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N.E. Lions Park

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MadGame32
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.2 years 69 played 69 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Farewell Tour 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 21, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Tee pads are very good
- Baskets caught very well.
- Technical course that awards shot shaping.
- Little redundancy.

Cons:

-Navigation is a little quirky.
-Tee signs are not accurate for current hole placements.

Other Thoughts:

I went with some friends to play this course before I move in August per recommendations from friends. The course did not disappoint. I loved the obvious effort the locals have put into making the course nicer. There are bench seats at many holes, and even places to place your disc bag while you tee off on some. I definitely got some ideas from here that I will want to implement at future courses.

I loved the flow of each hole and how you had to shape your shots to be successful. I am a RHBH dominant thrower, and I had to use many discs from my bag throughout the course. Sure, I never had the opportunity to use my go to pure distance driver, but that was OK with me. Each hole was a challenge and I enjoyed every throw.

Low cost temp tee signs were in place for what I assume were different pin locations than the course was currently using, and I probably would have gotten lost or would have at least needed a map to navigate had I not gone with a friend who had played the course before. These issues normally would have lowered the course rating that I give, but I had so much fun playing each hole, that I did not mind.

I think the course has something to offer all levels of disc golfer, and I would definitely recommend this or Noble to anyone that asks me where they should play in the OKC area.

3/29/21 Update:

Out of the 68 courses I have reviewed, this is where this course ranks along with similarly rated courses:
Rank-Course, Location
5-Fritz Park, Irving, TX
6-Selah Ranch - Lakeside, Talco, TX
7-Shaver Recreation Center Championship, Seneca, SC
8-Tyger River DGC, Reidville, SC
9-N.E. Lions Park, Norman, OK
10-Grand Central Station, Central, SC
11-Chauga Rapids, Westminster, SC
12-Stoney Hill DGC, Newberry, SC
13-Mekusukey DGC, Seminole, OK
14-Regional DGC, Ardmore, OK
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AeroPurt
Experience: 15.7 years 59 played 29 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Best in Norman 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 9, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- New Prodigy baskets that catch very well
- Multiple tee and pin locations throughout most of the course
- Good use of terrain
- Nice variety of hole layouts (short/long, open/wooded)
- Beautiful park that is well maintained

Cons:

- Needs permanent tee signs with hole graphics
- Need to install amateur tee pads on holes 1, 7, 12, and 13
- Course is typically laid out as a hybrid of two layouts; currently pins 4, 7, and 15 are in the Championship locations and the rest are in the original layout.
- Course could also uses some "Next Tee" signs.

Other Thoughts:

- Lions is the local favorite so be prepared for it to be busy on nice days.
- Pond comes into play on few holes so be careful.
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tkmcdougal
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Experience: 16.1 years 196 played 96 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Lions Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 27, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lions Park was a fantastic course. The teepads were in great shape and they have Prodigy baskets. This was the first course I've played with Prodigy baskets and they caught very well. The course has great flow and really makes use of the elevation throughout the course. You also have to hit your lines or you will be in trouble. The course makes really use play smart especially on 12 and 13. Those holes become more challenging with the win and make you really think what shot you need to throw and seeing your target area for where you want to land. The designer made great use of mixing in longer vs shorter and tight holes vs more open holes. They really make you use every shot in your bag. It looks like this course has a good local scene. The parking lot was full and many people were putting on the practice baskets. I'm assuming for an upcoming mini.

Cons:

This was an excellent course so it is hard to come up with anything negative to say. This course could be taken to the next level if they had better signage. There are teesigns but don't offer a map. A map on each tee sign that showed were the alternate teepads were would be really cool. Also, after hole 16 I didn't know where to go, it wasn't a long amount of time but this is me just being picky.

