The Oaks is an outstanding addition to the low country disc golf scene. Playing on a ball golf course, it immediately is one of the area's top two permanent courses.
- Great layout. At just under 7000 feet, it's not a course for beginners. Plenty of longer holes - three at 600 feet+ with four more longer than 400 feet. Being on a golf course, there is plenty of room to be aggressive off the tee on most of these layouts.
- Excellent use of water. It's only an issue on several holes - notably 4, 5, and 18 - but it's such an impact on those holes that you very well may change your entire approach to how or where you're throwing. #18 is only 309 feet, with the water carry at about 275. Standing on the tee and throwing into a headwind forced me to aim away from the basket and water.
- #5 is one of the most creative and aesthetically different tee shots I've ever seen. You're teeing off on the side porch of the old clubhouse, throwing over water to a basket protected by trees. Let's also say this is an important hole to scout before throwing the first time. Or you can be like me, not know how vast the water is, and throw it directly into the drink, thinking you're avoiding the risk. Lesson learned.
- Despite many open fairways, there was a vast amount of challenge throughout. An underrated challenge that bit me on multiple holes is the issue of depth perception and not having obstacles near the basket to judge distances. The course basically is two disc golf holes per every golf hole with one ending mid-fairway and the second near the putting green. Several times I completely misjudged distance because all you must go one is a basket then another 150-200 yards of wide-open space behind it.
- With this being on a golf course, another subtle challenge is the raised putting greens. There is decent terrain and elevation throughout the course, especially by low country, beach standards. On several holes, notably #7 & 11, you have a flat layout for the first 80% of the hole with a slight incline at the end. Again, not much, but just enough that again had shots land 30 feet or so shorter than expecting.
- #10 is another quasi intimidating tee shot. It's the first hole on the course with thick rough coming into play, running much of the entire hole. After a stretch of holes having wide-open fairways, this is the first one in a while where you must make sure you don't miss your line.

The water holes really make their presence known. I lost a disc on #5. I had discs roll / skip to within 5 feet of the water on #4 & 18. I avoided the water with my tee shot on #18, my approach shot landed within 10 feet of the basket, and then started trickling down to the water. On all three holes if your disc is more than a couple steps from the edge, you're not going to see it. If you don't have a retriever, it's probably gone. I thought every hole was solid, just know the chance for a lost disc is high on these holes.
- On most of the course, navigation is a breeze. On several of the longer/awkward transitions, a next tee sign or two would help. I'm thinking of the walk from #4 to 5 and #13 to 14. The other spots to be aware of are when the tees are in the middle of a golf fairway. Those holes don't have tee signs only the gold tee markers. Again, some signage would be nice.
- This course is going to be a beast in the summer. I felt there was a ton of walking and I was playing on a 72-degree day in February. Be prepared playing here on a July afternoon, having plenty of beverages.
- Be aware of wildlife, especially near the water. Saw a 3 - 4-foot snake just chilling next to the bridge on #5. Again, will be a bigger issue as temps go up.
- The course is mostly open. Only a couple holes have heavy tree impacts - #3, 4, 5, 8, & 16 are all impacted by trees. Other than that, the course will reward big arm tee shots over pinpoint accurate shots.
- Course does not have a lot of risk/reward layouts, outside of the water holes. This goes together with open layouts. That said, if you do manage to smack a tree or branch, the lost distance can easily turn into a lost stroke.

The Oaks is a great compliment to Trophy Lakes. There are many similarities. So, if you're a fan of Charleston's toughest and best course (TL), Oaks will whet your pallet.
- This is a very scenic and appealing course. I enjoyed a more leisurely pace to my round. Plenty of chances to throw multiple discs, especially if you're looking to unleash some big throws.
- This is a classic example of how less is more. Course uses a minimal approach while still offering challenges throughout. On several holes, a tree / branch was blocking my route to the basket, creating more difficult putts or approaches. Holes #8, 12, and 16 are all examples of trees creating just enough challenge that they'll frustrate you.
- Low country + open fields = crosswinds. One more challenge to equate for while playing.
- This is a course that allows beer on the course. You're buying them there. Still, a course that allows beer on the course. Now, if they'd allow the use of golf carts, this could really be fun.
- I really enjoyed the course. It immediately became the second-best course in the Charleston area. It's worth playing and supporting.