(3.7)
- Gameplay, gameplay, gameplay. This course, more than any other in the area, feels like a battle. It's a genuinely harrowing challenge and is not for the faint of heart. If you're under 950 rated or so, prepare to take some bogeys. I would say, under decent conditions, par is rated around 960-965 here. Prepare accordingly, both physically and mentally.
- The good holes here are really good. 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 18 are all far-above average holes, and I'd go as far as to say that 7 and 16 are truly excellent. I'll leave it up to you to decide which is the signature hole. (I vote 16.)
- Fantastic natural, wooded environment that is aesthetically enjoyable and makes good use of elevation. Wonderful piece of land.
-All the amenities: large concrete tees, relatively easy navigation, Discatchers, bathrooms nearby, ample parking.
-While I will focus on the long layout for this review, the short layout is excellent for rec-int players; I'd guess par is around 880-890 rated.

- There isn't a notably flawed hole design here, but there are about 6-7 somewhat forgettable holes. That's too much for me to rate this above 4.0.
- Not as much terrain diversity. The only holes that are somewhat open are 3 and 4 (5 is also open but has a somewhat tight gap). Otherwise, it's tight woods the whole way. I encourage bombers and those who dread tunnel shots to look elsewhere.
-Small, but the practice basket is on a hill, which gets annoying.
- 10 , 13, 18 baskets could use a reset- they're tilted a little bit.
- 17 is really, really hard, almost to the point of unreasonableness. Although I don't find this to be as much of a con, others may.
- The course can get very busy at times. I would be surprised if it's not one of the busiest in the state of Georgia (Oregon, Wills, Little Mulberry? Perkerson? Tom Triplett?).

There are many thorough reviews for East Roswell already on this site. However, with the continued relevance of this course and its prevalence in tournament, league, and casual play, I feel like a more specific approach is warranted. I would calculate course relevance by this equation: (intrinsic value of course) x (number of rounds played on course by player population) x (sanctioned representation). By that logic, I feel like the only courses that measure up in the Atlanta area are Oregon Park, Little Mulberry, and Perkerson. East Roswell has been here a while, and it's consistently popular. It's here to stay. It's always going to be a challenge. Why not arm yourself with information?

Background: At the time of this review, I am a 935 rated player with 400 golf distance backhand and a weak forehand. I have played 80 different courses, located mostly in the American Southeast. I am right-handed and will write this review from such a perspective.

Hole Breakdown (from the backs):
Note: I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but I mentally separate this course into three distinct stretches.
1-10- try to keep it 2 over or better. 10 is the last hard one for a bit.
11-15- try to get 3 of the 5 birdie holes.
16-18- hang on tight. Try to keep it 1 over or better, and finish at par.
I try to take holes one at a time, but I can't help checking the scorecard at these checkpoints.

