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Dix Park - East reviews
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2022 version is solid 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 20, 2022
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
- decent length, not too long - reachable for most decent ams.
- nice use of elevation - up and over some rises, across some "valleys".
- low but fair ceilings, punishes nose-up stalls.
- downtown Raleigh - if you are close to there. Nice alternative to Kentwood.
- nice use of elevation - up and over some rises, across some "valleys".
- low but fair ceilings, punishes nose-up stalls.
- downtown Raleigh - if you are close to there. Nice alternative to Kentwood.
Cons:
- only 9 holes, single tee-pad (if it had 18, I'd go 4)
- tends to favor RHFH throwers
- proximity to State means potentially crowded with chuckers nice afternoons....
- primarily dirt tee pads
- tends to favor RHFH throwers
- proximity to State means potentially crowded with chuckers nice afternoons....
- primarily dirt tee pads
Other Thoughts:
I played two loops today. Really enjoyed it. Hole 1 is forgettable. Hole 2 is tucked up the hill in the trees a bit. Then, the course gets interesting - low ceilings and trees make the par 3s somewhat challenging. Parking lot at 1 is tight. The alternate lot starts you on 8 - which would be a tough hole to start on. You could argue holes 3-8 have been thought out pretty well. Either distance or elevation or low ceiling makes it interesting. 8 (valley shot) and 9 (downhill bomber) are great finishing holes. I hope to get out a few more times while this is up. Be sure to have the link with the course map.
I think I liked it better than West. I think they could have expanded East a little and popped at least 2-3 more holes onto the property. Still, enjoyable course. Be sure to get out in the morning, before the chuckers wake up and hit the course!
I think I liked it better than West. I think they could have expanded East a little and popped at least 2-3 more holes onto the property. Still, enjoyable course. Be sure to get out in the morning, before the chuckers wake up and hit the course!
11
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cuhgly
Experience:
4 played
4 reviews
Urban Heaven - Dorothea Dix 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 30, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
Dorothea Dix park has always been known for its beautiful scenery and abundance of outdoor activities. Now, for a limited time, you can add disc golf to that mix. I didn't have any expectations going into playing but I think that is the best way to go into something new. And even with high expectations, this course lives up to the hype! I will go ahead and get into the positives because there are plenty of them.
- To start off, this course is great for players of all skill levels. It begins with some fairly rudimentary shots and builds into some that take more skill and finesse to conquer. All the holes play as par 3s, and despite the distance on some holes, there are birdie opportunities galore. For an open park, there is a surprising amount of shot variation and difficulty to each hole. Raleigh Parks and Rec really outdid themselves for what could've been a mundane stroll through the park.
- The signage on this course is great, despite it being a temporary layout. There are usually arrows pointing you to the next hole and even without hole maps, I was never wondering where to throw or to which basket I was aiming for. There is a clear flow to the course and it plays extremely intuitively.
- This park is beautiful. That is clearly understating it. The grass is trimmed, there is limited underbrush and the views of downtown are immaculate. It's stunning to look over a valley shot with the city skyline to your right and the old 1800/1900s architecture to your left. It is also very shady making those hot days less painful.
- The baskets here, albeit temporary, are very nice and very grippy. They are easily spotted and should catch any put thrown at them. The bottoms are even covered in mulch to make it appear permanent (a nice touch if I do say so myself).
- The parking at this course is plentiful and makes it easy to start and finish on different holes. There isn't much through-traffic on this side of the park so you never really need to worry about walkers or passing cars when throwing.
- The vibe at the park is exactly what you'd want from a disc golf course. It's family friendly and exudes positivity. Despite the federal prison being across the street, it feels very safe to play here. The energy here is buzzing and you can sense the enthusiasm for disc golf.
- To start off, this course is great for players of all skill levels. It begins with some fairly rudimentary shots and builds into some that take more skill and finesse to conquer. All the holes play as par 3s, and despite the distance on some holes, there are birdie opportunities galore. For an open park, there is a surprising amount of shot variation and difficulty to each hole. Raleigh Parks and Rec really outdid themselves for what could've been a mundane stroll through the park.
- The signage on this course is great, despite it being a temporary layout. There are usually arrows pointing you to the next hole and even without hole maps, I was never wondering where to throw or to which basket I was aiming for. There is a clear flow to the course and it plays extremely intuitively.
- This park is beautiful. That is clearly understating it. The grass is trimmed, there is limited underbrush and the views of downtown are immaculate. It's stunning to look over a valley shot with the city skyline to your right and the old 1800/1900s architecture to your left. It is also very shady making those hot days less painful.
