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Decatur, TX

1st Choice DGC

2.335(based on 3 reviews)
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dreadlock86
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Experience: 17.1 years 383 played 318 reviews
2.50 star(s)

pretty cool concept

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 19, 2024 Played the course:once

Pros:

-two tees on all 9 holes, textured concrete, very nice
-Veteran baskets with red bands, in good condition
-course map on the side of the building
-poles at each tee but no signs yet
-makes the most of the land available
-variety of distances but mostly on the longer side for ams
-looks like constant improvements are going into this course

Cons:

-no signs yet. i didn't stop at the course map so i didn't notice if the hole distances were listed there but it would be nice to know at the tee box.
-the holes tend toward long and open. it would be cool to see landscaping and tree planting for future growth

Other Thoughts:

This is a very cool idea to have a disc golf course at a business like this. 1st Choice Truck Lube specializes in large truck services but also just happens to have 11 acres of land around it. The 9 holes make the most of the land available and have long and short tees on every hole. Some of the looks are pretty different from the two tees. The textured concrete tees are perfect and the Veteran baskets are great. Hopefully the poles at each tee will have a sign one day.

This is one of those courses where each hole has its own identity, kinda surprising for such an open course. Hole 4 was my favorite. I played a round from each tee at the same time and both tees on 4 had a cool shot as well as seating and a decent view of the property. Definitely a rest area of sorts.

There are a couple of mandos and a range of distances from 270'-540'. Most holes have one tree or obstacle to beat and a lot of open space. Hole 4 is the only one with a real tree line on one side. This place could really benefit from the strategic planting of trees and other landscaping to make it more interesting and challenging in the future.

Decatur has a cool little lineup of courses. Two contrasting 18's, this 9, and also a 6 hole course is doable in one day for the course bagger. I guess that's the appeal for anyone other than locals. This course, like the others, is nothing to go out of the way for but it's serviceable, even enjoyable, if you're in the area.


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aclay
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 39.7 years 309 played 236 reviews
2.00 star(s)

1st Choice

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 19, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

-- Disc golf only land.
-- Flat, level concrete tee pads, 5x10. A couple of holes have two tee pads, and it appears some of the others have alternate tee pads in the making. White flags in the ground are the giveaway.
-- Restroom in the office, along with a good selection of used discs. Also, some snacks and beverages are available. There is also a port-o-potty at hole 3.
-- Nice Dynamic baskets with red band.
-- The best stretch of the course is holes 3-5. Three is about 300 feet slightly uphill. You've got a line of small trees about 200 feet from the tee. You can go around them right or try to hit one of the narrow gaps between the trees. Four is 420 feet downhill, RHBH anny around a big tree about 100 feet off the tee. The alternate tee is tucked in there, right of the tree, and cuts the length to about 310 feet. No. 5 is 260 feet with an OB fence and waist-high weeds lining the right side of the fairway. One large tree sits directly on line to the basket about 60 feet from the tee. No. 8 is also a decent hole: 244 feet slightly uphill with a somewhat narrow gap between trees to clear about 50 feet off the tee.
-- Seating. It's not at every hole, but there are nice benches at several holes, and some large limestone boulders.
-- Disc loss potential is almost zero.

Cons:

-- Not the best land for disc golf. Only a few trees, limited elevation and no water.
-- No practice basket.
-- No map on site.
-- A RHBH drive on No. 2 could go through the No. 3 tee.
-- Nine holes.

Other Thoughts:

-- Both 6 and 9 have hills/drop-offs starting about 10 feet behind each basket.
-- No. 1 starts behind the building (the opposite side from the parking lot).
-- On No. 4 (long tee) you can't see the basket. However, you do see the No. 8 basket.
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ivanhenson
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Experience: 13 years 684 played 220 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Really nice people

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 21, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

These people are awesome they established the nine-hole disc golf course around their business and they are very welcoming they put out a giant sign on their business as well saying they are now open to the public. There is nine poured pads and nine brand new baskets. The distance for the holes is pretty good beginners would not like it. The layout is pretty intuitive around the property. There's actually some elevation on this course.

Cons:

It can get pretty hot and windy there are not a lot of trees and it's a lot of walking in the Sun. No signs or numbers yet but he said he's working on it. I would have personally liked it if the baskets were closer to some of the trees and not in the open.

Other Thoughts:

Going and say hi and ask for permission but they are glad to see you whole number one is on the southwest side of the building walk along the road to the Southwest and then around the property.
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