1. A long, long turnover shot up the hill and to the right. I think backhand is the way to go here- I feel like the fade on the forehand would be difficult to control. The tricky part is that if I throw a midrange, I still have work to do on the approach, but do I really want to throw a driver that nose-up? The silver lining on this hole is that it doesn't have the big-number risk of others; the drive is relatively open and if you miss too straight, it's relatively easy to pitch to a spot where you can get up and down. There isn't much of a gap to hit; the issue is executing the precise shape with a good bit of power. I feel like I always take a four here, but that won't kill you.
2, A short downhill shot over the valley. Barring thumber/tommie chicanery, the only real available gap is throwing a left-right shot through the gap between two trees on the left. Forehand is better, since the shot needs a quick bite at the end. Miss is left/long, not short right. Due to the valley, a tree kick could send your disc very far away, but the rough isn't really that dense, especially on the left. This is one you want to get, especially if you started by bogeying 1. Probably averages around 2.66 for MA1.
3. Relatively open turnover bomb. You probably need around 450 to get there due to the elevation change. Miss is definitely left/too straight- right can be dangerous, as there's a place to get stuck if you overturn. There is a tree around 350 ahead, right in the middle of the fairway. Usually, I chuck it and pray I miss. Better players may want to actually aim. Green is harmless. This is a weird scoring hole, as deuces are unlikely, but you really, really don't want to take a 4 here.
4. Probably the most open hole on the course. It's farther than you think due to the uphill, and most players will need to go driver here. I think the play is to aim at the left tree side and throw something that will turn and fight back at the end. Crashing it into the trees around the basket isn't the worst idea, as you'll probably have SOME sort of a putt. Probably the lowest bogey potential on the course- just don't be too far right or left, because you'll be behind the tree wall. Still, not easy to screw up. Probably want to birdie around half the time or a little less.
5. Downhill power shot through a reasonable gap.Left is the miss here, as it can still get through. Griplocked shots will be in kudzu jail on the right. Speaking of kudzu, this gap gets MUCH tighter during the summer months due to overgrowth. As someone with around 400 distance, I tend to go for this with a control driver in the colder portions of the year and just try to make the gap with a flippy midrange in the summer. This green looks quite innocuous, but it is much more annoying than it seems, as the slope is enough to where you can't see the bottom of the basket, which messes with your depth perception. Additionally, the green is downhill, and very skippy. The amount of times I've had a stock approach here and left myself a 25-30 foot putt is way more than I'd like to admit.
6. A blast over a valley with one tree to miss and a moderately protected green. Again, hyzer flip to turn with a controllable driver is the play here. A harsh truth: that tree on the right side of the fairway, you know the one….you are going to, at some point, throw a good shot down the pipe that turns a little soon and hits it. You will not save par. It's okay. It happens. I actually think the miss is right instead of left here- left shots don't make it up the hill, while right shots can potentially get lucky through the foliage. If you don't make it up the hill enough and have an obstructed shot, it's very hard to save, though not impossible. I have never saved or seen anyone do so after nailing the one tree, though. You probably need about 425 or so to reach this one, and more advanced players will likely consider trying.
7. One of the best holes on the course, you have to punch a midrange or control driver through a gap around 200-250 out then get some leftward fade. Danger lies on both sides: right is OB beyond the walking path and left will send you down a ridiculous gulch where you will almost certainly not save par. Get on top of the plateau and you're in the driver's seat for par, though some trees up there can force a funky approach. To get to the green for the deuce, you'll have to get through the gap, then get something to flip up and REALLY push that right side of the fairway.
8. Softer par 4 that's an obvious forehand hole. If you've got a solid forehand, you should get this most of the time.Forehand hyzer, skip, approach. Backhand can work, but you really have to drop it in the bucket with a soft landing putter flip-up. There are two lines where you can get right towards the green: a shorter one, right in front of the short pad, and a longer one, maybe 30 feet ahead, that is much wider. I think forehanders should aim for the short gap (it also sets up another forehand) and backhanders should go for the wide one- it's farther, but there's more space. The approach and green is relatively tame once you beat the trees on the corner, but there is a bit of a drop behind the basket if you putt hard.
9. Long downhill flex forehand tunnel shot. As a backhand-dominant player, I throw a push hyzer, trying to get as close as I can to the tree denoting the right side of the fairway. Left and deep is safe- it's an easy pitch over. For forehand, I'd get something stable, crank it over through the gap, and let it fight back. There's a bit of a plinko aspect to this fairway. Not making it out of the initial tunnel could be a very big number, and it's not easy to save par if you're in the fairway but 100-150 feet short.
10. Uphill tunnel shot with a plateau-like landing zone at the top of the hill. Straight to slightly flippy mid should get you up there. While it's better to be on the fairway, there are some scramble opportunities if you get up there but are in the schule. The plateau is longer than you think, and the basket is, of course, on a slope. It's ideal to be able to jump putt the approach, because things can get skippy otherwise and leave a scary putt. If you're under 970 rated, I probably wouldn't try to birdie this. Just make the gap.
11. Short and straight putter shot through a double-mando gap with an open green and slightly elevated pin. Relatively standard hole. It's preferable to throw something that drifts a bit right, as that's how the green filters shots. The mando isn't scary, but is definitely missable. One of the easiest holes here.
12. Probably the easiest hole here, the line is a turnover putter shot that comes back a bit at the end. The only real risk is hitting a late tree dead-on and landing in the hazard rock pit, but you'll still probably be inside 45 if that happens. Not much to say here, really. There is a hyzer line on the right during the winter months when things aren't so overgrown.
13. This is the best and toughest of the "birdie five". A very, very tight 210 foot tunnel shot that narrows and narrows as you go. How straight can you throw? There is a right gap that's a bit more of an open hyzer, but you really have to push first available to get there. It's an easier shape, but the gap is very scary and bogey-inducing. Finesse players will dig this. Basket is tilted to the right off the pad, and being over there can lead to putts spitting.
14. Downhill, and about 250. Another straight shot, but this time there's another (and I think better line); a soft putter flex out to the right. Throw a disc with some stability high and on anhyzer and let it fade back. There is also nothing wrong with straight or hyzer flip right up the gut. Not much threat for bogey. The basket is at a low point and you'll likely be putting down on it.
15. An interesting sort of hyzer line over a hill to a blind basket. One tree in the middle of the fairway dictates your decision. A bad left miss has bogey potential, so tread carefully. I prefer going to the left of the main tree because it's a straighter, more forward-pushing shot; if you get through, you'll probably be on the green. Going right is an easier shot shape, but you really have to push the trees on the right side of the fairway to get down to the green. Or, just chuck a stable putter at the tree and hope you miss, since that's exactly where you were aiming.
16. This is the beginning of the final three, the three most difficult holes on the course (maybe there's an argument for 1 or 10 over 18?). The first shot is the touch shot to end all touch shots; an uphill, drifting right midrange/putter with trees all along each side. Definitely a "drop it in the bucket" shot. The miss isn't really left or right, though I tend to miss left; the closer the shot is to the fairway, the better. If you're a decent bit off the fairway after the first shot, I highly recommend swallowing your pride and committing to the bogey. I have seen people take huge numbers here trying to be a hero. General rule on the second shot is to try and get to the open area at the end of the initial tree tunnel. If you haven't made it here by the second shot, you likely aren't going to get up and down. I personally like to be at the bottom of the depression on the left side. Left side depression is going to have less elevation change on the approach but some trees to contend with; right side is more open, but you'll have a downhill upshot to a skippy green. Green has some protection, but generally nothing intermediate players will struggle to deal with. While this is an awesome, intimidating hole, if you really lace the tee shot, attacking for the trey isn't a super high-risk play.
17. Bar none, the hardest hole on the course; I genuinely have no idea how you get into the circle here. Maybe a huge skip forehand off the pinestraw? It's just so far to the right. Step up to the tee and you'll see it right away; forget about par if you don't get down that tunnel. I actually usually go midrange here, you can't be short of the end. If you don't make it out of the tunnel, immediately shift your focus to saving bogey. A rightwards kick may lead to even bogey being difficult. Forehand is the play here to get down the gap and then get right. I don't have that, so I aim a flippy mid at the last tree of the tunnel on the left and get it to flip up and go. It's pointless to give much advice on the second shot to the green; it's straight up scramble mode, and players should prepare to have to improvise. Get it down there any way you can. (I like this as a design feature.) Functionally a par 4. One more thing: if your tee shot goes short and way right, there used to be a "back way" through the woods over there, likely a deer trail of some sort. I don't know if it's still there, or if it's grown back in. But as a beginner, I remember taking it a few times.
18. I feel that humanity, as a species, has shared values, thoughts, experiences and feelings that unite us. One of those experiences is standing on the tee box here and thinking "stupid tree." Yes, there's just that one stupid tree. Yes, it's right in the middle of the fairway, Yes, you've laced countless shots into it that would have been perfect. Yes, they all took horrible kicks and you never saved par. I personally like to throw a control driver right at that one tree with a little flip and hope it'll turn enough by then to dodge it. Whatever way you want to get past it is fine. But I really hope you do. Once you beat the initial obstacle, there are paths to the basket on the left and right. I personally like to hyzer off left, then there's a little tunnel to lay up through. Right side is a little more improvisational. Of course, the last basket is on a very steep hill, so be careful on the green.


