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McClure Park

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Hodzilla
Experience: 12.2 years 13 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Is that the same Creek? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Full 18
-Concrete Pads
-Good baskets
-Grass is usually cut and grounds are in reasonable condition
-Great use of the creek (Comes into play about 1/2 the round)
-Nice wooded holes with obvious fairway routes
-Ample Parking
-Holes flow well
-Elevation changes that are utilized in the course

Cons:

-Really not much as far as courses go, a practice basket would be nice
-Maybe a few more trashcans

Other Thoughts:

All in all this really is a fantastic course. It was obviously well thought out in its layout, flow, use of hazards/obstacles, and length variety. Its towards the rougher side of town but I seriously doubt you will run into any trouble (I haven't and I've played here numerous times). Lets just agree to not do a glow throw out here and we'll all be fine. DEFINITELY BAG THIS COURSE
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L0rv-
Experience: 11 played 3 reviews
5.00 star(s)

No Clue How This Isn't Rated Higher 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 9, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Variety. Long holes, short holes, long and open, long through trees, short through the trees, lots of elevation changes, water hazards, you name it and this has it.

And the holes are almost all interesting. 17 and 18 are boring. (Pro tip - park in the west parking lot and start on 16, you'll get these out of the way first!)

Cons:

Puts the rest of the courses in town to shame and makes me question why far over half my disc golf plays are at the same place.

Other Thoughts:

A lot of the reviews in here have weird cons or no cons listed yet a 3 or 4 star rating. What?! No, this isn't that sketchy a part of town. I'm guessing a lot of the reviewers saying this are those who tend to keep to the "rich" side of town. I wouldn't play there at night (why would you do this anyway?), but I have no concerns whatsoever playing there during the day.

It's bizarre people are clamoring for more variety when every other course in Tulsa has maybe three different types of throws. And complaining about water hazards? The creek is shallow and it's used VERY well as a hazard. You could get a disc that floats if you're that worried.

This is easily the best course in Tulsa, hands down. I've played it dozens of times and there's a reason I keep coming back.
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Trip68
Experience: 7.6 years 31 played 25 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The best in Tulsa..could be. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 7, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of the best courses in town.
Great concrete tee pads and baskets.
Variety- trees, shallow creek, obstacles come into play.
Benches, trash cans available.

Cons:

No cons.

Other Thoughts:

Pure joy playing this course. You will use everything in your bag. One of the best courses (if not the best) course in town.

I would not take a newbie here...take them to Chandler park to get some time in, then take them to this course.
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fasyle
Experience: 8.9 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Excellent Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Large variety of throws, hole lengths, terrain, etc. Challenging, generally well groomed.

Cons:

homeless people abound and the water hazards can ruin your game. (lol)

Other Thoughts:

McClure is definitely in my top 3 courses in Tulsa, I would definitely recommend playing it.
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discgolfer2l
Experience: 28 years 9 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

One of my favorites 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 1, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a great Tulsa course with a nice mix of different hole styles.

Every hole offers some sort of challenge whether it is a blind tee shot, a perilous throw along/across the creek or a crazy long tee shot.

There is a practice hole in the parking lot. It's not close to the start of course, but it is in the middle a quite a few old growth trees so it offers shade at almost any point of the day.

Cons:

The final hole in my opinion is too long. I am a decent thrower and it takes all that I can to get within 75ft after 2 shots. By the 18th hole your arm is tired and I would prefer something more technical and less guns blazing toward the end of the course.
--- updated --- They have shortened this hole up to where it is much easier to get to the basket in a couple shots.

Other Thoughts:

I am always pretty worn-out by the end of this long course. Definitely a challenge and reminds me that I have room to improve my game.
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vancraft
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Among the best 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Great variety and safe conditions. Manicured lawns and a lot of variety. Several distance holes and a few short challenges.

Cons:

I can't think of any, other than that I miss some of the old holes, before the park was reorganized.

