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Brakewell Steel / Warwick Park - Wolfe Woods

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RamsFan1
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Experience: 13.6 years 91 played 91 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Underrated Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 23, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 hole wooded, technical course located adjacent to the world class Warwick Animal Course. Like its counterpart, it has a blue (long) and a silver (short) layout and has something for all skill levels. A well-crafted "Wolfe Woods" sign overhangs the entrance to the course at hole 1. Each hole has new, professional grade signs at each tee pad and benches are present at most holes. A creek and roped out of bounds areas throughout the course fairly challenge you. Good use of elevation and variety.

Cons:

Tee pad uniformity is a big issue here. Some are rubber (slick), some have stone dust surface (OK but sometimes rutted) while others are dirt (many poorly surfaced with roots and rocks sticking out). Despite the relatively short layout, there are many areas for disc loss. The potential for poison ivy and ticks exist here. Some areas get very soggy after heavy rains. More "next tee" arrows would assist with navigation.

Other Thoughts:

The only thing keeping me from giving this course a "4" are the tee pads. Wolfe Woods is a good, solid course. The short layout is challenging yet opportunities exist for birdies and aces. The longer layout really increases the level of difficulty and will test even seasoned pros. There are no real signature holes here, but all 18 of them are of good quality.

The problem I see with Wolfe Woods is that it lies in the shadow of one of the East Coast's finest courses and those who travel a great distance to come to Warwick will sometimes overlook the Wolfe. TREMENDOUS work has been done here to upgrade signs and clear fairways- I'm told at one time this course was almost unplayable in the summer- and much credit is due the Parks dept. and the local club. If you make a trip here, make it a point to play a round at Wolfe Woods- you won't be disappointed.
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bcr123psu
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 85 played 64 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Solid Wooded Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 13, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Wolfe Woods is off the beaten path, but easy to find, giving this course a pleasant, secluded feel. Located at the same facility as Warwick Town Park, Wolfe Woods can be played as part of the Town Park or as a round unto itself.

The designers of Wolfe Woods did a good job using the land they had available when they installed this wooded beaut. The fairways do a great job factoring in the water that weaves throughout the course. Elevation changes come into play on many holes, including several unique elevated pin positions. To further expand the variety of throwing lines availble, nearly every hole has two tees. There was also a subtle variation with regard to left-turning, straight, and right-turning fairways. Rock walls were also incorporated into the design and provided a really nice asthetic.

The tee signs were very well detailed and very helpful. Benches and other seating was available on some of the holes. The baskets at Wolfe Woods were in good shape and were of a color that was different than the baskets at Warwick Town Park, making it easy to discern which baskets belonged to which course.

Cons:

Although it's easy to find, the Warwick courses aren't exactly close to any major thoroughfares.

Most holes with multiple tees were longer versions of the same line. While this isn't necessarily a con in and of itself, it would have been nice to be able to have different shaped fairways to accompany the different tees. Additionally, it seemed like there were a lot of straight fairways. Those that weren't straight seemd to favor the lefty thrower.

Despite multiple tees, they were mostly natural or gravel. While not in bad shape, these types of tees don't provide the best footing.

Finding the next tee was difficult for a few holes. While not a real big detractor, additional signage would be helpful to point the players from the baskets to the subsequent tees.

The underbrush at Wolfe Woods was a bit much on many of the holes, increasing the time necessary to find an errant throw and increasing the possibility of losing a disc.

Other Thoughts:

The course had random garbage dumped throughout the course. While it wasn't on the fairways, the abandoned refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other scrap were an eyesore and detracted from the natural beauty of the course.

Given the location of the park, if Wolfe Woods wasn't on the same property as Warwick Town Park, I wouldn't say that it's a destination course but a "nice to play if you're in the area". In this case, however, given its proximity to the other gold-level course it's worth a rip. A lot of time and effort went into the creation of this course and, despite any cons listed, you won't have a bad time playing Wolfe Woods.
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toothyfish
Experience: 14.8 years 31 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Warwick's Best Kept Secret 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 6, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

While this course may not have the glamour of the Warwick Animal Course, it's certainly worth a round. It offers shorter holes with plenty of demand on accuracy.
* Short and Long Tees on most holes
* Baskets are in excellent condition
* Great usage of meandering streams, creating "island" greens and OB
* Hilly layout, yet not too tiring
* An excellent fall/winter/early spring course as it is well-protected - one of my favorite cold weather courses
* a peaceful diversion from otherwise busy park areas
* a great short game course with a premium on accuracy: can play with mids and putters
* brand new tee signs on short and long tees - Beautifully done!

Cons:

This course is a work-in-progress, so it does lack a few of the amenities that the main course has.
* Tees are mixed
* Navigation is a challenge, some trails criss-cross and there are some trails that are not part of the course
* Rough and brush can get very heavy in the summer

Other Thoughts:

This course has seen vast improvement in the last year as the Skylands Club continues to improve the tees, build bridges, and improve signage and trails. Several tees have been redone with stone dust and cinders - nice and flat. The recent addition of permenat tee signs makes finding your way much easier. The combination of the main park's multiple layouts and Wolfe Wood's diversity make this park tops.

If you are traveling to play the main Warwick course, consider a round through here afterwards. Or break off the main course after the 15 basket, play the 18 back in the woods and jump back on the main course at 16. That's 36 holes of golf! It's different and a fun challenge and compliment.

Just print out the map!

I play here often and know it very well. If you have any questions about it or the Warwick/Brakewell Steel Main course, please feel free to PM me and I'll try to help you out.
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optidiscic
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.9 years 156 played 149 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Secret Joyride in the Woods 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 28, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was the most wonderful surprise I have ever experienced playing disc golf. Not many people realize that there is a technical full 18 woods course just a few feet away from World Famous Brakewell Steele/Warwick Park. The course is not advertised and is quite hidden. If you pay attention somewhere around the tee pad for hole 15 if you wander a bit you will see a mystery tee facing the other direction. Be adventurous you will be rewarded. This course is just a real throwback thrill to play. A stream intersects the course several times and comes into play on many of the holes. There are tight technical shots that roll up and down little hills. This course is a real joyride. Playing over the stream, the wonderful undulations, tight but fair lanes, and the overall feeling of exploring this secret 18 makes this course a real treat. Every technical shot imagineable is needed back here. Don't think this is just a dumb tight little woods course...This course is fun and challenging. Perfect complement to the Famous Course it hides in the shadows from. You will be avoiding creeks, driving down and up and over little valleys and in the end you will be left wanting more. This course could stand alone and be worth a trip but being next to one of the most famous courses in the world makes this place a true destination. If you ever want to experience the roots of the game it can be found here!

Cons:

A little rough in places. Lots of junk in the woods. Refrigerators etc. Tee pads are just dirt. Not well marked. I never found the basket for 17 though I played the fairway and it was fun. I can't complain much I was just so impressed and had so much fun back there.

Other Thoughts:

Long live Wolfie Woods. I hope the locals can keep this little dream alive. Some of the holes here do offer some decent distance as well as technique to play.
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