Other thoughts/tips:
- I feel like this course rates very hard, considering how tough it is. This is a sign that it's well-trafficked: the local MA1/MPO population has made significant progression in shot execution/course management over the last couple years.
- I don't consider this a very putting-intensive course compared to others in the area. If your shot is errant, you'll hit a tree instead of having a chance to save with a 30-45 foot putt.
- Distance helps here, but isn't mandatory; if you can throw 300 feet straight, you'll have success.
- I think the language on the new tee signs is a little milder now, but the old tee signs used to be so condescending and it would crack me up. "You need to be under par by this hole to shoot a good score" yeah, whatever. Don't tell me what to do!
- If you can CONSISTENTLY shoot well here, that's a really encouraging trend in your development as a player and is something you should be proud of.

"God bless America, and God bless the backhand turnover."

A tweener between 3.0-3.5 that consists of mostly medium-length technical holes.

-Amenities: DISCatchers, mix of concrete and natural tees (all concrete on the back, with a mix on the fronts), with only a couple of exceptions very good tee signs with a helpful map. Well-worn paths to help with navigation. Occasional benches, restrooms in the park.

-Multi-Pads: Black (long), blue, (medium), and red (short) layouts. I have only played the blacks, which are probably advanced-level, but the shorter ones seem like they are well designed.

-Maintenance: For an all-technical course, it is remarkably easy to get around in the rough here. Things are kept in good shape.

-Beauty: Not great, but still above average. All woods means a more secluded feeling and a pleasant atmosphere.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A nice technical challenge featuring all kinds of par-3s. Fairways are moderately narrow for the woods, and about 4 holes are mostly open shots. The course character varies substantially from tee set to tee set, with the longs full of turning power shots and the shorts being more about picking your gap. A lot of baskets are pretty closely guarded. Elevation is a factor on many holes, ranging from mild to substantial, with ups, downs, and valleys. Multiple ace runs and one long par-4. Some shorter holes, and a lot of par-3s coming in the upper 300s from the black tees.

