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Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Fair Oaks Ranch DGC

2.635(based on 4 reviews)
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Monocacy
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Experience: 24.1 years 501 played 77 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Nice little niner 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 25, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Short, pleasant disc golf course in a pretty neighborhood park. I enjoy playing this sort of course, and if I lived nearby I would grab a quick round frequently. Great way to work on your approach game.

Wide-spreading mesquite trees yield lots of low-ceiling technical holes, providing some challenge despite the mostly-short hole lengths. Many holes feature multiple lines, with a reasonable balance between backhands and forehands. Skip shots can also be useful to stay under the low ceilings.

Good, level baskets. No rough to speak of, so chances of disc loss are very low. One long bomber hole provides a nice change of pace.

Navigation is reasonably straightforward, even for the traveling player. Short walks between holes, and all baskets are visible from the tee. Trash cans by the parking lot.

Cons:

Benches have been installed in the fairway on holes 4 and 6. The bench on hole 6 is directly on the main route to the basket, and the bench on hole 4 straddles the sidearm line. If either bench was occupied when I played I would have skipped the hole.

Natural tees are in decent shape, but can be muddy and slick after it rains. Not a big issue because most holes are short enough for standstill throws if needed.

No elevation to speak of. This course is flat, flat, flat. No bathroom on site.

Other Thoughts:

This is a quick, fun sping. Seven of the nine holes are between 150' and 245'. If you want to bomb drivers just keep driving past this course. I played a solo round in less than 30 minutes with two putters, a mid, and a fairway driver.

This is a good beginner course, and I saw several newish-looking players enjoying their rounds here.

Wind can be a factor while playing (neither a pro or a con, just a thing).

Easy to combine with Boerne City Lake Park, about 10 miles away, if you are driving through the area. I also spotted a private course driving between here and Boerne, but did not get a chance to check it out.

As mentioned in other reviews, signage states that the course is for HOA members only but I did not have any difficulties playing here. A few families with young children were playing on the playground and walking the gravel paths, but did not interfere with playing the course.

The DGCR map location directs you to a spot on Keeneland Drive, but a small sign a few houses down marks the gravel driveway that leads to the course parking lot.
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Designer response by johnrhouck
Glad you enjoyed it. As far as benches and trails and other issues, you're absolutely right. I just want you and everyone to know that we are in the middle of a complete re-design, and the new layout should be in place soon.
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