Columbia, SC

Owens Field Park

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topflight
Experience: 32.8 years 174 played 13 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Its a big fat 2 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 7, 2006 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

its a disc golf course. i hear it has been redesigned...whew. otherwise a waste of baskets.

Cons:

where do i start? the fun factor...it just is not there. the risk/ reward is not worth it. some distances make no sense. signage was aweful.

Other Thoughts:

More than 8 years have past since I last played this course. I have heard that there are drastic improvements.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1562 played 1507 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Old School Course! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 17, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you're older than 50, then you'll probably understand what I'm saying. This course is like an "Old School Course." Back when they starting building disc golf courses for the locals who wanted to play. You weren't worried about concreting the teepads, dirt was fine. No-one was in the business of selling fancy metal tee signs. You just had someone make yours out of wood. You didn't particullarly worry about next tee signs because most of your player base were locals. This is a moderately, challenging course due to some very tight lines and it's length.

Cons:

The course is mostly a convoluted, confusing disaster to try and follow. there seems to be two sets of baskets numbered 15-18. One finished way over yonder beyond the soccer fields and other finishes back by the # 1 tee box. Unfortunately, I finished the 18th way out yonder and had about a 1/2 mile hike back to my car. The neighborhood is extremely sketchy. I'd be a little nervous about wandering through those spooky old woods alone. Reference Sam The Sham & the Pharrohs song here for you in the over 50's once again. Probably owing to it's sketchy neighborhood, the beginning part of the course had an ugly, trashy feel. I personally didn't witness any decomposing bodies in the woods.

Other Thoughts:

Go with a local, preferably a local packing heat. He can help you with navigating this mess. He/she can provide security. And he/she can help you find your lost discs in the deep, dark rough of the woods. And when you're driving to this park and think you're lost as you drive through industrial areas and you come to the airport. Nope, you're here. Just get out before it gets dark.
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Shooter McGavin
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Hard Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 10, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very challenging course, not for beginners. This course does not forgive bad drives down its narrow fairways. For more experienced players this would be a good course to work on accuracy. Was not crowded when I played (5:30 on a weekday) but there were a lot of people on nearby soccer fields.

Cons:

Do not even try to navigate this course without a map. Not well marked and the dirt tees can be hard to see (compared to concrete tees). Can be very frustrating with all the tree coverage. A lot of trash in area.

Other Thoughts:

I think everyone in the area should play this course at least once. If you are visiting Columbia and looking for a course I would play one of the others.
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Innovadude
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.9 years 235 played 185 reviews
2.00 star(s)

it's a course isnt it 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 21, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Some good holes. One basket up steep wooded hill. A few bomber shots. Clear-water creek in play on one hole. Variety. It has signs and a map is available online.

Cons:

- New layout change means for some confusion, possible missing 2 holes, for newcomers to this course.
- Tee #1 is practically hidden.
- More than a few too many super tight unfair lines.
- Maybe a rough area? Some creepsters walking through the course made me want to keep an eye out, lots of trash.
- Dirt tees layered with slippery needles.

Other Thoughts:

It's playable, and not altogether a bad experience, just not by any means a great course overall.
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nosajeel99
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.9 years 37 played 24 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Difficult and Long 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 11, 2005 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Plenty of chances to boom a shot while still requiring accuracy. It is challenging and requires patience and time. There are definitely par 4 holes here, which is the only course in the Columbia area with more than one. The website says par is 61, and I believe that.

Some of the holes are pretty cool looking (ivy, tree-branch arches). The holes offer a good variety with a lot of straight and long holes as well as having some nice long doglegs. There are holes where a layup on the first shot is better than going for it, making shot selection key.

Cons:

There is a lot of traffic (people, cars) and a lot of trash. It is probably one of the trashiest courses I have played, as well as busy, especially when soccer is in season. People park all over the course.

Tee pads are natural and uneven. Navigation from hole to hole is difficult at times with several long walks. The course does not flow very well. Some holes feel put in just because they needed one more (Hole #7).

Other Thoughts:

I think this course is worth an attempt, but bring your patience because you will need it. I agree with the other reviewer in that you either love or hate this course. I dislike it, though acknowledge a few glimmering jewels in the 18.

I was looking at the website and #17 and #18 have moved and now the layout is confusing. Here is a link: http://www.columbiadiscgolfcl...ption_new.htm
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