-Hub: All of the above factors serve to make ERP a local hub. There are options for everybody, the gameplay is pleasant, and it's in a highly populated area. I bet most times you could find a group to play with if you're bold.

-Mono-Thematic: ERP is basically all technical woods holes, and basically all par-3s. It lacks the variety of a really Excellent course. This is why I call it a 3.0-3.5 tweener--the static character makes it feel more like a merely Good course.

-Natural Tees: The blue and red tees that aren't concrete are going to be pretty tough to throw from. Roots, ruts, and rocks are not conducive to a safe and effective tee shot. On the bright side, some of these are now concrete, so perhaps the improvements will continue?

-Beginner Friendly: Too many trees for novices to enjoy themselves. Rec players should be seasoned before venturing here, or they'll hit a tree on every single shot.

-Missing Signs: A couple of tee signs were absent. I hope they get replaced, as otherwise tee signage is a strong suit of ERP (very accurate maps).

-Tight Greens: Some of the tree patterns obscuring baskets are a little weird. From the longs, once you've flown 300' there need to be some solid options, but it seems more like a poke-and-hope from that distance.

-Navigation: A couple of places to get turned around. Finding the first tee could even prove difficult (follow the path leading to the right until you get there). Several long transitions that make enough sense once you know them, but lost me my first try.

-Busyness: ERP can get large groups of slow-ish players.

-Mud? I haven't been here after a heavy rain, but it looks like it could be become messy and treacherous.

ERP is a well-stocked technical course. Many of the holes would fit right in on a top-level course, but as a whole it lacks a lot of diversity that characterizes great courses. Overall, it's very solid, and the impressive use of elevation, along with multiple tee pad options, was my signal to give it a Very Good. Solid course if you have extra time in Atlanta.

(3.392 Rating) A heavily wooded gem needing some TLC.
- CHALLENGING - Lots of +300 foot throws that have to weave down a well defined lane from the Black tees. Myself as an intermediate level players, I think I'd rarely ever break par here from the Blacks. I think these tees read as upper intermediate to low advanced skill level. The Blue tees read as lower intermediate and the Red tees read as middle recreational skill level.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Arriving at tee (1), I knew the beauty of this course was going to be top notch. Several lines are worthy of pulling out the camera or phone to snap a picture. (2) is a nice looking 30 foot down shot. (6) is a valley play with the library overlooking the basket. (9) is a long 25 foot downhill tunnel shot. Not one hole on this layout I'd grade as below average in looks.
- BLACK TEES - I think this was the first time I've played on trapezoid tees precisely 5 feet by 10 feet with a tapper to 7 feet wide in the back. They were excellent except for hole (4) where the tee was flooded on my appearance.
- CHARACTER - Course amenities and comfort Items are hit and miss. A stated above, great Black tees but poor Blue and Red tees. The baskets were excellent DISCatchers. The hole signage was great for the most part, but with gaps and only located at the Black tees. Seating was at about half of the holes and tee shading was excellent. There was even a nice picnic table behind tee (12). Missing items include no alternate basket placements, no practice basket and no posted course map on my visit at the community board.
- SKILL LEVEL FRIENDLY - The three sets of tees on this course are going to allow for a fair challenge for wider than normal range of skill levels. However there is a substantial drawback with this notice as only the Black tee layout is concrete, see cons.
- ELEVATION - Although there are no epic downhill plays, the elevation on this park parcel is constantly moving up and down in 20 to 30 foot increments. Several down plays and some up plays. I really liked (7) which broke left along the ridge.
- UNIQUENESS - In addition to elevation, the overall variety is a touch above average. Generally a heavily wooded course with a couple moderately wooded holes. I personally threw an even mix of backhand and forehand tee shots. A fun short dogleg right par 4 on (8) and a 500 foot fairly straight tunnel par 4 on (16). One of the bigger missing elements is water. Water is noted on the online course map, but these features are small and positioned as such that they only come into play on bad throws or ricochets. Also, I played a day after a heavy rain and the water in these creeks was not much more than a trickle, so maybe not at all.

Some aging course realities and preferential issues.
- FORGIVENESS - Although short enough for novice players, for those that can't hit 10 to 15 foot lanes consistently, this course can become very self-defeating at times. In addition, regardless of skill level, players will hit trees several times out here. When there's a ricochet in the wrong direction, scrambling for par may take a miracle.
- RED AND BLUE TEES - They were horrible. I had every intention of showing up and playing the Blues as on paper the Blacks looked a hair too long for me. But after seeing the first couple of Blue tee areas, I stayed with excellent Black Tee layout. More than half of the Red and Blue tees were in poor shape. Several uneven ones, some with drainage issues and a vast majority were natural.
- MAINTENANCE - The park looks good but course amentias are ageing a bit such as older benches. Also, a couple signs look beat up and directional cues are kind-of hodge podged together and spotty.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - With the Red tee layout at 4,300 feet on paper, one may think, "Could be a good beginner's course." I don't think so. Way too many trees for someone not accustomed to releasing a disc at precise angle. I played nearby Wills Park the same day and found that one to be better for newer players.
- TERRAIN - I would not call this course cart friendly but it's doable. Lots of mini dry washes and tree stubs to make rolling around a cart a frustrating experience. Not the best course for those with knee joint pain or walking difficulties.

