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McClure Park

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Hodzilla
Experience: 12.3 years 13 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Is that the same Creek? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Full 18
-Concrete Pads
-Good baskets
-Grass is usually cut and grounds are in reasonable condition
-Great use of the creek (Comes into play about 1/2 the round)
-Nice wooded holes with obvious fairway routes
-Ample Parking
-Holes flow well
-Elevation changes that are utilized in the course

Cons:

-Really not much as far as courses go, a practice basket would be nice
-Maybe a few more trashcans

Other Thoughts:

All in all this really is a fantastic course. It was obviously well thought out in its layout, flow, use of hazards/obstacles, and length variety. Its towards the rougher side of town but I seriously doubt you will run into any trouble (I haven't and I've played here numerous times). Lets just agree to not do a glow throw out here and we'll all be fine. DEFINITELY BAG THIS COURSE
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Trip68
Experience: 7.7 years 31 played 25 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The best in Tulsa..could be. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 7, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of the best courses in town.
Great concrete tee pads and baskets.
Variety- trees, shallow creek, obstacles come into play.
Benches, trash cans available.

Cons:

No cons.

Other Thoughts:

Pure joy playing this course. You will use everything in your bag. One of the best courses (if not the best) course in town.

I would not take a newbie here...take them to Chandler park to get some time in, then take them to this course.
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jayhawker737
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.3 years 52 played 41 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Flowing Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

As the title says, this course flows very well, especially the longer you play it. The rolling hills of McClure are a great change of pace from most of the flat courses in Tulsa. Playing alongside the creek makes a lot of shots very risk/reward with the added benefit that the creek is very shallow and easy to retrieve discs from. There is nice hole distance variety, even though all the holes are par 3's.

Cons:

This course is a bit overrated in my mind. After playing Redhawk, Blackhawk, Hunter, and Haikey, I don't think this is better than them all, as the overall rating indicates (other than Blackhawk). Hunter and Blackhawk are superior to this course. This course does not offer enough variety. I am a RHFH player, but there are too many flick holes in my opinion, at least relative to backhand holes. There is a big gap in length of holes, but a lot of the holes are all about 320. This course doesn't play through as many trees as one would like to see a shorter course play through.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun hole, but not one of the best in Tulsa. I believe this is about a 3.35, but I will still round it up to a 3.5 because is was quick and fun to play. If you have to choose 2 courses to play, go and play Blackhawk and Hunter, then come and consider McClure.
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Filipeeno
Experience: 22 years 31 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The classic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 10, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice variety of distance and technical, with some technical AND long holes. Creek through makes it tough on a lot of holes. Nice use of elevation available.

Cons:

Shallow creek is in play on a lot of holes. Not in the nicest part of town. Can run across some crowded times with a walking trail and picnic tables scattered through the park.

Other Thoughts:

This is one of the classic DG courses in Tulsa. If you come into town, you must play. Everyone has.
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.2 years 831 played 777 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Not too tough, but fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 9, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through a well kept multi-use park. A creek comes into play on several holes, adding some nice risk/reward. A few baskets have some roll away potential down to the creek, and a few other shots make you throw over or along it. There is some minor elevation in the park, and it's used pretty well. There are a few downhill holes that are fun, and a few trickier uphill holes.

There is decent variety here, especially for an older course. There are a couple longer holes that let you open up and drive, and lots of shorter holes that are a mix of fairly open and a little tighter. There isn't much rough, but several holes have enough mature trees to make you hit your line. The concrete tees and the baskets are all in pretty good shape, and the course seems nicely maintained.

