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Lawrence, KS

Quail Run Elementary School

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Run It Again

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 29, 2023 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Six short shots surround the school's sides. A second set of starting points sets this as a sufficient stop for any sorry soul stuck in the same sector as Kansas University's stench.

As I alluded to above, there are multiple tees. Supposedly there are three sets, but we could only find three of the shortest set. The main tees (except hole 4) are marked with 4ft tall 4x4 posts, as are the three shorts we could find (4, 5, and 6). The longest tees add plenty of difficulty and are usually done well. 1, 2, 3 and 6 extend the hole with longer tees (3 plays from the tee of 2). These are marked with small blue signs (see Media, thanks for the pics Brian).

Trees are used to great effect. Hole 1 is a forgiving tunnel from the main tee and a challenge to access that tunnel from the long, 2 has a low ceiling that you have to keep power under because the land rises 6ft up to the pin. 3 has gaps off the tee to hit, but an open fairway after that. The pin of 4 is tucked behind a large tree with low branches so you can't go under it. 6 is probably the toughest hole on the course: a hard right finishing shot or a flexing backhand from the main, or a shot with the left line closed off from the long.

Cons:

The baskets, while not "old," aren't in the best shape. 1 has quite the lean to it, and 2's is also a bit loose. Only dirt scuffs for the tees.

You'll notice I never complimented hole 5, and barely mentioned 4. They are the weak point of the course. 4 doesn't have a tee marker, so we weren't sure which dirt patch was the tee (it's the one in the middle of the trees), and the long is just the same hole, except a ridiculously tight mando around the soccer goal... which could easily be moved/removed and make the whole thing moot. Hole 5 isn't bad, there's just not much there. A straight shot to a pin set in the middle of two trees that are 50ft apart, and the "long" tee is just scooted to the left 20ft, yet I somehow griplocked a putter both times.

There is danger of drives going into the road left of hole 1 (my group of four did it once each round) and be aware of the walking path by hole 6, it sits within 40ft of the pin.

Other Thoughts:

Is this course worth playing? Yes, if you're willing to go around twice (or thrice). This sits well above an average school course, even with just 6 holes the variety in the tees makes a stop well worth it if you've played the other good options in Lawrence (Centennial and Edgewood).
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