Optimist Park

This is my home course and where I learned to play. The holes are quite long and unless you drive 350'+, there are no "Ace" chances. You can really work on unloading a long drive on holes 1-6 because there aren't any trees in the way. #s 7 and 8 are nice holes with some challenging trees and out of bounds areas. #9 is the shortest and gives <300' drivers like me a birdie chance. If you play in the summer, bring your rubber boots and deet. The course is seriously overwatered! I play several ...
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This is my home course and where I learned to play. The holes are quite long and unless you drive 350'+, there are no "Ace" chances. You can really work on unloading a long drive on holes 1-6 because there aren't any trees in the way. #s 7 and 8 are nice holes with some challenging trees and out of bounds areas. #9 is the shortest and gives <300' drivers like me a birdie chance. If you play in the summer, bring your rubber boots and deet. The course is seriously overwatered! I play several times a week when the weather is nice, but I really wish that they would cut the watering in half. However, I have a sentimental attachment to this course because without it I would have never taken up this game that I enjoy so much.
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I will first admit I am a little biased about this course because it is my home course and I also designed it with the help of the Parks and Rec department here in Mountain Home. I like playing this course a lot. It does not have as many in air obstacles as other courses but it lends itself to a lot of "airing it out" opportunities. Holes 7-9 are the best ones to play because trees do come into play on those holes. Holes 1-6 have some obstacles such as small hills, roadways and a BMX track.The c ...
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I will first admit I am a little biased about this course because it is my home course and I also designed it with the help of the Parks and Rec department here in Mountain Home. I like playing this course a lot. It does not have as many in air obstacles as other courses but it lends itself to a lot of "airing it out" opportunities. Holes 7-9 are the best ones to play because trees do come into play on those holes. Holes 1-6 have some obstacles such as small hills, roadways and a BMX track.The course is over watered during the watering season and your feet will get wet if you are not careful. If you live in the Mountain Home area come out and play. If you don't come over and give it a try.
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