- The baskets here, albeit temporary, are very nice and very grippy. They are easily spotted and should catch any put thrown at them. The bottoms are even covered in mulch to make it appear permanent (a nice touch if I do say so myself).
- The parking at this course is plentiful and makes it easy to start and finish on different holes. There isn't much through-traffic on this side of the park so you never really need to worry about walkers or passing cars when throwing.
- The vibe at the park is exactly what you'd want from a disc golf course. It's family friendly and exudes positivity. Despite the federal prison being across the street, it feels very safe to play here. The energy here is buzzing and you can sense the enthusiasm for disc golf.
Cons:
When it comes to cons, I don't have many, maybe just some minor tweaks that would be easily fixed with a permanent set-up of the course.
- The tee pads are clearly marked but are made of grass that will get worn down over time. This is not a problem on most days unless the grass is wet. Permanent holes would easily remedy this issue.
- The first 2 holes are quite easy and could use an update. They are good to warm you up but when you only have 9 holes, you want them all to be memorable.
- The tee pads are clearly marked but are made of grass that will get worn down over time. This is not a problem on most days unless the grass is wet. Permanent holes would easily remedy this issue.
- The first 2 holes are quite easy and could use an update. They are good to warm you up but when you only have 9 holes, you want them all to be memorable.
Other Thoughts:
Overall, this course is great and is a positive trend for the Triangle disc golf scene. This park has so much potential and could handle a 36 hole layout if warranted. The continued support and community feedback will only encourage more courses to be built and ultimately, for disc golf to grow!
14
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Make Dix Park Permanent! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Aug 29, 2020
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
UPDATED to note that Raleigh Parks & Rec designed and installed this pop-up course -- and did a fantastic job!
Let me say off the top that I'm a pretty tough grader on 9-hole courses, so a 3.0 rating may seem ho-hum, but I actually have the Dorothea Dix Pop-Up course ranked as my favorite all-time short track. This course is a temp design to gauge interest in a *possible* permanent (hopefully 18+ holes) course at Dix Park in the future. Let's make it happen, as this property -- and the views to downtown Raleigh -- are amazing. This is quite simply the perfect spot for an urban disc golf course in the heart of a large and growing disc golf community.
+ Simply a beautiful park with terrific views of the buildings in nearby downtown Raleigh. Manicured grass, mature trees, rolling hills. Gorgeous setting.
+ The design is top-notch: great flow, perfect signage and directional arrows, starts off easy, then some tougher elements (tree obstacles and elevation) are introduced. This course is perfect for introducing new players to disc golf (which is obviously the point), as each hole is very lightly wooded. However, the hole designs are such that intermediate to advanced players will have to hit precise lines and require a good bit of distance to challenge shooting under par.
+ Park at the Tate Dr. parking lot right off of Western Blvd. Then the course starts off with an easy, deuce-or-die warm-up type hole #1 (wide open, 225 feet). Pretty low-key start.
+ Hole #2 is a long bomber hole (375 feet) with a tree line bordering the left side of the fairway. Also pretty straight-forward.
+ Hole #3 is where the fun begins, in my opinion. It plays dogleg left around some early trees, finishing uphill to a very fast green. The hill is steep enough and the basket placed to where missed putts can easily result in roll-aways.
+ Hole #4 is a valley hole with a specific gap in trees about 2/3 to 3/4 up the fairway on the ridge. Make it through that gap and you're putting.
+ Hole #5 is the longest holes and the best opportunity to just grip-and-rip. It's dotted with trees to avoid and rewards not only distance, but accuracy. It plays downhill and is the first of several spots to see the full flight of the disc.
+ Hole #6 is one of the easier holes on the course (probably second behind hole #1), although there are a few low-ceiling trees to avoid. Play a nice, low, skipping hyzer to the basket and you're putting for birdie.
+ Hole #7 is longer and more challenging. Again, it's not heavily wooded, but there are enough trees in strategic spots to make you commit to a line and execute.
+ Hole #8 is one of two "signature holes," in my opinion. First, if you look right you have the great vista of downtown Raleigh. Second, the hole is a major downhill, but the basket perched on a big grassy hill, so it's somewhat of a valley shot, but unlike the shorter hole #4, it finishes waaaaay downhill and requires more finesse and touch than power. And depending on where your drive lands, you have a risk/reward putt and potential roll-away waiting for you.