Cons:

Several holes bring walking paths and roads into play, and the shots are open enough that there isn't much stopping errant shots from potentially ending up in dangerous spots. The course plays fairly open, offering simple hyzer lines on many of the holes and there isn't much punishment for errant shots. The signage is in bad shape, and navigation is a little funky in a few spots.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course that's fairly beginner friendly. Other than the creek shots, inaccurate throws are easily recovered from, and the lengths aren't anything huge. More experienced players will enjoy some of the more interesting shots, but it doesn't provide a real test for better throwers. I would recommend a stop here if you're in the area, though the Blackhawk/Redhawk combo are a little more interesting and challenging if that's what you're looking for.
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Mind Expansi0n
Experience: 13.3 years 13 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Very Fun Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 30, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well maintained, wonderful rolling hills and elevation changes, teesigns are accurate and easy to follow, concrete tees, requires a variety of shots, easy to play in a fairly short amount of time, discs can be retrieved from OB water.

Cons:

Some teepads are cracking, some non-DG foot traffic, a couple of holes that play close to a street.

Other Thoughts:

Difficulty: Noob - Pro. Thx to a local I met named Nick who let me get in on his round and showed me the course. I was really impressed with this course - it's beautiful, well laid out, and just really fun to play. It isn't a huge course, nor will you lose many discs - a good mix of distance and precision. I threw three discs in the shallow creek that runs through the park and easily retrieved all 3. Really attractive land with rolling hills and mature trees. Well worth a stop if you are in the Tulsa area.
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Spackler
Experience: 15 years 28 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 4, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice park setting with a good mixture of trees, a bit of water and some open shots. Some elevation changes but nothing drastic. A few holes are pretty long and will be difficult pars for anyone throwing under 325' but they are still fun and give you sothing to aspire to. Overall a very nice course for just about any skill level.

Cons:

With better signs and multiple tees or pin locations I would have given this course a 4

Other Thoughts:

Liked the course and I will play here again when I'm in town. Pay attention to the tee sign as there are several holes with sidewalks that are OB. Make sure you have a retreiver of some kind. A disc in the creek is very likely.
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scarpfish
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.8 years 360 played 100 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Old school, but still lots of fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 3, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very popular and well established course. Good for beginner to intermediate level players. Still has some holes that advanced players will like. Not the easiest in town (I'd give that nod to Chandler or Riverside) but this would probably be the next step up when a player is ready to incorporate some water threat. Elevation changes are moderate and are used well. The best holes here are the ones that go over or straddle the creek. Hole 8 is particularly fun because its hard to see where the creek is from the teebox. Community center onsite. Plenty of parking. Pairs up well with Dovillio which is less than a mile to the east.

Cons:

The usual problems that come with a multi use park. Lots of people, not all of them DG'ers here on weekends and evenings. A number of fairways that come dangerously close to a walking path or busy street. Be esspecially careful on 6, 15 and 17. Some of the course signage is derelict and unreadable. Knowing which way to tee off can be confusing to people not familiar with the layout. Erosion in some spots.

Other Thoughts:

For a 30 year old course, McClure has kept up with the times. It was the first Tulsa course I ever played. It also is the only place that I've ever experienced a tournament player's meeting in an empty swimming pool. Fairly close to I-44 if you're passing through and while not the most challenging course in town, one I would definitely give a go.
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BCOChris
Experience: 15 years 10 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Lot of Variety 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Nice tee pads and baskets. Everything seems to be in pretty good shape.
- Plenty of variety and challenges. The creek comes into play many times through the round, but usually is not a problem even if a disc does end up there.
- Good combination of birdie opportunities as well as hard to get pars.

Cons:

- No signs at all!
- It would be hard to find your way around the first time out without someone who hasn't played it. The first time I played, wound up spending half an hour looking for the 3rd hole. Finally got behind some locals and they led us through the course.
- Park can be very crowded. Most people are oblivious to the fact that they are having a picnic right in the middle of a hole. Kind of frustrating.

Other Thoughts:

- Fun course that needs some maintenance in regards to the signs. Other than that, it is a fun and challenging course.
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Hamilton
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.1 years 55 played 49 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice find in Tulsa 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 14, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Pros: I love how easily accessible this course is from key parts of the city (airport for me), and the fact that you can play it quickly, and with little chance of losing a disc.

All concrete tee pads, plenty of length and in great shape. The course has Mach baskets in very good condition. Facilities are nice, and there are baseball, basketball, and tennis facilities in the park as well if you are so inclined.