East Roswell Park is listed as Atlanta Metro's most played course as of this review. Being that the course is approaching 15 years in age, I'd surmise that this course is a favorite among veteran Atlanta residents as it's stood the test of time. All stated, If East Roswell Park wants to keep pace with all these great new courses coming on board, Roswell is going to need some upgrades. The tees need concrete at the Blues and Reds. Benches should be at all the holes for a hilly course like this one. Signage needs an overhaul, especially a course map at (1).
- TIME PLAY - About average. Figure two hours for a foursome.
- NAVIGATION - Adequate but with some issues. The are some navigational cues out here but not enough to be able to traverse easily without a map on first go around. There is also a few missing tee signs and I think hole (11) has been altered or at least I don't think I ever found the Black tee. I followed some flimsy arrows and a beat in path and arrived at a pad without a sign. It seemed too short to be the Black tee, but I wasn't about to walk back.

Has concrete tee pads for most of the black tees

Has tee signs

Course flows pretty well except for between holes #10 & #11

Has some benches throughout course

More wooded than open fairways - which will be challenging to the casual player

Almost all holes have changes in elevations

Most of the holes are under shade where this can be really appreciated in the hot and humid summers

Water really comes into play on hole #2 only but the stream is shallow and narrow enough where it shouldn't be a factor in losing a disc

Nice split of the front and back nines in case you want to start on hole #10 (that comes in handy when there's a large group teeing off on hole#1)

Free Parking but can get filled quickly due to the nearby playground and pavilion

Restrooms

Water fountain

The red and blue gravel tees on most holes are not flat and could use some work to make them level

Some of the tee signs need to be updated as holes #4 and #11 have been redesigned

Lots of trees where some fairways can be quite unfair and deflect discs into other trees

Most of the holes are in a pine forest so there are lots of pine straw that makes the footing slippery to shoot on

This course is situated in a multi-use park where other park-goers should not be an issue. There is a trail on the backside that runs near holes #4, #6, #7, #15 but there's hardly any interference at all. Kudos to the park for removing the graffiti-ridden trailers on #4, removing the fence on #6, and getting #11 redesigned after construction. This course is really good if you want to test your skills in control and accuracy.

Really nice multi use park with great baseball, soccer, workout, tennis, and playground facilities.

Plenty of parking and really nice maintenance overall.

The course is wooded but well balanced and has a good mix of open shots near the beginning.

There are also a great varieties of things to make this course more interesting.

11 that is newly reinstalled has an elevated basket with a cement block pyramid.

12 has an OB "island" in front of the green that turns an easy par 3 Hyzer into a slightly difficult axiety inducing shot.

There are 3 sets of pads the shot reds and medium blues are gravel in wooden frames and the black longs are nice gravel. Very wide and comfortable.

The baskets are Innova pro24s I think. Not new but well balanced and through fully placed.

Good use of elevation and hidden baskets in a way that does not endanger pedestrians or other holes.

Not too many bomber holes, but if it were any longer it might feel like they were trying to copy Perkerson and this course is actually more
Interesting to me
Good signs placed at the black tees, a the next tee signs are plentiful and look new. Thanks to the guys who made/ put those in.

Overall good course, I will happily play again soon.

Pads are a little short, I have a big run up and they often could not accommodate. This may be me being spoiled by playing Frog Rock last week though. Those pads are huge.

Some of the lines are repetitive but not too badly. But maybe too many that are more or less straight.

Most of the cons mean tied in other reviews(no hole 11, no next tee signs) have been fixed!

I'm not going to complain though really nice course.

I had a lot of fun playing here, the aesthetic is fantastic and the park is well maintained. I'll be playing here again.

Forested course
Multiple tees
Requires mix of power and accuracy
Minimal potential for conflict with other park users
Excellent administration and collaboration from park.
Well supported by locals

Black tees require some very strong, accurate pulls. The whole course has always been a bit on the long side for me. It is not for the weak or inexperienced player, even from the short tees, unless you are looking for a major challenge. All depends on your perspective. I find the number of long, uphill drives (or uphill tees) too much for me.