Other Thoughts:

This was my favorite course in the area when I made my day trip from Dallas. Next time I stop through I will definitely play this again.
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armiller
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Experience: 8.9 years 273 played 60 reviews
3.50 star(s)

One of my First - and still a Worthy Foe 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 22, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-beautiful wooded park with a bit of elevation change, centering on a 500' to 1000' wide lake; does a good job avoiding the visitors that are not playing disc golf
-new Prodigy baskets (replaced a few years ago) are in great shape
-good use of the available land; holes are not repetitive, and consistently feature wooded lines/tunnels and water danger (water only on back 9)
-Pro and Am tees for every hole (volunteers recently poured concrete on most short pads), with very significant difference in challenge level
-two pin locations for at least 10 or 12 holes, especially in the wooded part of the course
-at least one practice basket, sometimes two
-home of the Norman Pro/Am annual tournament, meaning that this course gets serious attention every spring in addition to regular tender loving care from the local disc golf club
-relatively recent design changes include a much better tee location (in the woods) for hole 1 and the new/long pin locations on many holes

Just a few favorites or notable holes:
*As I said earlier, they're not repetitive! I could describe twice this many and more...*
3: tricky woods hole from elevated pad, down into wooded fairway, back up to the basket just above a slope (short) or in a wooded green 45' past (long)
4: fairly open initial look (requiring some distance) but into a challenging wooded green with the basket either on a mound (short pin) or in a deeper wooded location
8: narrow wooded fairway over a small creek to either a simple open pin or the much more challenging wooded green at water's edge
12: over water to a grassy slope angled up from the water; basket close enough to the edge that comebackers are commonly downhill suicide putts
16: probably the signature; Pro pad throws over the lake onto a peninsula
17: relatively short, but obstructed/blind tee shot into a basket tucked below the fairway

Cons:

-numerous spots to lose discs, mainly in water; even if you're willing to wade/swim, muddy Oklahoma water means discs aren't always easy to retrieve
-tee signs and navigation aren't a strength of this course, although navigation is fine and there are usually "temporary" tee signs up because there are regular tournaments (the main disadvantage for navigation is that you won't find a couple Am pads unless you know where to look)
-seems to be a favorite of local disc golfers (even more than Griffin), so it can be surprisingly busy even on weekdays
-there's also a decent amount of non disc golf traffic because of fishing around the lake and a playground well off the fairway of 14; just don't be stupid and look before you throw (actually the design is great at not crossing walkways or roads)
-poison ivy is less of a problem these days, but I believe it's still out there
-mosquitoes can be bad after heavy rains, especially towards holes 7-8 where there's some swampier areas

Other Thoughts:

This is a challenging, tournament worthy course that also offers short tees for newer players or those that don't want to risk their plastic. I cut my teeth on this course over 10 years ago, and it's still one of my favorites. Since being one of the first around (I hear rumors Mr. Headrick was involved in the original design), it has remained one of the top courses in the area for decades. Further improvements in the past few years have only made it better and even more challenging.

It doesn't have the "wow factor" for me to rate it higher or to say it's on par with the greats. It's hard for me to describe that, but maybe it's missing a little bit of length (e.g. par 4 type holes or real long wooded tunnels; although new designs have added length). I might be harder on it because I'm a local. Nevertheless, it's in a beautiful park that is not overly used by the non disc golf population. It continues to be cared for and improved upon, and, as I said, it's both beautiful and challenging. Don't miss it if you're visiting the area.

Rating: 3.5 "Very Good" is right. Thanks Sooner Disc Golf and keep this course going for years to come!
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Sooner34
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

N.E. Lions 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Lots of new additions to the course since the last review.

All holes now feature Prodigy T1 baskets.

Most holes have 2 basket locations and 2 tee pads.

With the new changes a par round from the Pro pads will net you a ~1000 rated round.

Hole 1 now has a "new" placement for the tee pads with the basket being slightly further out than the older placements. The long tee on this hole is TOUGH, but very rewarding.

New basket locations on holes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 16.

Holes 5 and 13 are now par 4s in the long placements and are very fun and challenging holes.

Hole 16 has a new placement at the very tip of the peninsula, with the new long tee being on the other side of the pond nearer to the playground, dock, and walking path. Very challenging.

New teepads have been installed on a few holes, with plans to re-do the lot of them. Should fix some old cons regarding slippery old pads.

Lions now may be the most challenging course in Norman when playing the long settings.

Cons:

Some of the remaining teepads are still horrible. Hole 5 AM might as well be made of ice and teflon.

If you haven't played the course recently, it can be tricky to find all the new locations. An updated course map would be a fantastic help.

The pond harbors a good amount of water snakes. Be careful around the reeds and any tall grass near the water hazards.

