Denison, TX

Munson Park

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flatflip
Experience: 3.8 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Well done 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 1, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Well kept,
Well laid out, good flow.
Two separate 9-hole loops give some flexibility for time commitment.
A lot of stock shots that need good execution; a few risk/reward opportunities.
Par is kinda soft for upper level players.

Cons:

I could see erosion being a problem if this course was any more heavily trafficked.
Par is kinda soft for upper level players.

Other Thoughts:

Great course. Everyone can see the shots that should be made, but not everyone can hit the lines reliably. A really good player would probably shred this layout. Par is set soft enough that a middling am doesn't walk off the track feeling abused, but most of the par 4s would be cupcakes for elite competition. Can see this course getting stretched out in the future.

This course isn't super heavily used (comparing to the better courses in DFW), which is good -- there are several holes on this course that are so enticing that you just want to empty your bag on them.

All in all, a super fair course. I wish it was about an hour closer to me. I plan on an extra half day to play this gem anytime I am headed this direction.
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MadGame32
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.2 years 69 played 69 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Excellent Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 17, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Very clean
-Playground for kids
-Bathrooms on site
-Excellent tee boxes
-Detailed tee signs
-Good challenge, but nothing was stupid hard
-No two holes were alike
-Fair to "lefties" and "righties"
-Nice map on welcome sign
-Layout is done well enough that no mandos were needed.

Cons:

-You have to walk a little from 9 to 10, and hole 11 is not an obvious walk from 10. But, use the map and it is fine.

Other Thoughts:

I played this course for the first time on Saturday, and it is now my favorite course.

There is a little difficulty navigating trees and terrain, but nothing is super hard.

I think the long holes were challenging but fair.

Some of the greens were elevated with a very nice rock wall around them. (#8 was fantastic!)

I am getting ready to go play 2 of the 2017 top 10 courses according to DGCR next week, and this course made me even more excited. I cannot wait to see if the top ten courses are truelly better than this one. I find it hard to imagine being better than what Munson has to offer. This is truelly a great place to play.

Update: I played Selah Ranch this weekend. i liked this course more.

This is currently ranked #1 out of 52 courses I have played.

6/10/20 Update:
Out of the 64 courses I have reviewed, this is where this course ranks along with similarly rated courses:
Rank-Course, Location
1-Munson Park, Denison, TX
2-Holston Creek DGC, Inman, SC
3-Shaver Recreation Center Championship, Seneca, SC
4-Noble DGC, Noble, OK
5-Selah Ranch - Creekside, Talco, TX
6-Fritz Park, Irving, TX
7-Shaver Recreation Center Original, Seneca, SC
8-Selah Ranch - Lakeside, Talco, TX
9-Tyger River DGC, Reidville, SC
10-N.E. Lions Park, Norman, OK
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Scotchtape77
Experience: 14.7 years 14 played 2 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Technical long shots 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Easy to read tee box signs
- Concrete pads
- Easy to see yellow baskets
- Good map at parking lot
- Practice basket
- Quiet Park
- Really beautiful holes

Cons:

- None

Other Thoughts:

Lots of elevation. Bring good shoes or hiking boots.
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Pizza God
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 36 years 1689 played 554 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Wow, just wow 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 21, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course map at the parking lot
Cement tee pads on every hole
Tee signs on every hole with map and distance
A very wide variety of shots needed on this course

Cons:

(this is being picky)

Tee boxes need to be longer
Some longish walks between holes
A few holes don't have defined fairways.

Other Thoughts:

I had not read any of the reviews of this course before I drove up from Carrollton today. I had heard this was a good course and I was not disappointed. Several 2 shot holes for this old man. Up and down the hills (my back is killing me right now)

Very well designed course in my opinion. There is always room for improvement, but the course did flow well and most of the holes had defined fairways.

Oh, the cool 1900 Victorian estate next to hole 1 is for sell, only $700K.
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CloudKoF
Experience: 13.8 years 6 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

What Every Public Course Should Be! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 5, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

+Clean/Well maintained Park. Nice scenic views and terrain w a cool estate nearby is nice eye candy on early holes.
+Concrete tee boxes and hole information top notch.
+Course layout is really good. Flows well.
+Fun elevation, obstacles, and lines to throw throughout entire course.
+Challenges you to be versatile player. Power, skill, accuracy, and creativity are put to the test.
+I really enjoyed the verticality and versatility of this course
+ # 3 with it downhill, #5 & #7 with it's OB line and up/down, #8 with the stone hill, #12 with the stone hill/obstacles/road view, were the most memorable.