The course continues to improve and is a great representation of Atlanta disc golf. However, it takes more strength and accuracy, I think, than most courses in Atlanta. With a bit of redesign, some of the distance could be replaced with more technicality, turning 18 holes into 27...

Tee Signs (old but valid), concrete black pads, very technical

Lots of trees which can make it a long round. Bathrooms only by Tee #1.

Pro tees are concrete but the other red and blue tees are crush and run type gravel. It looks like the course is going to be redesigned due to the city adding a road.

One concrete tee pad per hole, with two shorter natural tees; excellent descriptive and accurate signs; bathroom available nearby with water fountains (at the playground). Benches available. Navigation wasn't a problem. Two 9 hole loops that start and end at the parking lot (near bathroom and water fountain).

The course is situated in a small and totally wooded corner of East Roswell Park, all the way at the end of the driveway by the tennis courts. Hole one is behind the small playground.  

This course has a ton of elevation change, which is nice, though more uphill than downhill. Hole 9 stands out to me here, as a long RHFH "S" curve downhill. It's not an easy line to hit, but if you do the long downhill glide is thrilling.

Getting off the fairway is punishing, as the intended line through the fairway is hard enough already. However, the mature pine forest is mostly clear of the usual Georgia underbrush, and it is usually possible to play from the rough and not just pitch out.

Not the greatest variety.. I got a bit tired of throwing similar shots off the tee. There is a great deal of "straight with no fade" or "straight with a slight right turn". Holes 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 all fall into this category, and with the exception of 16 are very similar lengths. That's over half the course using the same shot.. And you drive uphill from the tee around 9 times, and downhill 3.

Lots of holes here are tweeners.. too long or obtuse to be birdied by pretty much anyone but a touring pro, but too short to be a par 4. This could be a little bit more balanced; a couple of tweeners could be 4's instead of long 3's.. for example hole 17 at 397' with an uphill tree filled fairway could certainly be a 4. Possibly 9 could be stretched just a touch and made a 4 as well. Certainly as it is any tree kick off the fairway on 9 is an instant bogey. That said, sometimes you just have to suck it up and play the course as it's scored. Par is always relative, and finishing even here feels like you just threw a -4 most other places.

Course is pretty much always crowded on the weekends. Parking lot too, considering you share it with a tennis court and a playground. The problem with this course being crowded is that there always seem to be a couple of large groups of beginners or families, and this course really is not friendly to that type of disc golf. Traffic can get bogged down really quickly.

Hole 4 in it's previous state was at least controversial and interesting, and there was like a 50/50 chance that you'd lose a disc. Now it's just super boring.

No real standout, signature, awe-inspiring holes; some holes feel like fillers.

18 holes is a lot to cram into a small corner of the park, and there are lots of very close fairways in the back 9. This doesn't bother me much, but I think the possibility of catching an errant disc is higher here than usual so be aware especially around 10, 13, 17 and 18.

Hole one and two are a great introduction to the course, as they set the pattern the course follows right away. Hole one is a long gradual uphill, with a fairway that is plenty wide but turns slightly right before continuing straight back (farther than you think at first) to the pin. The hole is very typical of East Roswell, in that it's totally possible to birdie for intermediate/advanced players if you perfectly execute two touchy shots. Rhbh throwers will need a drive that turns over, but not too much, and an accurate approach through sparse trees. No big deal! ...Until you stand on the tee pad and try it.

Hole two is a short beauty, throwing from a small hilltop, over a creek in a ravine of sorts and onto another hillside. Two clear routes, both with their advantages and obstacles. I think I always wish I had thrown the other route on this hole, no matter which one I throw.

Holes 3,4,and 5 are more open, but not really long enough to air it out. These holes have a high danger of losing a disc no matter how clearly you mark it, due to rampant kudzu growth on the edges of the fairway. The fairway is clear, but watch out if you err left or right.

Holes 4 and 6 are recently changed due to a construction project, which is too bad because 6 was a standout... sort of a longer hole 2. It's been replaced by a somewhat similar hole, but the old one was better. Players who were not a fan of the discarded trailers that littered hole 4 and made for many lost discs will be glad to see them gone, but may be underwhelmed by the very blah new hole 4.

All but holes 4, 5, and 12 are tight and technical, and though they are more open, there are still some trees to contend with. Playing from the pro tees (I haven't ever played the shorter tees.. All info on this review is based on the long tee), the course is very challenging. Of the high quality courses I play when I visit Atlanta (Perkerson, JP Mosely, N Ga Canopy Tours) East Roswell is the only one I haven't scored below par on. Last time I played it I felt I was playing about as well as I'm capable of and finished even. That said, there are two good birdie holes in the front nine (4 and 5) and three solid birdie opportunities in the back nine, beginning with hole 12. All other birdies are hard won. Contrary to other reviews, I feel that scoring well here isn't based on luck. Fairways are always fair (almost.. ), and a clear route is visible. Being able to hit your intended line is a result of lots of throwing and fieldwork, and if you can't *usually* put a disc where you want it you probably won't enjoy this course.