The housing development being built east of the course is an eye-sore, but obviously this is no fault of the local groups that do the upkeep.

Not all the holes have great paths to and from each other. A few can become a sloppy mess with a little rain.

Other Thoughts:

Once the local group, Sooner Disc Golf, finishes the "renovations" this course will be a standard in Oklahoma disc golf.

The longer baskets locations, and fresh tee pads really help liven up a course that Steady Ed helped install in the 70s.

Lions was regarded as one of the hardest back 9s in the country when the back 9 was first installed. I would venture to say that while it may not be a national contender, N.E. Lions is becoming one of THE courses to play in OK.

When par is ~1000 rated you know you have a challenging course.

Also, the course record for competition is -16. That will never be topped at this point. Fun food for though.
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Chained Evil
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.8 years 1091 played 232 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A tip of the hat to Steady ED 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 26, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has a good mix of short, moderate and longer holes.
There is a decent amount of water threat present that will keep you on your toes.
Good use of the available elevation.
Tee pads are ample and there are AM pads on 9 different holes.
The park itself was well maintained and there were other amenities here too like a playground, a fishing pond, and restrooms.
Trash cans and benches at several holes.
The flow is logical and the locals were helpful and friendly too.
The new basket placement for hole 8 was excellent and challenging too.
This course gets a lot of play.
Holes 7,8,13, and 17 were my personal favorites.

Cons:

Being as this course sees a lot of traffic you might have to wait on other groups on a few holes. When I've played they have let us play through so for me it hasn't been an issue.
Signage was missing on a few holes. Some scouting ahead had to be done on a few holes to see where the basket was located. This could easily be helped with updated signage.
Tee pads might be slick from dirt or mud.
Hole 1 was kinda dull.

Other Thoughts:

This is a course that is going to test your decision making and shot shaping abilities. IMO this course has just the right balance of technical, open, and fun shots to keep you on your toes. All shots are accounted for on this course, uphill/downhill, dog leg left/right etc.
Being as this course was designed by "The Father of Disc Golf" in the late 70's this course has held up extremely well over the decades.
Of course a few updates and improvements have been made over the years which make this course even more enjoyable. All levels of players should find a challenge on a majority of the holes here. When paired with its sister course(Griffin Park) across town the city of Norman has 2 quality courses at its disposal. I really wished I could've gave this course a 3.75 because thats what I feel is deserved here. However I will have to settle on a 3.5.
Do yourself a favor and play a piece of disc golf history and while you're at it stop by Griffin too. You'll thank yourself later.
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jjlevasseur
Experience: 18.8 years 42 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Quiet and family friendly 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Today was an amazing time to play.
Work going on improving the course throughout
Great tees and mulch around the pins
Signs on almost every tee
Technical and challenging
Really makes you try to be accurate and crafty
Most holes don't require a beast throw and allow one to try curves while controlling flight path
Work on #9 is going to really help with the possiability of a soggy spot.
Trash cans every tee and place is kept clean!
Watch for kids near 15 pin, fishing peps and #13 water and chain fence OB
Favorite holes: 2, 4, 6(signature raised pin), 10, 12(awesome risk/ reward), 14, 17 & 18(real narrow tunnel leading into the field)

Cons:

Not really much bad about this course
housing development being built rapidly on the east side of the course, pin @ #2 &6, tee #3 & 7
Parking is limited

Other Thoughts:

Very nice time to be on this course, honey suckle smells are great
The gounds crews are working very hard to improve the entire course so it will steadly become better in the next few weeks.
Really think this is a hidden gem next door to Griffin, great for families and group play.
I enjoyed every minute during play, even when I had to fish my Destroyer our of the water on #13, cut left last second and hit a rock or tree root, really bad bounce! Lol
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rd.bittle
Silver level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 13.5 years 66 played 47 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Neat, Fun, Older Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 10, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Decent concrete tees
Good baskets
Most tees had signs
Multiple tees on some holes
Great use of the land
A little elevation change
Great mix of open and wooded
Good use of the water on several holes
Good mix of right, left, straight
Great risk/reward
If you shoot a great score you will have earned it
Multiple flight lines
Bathrooms
Benches/Trashcans
Playground area for the kids
Recently expanded parking
Practice basket
Good to take newbies/family to
Good for newbies to advanced
Great to work on your control/accuracy
A few ace chances
A few holes to stretch out my driver (nothing real long)
Friendly locals (except the guy who jacked a couple of guys)
Start #1 in the open for a confidence builder I guess