Other Thoughts:

This was the 1985 World Championship final round course, I walked with champion, Harold Duvall (cofounder of Innova) that day. His discs were the top in the game.
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jayhawker737
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.2 years 52 played 41 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Flowing Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

As the title says, this course flows very well, especially the longer you play it. The rolling hills of McClure are a great change of pace from most of the flat courses in Tulsa. Playing alongside the creek makes a lot of shots very risk/reward with the added benefit that the creek is very shallow and easy to retrieve discs from. There is nice hole distance variety, even though all the holes are par 3's.

Cons:

This course is a bit overrated in my mind. After playing Redhawk, Blackhawk, Hunter, and Haikey, I don't think this is better than them all, as the overall rating indicates (other than Blackhawk). Hunter and Blackhawk are superior to this course. This course does not offer enough variety. I am a RHFH player, but there are too many flick holes in my opinion, at least relative to backhand holes. There is a big gap in length of holes, but a lot of the holes are all about 320. This course doesn't play through as many trees as one would like to see a shorter course play through.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun hole, but not one of the best in Tulsa. I believe this is about a 3.35, but I will still round it up to a 3.5 because is was quick and fun to play. If you have to choose 2 courses to play, go and play Blackhawk and Hunter, then come and consider McClure.
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homeskule87
Experience: 14.8 years 63 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

One of my favorites 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Frequently mowed.
Concrete tee pads.
Alternate tee pads are labeled on sidewalk (you just have to look for them).
Good mixture of long and short holes.
Risk/Reward holes all along the creek.
It is possible, but it's hard to lose a disc out here.
This course usually dries out pretty quick after a rain.
Putting basket / warm up area.

Cons:

Signs are either faded out or missing.
There can be quite a bit of trash blowing around from lazy picknickers.
Not the nicest part of Tulsa.

Other Thoughts:

Really fun course that'll always be a challenge for me.

*Memorable holes*

Hole #2 is an ace run with OB on all sides.

Hole #5 is a 500+ft bomb from an elevated tee.

Hole #8 has a creek running right across the fairway.

Hole #15 Shoots across a giant part of the creek and depending on the pin placement can be a nightmare for righties.
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TylerM
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.5 years 31 played 23 reviews
4.00 star(s)

An oldie but a goodie 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 22, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has an excellent variety, and it is very attractive for every skill level. There is really not a rough, so bad shots are not terribly hard to recover from. Beginners can probably enjoy this course, because it's not too punishing. However, intermediate players will find some challenge and even pros would probably enjoy a round here.

The trees are used very well. Also, the creek is in play on several holes and adds some extra challenge.

Baskets and tee pads are in fine condition. There are restrooms, water fountains, discs(?), and a course map (?) in the gym. I didn't check that myself, but that's what I understood. A walking trail, along with the gym and tennis courts give a variety of other activities. There is plenty of parking.

Cons:

Several signs are missing or damaged. Navigation is pretty easy on most holes, but could be made easier with a few well placed signs.

I don't like playing by a busy road and a couple of holes play along a road. Also pedestrians on the walking path could occasionally interfere.

Other Thoughts:

All in all, McClure is a very enjoyable course. It offers several challenges with no severe punishment and makes for an enjoyable round. A big arm would have several birdie opportunities, but very few easy ones.

Tulsa is an incredible disc golf city. McClure is one of the best courses in town. Definitely a good choice!

PS If you have time for two rounds, play here twice. Don't waste your time driving to Dovillio.
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rd.bittle
Silver level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 13.5 years 66 played 47 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice Little Gem in Tulsa 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 22, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good concrete tees
Good baskets
Good tee signs
Great flow/navigation
Great use of the elevation
Well kept
Love the use of the water hazards
Creek is well taken care of (not a muddy mess)
Great variety of shots
Uphill, downhill, across water, beside water, open, technical, short, long
Benches/ trashcans
Very little trash
Bridges in good shape
Bathrooms/vending machines
Nice walking path
Great use of OB to improve the challenge
A few multiple pin locations
Good for beginners to advanced
Good risk/ reward

Favorite Hole(s): #2, #5, #11

Cons:

A few tee signs need work
A few erosion proplems that they are currently working on
Could use a few more benches/trash cans
Maybe a couple more bridges
Walking path and street comes into play on a few holes
A few well placed trees would take the challenge up a notch

Other Thoughts:

Tulsa and the disc golfers of the are should be proud of this little gem. While it may not be the best in the area it is place to go and relax and work on all your shots. We went in the dead of winter with 25mph winds and loved it. I can imagine how nice this place must be in the Spring/Summer. Great place to take your family and have a lot of fun right in the middle of Tulsa.

