Bob Rodgers Memorial Disc Golf Course

12/31/2025

Although the original course location is no longer playable, the new course at Sam Houston Jones State Park has been open for several months. New course map is below. To all that knew the original course, this is still The Bob 😊 The original Bob sign and raccoon have been saved and added to hole 7 of the new course as a memento.

09/08/2023

Since I don't want to remove the history of the old course and the new course will be completely different and have a new name, I decided to create a new page. Once the course is open I will give some locals admin rights to take control of the page. I will be posting updates here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551124346317

Sam Houston Jones State Park, located in southwestern Louisiana near Lake Charles

08/13/2023

Had a great first trip down. The new cabins are really nice! Lots of potential for a great course. Looking forward to next time.

Mike

08/01/2023

Everything is bought and paid for so no need to fumdraise . Not sure the name will stay after talking to the Parks Dept. today. We'll see. It will be a completely different course anyway. I may be able to get an "in memory of" sign for hole 1. Still too early to tell. I'll update when I get more info.

07/24/2023

Hi everyone! This is Mike Brown and I got access to this page to keep you all updated on the progress of redesigning the course. I will be out on August 12th to see what we're working with. I spoke to the state parks office today and I will probably be able to venture outside the current proposed location. I'm not sure if the name will stay the same or not yet. Updates to come.

07/21/2022

Update: As we know right now, the state does have plans to build a new course but in a different location at the park. We have been asked to please be patient. We will update everyone when we know more.

09/13/2021

Update: I have been in contact with the park manager. I asked if it was possible to get into the park to see the conditions of the course, walk the area, just get an idea of what we will have to work with when we are allowed back. The reply was that no one would be able to go into the park, it was still too unsafe.

My fear is that cabins are going to become their primary focus, rather than recreation. 😢

07/31/2021

We are still eagerly waiting for word that the park is close to cleaned up. Last we heard, loggers were still clearing trees. We will keep everyone updated as we hear of progress as we know how many of us are missing our beloved Bob.

01/31/2021

I check in with the park manager this evening. This is her reply:

10/15/2020

According to the park manager, Sam Houston Jones State Park will likely be closed until 2022.

That means we will most likely not be able to start cleaning up or redesigning (if necessary) the disc golf course until then. We WILL do all we can to get the BoB back to great playing shape as soon as we can. Until then, check out our neighbor courses. There are some really great ones close by. Thanks!