+ Hole #9 is the other signature hole, for me. It's also a massive downhill hole with scattered trees dotting both sides of the fairway. A dead straight or well-executed flex shot lands you on the green. So holes 5, 8, and 9 are all long, downhill holes -- fun to play and fun to watch the flight of the disc.
Let me say off the top that I'm a pretty tough grader on 9-hole courses, so a 3.0 rating may seem ho-hum, but I actually have the Dorothea Dix Pop-Up course ranked as my favorite all-time short track. This course is a temp design to gauge interest in a *possible* permanent (hopefully 18+ holes) course at Dix Park in the future. Let's make it happen, as this property -- and the views to downtown Raleigh -- are amazing. This is quite simply the perfect spot for an urban disc golf course in the heart of a large and growing disc golf community.
+ Simply a beautiful park with terrific views of the buildings in nearby downtown Raleigh. Manicured grass, mature trees, rolling hills. Gorgeous setting.
+ The design is top-notch: great flow, perfect signage and directional arrows, starts off easy, then some tougher elements (tree obstacles and elevation) are introduced. This course is perfect for introducing new players to disc golf (which is obviously the point), as each hole is very lightly wooded. However, the hole designs are such that intermediate to advanced players will have to hit precise lines and require a good bit of distance to challenge shooting under par.
+ Park at the Tate Dr. parking lot right off of Western Blvd. Then the course starts off with an easy, deuce-or-die warm-up type hole #1 (wide open, 225 feet). Pretty low-key start.
+ Hole #2 is a long bomber hole (375 feet) with a tree line bordering the left side of the fairway. Also pretty straight-forward.
+ Hole #3 is where the fun begins, in my opinion. It plays dogleg left around some early trees, finishing uphill to a very fast green. The hill is steep enough and the basket placed to where missed putts can easily result in roll-aways.
+ Hole #4 is a valley hole with a specific gap in trees about 2/3 to 3/4 up the fairway on the ridge. Make it through that gap and you're putting.
+ Hole #5 is the longest holes and the best opportunity to just grip-and-rip. It's dotted with trees to avoid and rewards not only distance, but accuracy. It plays downhill and is the first of several spots to see the full flight of the disc.
+ Hole #6 is one of the easier holes on the course (probably second behind hole #1), although there are a few low-ceiling trees to avoid. Play a nice, low, skipping hyzer to the basket and you're putting for birdie.
+ Hole #7 is longer and more challenging. Again, it's not heavily wooded, but there are enough trees in strategic spots to make you commit to a line and execute.
+ Hole #8 is one of two "signature holes," in my opinion. First, if you look right you have the great vista of downtown Raleigh. Second, the hole is a major downhill, but the basket perched on a big grassy hill, so it's somewhat of a valley shot, but unlike the shorter hole #4, it finishes waaaaay downhill and requires more finesse and touch than power. And depending on where your drive lands, you have a risk/reward putt and potential roll-away waiting for you.
+ Hole #9 is the other signature hole, for me. It's also a massive downhill hole with scattered trees dotting both sides of the fairway. A dead straight or well-executed flex shot lands you on the green. So holes 5, 8, and 9 are all long, downhill holes -- fun to play and fun to watch the flight of the disc.
Cons:
Only a few to mention here. Overall, this is a great temp course and hopefully it gets enough support in the community to build momentum for a permanent track.
- The all-grass tee areas have gotten a lot of use already and can be slick. Not terrible though. And you wouldn't expect permanent tees yet on a temporary course.
- Heavy traffic on the course, which is understandable! Everyone wants to try it out while they can! Be prepared for some large groups and some long waits. It's well worth it though!
- I can understand why hole #1 is designed the way it is, but it's the only hole on the course I would change or add some kind of challenging element to it to fit in with the rest of the holes.
- Only 9 holes. Let's get at least 9 more on this amazing property!
- The all-grass tee areas have gotten a lot of use already and can be slick. Not terrible though. And you wouldn't expect permanent tees yet on a temporary course.
- Heavy traffic on the course, which is understandable! Everyone wants to try it out while they can! Be prepared for some large groups and some long waits. It's well worth it though!
- I can understand why hole #1 is designed the way it is, but it's the only hole on the course I would change or add some kind of challenging element to it to fit in with the rest of the holes.
- Only 9 holes. Let's get at least 9 more on this amazing property!
Other Thoughts:
Fantastic new disc golf opportunity in Raleigh. I'll be sad to see it go and the end of September...but hope it can become a seasonal course or the beginnings of a future permanent track!