Favorite Hole(s): #3, #12, #17

Cons:

Some tee pads need help
Some tee signs are missing or inadequate
Need some directionals
Some erosion (they are working on this in a few places as I type)
Usually crowded
#1 is too open for the rest of the course
Would like to see the water in play on another hole or two

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course to bring a friend or 3 to. It wil challenge you to try new shots in order to have a great score. Standard playing will have you at par more or less. Take chances to drop your score or maybe wash your disc and score high. A few holes tend to swallow your platic but not too bad. #11 would be better with a spotter in early spring/summer. Get a map or a guide and have a lot of fun.

While not very long, this course doesn't feel like a lot of SHORT courses I have been to. This course should be fun for everyone in your group.

And for nostalgia, everyone should play a course designed by Steady Ed.

If you come to the Norman area make this course a part of your day and you will not regret it.

My "disc rating" is weighted heavily toward the fun factor. Then adjusted .5 either direction for amenities.
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srm_520
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20 years 156 played 142 reviews
3.50 star(s)

One of the best "Old" courses I have played 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

I love the overall design with many holes drawing and fading throughout the woods mixed with some great lines that force you to really shape your shots. There are also a fair amount of blind pin positions, so having some experience on this course will give you a big advantage.

Variety is the spice of life and the mix of open holes around the lake coupled with a tight wooded front nine is a great balance. Holes play well into the undulating terrain of the course, and things can get nasty in the rough if you miss your line. Concrete boxes are showing their age and a few are a bit small for my taste - but concrete is always better than dirt.

They are also alternate tees available some of the holes. They don't just make the hole longer, but rather give you an entirely new look at the hole and most of them make the hole considerably harder. #15 also at the time of this review has two baskets in play for some extra challenge.

BEST HOLE/S: #12

Cons:

The biggest con is the general upkeep of such an old course. While not as bad as old courses like B.B. Owen Park in Dallas - the wear and tear is still pretty obvious. Norman disc golfers could take a cue from the Austin courses about how to properly "refresh" a course without losing its original design integrity. Also, there are lots of worn down areas that look like they could be real messy after a rain.

The signage is average and could be improved, which could also include some transition signage. The alternate tees are not well marked and as I first-timer I teed from both alternate tees and the regulars without realizing it. If you're anal about your scorebook like I am, that kind of inconsistency frustrates me.

This is a minor gripe but even though I enjoyed the general layout and flow of the course - I wish the lake could have been integrated more into the initial design. Hole #12 is so great that it's a shame there aren't more of them, and let's be honest - six holes technically play water but only #12 and #16 present any real danger.

WORST HOLE/S: #1

Other Thoughts:

love a course with a history, and it makes it that much better when it's still a good course 35 years after it was conceived. The minor changes and the alternate boxes provide some additional challenge, and to just stay current is awesome because I don't know of that many truly old courses that haven't become pitch and putts because the newer technology. Sure, nearby Griffin Park is considerably newer, longer, and meets the criteria better of what many would consider a more modern course. However, if you're in the area you are a true fan of the sport, then you owe easy Ed to hit a round here. It's a great course with a great history.
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IsaacIRL
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.1 years 83 played 46 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Lions Park... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Course is located on a park that has a good mixture of open and wooded holes. There's a good variety of lines throughout the course. Many of the holes utilize valleys, greens that drop off and uphill shots. The pin placements were my favorite part of the course. Hole two's pin is right after a small drop off from the fairway. Hole four, you tee off about 300 feet away from a lower area of ground and there's about 40 feet of a lower area. Hole 16 was a great placement on top of a ridge that gave a great risk/reward for a two. The wooded holes had great lines and were very fun if you could hit them, and they did have a definite fairway. The trees were trimmed nicely. Whenever there was somewhere that required a bridge, there was a nicely built bridge. Tee pads were concrete and plenty big. Baskets were not new, but they caught just fine. I didn't have a single spit-out in my two rounds there. Two sets of tee pads made the course very beginner friendly, but also provided a challenge for experienced players. Bathrooms and water were located near the parking lot.

