadlawn Park for Ardmore. I think it's one of the better options halfway between DFW and OKC.
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Some of the natural tees, the dense trees and underbrush, and occasional piles of deadfall give the course a bit of a scruffy feel but the holes are mostly pretty fun. You just have to make sure to watch out for the pedestrian paths. The short tees are good for a fun round or for beginners. I had 2 beginners with me (2nd or 3rd full round ever) and they faired pretty well. I threw some extra shots from some of the blues and they're okay, just adding a bunch of distance on the open shots but making the wooded ones (1, 13) much harder.
This course is definitely a big upgrade over Broadlawn Park for Ardmore. I think it's one of the better options halfway between DFW and OKC.
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6
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Wish baskets were on the level of the rest of the course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 24, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
Great are for a course
Love the difficulty of wooded holes and the open holes
Enjoyed the manicured teepads
Tee signs were very detailed
Beautiful views of lake on the middle holes of the course
Plenty of opportunities to use all of your throws
Multiple teepad
Love the difficulty of wooded holes and the open holes
Enjoyed the manicured teepads
Tee signs were very detailed
Beautiful views of lake on the middle holes of the course
Plenty of opportunities to use all of your throws
Multiple teepad
Cons:
Biggest con for me were the baskets, I like the innovation, but I prefer the more traditional baskets
Not the best of layouts, had to check the course map almost after every hole to locate the next teepad
From the looks of the wooded holes, it seems they have plans to clear out some more trees, which will only make the course better
Not the best of layouts, had to check the course map almost after every hole to locate the next teepad
From the looks of the wooded holes, it seems they have plans to clear out some more trees, which will only make the course better
Other Thoughts:
Really enjoyed the course. Wish they layout was a little more smooth. Wooded holes need a little more work to be done, but once those trees are cleared out, it will only make the course better.