Cons:

-Main information board is very helpful, but with my memory I couldn't remember where the tee boxes for #10 & #11 were. They are a little out of way compared to others. I pulled up the map from the phone and the hole #'s are illegible. I eventually figured it out, but would have been nice to see it on the phone. Note:The tee box info may have said the direction of the next tee box, but i didn't notice.
-Scorecard holder was gone.

Other Thoughts:

+By far one of the top courses I've played. Just not a whole lot of negatives to say about it. Great course and highly recommend a drive up.
+Met a friendly local/regular as I was finishing. Said most people play after 9 am.
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Carter
Experience: 14.8 years 26 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Challenging Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 19, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is in a good looking and well maintained park. It is also clean. The use of elevation makes for a fun round. Excellent chains and teepads. The layout of the holes flows well. Roads serve as OB on many holes adding some difficulty to a forgiving course. Most trees are spread out enough to make for clean lines to the basket.

Cons:

The main downside in my opinion is that there is a lack of distinct "golf" lines from many of the tees, sometimes requiring accurate drives to landing zones in order to set up for an up and down to the basket. Generally, this isn't a bad quality, but it gets redundant and makes you feel handcuffed a little. There are some dead trees that are slated for removal that have drooped into the ceilings of the fairways closing off lines a bit.

Other Thoughts:

Pars can be easy to come by even playing all holes as 3's rather than what is marked on the signs, but there are very few birdie opportunities, so bogies are hard to come back from.

Overall, this is a challenging course that is laid out very well. The low ceilings mixed with elevation make for tough drives and a unique course. The closest comparison would be Turner Park in Grand Prairie.
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kbeardo
Experience: 10.8 years 6 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Excellent use of terrain.
concrete platforms are a plus.

Cons:

could use some benches and trash cans.
their is space to have multiple platforms and holes.

Other Thoughts:

the date isn't right when I played, fyi.
I really like this the course.
I go here a lot.
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gnduke
Experience: 35.9 years 114 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good use of terrain, Good variety of drive directions in relation to the wind. Good variety of optimal shot types, Fairly tight windows on most holes for the "perfect" line.

Cons:

could use benches somewhere. Old guys need to rest after some of those climbs.
could use small retaining walls around many of the nice concrete tee pads to level off the approach and follow through a bit.

Other Thoughts:

A very demanding course that rewards good shots without overly penalizing the ones that miss by a few inches. Well worth a day trip from DFW.
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donut777
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

could be better 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 23, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great Tee Boxes, not to short not to long. Big baskets for less exp. players :) 5 blocks from home :)

Other Thoughts:

dont know why it is so highly rated.. must be an inside job.would be a top notch course if the had alt. basket placement and tee pads. There is enough room to make an entire 18 hole course just north on the same property. and could have had some water hazards added in there.. just saying pour planing H.B.clark.......
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Jbot49506
Experience: 12 years 11 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Top of my list! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 9, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course is quite new, the equipment is in great condition. There is great elevation change on the course! There are also some very long holes that really allow you to air it out! The holes were very well laid out too.

Cons:

If you play when it is warm out you must bring lots of water! It was 102 out when I showed up, I am from Michigan so this was a bit of a shock to my system. I do not know if I would really say this is a negative though. If you are not in good condition the hills here along with warmer temperatures might be a bit too much.

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed this course, its the longest course I have played to date. Even though I am just learning, I felt like the course was challenging yet l made birdies and got par on almost every hole unless I had a wild shot into some tree branches. I was also starting to play right as a local was starting to play right as I was. He was quick to introduce himself and ask me if I wanted to join him. I was able to play with a couple of other locals on the back 9 that were happy to help me out with a few tips on my technique and with shot placement. I really recommend playing this course!
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StuMagoo
Experience: 16.8 years 53 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 26, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

What an awesome course! The elevation here is like nothing else I've encountered in the DFW. Be prepared for a workout! A great mix of shot variety, you will need every shot in your bag to score well. Not only do you need to throw long, but you must hit your line. The basket locations are expertly set to really make you think about shot placement, and give a great risk/reward factor. The park is set on beautifully maintained land. Large trees provide ample shade and the healthy grass throughout the park makes for a nice fresh feel. Concrete tee boxes and high quality signs are present on every hole, they look brand new. The Innova disc catchers are in great shape and catch very well. I just love seeing the bright yellow bands from the tee box. There is also a nice course map sign in the parking lot, and you can grab a scorecard out of the little box attatched. I'd imagine this course never gets really busy due to it's location, so you shouldn't have any problems with it being crowded. I think I saw 2 other groups there during my 2 1/2 hour round. The locals I ran into were extremely friendly, and made me feel very welcome. I really enjoyed my visit to Munson Park. The fun factor here is off the charts, and it is WELL worth the drive from the metroplex.

