-
Discover new ways to elevate your game with the updated DGCourseReview app!
It's entirely free and enhanced with features shaped by user feedback to ensure your best experience on the course. (App Store or Google Play)
East Lake Park reviews
9
0
MitchMileHigh
Experience:
19.9 years
40 played
6 reviews
Nice Course! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 30, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-Well constructed course.
-Alternate pin locations updated frequently.
-Great signage and easy to navigate from hole to hole.
-Good mix of forehand and backhand shots.
-Good mix of shorter holes on the front 9 to get your birdies early and warm-up for the longer holes on the back 9.
-Front 9 and back 9 both start and end at the parking lot, if you would only like to play a quick 9 hole round.
-Beautiful park that surrounds a "lake"
-Located just off of Interstate 218.
-Gas Station near by.
-Alternate pin locations updated frequently.
-Great signage and easy to navigate from hole to hole.
-Good mix of forehand and backhand shots.
-Good mix of shorter holes on the front 9 to get your birdies early and warm-up for the longer holes on the back 9.
-Front 9 and back 9 both start and end at the parking lot, if you would only like to play a quick 9 hole round.
-Beautiful park that surrounds a "lake"
-Located just off of Interstate 218.
-Gas Station near by.
Cons:
-No trash cans on any of the holes.
-No benches or picnic tables on any of the holes.
-Lightly wooded back 9 that can be very difficult on windy days.
-A couple holes feature very long grass that make it impossible to find your disc.
-No benches or picnic tables on any of the holes.
-Lightly wooded back 9 that can be very difficult on windy days.
-A couple holes feature very long grass that make it impossible to find your disc.
Other Thoughts:
In conclusion: This is a great course for all ages and experience levels. I would highly recommend that you stop by this course if you happen to be passing through Mt. Pleasant.
Update: 8/14/15: Benches and trash cans have now been added to most holes.
Update: 8/14/15: Benches and trash cans have now been added to most holes.
3
1
bengal4life11
Experience:
15.2 years
20 played
6 reviews
Worth my drive 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 20, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
Good mix of shots for both backhand and forehand players. Well maintained course. Distance adds some challenge to your game.
Cons:
Can be busy at times with pedestrians.
Other Thoughts:
Very good course overall. I will definitely play this course again when back in the area.
7
0
Back 9 addition makes for a worthwhile stop 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 1, 2013
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
This course has just recently expanded from a nice/cute 9-holer to a full 18 hole course. As of my latest playing, the back 9 was fully installed, aside from signage.
- Large concrete tee pads, in great shape.
- Multiple pin locations on some holes on the front 9.
- Front nine has decent signage. Although with many blind basket locations, it's tough to see which pin is in. With some short holes, it'd be easy to over-drive if you don't go take a peek.
- Nice baskets, catch well.
- Layout is pretty well explanatory, aside from some bind pin placements.
- Good mix of open and wooded shots, especially for what they had to work with. Front nine is in and around a dense stand of trees, with really no underbrush to speak of. Unless you miss very badly. Really well maintained. Back nine is more open, but still with great shot shapes required, and plenty of obstacles.
- Course has been well designed around and through the park, without much chance of interfering with other park activities. A great use of all the extra space in the park, unlike other parks where the course has been put into a similarly established park, and it conflicts with normal park activities.
- Fantastically maintained park with small bathrooms, shelter, gazebo, and a large sports complex for soccer and tennis. Baseball/softball fields across the lake, which really doesn't come into play on any holes, but is right by the course.
- Hole #7 & 8 provide some excellent chances for decision making as to what gap in which trees you want to play through. Decide correctly and then hit your line, otherwise you'll pay.
- Hole #10 is a very interesting one, with a wide open approach to a very tight tunnel through some pine trees. Great design - although the green ceiling is probably a little too low.
- Holes #13-16 all are across/along/through what appears to at one time to have been a creek bed. Great string of holes with some different shots.
- Large concrete tee pads, in great shape.
- Multiple pin locations on some holes on the front 9.
- Front nine has decent signage. Although with many blind basket locations, it's tough to see which pin is in. With some short holes, it'd be easy to over-drive if you don't go take a peek.
- Nice baskets, catch well.
- Layout is pretty well explanatory, aside from some bind pin placements.
- Good mix of open and wooded shots, especially for what they had to work with. Front nine is in and around a dense stand of trees, with really no underbrush to speak of. Unless you miss very badly. Really well maintained. Back nine is more open, but still with great shot shapes required, and plenty of obstacles.