There are many complaints about this course being too tight, or just lucky, but this isn't true. There is a route on every hole (with the possible exception of the right turn approach on hole 8 which probably gets the most complaints, though it is one of only two par 4's for that reason.. people really complain about this hole, but I enjoy it. It forces me to throw a forehand which I usually try and avoid.. also I birdied it last round, which made me like it more haha.) and the fairways are not lucky. I can't think of any other course in the Atlanta area that is so consistently wooded, which makes me think players just aren't used to this type of course. Many courses I play are very similarly technical throughout.. They are very common in the Northeast, though the red clay and mature pine trees that make up this course give it a distinctly Southern flair. That said, I wouldn't recommend it to beginners (and I don't see the point of the shorter tees for this reason.. this is simply not a recreational course) because no matter how short a hole is, until you've gotten some control over the disc this course will be an unending frustration from any tee.

Even with the cons mentioned, for whatever reason I find this course to be a blast. It's hard and punishing and annoying at times but it's also very unique in the group of difficult courses around Atlanta. The bare ground and pine needles make skip shots (watch for the roots!) possible, so it's like a combo of west coast and east coast golf. It's a great touchstone for my progress, and a must play every time I visit.

Full 18 hole course tucked in the back of a large park. Concrete pads for the Black tees and natural pads for Red and Blue. Decent options for everybody. Course is entirely built in an old growth pine forest with some decent elevation. Fairways are clear, and undergrowth is almost non-existant. Well done signs at the Black pads with a decent depiction of the hole layout, and lengths for each tee position.

Good variety in hole length. 211' all the way to 524'. But everything is technical and mostly tight with one or two exceptions. Lots of tight fairways and line shaping shots here. If you enjoy threading putters and mids through tight spots or around some curves you'll like this course. There are a few open spots, but they aren't big bombs.

Nice greens on hillsides, and tucked into openings in the large pines. Just a very nice looking course with a solid layout and design.

Good use of elevation. No top of the world shots, but some nice ups and downs.

Nothing stands out as a big negative to me unless you want to throw a driver 600' in an open field. This course is about 100% technical, and will not be the place for people that like lots of room and space for their speed 13 drivers.

Might be a little bit RHFH friendly. Not a lot of RHBH hyzers or curves.

I am not a big fan on the trucks full of graffiti on #4. Kind of an eye sore on an otherwise great looking course. Seems like there should be a way to get that garbage hauled out of there.

I really enjoyed this place. For those that have been there, it reminds me of a smaller, simpler version of Castle Hayne in Wilmington, NC. It is set in a nice stand of pines with tight lines, and a good variety of shots needed. You have a little bit of every shape here. There is nothing awe inspiring, but it is all pretty good. Definitely a fun course, and worth a stop if you are in the area.

-challenging requiring accurate shots
-tee signs with distance helps as many of the baskets are not visible from tee.

-The don't leave valuables in the car sign at entrance is a bit intimidating

This course requires you to stay on the fairway, if you get off, shots can become difficult quickly. There is some variety of left,right and straight holes and a little elevation change. Many of the holes require a long straight throw. It is located in a nice well groomed city park.

For such a wooded course there is a good amount of diversity from hole to hole here. The tee signs are quality, and feature little paragraphs about the story, routes, and quirks of each hole as well as the score you should hope for.

There are good amenities here as well and the park is in great shape. Benches on the course always seem to appear right when you want to sit down. The teepads for the black tees are quality and have a good natural shape for throwing. The course itself is clean with minimal litter, and there were trashcans throughout.

The walkways between holes have been well worn in, so even though you're in the woods you aren't having to trudge through thorns.

The baskets are in good shape.

The start of the course should be more well marked as there is nothing indicating hole one from the parking lot and it is pretty hidden.

Navigation has gotten better as people play the course and stomp out paths between holes, but it still would not hurt to have some signs pointing you to the next tee. A basic map at the beginning of the course would help with some of these issues.

Some of the thorns and underbrush, especially on blind holes, are really punishing. There are several shots with blind drop offs surrounding that lead to thorns, kudzu and untended underbrush.

The trailers on hole four are tacky. This hole is already a signature shot but would be so much better without them. They are sketchy and it's not good to have people crawling around or climbing over them to get discs.

Though there is a good bit of variety with length and elevation, the majority of holes tend to be straight or right turning. I'd say that there were only three or four left turning shots. This is a bit nit-picky, but it gets somewhat old because shots off the fairway on this course can be really punishing.