I will be back without a doubt. If in Tulsa this is a stop that should be made.
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Filipeeno
Experience: 21.9 years 31 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The classic 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Nice variety of distance and technical, with some technical AND long holes. Creek through makes it tough on a lot of holes. Nice use of elevation available.

Cons:

Shallow creek is in play on a lot of holes. Not in the nicest part of town. Can run across some crowded times with a walking trail and picnic tables scattered through the park.

Other Thoughts:

This is one of the classic DG courses in Tulsa. If you come into town, you must play. Everyone has.
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BigGAC1
Experience: 14.6 years 39 played 29 reviews
4.00 star(s)

McClure 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I play this course a lot, probably at least once a week. I think its one of the best in Tulsa. Great mix of slightly technical shots to bombers. Excellent use of the creek that runs through the park, it comes into play on about half the course. Holes 5, 10, and 12 are some great crusher holes, they provide a decent amount of elevation change as well.

Cons:

Discs can get lost in the silty creek if you play after it rains. 18th hole really sux, its just long flat and straight.

Other Thoughts:

McClure is a great course. Its a decent challenge with some really interesting holes - hole #9 is a really tricky hole with some high risk/reward. Its largely a pretty open course, but the trees/obstacles that are there are very thoughtfully used. Good for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
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RJDunkman
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Solid choice for a course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 22, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good mixture of holes, with some shorter holes with trees in the way, some longer more open holes to let it fly, and a creek that comes into play on a few holes.

The course itself is in good shape, excellent concrete tee pads and baskets, and the grass is generally mowed well.

The course is playable for less experienced players but still offers enough variety to keep skilled players interested.

It is pretty hard to lose a disc out there. It's not even that hard to retrieve a disc from the creek in most places and there is not much other rough areas where it's hopeless trying to find a disc.

I didn't find it very difficult to navigate the course, a couple weird spots where two tee pads are in the same area.

Cons:

The course has a walking path through some of it and there can be a decent amount of pedestrians walking through, but not too bad. I did have a little kid start to walk off with my disc one time after throwing it and had to chase him down to get it back.

Not much elevation change, but better than most courses in eastern Oklahoma.

Not the best area of town, I don't know that I'd come out on my own around dark but it doesn't seem to be much of a concern.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course overall. A good mixture of different types of holes, and a pretty good variety of shots required.
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Not too tough, but fun 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

The course plays through a well kept multi-use park. A creek comes into play on several holes, adding some nice risk/reward. A few baskets have some roll away potential down to the creek, and a few other shots make you throw over or along it. There is some minor elevation in the park, and it's used pretty well. There are a few downhill holes that are fun, and a few trickier uphill holes.

There is decent variety here, especially for an older course. There are a couple longer holes that let you open up and drive, and lots of shorter holes that are a mix of fairly open and a little tighter. There isn't much rough, but several holes have enough mature trees to make you hit your line. The concrete tees and the baskets are all in pretty good shape, and the course seems nicely maintained.

Cons:

Several holes bring walking paths and roads into play, and the shots are open enough that there isn't much stopping errant shots from potentially ending up in dangerous spots. The course plays fairly open, offering simple hyzer lines on many of the holes and there isn't much punishment for errant shots. The signage is in bad shape, and navigation is a little funky in a few spots.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course that's fairly beginner friendly. Other than the creek shots, inaccurate throws are easily recovered from, and the lengths aren't anything huge. More experienced players will enjoy some of the more interesting shots, but it doesn't provide a real test for better throwers. I would recommend a stop here if you're in the area, though the Blackhawk/Redhawk combo are a little more interesting and challenging if that's what you're looking for.
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KCVinnie
Experience: 13.5 years 86 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Good Place to Play 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 27, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good use of the creek in the design which provides for plenty of risk/reward shot options on the course.
Good use of the walking path on hole 6 to make the short hole more demanding.
Good mix of open holes, left to right, right to left...felt like I used my entire bag.
Although it helps on a few holes, a big arm is not necessary for the majority of the course.

