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Wind Creek Park DGC reviews
14
0
well-designed BOLF conversion
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 14, 2024
Played the course:once
Pros:
-excellent land with great features for disc golf: rolling hills, elevation, creek, pond
-design makes great use of the features and maximizes the relatively limited trees
-good discatchers, great signs, concrete tees, 2 practice baskets
-a handful of mandos that are... not offensive
-two pin positions per hole, with significant differences
-big variety of distances, from 200' ace runs to three par 4s each over 700' (long pins)
-great maintenance
-design makes great use of the features and maximizes the relatively limited trees
-good discatchers, great signs, concrete tees, 2 practice baskets
-a handful of mandos that are... not offensive
-two pin positions per hole, with significant differences
-big variety of distances, from 200' ace runs to three par 4s each over 700' (long pins)
-great maintenance
Cons:
-very little shade on this course, be prepared
-signs don't show current pin position, a little troublesome on the longer holes
-military base = limited access
-intense wind
-the trees are used well but there are no true wooded holes; hole 5 comes close
-signs don't show current pin position, a little troublesome on the longer holes
-military base = limited access
-intense wind
-the trees are used well but there are no true wooded holes; hole 5 comes close
Other Thoughts:
Wind Creek is an excellent course and I usually don't enjoy disc golf on a golf course. The golf course is closed so you're not sharing the space; that's a huge plus compared to many courses on a golf course. The AFB is limited access so you need to plan ahead to be able to play (or get really lucky at the gate like i did) but for that cost you get immaculate maintenance. The equipment is great and in good condition and the pins were in a mix of short and long positions the day that I played.
The land is full of subtly rolling hills with more significant elevation in a handful of places. The first four holes play open but with a dense grove of trees lining the creek off to the right. Hole 5 then throws though a tight window and over that creek to a hillside basket off to the right; a fun RHFH ace run. The following hole is a complementary RHBH ace run with a tree line on the left, throwing slightly uphill to a basket just in front of a fallen tree (short position).
The rest of the course moves away from the tree line and features scattered, mature trees throughout the fairways. Several holes (8, 10, 13, 14) cross the creek (same creek, no trees) and have an elevation element to them since the land on both sides slopes downward toward the creek. I particularly enjoyed the short basket on hole 8, with the creek on the right side and the bridge across just behind the pin. It's a simple downhill hyzer but requires accurate distance control in the wind. In fact, that's a good description for most of the course: accurate distance control in the wind. The trees might not force lines but they can ruin your hole if you land right behind one when you still have 300+ to the basket.
There are a handful of mandos that are exclusively about making the hole harder. I'm typically not a fan but they're not too gimmicky. At least half the holes have a pedestrian path in play, most of them playing across it. There doesn't seem to be too much traffic there but it's a factor. After hole 16 where you throw across a pond, the last two holes are just long, grip and rip holes to get you back to the starting area. It sounds like I'm complaining a lot but I found most of the course to be a lot of fun.
This course should appeal to a lot of players. Big arms will love the long drive opportunities, shorter arms still have birdie chances and can save par with smart play on the longer holes. If you require a wooded course then this isn't it but if that's the case, then just don't come to Wichita Falls. I think the rating is closer to 3.75 but I'm giving it the bump for design, seclusion (the riff-raff isn't getting on base), and a distinct character from the rest of the WF course lineup. The new Lake Wichita Park design wishes it was this course but Wind Creek does it way better. This course and the private course, River's Edge, are the must plays in Wichita Falls.
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The land is full of subtly rolling hills with more significant elevation in a handful of places. The first four holes play open but with a dense grove of trees lining the creek off to the right. Hole 5 then throws though a tight window and over that creek to a hillside basket off to the right; a fun RHFH ace run. The following hole is a complementary RHBH ace run with a tree line on the left, throwing slightly uphill to a basket just in front of a fallen tree (short position).
The rest of the course moves away from the tree line and features scattered, mature trees throughout the fairways. Several holes (8, 10, 13, 14) cross the creek (same creek, no trees) and have an elevation element to them since the land on both sides slopes downward toward the creek. I particularly enjoyed the short basket on hole 8, with the creek on the right side and the bridge across just behind the pin. It's a simple downhill hyzer but requires accurate distance control in the wind. In fact, that's a good description for most of the course: accurate distance control in the wind. The trees might not force lines but they can ruin your hole if you land right behind one when you still have 300+ to the basket.
There are a handful of mandos that are exclusively about making the hole harder. I'm typically not a fan but they're not too gimmicky. At least half the holes have a pedestrian path in play, most of them playing across it. There doesn't seem to be too much traffic there but it's a factor. After hole 16 where you throw across a pond, the last two holes are just long, grip and rip holes to get you back to the starting area. It sounds like I'm complaining a lot but I found most of the course to be a lot of fun.
