Oxford, MS

T. E. Avent Park

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Moose33
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Experience: 12.3 years 212 played 209 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Nice little 9 holer

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 16, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

I heard that this was the oldest course in MS, dating to the early 90s and since my hotel was only a mile away I just had to try it. Since it was an old school course I also opted to try it midrange only, that seemed fitting for the era.

It course is at the back of a very pretty multi use park, the tennis/pickle ball courts at the front and playground were jumping but there were only a few people out throwing a disc.

The first tee is right off the parking area, and though there are no signs here tee or otherwise navigating is mostly easy.

The teepads are smallish concrete, probably 4x6 or less but I just did a one step into most throws and since only one is over 300 it wasn't a problem. The tees are all painted with a huge arrow to denote which was you should be throwing and the DGA baskets have the hole number so you can confirm the target.

Baskets were fine, in good repair and I never had a spit out. I don't putt that hard though, and a harder spin could spit.

Land mildly wooded with large oak trees and other hardwoods dotting the property and it plays up and down rolling hills with 4 uphill holes and 5 downhill. Some of the downhill greens are pretty fast so you need some control of your speed and angles.

You can also play this one pretty quick, I was not hurrying and filmed some shots and still finished in 30 mins.

Cons:

It's a short beginner friendly course in an era that no longer loves that course style. It's a relic, not a bad one and worth the play but it's old school and not everyone will see the merit.

I'd like another basket option with some color. Silver Mach baskets in the woods are just a bit harder to see, but the course is short enough that's not a big issue.

The only things I had a problem with per se; absolutely no signs of any type. So navigation and hole info is basically up to you and what you can see.

And the walking path that was somewhat busy is close to many fairways and one hole crosses it. So you will likely end up waiting on pedestrians at least once.

One thing that you see a lot from courses of this era is heavily favoring righty backhand angles, and this is no exception. 6/9 holes favor that shot angle and you could throw a backhand on all of them if you wanted to.

Other Thoughts:

To me it was fun. I had a long work day and drove a ton and this was the perfect soft landing spot to unwind. I think every community should have a beginner friendly 9 holer for people starting out or for the quick end of day rounds later in the year where a long course doesn't have daylight time to be completed.

It's not perfect, and isn't a top course but serves its purpose pretty well. With some tee signs it would be a great version of what it is.
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SybotCB
Experience: 13.8 years 13 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Short Practice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The course has concrete teepads on every hole. with good baskets. It has a few good throws and uses elevation of the area fairly well for some interesting shots.

It's fairly lightly used. So it's a good course to practice stuff on.ar

Cons:

Only one Teepad and one Basket Location for every hole, so there is no variability in the course ever.

It's a pretty short course as well. A lot of people would probably be using putters on every hole. I suck at disc golf, so I typically drive with a buzzz on 6 holes, a putter on one hole, and a driver on two holes.

It's in a park, with a walking trail, so you may sometimes have to wait a minute while someone is walking past, but it's not a particularly crowded park, so this is minimal and not a killer.

It's only 9 holes as well, and without extra teepads or baskets, it doesn't offer a whole lot of variety.

Other Thoughts:

There is a nice former baseball field here as well, which can be used for working on your longer shots and drives after a round. And the sixth basket can be driven at from home plate for a 330' practice as well.

It's lightly used, so you could goof off with some safari holes as well. The 7th basket from off of the 3rd tee makes for a long low tunnel shot.
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JesusShoes
Experience: 19.5 years 28 played 20 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Where do I go? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 27, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

It's a great looking area to play in. Had a fun time. The holes are easily walked other than a few. Just bring your approach and putter and you will have a good time. No point in "driving" any of the holes.

Cons:

Couldn't ever seem to find my way to where I was supposed to throw from. I noticed the other guy said something about WHEN WET. I can second that and it hadn't rained for about 12 hours when I played. It was still pretty damp and slick out there.

Other Thoughts:

Once it has a a little makeover it's a pretty fun little course to play. and oh yea. for you "glass users" There is a pretty nice store called "Local Color" not to far from there. You should check him out. His prices are a little high for some stuff but worth a look at his stuff.
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