Cons:

Some of the tee signs did not show the multiple tee positions.
The course was pretty crowded on the day I played, resulting in a 2 hour round.
As others have stated, lots of non-disc traffic, just be aware when playing.

Other Thoughts:

The course reminded me a lot of Vista Del Camino in Scottsdale. Very similar in that most holes were along a creek with walking paths near with OB. Definitely a good stop on my travels from Kansas City to Texas.
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Mind Expansi0n
Experience: 13.2 years 13 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Very Fun Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 30, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well maintained, wonderful rolling hills and elevation changes, teesigns are accurate and easy to follow, concrete tees, requires a variety of shots, easy to play in a fairly short amount of time, discs can be retrieved from OB water.

Cons:

Some teepads are cracking, some non-DG foot traffic, a couple of holes that play close to a street.

Other Thoughts:

Difficulty: Noob - Pro. Thx to a local I met named Nick who let me get in on his round and showed me the course. I was really impressed with this course - it's beautiful, well laid out, and just really fun to play. It isn't a huge course, nor will you lose many discs - a good mix of distance and precision. I threw three discs in the shallow creek that runs through the park and easily retrieved all 3. Really attractive land with rolling hills and mature trees. Well worth a stop if you are in the Tulsa area.
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beans
Experience: 21.7 years 6 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

nice long shots lots of challenges and finess test you greatly here course is well kept and moderatley shaded for those sunny oklahoma days

Cons:

gotta watch oout for pedistrians very popular park with alot going on which is great for tulsa but not so good for dgers

Other Thoughts:

great course fun to play good challenge
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shyflyguy
Experience: 8 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

My favorite 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 27, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Wide variety of holes, wide open, wooded, water. Some holes can be a little long, Any discs lost are usually easily retrieved. Course is simple to follow, and spread out enough to provide adequate play.

Cons:

An occasional long hole. Not an area to be caught in at sunset. Stay out of the water, who's knows what chemicals are in it (I've seen it bright blue).

Other Thoughts:

Holes 17 & 18 seem overly long, and since 18 plays past the parking lot is usually skipped. A favorite course among our weekly group, which is varied between new players and experienced throwers.
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Spackler
Experience: 14.9 years 28 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 4, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice park setting with a good mixture of trees, a bit of water and some open shots. Some elevation changes but nothing drastic. A few holes are pretty long and will be difficult pars for anyone throwing under 325' but they are still fun and give you sothing to aspire to. Overall a very nice course for just about any skill level.

Cons:

With better signs and multiple tees or pin locations I would have given this course a 4

Other Thoughts:

Liked the course and I will play here again when I'm in town. Pay attention to the tee sign as there are several holes with sidewalks that are OB. Make sure you have a retreiver of some kind. A disc in the creek is very likely.
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scarpfish
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.8 years 360 played 98 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Old school, but still lots of fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 3, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very popular and well established course. Good for beginner to intermediate level players. Still has some holes that advanced players will like. Not the easiest in town (I'd give that nod to Chandler or Riverside) but this would probably be the next step up when a player is ready to incorporate some water threat. Elevation changes are moderate and are used well. The best holes here are the ones that go over or straddle the creek. Hole 8 is particularly fun because its hard to see where the creek is from the teebox. Community center onsite. Plenty of parking. Pairs up well with Dovillio which is less than a mile to the east.

Cons:

The usual problems that come with a multi use park. Lots of people, not all of them DG'ers here on weekends and evenings. A number of fairways that come dangerously close to a walking path or busy street. Be esspecially careful on 6, 15 and 17. Some of the course signage is derelict and unreadable. Knowing which way to tee off can be confusing to people not familiar with the layout. Erosion in some spots.

Other Thoughts:

For a 30 year old course, McClure has kept up with the times. It was the first Tulsa course I ever played. It also is the only place that I've ever experienced a tournament player's meeting in an empty swimming pool. Fairly close to I-44 if you're passing through and while not the most challenging course in town, one I would definitely give a go.
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