Lake Shawnee Disc Golf Course - Disc Golf Course in Topeka, KS

Grade Breakdown

Overall C 72/100

Course Condition C 75/100

Design & Challenge D 68/100

Amenities F 55/100

Value C 70/100

Service D 60/100

Reputation C 73/100

About This Course

Lake Shawnee Disc Golf Course is a well-maintained 18-hole municipal course in Topeka, KS that offers a solid recreational experience with wide-open fairways and water hazards. The concrete tee pads provide stability, and the course features a standout hole 18 requiring throws across a lake cove. While primarily designed for casual play rather than championship competition, it maintains good condition with mowed grass and clear paths, making it suitable for all skill levels.

Course Info

Holes 18

Type Municipal

Terrain Flat

Walking Allowed

Signature Hole

Hole 18 - requires throwing across a cove over the lake

Details

Address Lake Shawnee, Topeka, KS

City Topeka, KS

Phone (785) 251-2637

Website http://www.lakeshawneegolf.com

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Recommended

Beginners will find this course very welcoming with wide-open fairways and concrete tee pads that provide stable footing. The course is beginner-friendly while still offering enough variety to keep things interesting.

Take advantage of the wide-open fairways for building confidence
Watch out for guardian trees near some holes that can interfere with throws
Hole 18 over the lake adds excitement but requires careful shot placement

Intermediate Recommended

Intermediate players will appreciate the mix of open shots and strategic challenges, particularly around water hazards. The course tests course management without being overly punishing.

Be cautious near water features - they add real risk to your throws
Use the concrete tee pads for consistent starting positions
The few tricky holes near water will keep you on your toes

Advanced Playable

Advanced players will find this course enjoyable as a casual round but may want something more challenging for competitive play. The open fairways allow for big throws but limit strategic complexity.