Richardson, TX

UT Dallas Alumni DGC

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jughandle10
Experience: 16 played 6 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Not a ton to work with 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 13, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I have a soft spot for this course as it is the first DFW course i was able to break par at. Anyone 900 rated or more should be able to go 5 down or more on the regular of course..

It sits on a wildflower preserve of some sort and from a technical standpoint is beginner friendly. Fairways are much better mowed than two years ago.. Can finish the entire course in under half an hour if playing solo.

Cons:

That same wildflower preserve will shred your socks, shoes, and skin with stickers and god knows whatelse should you put even one shot in the rough. With the exception of 3 and possibly 4, every other hole you can more or less throw your favorite shaped shot and not be punished at all. Distance is designed for new players, most strong players won't need more than a midrange on even the par 4. Every hole is more or less straight. No signage on 5, and the tee boxes on every hole are unclear as there is no concrete or rubber or flags or any line of demarcation except for well worn foot prints that keep creeping forward.

Also, if you don't like critters, do not play near sun down, you will hear them racing underneath the grass at all hours and it could be unsettling.

Other Thoughts:

Hole one is extremely straight forward and only 200 or so feet. Should be a birdie if you don't blow your putt.

Hole two is a blind tee shot with a little up and down in the middle with the basket slightly farther than you think and a bit farther than 1 but otherwise the same hole.

Hole three is the only hole that you have to really commit to a line with trouble to the left. A RHFH is probably best but you could be cute with an overhead throw or a more advanced backhand line. The lack of length will still make this a frequent birdie for strong players.

Hole 4 would be a par 3 at almost any other course with the length and openness. Basket is guarded by a couple of trees and this is the one other hole where missing left could put you in serious trouble.

Hole 5 is the longest par 3 but is the most open with the least risk of losing your disc in the tall grass.

Hole 6 and 7 are both comically short and strong birdie opps. Hole 8 is straight forward but with a curved fairway. As long as you don't mind being stuck/stung, and find your disc, the rough will not punish you. Hole 9 is i think 235 feet and a good ace run hole if you are not in love with your round.
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Tommy2am
Experience: 10.8 years 33 played 16 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Missed the Mark 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-convenient central location
-quick play
-good parking
-nice baskets
-plenty of things close by (restaurants, shopping, etc.)
-beginner friendly
-good course flow
-it would be next to impossible to lose a disc here
-all holes are essentially aceable or birdieable (of course, for some, this could be a bad thing)

Cons:

-Mostly open, vanilla holes
-dirt teepads that are too worn in to get a run up...or even a walk up without twisting an ankle
-there is plenty of room for more holes, why not make it an 18 hole course? 9 hole courses are always less desirable
-there is a heavily wooded tree line with a creek right by it...why didnt they use this in the design?? It could have been much better
-this area is kind of the black hole of DG courses in the metroplex. I know...I live nearby. There is nothing too great nearby. Audubon, jimmy porter, or Bill Allen are your closest best bets. If you are looking for a 9 hole, go up hwy 75 a bit and check out Bethany lakes.

Other Thoughts:

This is "technically" my home course now, but I'm not claiming it. The only intetesting hole here is #3 which has a tree line on the left and a manicured tree "row" on the right. I see no reason why someone would play this unless they just like wide-open courses or they happen to be a student at utd with time to kill between classes.
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