Amarillo, TX

Disc Creek DGC

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wolito
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.2 years 88 played 87 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice variety here. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 13, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

I like the fact that this is not a flat course and it is designed well with that in mind. Truly does have a full range of holes here: long/short, sharp right/left, uphill/downhill and water comes into play on several holes. There is quiet a bit of variety on this course and no tow holes felt the same. Large teepads provide plenty of run up. Baskets are in good shape. It has a nice flow to it, each hole leads nicely to the next. Good group of local people that were then when I was that help you out and whom really enjoy the game.

Cons:

There was some navigation issues between the holes, better signage needed. A few holes had trash and broken glass around them. Graffiti on signs and baskets. I am partial to heavily wooded courses and this is not. A park road runs throught so watch for cars and people.

Other Thoughts:

To me this is a classic disc golf course. It has appeal for both beginner and pro alike. A course that you would want to play time and time again. Even if it is the only course for a hundred miles around, it would satsify that daily fix of getting some throwing in. If traveling in the area on I-40, then it is definately worth the stop.
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RocCityDiscer
Experience: 21.9 years 21 played 21 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Very Pleased 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

There is a little bit of everything here, technical shots through gaps and over the creek and some really wide open holes were you can let it rip. But mostly a strong arm is needed because of long holes and very windy conditions. The creek comes in to play on 6 or 7 holes but it is pretty shallow so you will probably get your disc back. The park is easily accessible from I-40 if you are passing through Amarillo as I was definitely stop I am glad I did.

Cons:

Not much elevation change here. Picnic areas are mixed throughout the course and could possibly interfere with your play if people are using them.

Other Thoughts:

This Course is very well kept up with a nice bulletin board, scorecards with a map, signs at every tee box, and was very clean. The park is easily accessible from I-40 if you are passing through Amarillo, as I was, definitely stop I am glad I did.
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lohrtom
Experience: 15.2 years 40 played 18 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Thompson Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 13, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Easy to navigate as most baskets are visible from the previous basket. Just off of the road if you are passing through Amarillo.

Cons:

Amarillo can be windy often making it challenging for an accurate throw. The creek that runs through the park and along some throwing routes is pretty dirty and filled with trash.

Other Thoughts:

It's the only course for miles. If passing through it is worth your time. This was the first disc golf course I ever played, but have no special affection for it.
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Myers
Experience: 18.9 years 94 played 10 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Thompson park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 23, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course has a good mixture of long and short holes and has some well placed pins to add difficulty. There is a creek that runs though out the course and comes into play on a few holes. Tee pads and baskets are nice and there is a bulletin board with a course map which is great for first timers. There are some minor elevation changes which adds to the variety. There are also bathrooms on site next to hole 1 and 18

Cons:

The course is pretty open. There are plenty of trees but most, if not all holes could be played right or left handed. The course was kind of boring overall in that most holes play the same. There were some cool shots, but I did feel like I played the same 3 or 4 holes many times. As said in a previous review the creek is pretty pungent.

Other Thoughts:

This is pretty much your typical park course. There aren't any shots that I would call signature or must play. The course offers great tees, pins, scorecards, and locals so if you are passing through it is worth a stop. It appears to be the only course in the area so in that respect it does offer a good setting for beginners and experienced players.
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johnt1969
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 40.9 years 166 played 25 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Decent course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 17, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

I updated the gps location of this park to put you in the parking lot, near hole 1. The previous location put me in a dirt lot that was near hole 12 so that's where I started playing from.

This course is pretty well designed. It utilizes the space and natural obstacles well. It has a good mix of long and short holes. The course is spread out over a plot of land that is mostly open and has some slight elevation change. That does not mean it is an easy course though. The holes are designed and positioned such that the trees force you to make good shots to get close. There is also a creek that comes in to play on a few of the holes. This make for some precarious putting. Especially in the wind.