This course should appeal to a lot of players. Big arms will love the long drive opportunities, shorter arms still have birdie chances and can save par with smart play on the longer holes. If you require a wooded course then this isn't it but if that's the case, then just don't come to Wichita Falls. I think the rating is closer to 3.75 but I'm giving it the bump for design, seclusion (the riff-raff isn't getting on base), and a distinct character from the rest of the WF course lineup. The new Lake Wichita Park design wishes it was this course but Wind Creek does it way better. This course and the private course, River's Edge, are the must plays in Wichita Falls.
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2
1
Lancelot
Experience:
23 years
15 played
9 reviews
Wind Creek 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 24, 2017
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Well maintained. Great tee pads. Brand new baskets. Some elevation. Two pin placements for every hole. Course has great drainage due to being built on an old golf course. Excellent informative tee signs at every tee box. Challenging course.
Cons:
Very windy most of the time hence the name. Can be difficult to get a pass to get on the air force base (plan ahead). Mosquitos can be very thick so bring bug spray.
Other Thoughts:
Best course the the area. The only A tier course within 100 miles.
5
0
Great course for a military base! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 1, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
-Large, informative tee signs
-Easy to navigate
-Great mix of holes...3 short, 3 bomber, 12 right in the middle
-Friendly/Helpful locals
-Sensible mandos/ob that add to the course
-Easy to navigate
-Great mix of holes...3 short, 3 bomber, 12 right in the middle
-Friendly/Helpful locals
-Sensible mandos/ob that add to the course
Cons:
-Little to no shade
-No garbage cans/restrooms
-Trainee airmen running about acting foolish
-Restricted access for civilians
-No garbage cans/restrooms
-Trainee airmen running about acting foolish
-Restricted access for civilians
Other Thoughts:
I'm here for some military training, and the course is two blocks from my hotel on base. I was psyched to find a course so close, but expected it to be garbage as most on-base courses tend to be. I was pleasantly surprised! Outdoor Rec obviously puts a lot of time and effort into this course, and it is a real asset for Sheppard Air Force Base.
4
0
Hooyah!!! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 3, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Large griping teepads.
New Discatcher baskets.
2 Putting baskets by hole 1.
2 Pin positions.
Easy Flow.
Good signage.
Good mixture of long and short holes.
Very well maintained.
Nice challenging course.
Course layout is very challenging with OB's.
Accuracy is a plus on this course.
New Discatcher baskets.
2 Putting baskets by hole 1.
2 Pin positions.
Easy Flow.
Good signage.
Good mixture of long and short holes.
Very well maintained.
Nice challenging course.
Course layout is very challenging with OB's.
Accuracy is a plus on this course.
Cons:
Very seldom but pedestrians/fisherman can come into play.
Other Thoughts:
Good long course to stretch out the arm.
Nice addition with the shorter courses in the area.
Nice addition with the shorter courses in the area.
4
0
GoldenGoat
Experience:
18.9 years
8 played
3 reviews
My thoughts after playing 5 times 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 6, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-VERY nice tee pads, baskets, grass, and signs at each hole.
-Only WF area course that has practice putting baskets at start.
-Each hole has 2 places for each basket so its like 2 courses in one.
-Nice use of the slight to moderate elevation change.
-Reasonable Pars (shorter holes are Par 3's, and there are no Par 5's)
-Small creek running through the course isn't really big enough to lose discs in.
-Only WF area course that has practice putting baskets at start.
-Each hole has 2 places for each basket so its like 2 courses in one.
-Nice use of the slight to moderate elevation change.
-Reasonable Pars (shorter holes are Par 3's, and there are no Par 5's)
-Small creek running through the course isn't really big enough to lose discs in.
Cons:
-As it's name suggests, this course can be very windy and often is in this area. (I would suggest playing Lake Wichita DGC if it's more than a bit windy)
-OB's and Mandatory's are a bit ridiculous to play during non tournament rounds in my opinion. (OB's include pavement which often runs right through the most common throwing paths which can lead to taking a unfortunate stroke if you're playing OB's. Also some holes have Mando's which are hard, if not impossible to play well when coupled with the wind, even for people who can throw BH and FH)
-OB's and Mandatory's are a bit ridiculous to play during non tournament rounds in my opinion. (OB's include pavement which often runs right through the most common throwing paths which can lead to taking a unfortunate stroke if you're playing OB's. Also some holes have Mando's which are hard, if not impossible to play well when coupled with the wind, even for people who can throw BH and FH)
Other Thoughts:
I'm really excited to play this course more now that I have my permanent pass.