- Course has been well designed around and through the park, without much chance of interfering with other park activities. A great use of all the extra space in the park, unlike other parks where the course has been put into a similarly established park, and it conflicts with normal park activities.
- Fantastically maintained park with small bathrooms, shelter, gazebo, and a large sports complex for soccer and tennis. Baseball/softball fields across the lake, which really doesn't come into play on any holes, but is right by the course.
- Hole #7 & 8 provide some excellent chances for decision making as to what gap in which trees you want to play through. Decide correctly and then hit your line, otherwise you'll pay.
- Hole #10 is a very interesting one, with a wide open approach to a very tight tunnel through some pine trees. Great design - although the green ceiling is probably a little too low.
- Holes #13-16 all are across/along/through what appears to at one time to have been a creek bed. Great string of holes with some different shots.
Cons:
- Front 9 does play a little short to my liking, but that has been remedied quite nicely by a longer back 9 that lets you air it out.
- Hole #3 last time I played was something like 110 feet, and although around a blind corner, was not in line with the rest of this course. Disappointing.
- Hole #10 does tee off right next to the main incoming road, and just a slightly wayward shot could have you hitting a car or having a disc run over, if one happens to drive through.
- Hole #12 looks to be a long par 5, but just in a wide open field. Hopefully once the area gets some rain and the grass grows, they can mow in a fairway that at least encourages some type of drive.
- Hole #18 is much the same as #12, a long, uphill hole to the end. Wide open, nothing going for it but the gentle hill. It passes by the large shelter, and although not too close, if anyone using the shelter is out in the grass for any sort of football/frisbee/yard-game activity, there could be some conflict. This hole kind of took away a nice, open, usable grass portion of the park.
- Hole #3 last time I played was something like 110 feet, and although around a blind corner, was not in line with the rest of this course. Disappointing.
- Hole #10 does tee off right next to the main incoming road, and just a slightly wayward shot could have you hitting a car or having a disc run over, if one happens to drive through.
- Hole #12 looks to be a long par 5, but just in a wide open field. Hopefully once the area gets some rain and the grass grows, they can mow in a fairway that at least encourages some type of drive.
- Hole #18 is much the same as #12, a long, uphill hole to the end. Wide open, nothing going for it but the gentle hill. It passes by the large shelter, and although not too close, if anyone using the shelter is out in the grass for any sort of football/frisbee/yard-game activity, there could be some conflict. This hole kind of took away a nice, open, usable grass portion of the park.
Other Thoughts:
It's pretty near both main highways passing by town, so it's any easy and worthwhile stop if you're passing through. A course that beginners can easily play, but that experienced players will find fun to play as well. I'm glad that SE Iowa has another good 18 hole course to play.
12
0
2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 7, 2014
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
• Beautiful, well maintained park. The walk through the park is a very pleasant experience in it of itself.
• Concrete Tees, Tee Signs with Maps, Distance, pin location
• Alt pins are now installed for all baskets.
• Good Fun Factor and Challenge Factor
• The Front and back 9 figure 8 and play back to the parking lot; allowing for a quick round of 9 on either course.
• The Front 9 is more technical, while the Back 9 requires longer drives,
• Garbage cans and Benches throughout the course
• Good balance of right and left handed shots. (Subject to pin position)
• Pins moved frequently during playable seasons. Left in the shorter positions during the winter.
• Beginner Friendly and challenging for the seasoned player
• Rolling terrain, with sparse to medium woods and open field distance shots.
• Healthy long Risk/Reward Tunnel shot down #7 fairway between two rows of trees.
• Good navigation. Outside of a couple hang ups, the course is very easy to follow. (First Time only)
• Maximized use of land; Course plays out and back to the parking lot
• Mostly segregated from the rest of the park, making interactions with other park users minimal. (Though still be careful. You could still stumble across someone walking around the park. It is a very nice place)
• Easy Access from 218 or Hwy 34
FWIW
• Is a multi-use park with other activities, including a ball golf driving range, walking trails, playgrounds and picnic areas. Also, there are fishing ponds. Excellent place to stop if you are traveling with kids!
• Concrete Tees, Tee Signs with Maps, Distance, pin location
• Alt pins are now installed for all baskets.
• Good Fun Factor and Challenge Factor
• The Front and back 9 figure 8 and play back to the parking lot; allowing for a quick round of 9 on either course.
• The Front 9 is more technical, while the Back 9 requires longer drives,
• Garbage cans and Benches throughout the course
• Good balance of right and left handed shots. (Subject to pin position)
• Pins moved frequently during playable seasons. Left in the shorter positions during the winter.
• Beginner Friendly and challenging for the seasoned player
• Rolling terrain, with sparse to medium woods and open field distance shots.
