Fort Myers Beach, FL

Bay Oaks DGC

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Roller Coasters
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.9 years 39 played 17 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good Fun on the Beach 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 23, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a fun little course, just one block off Fort Myers Beach. It makes use of very little space, but is done effectively. Course maps are available in the rec center by the first tee and online at the link provided. You should really refer to these. Without the map, the course layout can be very tricky to navigate. With the map, tees and holes are very easy to find it is simple to get around the course.

The tees are a mix of natural with a board laid in the ground and paved, using existing sidewalks and parking lots.

The first three holes are extremely short, but by no means easy with plenty in the way of obstacles. You then get the first shot over a fence, shed and usually cars. Hole 7 is always maddening to me as it is tucked behind a storage shed. After hole 7, you head out into the Fort Myers Beach playground. As almost everyone else mentioned, you can't access these holes until after 2:30 p.m. on school days. Out here the course opens up quite a bit. The space is utilized by using the same pins for different holes. Holes 9 and 14, 10 and 13 and 6 and 17 share a basket. Another local rule that comes into play is that you cannot throw over either tennis court. There are two holes that wrap around corners of a fenced in tennis court. You must shoot around the fences. There are a wide variety of shots and really no place to lose a disc, except for hole 18. Hole 18 goes across a pond to a pin protected by bushes.

Cons:

Multiple pins for different holes can be confusing for some.

Finding your way around without the scorecard map can also be frustrating.

Having to negotiate man made obstacles can be a major negative for the disc golf purist.

Other Thoughts:

This is the course I learned to play disc golf on and it is the course that I take my friends who want to learn. It is a perfect little training course that is beginner friendly. Of all the Fort Myers courses, this one is the most friendly to the less experience player. You will see a lot of college kids playing during the months of February and March as Spring Break is in full swing.

It is no championship run, but it is a fun course, and will be a definate change of pace for most of you.

Take my advice and treat yourself to Rum Runner at The Cottage after your round. The Cottage is next to the Lani Kai about a half mile down the beach. Be sure to add the 151 floater for maximum effect.
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StPaulie
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.7 years 113 played 45 reviews
2.50 star(s)

by the beach 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 3, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

It's close to the beach and it is disc golf!
They really accomplished a lot with very limited space. Very nice course map available at the first tee. The local high school kids were very friendly and helpfull. Personally I like wooded courses, but the man made obsticles were fun for a change of pace. Where else can you hit a tree on one hole and basketball backboard on another?

Cons:

Even with the course map it was still difficult finding some tees. most tees are grass, some are marked on the sidewalk. There are numerous concrete or paved landing areas to wear discs. The bigest con is the possibility of hitting people with a disk. There are numerous pedestrians useing the park and many holes either cross or in some cases baskets are used fur multilple holes and you are useing the same fairway. With the limited space available you really need to be paying attention.

Other Thoughts:

Granted there is limited space here but they have taken maximum advantage of what space they had. My wife and I had a blast here, just remember the space available was limited.
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HB553
Experience: 54 years 380 played 6 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Stay at the Beach 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 3, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

It is near the beach, with good food near by. There is baskets.

Cons:

Hard to find the way around due to lack of signage, Holes cross parking areas, other activities, run along fence lines.

Other Thoughts:

Nice baskets in park thatdoes not lend its self to disc golf due to lack of room.
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harr0140
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Premium Member
Experience: 15.3 years 1508 played 480 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Average Course, Manmade obstacles 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 6, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Some tight, some open holes. Although some baskets are used multiple times, the tees that re-use the baskets give a different perspective and it changes whatever wind you may be experiencing.

Cons:

Too many manmade obstacles (buildings, sheds, fences, gazebos, play areas, vehicles, asphalt).

Not enough length overall.

Not enough signage,

Tough to see where the tee areas are.

Other Thoughts:

Will go back and play again, but not overerly excited. Maybe I will enjoy it more as I get more into the sport. I will update the review when I return next winter.
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sv2342
Experience: 18 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

nice 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 2, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

You usually will have the course to yourself.
Hard to lose discs as long as you are willing to look in mangroves / hop fences.
Good variety of shots.
Lots of other things to do nearby including tennis, nature trail, rec center, playgrounds, pool, beach, etc.

Cons:

Other park users can be an obstacle.
Mosquitoes can be bad during summer.
Signs subject to vandalism, print your own map or use cheatsheet on course web site and you'll be okay.
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amanandhisdiscs
Experience: 7 played 6 reviews
1.50 star(s)

seeing eye disc golfer... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 1, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

- The course is a block from Fort Myers Beach.
- It has a variety of play, from tight narrow shots (#2), to distance (#15), to water plays(#18)...

Cons:

- A majority of the course CANNOT be played during SCHOOL HOURS (as there is a school on the course)...after 3:30PM is open...
- Lots of pedistrians, as it weaves throughout playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts
-The course map (that can be obtained from the park office) is not correct. Most tees are/were marked by poles with pieces of paper identifying them. Obviously, most of the paper has weathered or been torn down. The result is a dizzying attempt at locating the next tee. Some are spray-painted on the ground, others have a timber in-layed in the ground, others have simply a fence post.
- some holes share the same catcher, which creates further confusion for first-timers

Other Thoughts:

Its worth a shot, but be prepared to make up a couple of your own holes when you are unable to locate the tee.
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Innovadude
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.9 years 235 played 185 reviews
2.00 star(s)

packed in tight 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 31, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

-It can be fun if empty and playable
-Marked out, map online, some cement tees used
-Pretty drive getting to it
Has some decent shot variety and difficulty

Cons:

-Dangerous: if anyone is in the park, like the kids who go to the school that is in play by one basket, then you must skip holes or risk hurting someone.
-Plays too close to parked cars, fence, building, tennis courts and playground.
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