Cons:

Lack of nearby trash cans. There are pavilions and picnic tables scattered throughout the park that have trash cans but when I needed a trash can there wasn't one nearby. Not a huge deal though. I would have also liked to see a little more water hazard. I remember seeing one small creek/drainage ditch one hole 11, but it was mostly dry. Also I wasn't really paying attention but I did not notice any available restrooms in the park, I could be wrong here. Plenty of places to sneak off into the woods though (sorry ladies I know this isn't always your thing).

Other Thoughts:

Wear good shoes with ankle support. The terrain is very hilly and it could be very easy to roll an ankle. Bring lots of water in the summer, this course is very long and physically taxing. Not a good course to bring small children and/or strollers along. I learned this the hard way. There are several playgrounds in the park though, so if the little ones do need to come they will have something to keep themselves occupied if trekking the hilly course isn't their thing. 
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leeshelton
Experience: 13.1 years 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 4, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Played after a semi rainy weekend and it doesn't flood like the flatter courses. This is one of the harder courses I've played. Very technical fairways and pretty long fairways. It's a par 62 course. It's pretty hilly, so you'll be getting a good workout in. Great combination of up hill and downhill holes. They are adding concrete tee pads. That will bring my rating up even higher. I'm glad there is one great course in my area with no real water hazards.

Cons:

The con would be a couple holes are right on the parking lot. Amateurs will find themselves there a couple times.

Other Thoughts:

Great course that is worth a drive.
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mike_james
Experience: 15.9 years 54 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Well Done 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 21, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beautifully set up. Nice change from all the flat courses around dfw. Big elevation changes all over the course. Pretty technical for a long course, if that's possible. Not just 450 ft bombs, you'd better hit your line too. The cemetery across the street and the big house or whatever it is, add a really cool vibe to the place. Really clean and seemed to be well maintained .

Cons:

Took 2 of us quite a while to play a round it seemed like. Sherriff seemed to be pretty interested in us for no apparent reason. All day. Some of the boxes weren't done yet, but that appeared to be really close to done.

Other Thoughts:

Definitely worth the drive from dfw, kind of surprised I hadn't heard more about this course. It's a boring drive that seems to take forever, but it's really only about an hour or so from The Colony. I suppose the heavy sherriff presence is a good thing, but if you are that concerned about me come talk to me and look through my bag. I'll definitely be back though.
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JeffThroW
Experience: 18.7 years 710 played 33 reviews
4.00 star(s)

The ReaL DeaL 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 6, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The course designer favored having very decent technical fairways instead of boring shorter hole designs Hooray! Only hole one was shorter and it can be lengthened by simply moving back a little farther! No longer just nine holesSweetness! For Texas which lacks nice views mostly this course does have a picturesque view around you toward the north and west! The course is built on a hill but I would only call it major elevation change on hole 3 which was very fun to play(Sweet an Low).Creative hole design at this course force you to have to think about lines to take and aren't just easily walked up to and thrown. Hole 4 was a fun uphill roller shot for me.Hole 6 was a fun downhill roller line i took as well(very fun!).Trees abundant enuff to take away simple lines,(Nice job!)This course was placed in a park that holds very beautiful nicely manicured grasses, you almost feel like not walking on it(not possible) if you've played in the flatter eroded fairways of the Dallas area.Playing in such grass becomes quite a delight.Thought out hole design makes this course worth stopping by.

Cons:

Recently alot of nicely placed trees that helped to make the course harder were cut.It looks like they (the City) chose to say they were dead and cut them.3 holes here now are definately easier because of it.The course would turn into a major mudslide on 2-3 holes during rainy seasons.Hole 2.Like I said earlier the course is set in a very very nice grassy hilly area an degredation of these grasses will eventually occur.Luckily,the course is in Denison,TX so the foot traffic will never be as high as another area the course could have been set in where hundreds of people would walk it seasonally.Hole 3(my favorite) says its 533 away but with its downward elevation change it felt more like 450 or less.I two'd.Not a course for beginners with one or two discs.They'd be havin sum trouble.

