Manhattan, KS

Warner Park

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Upshawt1979
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Experience: 20.9 years 550 played 429 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Warner's a Winner 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 26, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Short and sweet, Warner Park is about as good as any 9 hole course I have played. Starting with the great setup with concrete tees, nice signs and great baskets.
There are alternate basket locations on several holes. All holes are par 3, and there is a pretty good mix of throws. After a short walk from the parking lot you will see a course map, but the layout isn't that hard to follow.

The first hole is a fun shot into the woods that drops off once you cross the tree line. Not long, but if you miss the window it could be tough to save par.

Hole 2 is like one in reverse. Reachable, as long as you make it up the hill and out of the trees. Another good little hole.

#3 crosses the open grass and the basket is perched on the hillside. As long as you don't overshoot it, trees should not interfere much.

Hole 4 is an elevated tee and the line is open most of the way, but trees surround the pin location making it important to get the proper distance and angle if you want the birdie.

5 is longer than most of the other holes, but it has enough space to get good distance off the tee. Again, as you near the pins, trees will come into play and force some shot shaping.

Number 6 is pretty open, but a good patch of tall grass short of the pin can put you in the rough and make it a little more difficult.

7 is a good birdie chance, open and not that long, with pin positions on the slope before going into the trees.

Hole 8 is the hole tucked into the woods atop the hill, and isn't tough to reach if you stay in the middle of the fairway.

The big finale is hole 9. It tees from the hill and covers a lot of ground as you head back to the parking lot. The grass is wide open, but there is a lot of it. The approach requires you to hit a gap in a scattering of trees, but it isn't all that tight.

Cons:

It's only 9 holes, goes way too fast. The difficulty level is moderate, good for newbies and recreational players, but not a test for the best players.

The park was pretty crowded with disc golfers on a nice Sunday afternoon. Busy times may cause waiting on groups.

Other Thoughts:

Definitely worth a play if you are in the neighborhood. Really took the sting out of a University Park beatdown.
I was 4 over, no birdies, but found it to be an enjoyable round all the same.
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SteezeOG
Experience: 19 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

It was good exercise 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 4, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course has great views. The teeboxes are concrete and like new. Signage is good and offers a lot of tough elevation challenges you don't get in other courses in the area. The fairways are maintained. Chainstar baskets with bright neon flags. Offers good holes for both right/left hand throwers and backhands/sidearm throws. Picnic area is nice.

Cons:

The driving situation and small parking behind the Arby's make for some confusion. The hike up the hill to the course was downright exhausting. I was unfortunate to play after some snow and rain so mud was everywhere. some steps or handrails would be nice. The layout is ok but most of the holes feel like the elevation changes are forced instead of natural.

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed playing here despite the long hike and redundant elevated baskets and holes. The tree tunnels are no joke it will test your game despite not being long. Not a beginners course in anyway and not a course you play unless you want to get in a good hike as well.
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Finalarchie
Experience: 26.1 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Hike from Hell 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice views and cliff drives that you can let fly..nice view of town..extremely technical in spots...makes you use parts of your game that don't get used that much

Cons:

windy everyday up there...some holes 1,2 and 8 I think should be moved out of the woods

Other Thoughts:

I like this course alot but don't play it much as I prefer the other 2 basket courses in manhattan..this course is difficult and technical
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kevinmzane
Experience: 15.9 years 120 played 10 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 15, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Practice basket near shelter is good for warm up game of horse, there are a couple of trash cans and a shelter here also.
For a nine hole course it offers a good variety of shots and much more elevation change than any other local courses. I get to use a few discs out here that dont get to see much action around town.
Good layout without much confusion between holes and although the park is relatively small, it is easy to keep your disc out of the middle of someone elses game on a bad drive.
Very close to residential area on one side and retail on the other, but it still has a very peaceful feel to it any time of the day.
Update: Brand new concrete teepads, and new course sign!

Cons:

Although the Fairways are well kept, a misplaced drive in the rough often times seems to dissappear in the tall grass, however the grass is trimmed in the fall and presents no problem for a large part of the year. Although the short hike from the parking lot to the course is nothing for an average person to sweat over, I think a couple steps on the slippery muddy spots would be helpful.
There are also no restrooms on site, so plan accordingly.

Other Thoughts:

Although not particularly impressive or anything to write home about, this course is a lot of fun. If you are looking for something to play while passing through town, I would reccomend Warner Park.
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