Best Course in Kansas

jtkustomizer · Post by **jtkustomizer** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:29 pm

I would like to know what course in kansas you think is the best and what makes it the best?

mrsenortyler · Post by **mrsenortyler** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:30 pm

I bet a lot would say Swope Park, but since I havn't played it, I like Frontier Park and The Rock is cool too.

smitty · Post by **smitty** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:56 pm

Swope isn't in Kansas.

The best Kansas course is Jones East. It can jump up and bite you if you aren't careful.

Hays before the tree removal and disc technology.

Oak

Now I think there are a lot of courses that have some killer holes.

Jones East Hole 2, 6, 11 long, 12, 14, 16 long
Jones West Hole 18 long, 17 long and short, 16 long
Hays Holes 3, 8, 11, 12, 16 alt to reg,
The Rock over the pond and off the cliff
Grove 4 and 15
Long and Skinny in Ransom
The long hole in Manhattan

I think a better question may be what is the signature hole on every course in Kansas. Every course has atleast 1 cool hole.

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:02 pm

I agree, the east course at Jones Park is one bad mutha. What are the toughest holes? 2, 11, and 14 on long? Those would be par 4's and there are quite a few par 3.5 holes. When its windy, that course will tear you up good. Lots of OB, espescially when stringed off.

Another reason it's such a good course is that it has a bunch of good features. Top notch quality signs and tees. Course and park are very well cared for. Couse has a ton of variety, including water and elevation changes. This course would score huge if it ever had a course eval.

The Rock and Hays rank up there for favorite tournaments.

Rosedale down under and the Canyon in Winfield are a couple of the funnest courses.

My favorite KS course has got to be Ted's Dread though. From the tips=almost par 70 for advanced. Tons of elevation changes, length variety, water, and trees. Ticks too.

mrsenortyler · Post by **mrsenortyler** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:16 pm

smitty wrote:Swope isn't in Kansas.

I think I confused it with Rosedale.

disclizard · Post by **disclizard** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:48 pm

Sounds like i need to get out and play some of these courses. road trip any one???

Austin · Post by **Austin** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:19 am

My favorite Kansas courses would be The Rock or Frontier park.

My favorite holes would be Elmwood Park #1, Oak Park #18 , and Jones East # 4 when it is at long pin.

I think we all know the best courses. What are the worst courses? I personally hate Herington. It is short and easy, but I always seem to lose my head at that tournament.

My least favorite holes are Jones park west 17 (it steals from me), Oak Park #7 (I know mandos are for safety, but that doesn't mean I have to like them), and The Rock #15 (when you let me pick where the tee box is people can die.)

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:29 pm

I've heard some good things about Atchinson. Riverfront in Lawrenece is pretty kewl. Wyco is one of my favorites..... oh yes, Wyco league on a mid-summer Friday evening, most enjoyable. Coolers overflowing, disc flying, c'mon summer.

disclizard · Post by **disclizard** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:45 pm

#7 at oak from the short is one of my faves. But iI do agree #7 from long does suck if you go out to far. I also like #11 at oak.

$c0oBa · Post by **$c0oBa** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:56 pm

Love Box

Yes Jones is bad ares. Let's go up there sometime.

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:33 pm

Ya know, Wyco is one of Kansas' top courses. Just a beautiful and huge park. They've put in a lot of alt pins and when that course is long it plays pretty tough. Hole #1 long may be my favorite. #2, 3, and 4 aren't bad either! I've played that course roped off with OB and that was pretty killer.

disclizard · Post by **disclizard** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:43 pm

Does longer ALLways mean better? When I pick a fav hole on a course I pick one that isnt just hard but fun. Like 11 at oak . that one is one that needs just the right touch to nail it from either the top or bottom. Yet it is a short hole.

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:51 pm

Hole 11 is a par 2.5. Everything funnels towards the basket. As long as you don't throw it too far, your usually parked. I've seen shots hit two trees and still get parked.

Longer courses are often more enjoyable to advanced or pro players. There are chances for 4 just as often as for 2. On really good courses, sometimes there are even par 4's and 5's. There are a few holes at Wyco that, when not roped off for OB, do give advantage to the longer thrower. But, there are a lot more holes that trees come into play out there than people think.

Bangrrr · Post by **Bangrrr** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:32 pm

The island hole at Rosedale is Killer. 17 W @ Jones just plain kills me, but I have some ideas I wanna try next time......Still lots of KS courses I wanna play...

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:01 pm

I would have to say Wyco is my favorite course in Kansas. My favorite hole at Wyco is 7, in the original, straight placement. I think it is one of the most fun holes in the entire KC area. My most favorite course/hole of all is whichever one I happen to be playing at the time.