• Healthy long Risk/Reward Tunnel shot down #7 fairway between two rows of trees.
• Good navigation. Outside of a couple hang ups, the course is very easy to follow. (First Time only)
• Maximized use of land; Course plays out and back to the parking lot
• Mostly segregated from the rest of the park, making interactions with other park users minimal. (Though still be careful. You could still stumble across someone walking around the park. It is a very nice place)
• Easy Access from 218 or Hwy 34
FWIW
• Is a multi-use park with other activities, including a ball golf driving range, walking trails, playgrounds and picnic areas. Also, there are fishing ponds. Excellent place to stop if you are traveling with kids!
Cons:
• A few fairways play alongside each other, going against each other. It should be easy to spot oncoming traffic, but an errant throw can easily end up in a neighboring fairway.
• The short pin positions can sometimes be too short. (Less than 200 feet) If only one or two are in the shorts, it can make for a fun Ace Run. If they have more than 2 in the shorts, it can get redundant. (Primarily between 2-6)
• When you reach the 16th fairway, you start playing close to a playground/picnic area. Its far enough out, that you won't affect the playground area. It's close enough that sometimes you'll see park goers wandering around in the fairways 16 through 18. Look before you throw! FWIW: Sometimes there are events that can prevent play on the back 9
• The Rough on the Front 9 can get brutal in certain areas, and there is a Corn/Soybean field along 6. If your disc goes in, it's about like throwing into a pond.
• The short pin positions can sometimes be too short. (Less than 200 feet) If only one or two are in the shorts, it can make for a fun Ace Run. If they have more than 2 in the shorts, it can get redundant. (Primarily between 2-6)
• When you reach the 16th fairway, you start playing close to a playground/picnic area. Its far enough out, that you won't affect the playground area. It's close enough that sometimes you'll see park goers wandering around in the fairways 16 through 18. Look before you throw! FWIW: Sometimes there are events that can prevent play on the back 9
• The Rough on the Front 9 can get brutal in certain areas, and there is a Corn/Soybean field along 6. If your disc goes in, it's about like throwing into a pond.
Other Thoughts:
I have really enjoyed playing here at East Lake! It's a fun course, with a healthy challenge! The addition of the Back 9 has made this a solid course! There is a distinct Yin-Yang feel between the Front and Back 9. The front 9 is a little shorter, yet it's very technical. The Back 9 is more challenging with long distance shots. East Lake has a variety of different challenges, requiring the player to consider which disc to throw and how they will throw it. You will find Doglegs, turnover shots, long tunnel drives, all the way up to open field long distance runs. It even has a dogleg tunnel shot!! (#10) There is something for everyone, regardless of what level player you are.
I'll be honest, there may be more challenging courses in Iowa. This is not Camden II or West Lake, but don't underestimate it. East Lake is a very solid course! They have hosted PDGA Sanctioned Tournaments and it's definitely worth checking out. If one lives in one of the adjacent towns, it's definitely worth the drive over to check it out. Even if you are from Ottumwa, come over and spend a day here in Mount Pleasant. You'll have a good time. Any further, then just schedule a stop when you happen to be driving through Mt Pleasant. There are plenty of potential road trips in SE Iowa that can take you through Mt Pleasant.
I'm just going to add that the Mount Pleasant Disc Golf League is a group of fantastic players that are an absolute blast to throw a round with. If you are in town on a league night, stop in and play as a guest.
You won't need any special footwear or clothing here. You may want some liquid for the hotter days, since you'll be playing in some open fields. This course was really well designed. The designers did a great job in covering all the bases and maximizing the potential of the land. For that I can say "Well done!".
I'll be honest, there may be more challenging courses in Iowa. This is not Camden II or West Lake, but don't underestimate it. East Lake is a very solid course! They have hosted PDGA Sanctioned Tournaments and it's definitely worth checking out. If one lives in one of the adjacent towns, it's definitely worth the drive over to check it out. Even if you are from Ottumwa, come over and spend a day here in Mount Pleasant. You'll have a good time. Any further, then just schedule a stop when you happen to be driving through Mt Pleasant. There are plenty of potential road trips in SE Iowa that can take you through Mt Pleasant.
I'm just going to add that the Mount Pleasant Disc Golf League is a group of fantastic players that are an absolute blast to throw a round with. If you are in town on a league night, stop in and play as a guest.
You won't need any special footwear or clothing here. You may want some liquid for the hotter days, since you'll be playing in some open fields. This course was really well designed. The designers did a great job in covering all the bases and maximizing the potential of the land. For that I can say "Well done!".