This was a somewhat short, fun course, with a variety of shots to test your accuracy skills. The course actually makes very good use of a very limited amount of space it has to work with.

My memorable holes:
1 - Throwing out from a stand of trees, up a hill and over the path to a downslope to the creek that flows through the park, great design and a tough shot!
3 - I really like shots from an elevated position, and into a stand of trees, and this one is just that. Almost got that deuce!
5 - Tough shot. The ground slopes down from right to left, with the right being tee level, then at the bottom of the slope is the outfield of the baseball field, just left of the fairway. Basket is then on the far slope of the hill about 350+ feet from the tee. Took an OB penalty on this one and had to retrieve a disc from the ball field (should have thrown FH).
8 - Throw over the winding creek, but make sure you don't fade out early or you'll be in knee deep water searching for it.
11 - Don't turn it over! Or you will again be searching in the creek. This hole forces you to stay in a narrow fairway between the walking path and the creek, placement is critical for even a par.
15 - Playing over the big creek again, deceptively simple-looking hole. Just stay right (with FH or anhyzer) and you'll be parked for a deuce. But watch out for the trees in the way which can knock you OB onto the road or into the creek.
17 - Break out the big-arm! This is a wide long hole to test your distance, but a reasonably narrow fairway forcing you to stay somewhat accurate.
18 - Another long hole, but you have to either go over or under a couple trees about 100 feet from the tee, than another 400 or so past that to a basket on a downsloping hill. This hole ate my lunch. Then burped in my face. It looked so easy from the tee but I ended up taking a 6 on it.

Cons:

Cons: No map available (that I could find)? Very few tee signs, and in bad condition at that. I was very fortunate to have a local throw the round with me and therefore didn't have much trouble getting around the course. I can't imagine what kind of confusion you'd be in if you have to go at this alone.
There was a LOT of other traffic in the park, as it seems to be used by a large population of people. I only list this as a con since you have to wait a lot of times to make your shot so you don't hit the people that just meander without purpose across the fairways or around baskets.


Other Thoughts:

Other Thoughts: My rating of a 3.5 is based on the fact that the course is very fun, and is well laid out. What it needs is mapping! Please someone in the Tulsa area get a PDF map on here (the pictures on the TDS website help but not great with course navigation) and it will make this course a wonderful experience for someone traveling through. I did not consider the non-DG traffic in my rating as this cannot really be helped in a public park in the middle of a city.

If you are in Tulsa and want a challenge, I suggest Blackhawk and Redhawk primarily, but if you have time or want a quick, really fun round, PLEASE check this course out, you will not be disappointed!
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Roc1Time
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.8 years 131 played 118 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice course with lots of different shots. Not a whole lot of shade but theres some. The baskets are good as well. The course has a good mix of short and long and shots. Kind of trashy in the middle, whn we played there were a bunch of homeless on the course. All in all good course though.

Cons:

Some of the tee signs are missing and the tee pads are step up pads which is a little difficult for long run ups. Lots of people so get ready for a long round.

Other Thoughts:

The creek looks like it could get up high after a rain. Thie is pretty close to Dovillio.
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Pitch
Experience: 47.9 years 15 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 29, 2006 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a classic course.1st i've played in Tulsa,I think it was 85?
Anyway one you wouldn't regret taking the time to play.Very challenging and a well maintained park.

Cons:

Can't get there enough LOL.The only thing that bothers me is the T Pads,Step up to concrete.

Other Thoughts:

Of course you'll have people flooding this place on the weekends, It's not that bad really.Just be careful.
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gravedigger
Experience: 15.9 years 55 played 40 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Some Open Launching 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 22, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Concrete tee pads. Good layout and flow. Spaced out wonderfully. A little bit of control is definately required around the creek.

Cons:

None. Can lose a disc real easy when the creek is up.

Other Thoughts:

I've always liked McClure, it could be the tee boxes atop the hills. Course will take a little bit longer to play than most. The course takes advantage of the huge park, and you'll walk a little more than usual.
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