Shreveport, LA

Highland Park

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c_a_miller
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 299 played 209 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Solid 9 Hole Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 21, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a real solid 9 hole course at the edge of Shreevport. It features a lot of elevation, a little bit of water and a good amount of trees on each hole making no hole on the course wide open.

I notice that navigation is a reoccurring con in the below reviews, and it could be. The map on this website is super helpful, and also shows the alternate tees that I do not believe are marked, but are played by the locals. As of playing the course in November 2016, all of the main nine tee posts are there with faint hole numbers and distances written on them. A little TLC may be needed on them, but it is not a determent to the overall appeal of the course.

There were a few memorable holes on the course including hole 2 and hole 8. Hole 2 played uphill and had a tight but fair window to hit. Hole 8 played downhill with a dry creek bed running through the middle of the fairway. The fun factor is high here!

Cons:

The tees were pretty poor. I know hole 1 had a carpet tee that was in rough condition, and I played from the side.

The erosion was pretty bad on the course. Hole 8's basket was sticking way out as the land around it has run down. There is no grass in the whole park just red clay, which does not do too many favors for the course's erosion issue.

Hole 4 was a pretty unfair hole, and I felt it deserved to be noted. It is the longest hole on the course and there was a cluster of trees 100' in front of the basket, but 300' from the tee that it is a very tough line to hit without a good deal of luck.

There is a little bit of interference with other park users mainly the walking trail. Nothing too blatant like other places I have seen, but it was worth keeping your eye out.

Other Thoughts:

This course needs a little bit of work with tee markings, but it still is a solid course. It reminds me a lot of Iron Spike in Palestine, TX, which is my favorite 9 hole course that I have played: http://www.dgcoursereview.com...e.php?id=6775

I was driving through Shreveport on a road trip and wanted a quick stop, and this was perfect for it. I enjoyed my round and would definitely come back.
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NDABRUSH
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.3 years 58 played 47 reviews
3.50 star(s)

My original home course, when it was a frisbee course in the 80's 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 24, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

makes great use of limited acres. The land is perfect for dg if you like elevation sprinkled with decent amount of trees,yet there are no pray and throw it shots. You always have at least 1 or usually more ways to attack the pin. If you are not a higher level player then this course is not just a bunch of ace runs but there is nothing wrong with birdies for us lower level players and hole 12(alt tee) can be aced by almost any one because of the distance and elevation help. Good place to break in new disc, even when you hit the fairway.(more under cons) I have never played a 9 or 18 hole course that had alt tees used as effectively as these. It really is like playing 18 different holes and they are even numbered 10-18, usually most courses are marked with a colored at the top wooden post without distance and number. Actually has kind of a signature hole where the pin is protected by a bridge that goes over a shallow stream but an ace is still possible. no crossing fairways. not usually busy. plenty of benches and a few trash cans. bring some steaks and charcoal and a cooler. this is one of the most shaded courses that I have played, which helps in the summer. If you are a lower level player and only have the time for 9 holes then try tees 10-18. they are a little shorter and easier and actually have a possible ace run, hole 12.

Cons:

No restrooms. you can really beat up your discs on this course without hitting 1 tree. The ground has tree roots that come back to the surface or something. needs better signage and tee pads. hole 8's fairway has broken glass so watch out. If you are a pro or close to one then this course will not be a very big challenge if one at all because the pins are in the same spots as when this course was a frisbee golf course. 1 walking path that usually is not busy.

Other Thoughts:

This 9 hole course has something that is very rare in Louisiana, elevation. This course is very fun to play and really is like playing 18. Good job to whoever put in the alt tees.
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