Cons:

Signage was pretty bad. It never really helped...at all. The layout was confusing at times, so I would recommend playing with a local your first time. There weren't any holes where you could really go for a long drive. There are lots of houses on the perimeter of the park where a shanked shot could easily go into a yard.

Other Thoughts:

I had a pretty good time playing here. I would definitely go again if I was in the area. If you're close, I would definitely recommend playing here.

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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Pretty good 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

There are some really excellent lines here. The park has a handful of open holes, many of which are around the pond. The rest of the course plays fairly wooded, with brushy rough and tight tricky lines. I enjoyed the variety of shots required in the woods, with a balance of left and right turning holes to challenge your line shaping skills.

The water offers some great risk/reward options on a few hole. A couple greens have roll away potential to the water, including a nice basket placement on a mound at the edge of the pond. A couple other shots offer birdie shots if you risk a water carry and more forgiving lay up options if you are satisfied with a par. The concrete tees are in ok shape, plenty of room and texture for a good teeing surface. Baskets show some age, but catch ok.

Cons:

Signage is lacking here, many are missing and that gets a little frustrating on blind holes. A lot of the wooded shots don't have baskets visible from the tee so we had to do a lot of extra walking to know where to throw. A few of the holes (including the first and last) are pretty wide open and don't offer much in the way of challenge. The distance on this course isn't all that varied, with a lot of similar length shots and nothing all that long.

Other Thoughts:

Other than the risky water shots, this is a pretty beginner friendly layout. The lengths are reasonable and the toughest shots have layup options. More experienced players won't find this to be too tough a test, but there are some fun holes that will challenge anyone. I would recommend a stop here if you're in the area.
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dreadlock86
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 382 played 306 reviews
3.50 star(s)

a classic gem 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 24, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-fun, challenging layout; very high fun factor
-concrete long tees, natural short tees on most holes
-great shot & distance variety, great variety of terrain & use of elevation
-decent signs, Mach 3 baskets in good condition
-lots of woods on the front 9, lots of water on the back 9
-mostly obvious navigation except for a few spots, well-worn trails
-nice, friendly locals

Cons:

-gets a bit crowded, lots of big groups and casual players
-no water fountains, one by the parking lot but it didn't work
-very little parking, lots of cars on the street (i heard they will be moving the first hole in order to enlarge the parking lot)
-water is murky but not too deep, try to avoid the drink unless you're willing to get wet to get your disc back

Other Thoughts:

Whereas Woodson Park is an old course that has aged badly, NE Lions is an even older course that has aged gracefully. The holes here are lots of fun and demand a variety of shots but more importantly accuracy. Even though the course is mostly short, you really have to be accurate to stay dry & in the fairway and to score well.

The multiple tees are great for replay value or accommodating various skill levels. Lots of trees provide good shade and the water on the back 9 will keep you on your toes. The course is well-maintained and the baskets and tees are mostly in good condition (some of the tees are cracked or piecemeal).

Great use of the land available. Elevation is used well and the holes move through various areas of the park with different terrain: some are open and grassy, some tightly wooded, and of course there are the water holes on the back 9. Many well-protected pins mean that even if you can reach the green from the tee, you might not have a putt. Accuracy is everything.

A fantastic old school course that is well worth going out of the way to play. This and Griffin Park across the street make a great pair and are the best 2 courses I've played in Oklahoma.


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WoogieBoogie
Experience: 6 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Heaven and Hell 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 19, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has a little of everything, don't expect to bomb any drives as the longest hole i think is like 350 feet +/- 50ft.
However most holes are blocked in some way offering a challenge. Most of the holes have two pads the am's are natural pad except for hole 5 and 8 which are concrete like the pro pads. 5's am pad is about 50 feet in front and to the left of the pro pad, and gives a straight shot to the basket.

Cons:

Perhaps the biggest con is the mud after a rain, it will get on everything your discs, pants, shoes and hands. Another thing i noticed is some of the pro pads are cracked/broken and seem to be shorter than i am used to. Also almost everytime i play this course people just appear out of nowhere, there dosent seem to be any walking path but you will see them walking the course sometimes mostly on holes 8 and 9.

