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State College, PA

Circleville Park

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1.925(based on 13 reviews)
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TallGuyDavis
Experience: 5.6 years 12 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Beginner Course That's Good for Quick Rounds 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 16, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is located in a park regularly-used and well-maintained by the local Parks and Rec department. Fairways get mowed and trash gets emptied on a regular basis.

Here are some important pros to the course:
-Decent baskets that catch well
-Concrete tee pads and tee signs at each hole
-Easy to navigate from one basket to the next tee pad
-Course starts and ends near main parking lot
-Ample parking
-Pavilion and map near first tee
-Shorter holes make it very beginner-friendly
-Water fountain on-site
-Open fields for warming up and field work
-Generally the course (and park) are not very crowded
-Incorporates elevation changes and treelines to maximize the area available
-Mix of hole distances from 150' to 300'

Cons:

Perhaps the biggest con of Circleville is its thick rough in the summer. All of the tall grass/weeds only gets cut once a year, and fairway "bump-outs" typically get cut twice a year.

Other cons to consider:
-Fairways are very narrow for a generally "beginner-friendly" course
-Weeds get over 6-feet tall toward the end of summer
-Large patches of invasive Multiflora Rose (thorny vines) make finding discs challenging
-No real challenge to the course once you've played it a few times
-Most holes are almost completely open, with few obstacles to challenge the more experienced players
-A couple holes play near paths, so be aware of people nearby

Other Thoughts:

Overall, Circleville is a great course if you're a beginner learning the game or more experienced and looking for a quick round. The best time to play is late Fall through early Spring. During this time of year, I would also recommend playing Safari Golf, making new holes between the existing tees and baskets. But only do this when the weeds are down and no one else is playing. (Otherwise, it could get a little awkward.) To some, the tall rough could be considered a Pro, as it will motivate you to keep your shots on the fairway!
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ENSAFEKNOXVILLE
Experience: 15 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Quick and Easy 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Easy to access, navigate, and a great confidence booster. Great for practicing mid-range shots.

Cons:

Short distance holes with little/no obstacles. walking track right next to holes make hitting a walker likely if you have a stray disc.

Other Thoughts:

Great practice course.
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xcrunner134life
Experience: 16.2 years 81 played 14 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 23, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great beginner course.
Easy to get around. Short holes, with two longer holes.
Don't need to carry a big bag of discs. Could be played with just 3 or 4 quite well.

Cons:

Not challenging for even an intermediate player. Just too short and too open.

Other Thoughts:

If you have a family, it's a great place to get in a quick 9 holes (or play it twice) and let the kids play. OR teach them to play. Holes 7 and 8 have good length for beginning players and youth.
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