Other Thoughts:

This course is inviting to anyone traveling toward or from the Dallas-Okla Highway 75 corridor,the exit is just north of the last beer store before the okla line(Cheetah on the Run)only a couple miles off 75.The directions tell you to come in off 75 from the north of town definately the fastest way there.
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dreadlock86
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 382 played 309 reviews
3.50 star(s)

great course! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 30, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-fantastic elevation changes
-great design, uses features well and layout is good
-discatchers in great shape
-natural tees in good condition
-awesome greens, each is either well protected or on a slope
-lots of mature trees, well defined fairways require a variety of shots
-trashcans, course map, plenty of parking, other park facilities

**Update**
-9 new holes! 18 total
-still room for expansion

Cons:

-natural tees are good for now but without regular maintenance i can see them getting bad very quickly with all the elevation. some already have exposed roots, etc and most of them are not level. it would be great to see concrete here eventually but it makes sense to break the course in a bit first
-no restrooms or drinking fountains
-navigation is pretty easy but a few next tee signs would be good since lots of beginners will play here
-what Giles already said in his cons about par and tweener holes definitely applies (see Giles review below)

not much to say here, course is clean and safe

**Update**
The new back 9 is great but there is a definite lack of shorter, more technical holes.

Other Thoughts:

This 9 hole course is laid out in one section of a large park with all kinds of large and subtle elevation changes. There are many mature oak trees that come into play on all holes. The fairways are semi-open with well-defined flight paths, many obstacles, and a variety of fairway shapes. This is no pitch-and-putt either! With 1 hole at 553', 4 holes over 400', and 8 holes over 300' this is certainly not the typical, beginner-level 9 hole course. With the distance and the number of trees, long and accurate shots are required to score well.

Every hole except the first has some significant elevation change. Hole 3 is a huge 553' downhill bomb, hole 8 is a long, subtle downhill 470', and holes 4 and 6 are tricky uphill shots. The greens and basket positions are thoughtfully placed also, with nearly each one either protected by trees or low hanging branches (3, 5, 6, 7) or placed on slopes for dangerous putts and approaches (2, 4, 9). Hole 8 has a cool 'island' green surrounded by a small stone wall, elevated about a foot.

This course is the first in its area so it's a great introduction to the sport. Lots of beginners will play here so I presume that is why the par is set at 30. Despite being quite a long course, it is still beginner friendly with the generous pars and elevation. Nothing will hook a beginner like seeing a drive flying 500' downhill!

Definitely worth the drive from DFW to check out this course. 2 rounds make a nice afternoon. Not much else out here but you can play Town Lake on your way back.

**Update**
With 9 new holes, this course now has a lot to offer. Most of the new holes are quite lengthy; this is definitely a big arm course. The new back 9 mostly winds around the area between the front 9 and Hwy 69. A small creek runs through this area and comes into play on 3 or 4 holes. Half of them are long and flat, the other half are long with elevation. Only a couple are under 300'. Personally I would have liked to see a few shorter technical holes sprinkled in. New holes already have signs too.


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Fast Eddie
Experience: 12.4 years 18 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

play here almost every day 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 26, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

par is set high for beginers but all holes are very long. lots of shade nice elevation.

Cons:

no public restrooms or water fountin.
we now have two porta potties off the edge of the fairway at hole 8

Other Thoughts:

back 9 has been done since december & is just as long and challanging as the front.
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Roc1Time
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.8 years 131 played 115 reviews
4.50 star(s)

NICE 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 31, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

What an awesome course. The elevation is great, the layout is sweet, and everything else is excellent! The brand new discatchers are a nice sight to see when you pull up and the yellow band helps out on a couple holes. This course doesnt favor a single player, except the consistant one. You must be able to throw far, tight, and everything in between. It is very well taken care of and the are trashcans spread throughout the course as well. Nice tees help the navigation and help you find where the baskets are. Natural pads, which I like for the most part although some are not level and there are rocks/roots right in the way. The sandy soil will be good during a rain and the course looks like it would be very playable after a downpour. There are alot of "tweener" holes out here but if you can manage to stay in the 50's youll be just fine. The shade is nice to have as well for those hot days. The greens are some of the best around. Every time you think its just an easy layup, you better take a second and think about it, one bad break and you will be sad.

Cons:

Some of the tees are no bueno with rocks and roots. Not for the faint of heart, this course is long and with the elevation can make for a long day for those who can average 400' all day. Some of the tees play a little close some of the other fairways but not too bad.

Other Thoughts:

Man this is a great course and the back 9 completing the full 18 rank it one of the highest rated and would really be worth many trips from DFW.
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giles
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 27.3 years 225 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Worth the drive from D/FW 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 4, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great design in a large city park. Elevation changes on most holes. Mature trees with a low canopy put a premium on shot-making and provide much needed shade in the Texas summer. Great mix of left, right and straight shots. Two of the longer downhill holes (3, 8) are open enough to really get a long flight from a well thrown shot. Most holes have a well thought out pin position making some putts a risk vs. reward decision.

Cons:

A lot of "tweener" holes, meaning par should be set between 3 & 4, at 3.5. Very difficult to get a 2, but a 3 doesn't feel like a birdie. .

Other Thoughts:

This course services a large area with no other disc golf courses, I hope and expect it will jump start disc golf in the area.
The par is set high at so new players don't get discouraged.
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