Other Thoughts:

The front 9 are heaven and the back 9 are hell, to me anyway. Do be careful of the water monster on holes 12,13, and 16 he is consumed with a ravenous hunger for discs, between me and my buddy he has eaten 6 discs. So if you find a red Buzzz elite x, white buzzz pro-d, red vulcan star, black archon star, red teedevil star, or orange striker gold please call the number on the backs thanks.
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jmhoekst
Experience: 16.9 years 87 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Crowded, but Nice 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 15, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Concrete Tee Pads
-Multiple Tee Locations
-Hole Number Signs
-Numbered Baskets
-Several well-protected baskets

Cons:

-Close and overlapping fairways
-Short tee pads
-Clay makes for slippery tee pads when wet

Other Thoughts:

Played this course one time on a business trip. It's obvious to me that a club/city/somebody takes care of this course. There is a hand-dug trench running through the low parts of the course to run water away. That's awesome! The tee pads and baskets are all properly numbered, which not too many courses can claim. The baskets are in good condition and having a practice basket is a big plus.

When I played, I was alone on the course. However, it was easy to see that many fairways are very close to others and in some cases, overlap. This would make for potentially hazardous conditions in a tournament or crowded day.

Overall, the course makes good use of the small bit of land provided as well as the large pond. Besides the water runways that keep the course dry, nothing about it was too impressive. Therefore, three stars.

The one idea that came to mind when I played was "Safari Holes". Like I said, the fairways are close together, so if a 8-10 safari layout was concocted, it could be awesome. That would also help add some distance to the holes.

Overall, average course. Worth a stop if you are nearby, but not a must-see by any account. BE SURE TO NOT WEAR YOUR WORK SHOES. YOU'LL TRACK CLAY INTO THE OFFICE!!
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tylermcdaniel
Experience: 4 played 3 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Great overall course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Every type of hole put in to one short, yet challenging course.
- Pro tees were all marked and had concrete tees.
- Baskets looked brand new.
- AM pads were perfect for beginners.

Cons:

Hole 12 is pretty thick for those who cant throw it over the trees.

Other Thoughts:

My favorite course! had short drives, long ones. Holes that faded and holes that turned. Up hill, down hill, open, trees, water, every hole possible in one course.
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ManOnTheDoor
Experience: 16.8 years 19 played 11 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice moderate difficulty 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 7, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is quite a nice course laid out in a park that surrounds a small 'lake'. The course is maintained by the local DG club according to the signs and they do a good job.

I believe most, if not all tees had benches. There are some nice paths to follow between holes and I saw no poison ivy (but I've heard that it is usually out there - it was probably too early in the year).

There is excellent use of elevation and trees. A handful of baskets are isolated on small hills (read: you hit the pin or it will roll away), and a few were the token downhill shots.

The water fountain near the parking lot has nice cold water.

There is a practice basket near the parking lot and first tee pad. The pads were concrete and mostly had an appropriate run-up length.

(PS - if you find a blue Wraith or an orange Beast on #12 or #13 respectively, give me a call at the number on the back. I really liked those discs...)

Cons:

Personally, I didn't like holes 12 and 13, but that was because I lost a disc into the lake off of each tee box - dang it! Seriously though, 12 is a well laid out hole that I just didn't play very well. #13 apparently is a little out of my league or I just let the tunnel shots intimidate me.

A few holes had no real playable line off of the tee box. It seemed as if the MO was to grip it and rip it and hope you bounced off the trees in the right direction.

#13 is a tight corridor shot looking south. With a generally prevailing wind out of the south, you have to be precise to not go into the lake like me or OB over the fence (there is a hole/gate in the fence so you can retrieve your disc).

The parking lot is pretty small, so if it is a busy day at the park, you may be parking a ways away into the adjacent neighborhood.

Other Thoughts:

This is a really nice course in the OKC metro area. I definitely believe it is worth the drive and you could easily play Griffin, Colonial, or Hillsdale while you are in the area.

