Sallisaw, OK

Jay Reynolds Park DGC

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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.7 years 398 played 383 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Flat Earth Society

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 10, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

In a level park just south of the tracks in Sallisaw, they've built a nice recreational to intermediate level 18 hole course with (mostly) two basket positions per hole for as much variety as the land allowed. Reasonable signage, 4'x8' level concrete tees, and lime green, webbed Prodigy baskets comprise the infrastructure. Shots range from <250' to >370', with some options for flight lines amongst the park trees. They've obviously extended hole 1 to a longer (third?), more difficult position almost all the way through the grove of cedar trees. And you do finish with a 'pond carry' (option to bail out right, and go around), with a long basket tucked into a tiny copse of guardian trees to challenge your approach / putt.

Cons:

In some cases, several holes play alongside the paved jogging path, so they have some marked mandos, but that won't cover misfires if players don't use good judgement and patience (qualities for which we've all seen lacking from time to time). Be careful crossing the street, then the 12th fairway to get to hole 9. And don't miss the doubling back to your right for holes 4 & 6, Don't simply step up to the tee for 5 right past 3.

Safety 'red flags' entered my mind for a couple of basket positions. I know most courses 'evolve' to add length and never seem to be moved back to the available short positions, but the hole 1 mando left brings the 2nd tee into play from behind, and the long position on 18 actually brings into play a big arm overthrowing into the parked cars maybe 25' past the pin.

Other Thoughts:

I chose to park by the 13th tee and begin there, since it was easy to get to and in the 'middle' of the layout. Technically the course wasn't really 'as expected' here on dgcr due to the all too common lack of course condition (particularly pin position) updates.
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mtndisc'r
Experience: 7 years 24 played 13 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course to practice many strokes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 11, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

18th hole is a great finish over water and into a tree island
Uses the existing trees and elevation changes to good effect
Distances are good to attract newer players and develop confidence
Great signage with distance and par on almost all holes (some vandalism)
Concrete tees
Multiple pin sites
Convenient course design with free parking
Course map and rules on big bulletin board near the first tee
Newer Prodigy baskets
Enough trees to keep the wind down
Camping, Casino, and Motels

Cons:

Tee pads are short
Course is split so holes 9-12 are on the other side of a moderately busy road
Grass left after mowing so dewy morning means very messy discs
Hole 16 crosses the integrated walking path
Hole 12 on other side of creek (dry now) that would require walking to the narrow road to cross if filled
Holes 9, 10, 11, and 18 have significant vandalism

Other Thoughts:

Nice little course in a very nice town that I'll play again and again. I learned that the heavier air changes how my favorite discs' fly, and this has been great to help me keep the nose down.
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