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El Reno, OK

Route 66 DGC

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Pizza God
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Experience: 36.1 years 1728 played 580 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Even better than before 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 2, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Tee signs show distance
great variety of shots
A couple of 2 drive holes for this old man

Cons:

Grass tee pads for most of the holes
Hole 4 was dumb
Some longer walks between a few of the holes

Other Thoughts:

First off, this course was redesigned, almost totally. A lot of length added.

The map posted in 2016 on this page is current, the map at the course next to old hole 1 (now 18) is worthless.

The course now as several accuracy holes and some air it out holes.

A couple of memorable holes.

Worst hole on the course is hole 4, double mando between two trees, then the basket is up the hill to the left. Not a very long hole and I don't think it is possible to park this hole. You pretty much just throw a short 100ft shot though the mando, then a 200ft upshot to the basket. Now the basket is sitting on the edge of a hill that does make for an interesting putt. (which I happen to miss taking a 4)

then you follow it up with a decent championship level hole #5. Hills and trees make placement of your drive to set up your upshot important. This is a tough 3, this is a true par 4 hole. Might not be tough enough to be a par 5. I did make my 4 and was happy with it. (I can't throw far enough to get a good upshot though the tree's 3/4 of the way down the fairway)

Hole 6 is sort of a joke, sitting at less than 200ft is a basket directly behind a very large tree. This one should be a par 2.

Hole 7 is a tough par 3. Nice low ceiling show between two rows of large tree's. I threw a roller that set up well for a 60ft putt.

Hole 10 is also interesting. Old large cedar trees on your left and an OB fence line on your right. Tough hole with the wind in your face.

Hole 11 might be the 2nd longest hole on the course. I am sure a big arm could reach the basket, but for me this was a drive and upshot hole. You want to stay right of the fairway for an easier up shot.

13 and 14 were similar in that you cross the creek to get to the basket. You really got to think of your drive placement to get the 2 and not land in the creek. Specially on 14.

Hole 18, tree's are overgrown and there is not a "good" line to the basket. I went straight at it over the bridge with a driver. Landed on the bank of the creek below the basket for the 2. I didn't see much of a left to right shot and am not sure the big right to left shot is there.

in all, I found this to be a fun well rounded course to play. Lots of large trees, longer holes to air it out, short holes to test your accuracy and a creek you don't want to land in.

Would I play here again.

Yes, this is one of the better courses I have played in Oklahoma, not too hard, not too easy. Lots of rewarding shots. (well, except hole 4)

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ManOnTheDoor
Experience: 17 years 19 played 11 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Good course for a short drive 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 13, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This looked like an almost brand new course to me. The tee boxes were new (although short) and the pins were mostly easily located. Most of the pins had a "next tee this way" marker on them that was VERY nice. The holes that were in the woods had clearings to throw through. Adequate number of trash cans. This is at a well-used soccer complex so if you get there at the right day, there are concession stands open (but, see below in the "cons" section). The area is very well maintained.

Cons:

If you try to play this on a Saturday during youth soccer season, you better have great control of your discs. MANY holes run parallel to the soccer fields and I'm sure they won't appreciate the discs. One hole (early front 9, but that's all I remember) has the pin really close to a set of bleachers. Use caution around the soccer moms!

The tee boxes are insanely short as noted previously. It appears that they are new and there is a noticeable step up onto the box if you need a run-up. That gives you something else to think about as you are trying to drive, otherwise you might roll your ankle.

There's quite a hike between a few of the holes due to having to get around the soccer fields and the map doesn't accurately locate some of the holes and pins properly.

Other Thoughts:

Most holes run east/west and the predominant southern wind is ALWAYS a factor. If you get out here without the soccer crowds you can no doubt play this course very quickly. This is an excellent course and not too far away from OKC.
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rt66dgc6
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 30, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good short holes alsome Long holes. last time i played the bridge from holes 15 to 16 is fixed. i love it. only Course on Route 66 thats what i like Quite mostly

Cons:

need a Bench at hole #5 hole #13 hole#18. trim the tree a little for the southpawls. on hole #1

Other Thoughts:

one of the best iv played on thats Close by. the where i live
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CBayless
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 8, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

BASKETS! Nice new baskets on the course. Nice lay out. Variety of shots needed to score well. Plenty of trash cans to keep the course clean.

Cons:

Need bridges over the creek in at least 3 places. Benches would be nice also. You have to watch between the basket on 11 to tee on 12, you walk right into 14's flight path. Soccer fields a little to close in a couple of places.

Other Thoughts:

I know several of the 'cons' listed are being addressed and we had a great time out there. A lot of people stopped and asked how we liked the course. Tee pads are coming and this is a great place to play already. If you don't like the wind, move out of Oklahoma.:)
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dgdave
Experience: 29.1 years 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Adams 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 21, 2007 Played the course:never

Pros:

Mix of short and long. Uses everything to be very effective. Designed by a genius.

Cons:

4x4 Posts for targets, need a map to get around. If you need a map, I can email one!

Other Thoughts:

Recently changed which made improvements. Good variety of short and long. Fair amount of trees, but not wooded. worth the short drive!
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