There were a few pedestrians walking around, but I didn't see a walking trail. I don't know if they were beating their own path or what, but they did kind of just show up out of nowhere, so always remember to yell 'fore' if you need to.
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notBOB
Experience: 19.8 years 207 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Dont let the pond bully ya 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 16, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

GReat O.G. course, offers great challenge

-excellent balance of open holes, woody holes, lefts and rights, longs and tights
-will test every shot in your bag and then some
-varying terrain: elevation, ceiling shots, lake holes, blind throws, unique mandos
-good risk/reward-go big and she'll throw you a bone
-multiple tees for big bawlers..
-many benches and signs are there

Cons:

-tends to get standing water after rain, what can ya do?
-can get crowded
-brush gets crazy thick, ticks and all that.
-the pond attracts discs er somethin..hit it in the summer and kids will retrieve them... and maybe sell them back, ha
-7 long's teebox is kinda goofy, cartoon shaped (i like it tho, unique)

Other Thoughts:

This course will make you work for a good score but it can be done.

first course in OK???? (correct me if im wrong...)

Definitely a fun trip to Norman hittin lions and griffin, sore arms and cashed feet..wish these courses were in the city.
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Donovan
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Premium Member
Experience: 37 years 300 played 187 reviews
4.00 star(s)

The Good Stuff Is Hidden 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

From the parking lot, you may want to turn around and go back. Sure the water may look nice but the holes do not look like much. However, once you go back beyond the woods you see, things get really cool. There are a few holes where the water does come into play. One shot over a pond will take approximately 230 feet to carry the water. There is some fence like OB and a few mandos. There are some really fun tunnel shot type holes on some of the shorter holes that really keep you focused. There are both lefty and righty type holes that will make you really focus on how far out you want your disc to travel before starting to turn. With that said, the thing that really turned me on about this course was the flight paths. Many of the hole layouts were set up in a way that gave you a few different options in approaching the hole from the tee. Some of these basket locations are fantastic and the concrete tees are in great spots. They also have a nice drinking fountain at the parking lot.

Cons:

For first time players, this course has a big negative. You will need to walk each hole to see the basket on 90% of the holes. This will get irritating after a while. Obviously, this is a short lived negative, because once you learn the holes, it will no longer be an issue. I will make this a negative on my rating as most of us come here to see where we would like to go play. Navigation is not easy. Get a guide first, if that is not available, then try the map. There are no holes over 400 feet. This is not really a negative, since it is hardly noticeable, but it should be mentioned. The tee signs are not all present and this course really needs the hole distances measured from scratch.

Other Thoughts:

The walking back and forth to find the basket really wasted lots of time and was kind of irritating. However, the Fun Factor was really good outside of that. So, this was a love/hate relationship. If I lived here, I would play here a ton. I would really say if it is your first time, get someone to show you around, outside of that, this was a blast. It is well worth the stop in Norman, OK, to play here and Griffin.
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okie_thumber
Experience: 14.9 years 26 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Oldest course in Oklahoma? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 4, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice, scenic course. Offers lots of shot variety. Cool trails and benches everywhere throughout the course. Technical course.

Cons:

Finding some of the tee boxes first time out can get annoying.

Other Thoughts:

I was told by one of the locals that this is the oldest course in Oklahoma. Play this course!
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Mau5
Experience: 14.8 years 10 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

The Mau5 was here 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 19, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very tough course, though at first glance it doesn't seem that tough. Front nine is birdie heaven once you've played the course a few times. Back nine can be tough but it extremely fun to play especially 12 and 13(the two major water holes). 10 has a possibility of putting your disc in the water but it takes a seriously screwed up throw to pull that off haha...I played the course a day or so ago and Sooner Disc Golf is doing alot of work to improve the course. Just a few more improvements and the course would have gotten a 4.5 from me...Oh and the pin for 11 has been moved 100 feet to the south by a large cedar, most people I play with don't like it at that position but I actually really like it, its not that I didn't have the arm to get to the old position, I think it raises the difficulty of approaching and putting on the hole since its 100% more protected by trees and such now.

Cons:

It turns into a swap after any kind moderate to heavy rain. In summer course can be a disc eater if you don't pay very close attention to where it goes.

Other Thoughts:

A lot of old heads play the course since its been around since 77', so you get a chance to see some really old school players and discs in action which I think is pretty friggin cool..I saw a dude throw an old school Metal head Viper like 500' warming up, its not everyday you see that.
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