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Brielle Park reviews
5
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Neighborhood Gem 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 4, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
- Mostly really short, but the first two holes are 210' and 235'
- Very nice neighborhood park, and the course flow intersects with the park traffic at only one or two spots (which is a real design accomplishment considering the lack of space)
- Nice welcome board, with course map, lost disc box, scorecards, rules, and credit to Forrest Smyth's scout project
- Although there are no teepads, their locations are clearly marked with in-ground stones. The same type of stones are also placed at the base of each basket. I guess that's a way to confirm you're throwing at the right one!
- Very nice neighborhood park, and the course flow intersects with the park traffic at only one or two spots (which is a real design accomplishment considering the lack of space)
- Nice welcome board, with course map, lost disc box, scorecards, rules, and credit to Forrest Smyth's scout project
- Although there are no teepads, their locations are clearly marked with in-ground stones. The same type of stones are also placed at the base of each basket. I guess that's a way to confirm you're throwing at the right one!
Cons:
- The first tee is a ways from the parking lot - look for the big sign on the other side of the baseball diamond. The course finishes at the parking lot
- The course is short and there isn't much variety, But with that acknowledged, there are a bunch of different ways to enjoy it (see below)
- The course is short and there isn't much variety, But with that acknowledged, there are a bunch of different ways to enjoy it (see below)
Other Thoughts:
Ways to enjoy Brielle Pak DSC:
- Practice your upshots. As much as I like field work and throwing at markers, there's nothing better than throwing at actual baskets. Brielle gives you a range of different lengths for practicing your upshots
- Work on your RHFH. Much of the layout is counter-clockwise around a park (like Harry Dunham), so some of the holes are shaped well for practicing forehand, with distances from the low 100's to the low 200's
- Fun ace and birdie runs
- Playing with your kids. This is perfect place to bring your kids if they're interested (or if you'd like them to be interested) in playing. And if they melt down, they can play in the park while you finish the round!
- Introducing newbies to the game of disc golf. You can really put a putter in someone's hand and play here. It provides the feel of a "real" course without any hazards
- 20 minutes of disc golf. What could be better than having your putter in the car and stopping off for 20 minutes of throwing and keeping score?
I really enjoy seeing scout projects in parks like this, because it helps grow awareness of the game, and it's genuine value-add to the community. Good on you, BSA Troop 63 and Brielle Parks and Recreation!
- Practice your upshots. As much as I like field work and throwing at markers, there's nothing better than throwing at actual baskets. Brielle gives you a range of different lengths for practicing your upshots
- Work on your RHFH. Much of the layout is counter-clockwise around a park (like Harry Dunham), so some of the holes are shaped well for practicing forehand, with distances from the low 100's to the low 200's
- Fun ace and birdie runs
- Playing with your kids. This is perfect place to bring your kids if they're interested (or if you'd like them to be interested) in playing. And if they melt down, they can play in the park while you finish the round!
- Introducing newbies to the game of disc golf. You can really put a putter in someone's hand and play here. It provides the feel of a "real" course without any hazards
- 20 minutes of disc golf. What could be better than having your putter in the car and stopping off for 20 minutes of throwing and keeping score?
I really enjoy seeing scout projects in parks like this, because it helps grow awareness of the game, and it's genuine value-add to the community. Good on you, BSA Troop 63 and Brielle Parks and Recreation!
4
0
Nice Labor of Love drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jan 26, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
Recently installed 9 hole course in a nice local town park with beach volleyball, softball and other activities on the premises. Adequate parking. A small information kiosk with map, game rules and scorecard box welcomes players at hole 1. New Mach V baskets. Adequate 1'x1' numbered pavers which mark each tee off area. Pretty good flow, and good use of available land.
Cons:
VERY short, with most holes in 125-175 foot range. Would like to see a true tee pad and tee sign, however basic, at some point for each hole. Some tee pads are a bit close to previous basket, though limited course traffic should not make this an issue. A couple holes border the backyards of neighboring houses- be careful.
Other Thoughts:
Only a couple months old, Brielle Park DGC represents the latest 9 hole addition to the NJ disc golf scene in the form of an Eagle Scout project. Kudos to the young man who took the initiative in getting this project approved and the course in the ground!
Brielle Park is a perfect place for a family to play and an ideal "first course" for true novice players learning basic disc golf skills before tackling the challenge of a tougher venue. Hole distances are short, and there are no real obstacles here which would discourage a player being introduced to the sport. For veteran players, the lure would not be to play a competitive round, but to work on your approach game or bag Aces.
I do think to maximize the playing experience, the aforementioned tee pads and signs would make great additions to the course. Located less than 10 minutes from Manasquan and Pt. Pleasant Beach and a nice little spot to play.
Brielle Park is a perfect place for a family to play and an ideal "first course" for true novice players learning basic disc golf skills before tackling the challenge of a tougher venue. Hole distances are short, and there are no real obstacles here which would discourage a player being introduced to the sport. For veteran players, the lure would not be to play a competitive round, but to work on your approach game or bag Aces.
I do think to maximize the playing experience, the aforementioned tee pads and signs would make great additions to the course. Located less than 10 minutes from Manasquan and Pt. Pleasant Beach and a nice little spot to play.