There are very nice concrete tee pads and multiple pin positions. I think, when I did make it around to hole one, there was a restroom. There were also trash cans and benches spread out on the course.

You will definitely learn how to play in the wind in Amarillo. It was really windy the entire time I was in the city and definitely windy the day I played the course.

This course is relatively easy to navigate without a map. There were a couple places that I took a wrong turn but I wasn't lost for more than a minute before I found my way again. There is also a map on the board at hole 1 and there is one in the files section for this course. I didn't have a printer so I couldn't take a copy with me. The distances between pins and tees are good and there wasn't an area I can remember where discs from one hole would interfere with people playing on another hole.

Cons:

The course does have tee signs but there is nothing on them on most of the holes. All of the other reviews say that the tee signs are good but they have either all been vandalized (painted over) or all the information was removed for some reason. I remember a couple holes on the back 9 that had small hand written distances on them but that was it. The tee signs are generally useless and that makes it hard when selecting what disc to throw from the tee. Also... since there was no distances written on the signs it did make it hard to find the pin in some cases. Some of the holes are very long and without a distance you really don't know if you're looking for a short hole or long one.

Generally speaking the park was in ok shape but there was a lot of litter and broken glass all over the place. Especially around the creek that came in to play on a few of the holes. There was also a foul odor in the area around the creek. That and the litter makes me think that it might have some sewage run-off in it but I'm not sure about that. It's just speculation.

The park is multi use and there are picnic areas that do come in to play. Especially on hole 18. I was there in the morning so I only had a few people sitting at the picnic tables to avoid but I imagine on weekends it could be very dangerous throwing in those areas.

Other Thoughts:

Overall I enjoyed the course and would play it again but I would not put it in to a list of the best places I have played. It doesn't offer very much variety and the litter and lack of information on the tee signs really takes away from some of the enjoyment factor for me.
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discinator
Experience: 21.9 years 10 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 6, 2007 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Easy to navigate. Cement tees with good signs. Well laid out with a few ace holes as well as a few long par fours. enough trees to make it interesting, but open enough to let loose on some tee shots.

Cons:

Can be very windy in Amarillo. At times the park is very busy, whuch makes for interesting DG. Don't try it on Easter or any of the other big BBQ days.I've had to throw over picnicers, and even had a family set up a grill on the teepad at hole 6.

Other Thoughts:

This is the course that I learned on so I have a soft spot in my heart for it. A really fun course that can't be beat for the price!
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cc0049
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21 years 168 played 56 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 15, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was a great course. There is a good mix of long and short holes that require all sorts of different kinds of shots. There was some good elevation change to make the course more fun. The course is covered in large trees making for a very picturesque course. The trees are large enough that throwing over the top is not an option in most cases. The trees aren't tight enough on any holes to require pinpoint accuracy, but do provide extra challenge. There are good quality concrete teepads and good signage. There is a creek that runs through the middle of the course and comes into play on some of the holes.

Cons:

Amarillo people are crazy. It was about 40 degrees out when we played and the other players out there had their shirts off! Some teenage girls also kept driving around the park and screaming out the window. It was a little wierd.

Other Thoughts:

If you are near to this course, then definitely go play it. If not, then try to make your way through Amarillo some time to stop by and play it. Keep on the lookout for groundhogs, we saw a couple while playing.
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bacr
Experience: 20 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 5, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Disc Creek is a pretty good course. A decent variety of shots are needed, but mostly you will need a pretty strong arm. The holes are clearly labeled and you should have no real problems moving around.

Each hole also has its own area, so there usually isn't anyone else in the way (with the possible exception of hole 17 which tends to serve as overflow parking if an event is going on).

Cons:

The creek can eat your disk on a couple of holes if you aren't careful.

The course could stand to be a little more difficult.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, Disc Creek is a good course. The locals are extremely friendly and will happily guide you if you haven't played it before. If you are in the Amarillo area, give it a shot.
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