I hadn't played this course in a few years and I think it has really improved. The shorter pads showed signs of aging though I never played on them.

This course is incredibly challenging from the black pads as it is so unforgiving. These black tees are truly "pro" level and will likely frustrate anyone that is not a seasoned disc golfer.

It's easy to imagine that a lot of discs are left on this course as a result of errant drives that land in thick underbrush on the sides of fairways. Make sure to bring out extra discs if you don't carry a ton of plastic.

Don't come out to this course thinking you will air out drives, there are a few long holes but they are biased towards control instead of distance.

With a bit of TLC and some extra signs this course could be a 4 ranked course. I'm not sure that it could be much higher ranked as its variety is limited due to being in the middle of the woods.

You'll feel great when you have a good shot and the course will reward you, but if you're off the fairway you are in for a long day. The pros outweigh the cons, though often the cons are more obvious than the pros. This course is done really well for being squeezed into such a wooded area.

Lots of technical play
Variable distances
Three tee options throughout the course
Heavy brush but clear enough to find errant discs
Hilly but no overly so
Well shaded
Nice/maintained maps at each tee

A significant number of baskets are completely blind from most or all tee locations, this is especially difficult when playing the course for the first time.
Brush can disguise even the brightest colored discs
Concrete tee pads are only at the longest/pro level tees, makes for an inconsistent game if playing through several times at different tee locations.
No warm-up/practice basket - a must for a course of this caliber.
Unclear signs designating the starting location of the course.
No overall course map.

Even though the list of cons is much longer than the pros, this is a really great course. Just be prepared to spend some time looking for discs the first time playing this course unless you can keep things on the fairways. I highly recommend sticking to the fairways where possible. My biggest complaints are the sheer number of blind baskets, making even a remote ace possibility even slimmer, and the lack of a practice/warm-up basket, especially key when the course is busy. Otherwise I highly recommend playing this course if you are in the area.

My first impression was very good. It's a nice park with lots of facilities and plenty of parking. Hole #2 is probably my favorite, you toss over a small valley with multiple trees in the way. I hit the pin but it bounced out! There are only a limited amount of holes that are out of the woods, 3-5 are a few of these. Locals call these 3 holes Kudzu Corner. The longest whole is #16, at 517 feet this par 4 has a blind tee shot and it's an upward battle for sure. I liked the course and plan on going back. It's not far from Will's Park either!

Lots of trees and tight throws are a challenge but fun. A few holes get close to the road but it's not that bad. Beware of the Kudzu, it's throughout holes 3 - 5. Some holes are hard to find but I was able to manage. Lots of other activities going on at the park, I recommend going early in the day.

Used my tomahawk shot multiple times. This course is loaded with trees. You will need to adjust your throw throughout this one.

Well maintained and well marked
multi tee boxes that really change the look
It's challenging because of the trees
Lots of shade on hot days
Well marked with concrete tees on the blacks only. Some benches and tash cans.
This is a good place for the family too, there is a playground and covered picnic pavilion right next to the first tee.

Kind of short
Can get very crowded
people will jump in on 4, 10 and 11 and back things up.
After a rain this place gets muddy, bring boots and a towel.

I admit it, I am a Homer. I play here most of the time. I am not a distance thrower and really am not that good but, I have played here with people who are and it's an equalizer. Your big arm isn't going to kill me here. It gets really crowded and there are a few parking lots and you end up with people jumping on several holes. Leave the long discs in the trunk and get there early.

Great technical course that does not let you get away with "ripping" one without control. The big arms are disabled on this course as there are few holes to use it as an advantage. Skill and "touch" are required to score well here. Well marked and identified with great tee signs.

This course can get busy at times and because it's technical it can slow down easily. Playing earlier in the day is your best bet especially when the weather is nice.

Course is well separated from other park users, challenging terrain around some baskets and several drives require a high degree of precision and distance. Good location in a heavily populated metro suburb. Nice concrete pads on black tees (Blues are a little beat up but that is to be expected given the amount of use). Excellent application of elevation changes throughout the course.

Ridiculously wooded. Your discs will hate you for playing there (Ouch! - that tree hurts!). The course is so heavily treed that about half the holes don't allow much creativity or variety of shots.
Can be very frustrating on a bad day - hit trees, look for discs

ERP takes time to get used to and is not beginner friendly. This would be a good course to include in a multi-day tour of courses as the heavily wooded course.

For people who have been frustrated at ERP, try playing in the Fall & winter when the leaves are down.

This is a very nice course. The signs and maps of each hole are very helpful. You can even print out a nice little "caddie book" to carry with you. Multiple tee boxes were very nice for my wife and I to play together. The back tees weren't rediculously long either. Several birdie opportunities out there. The lay out is nice and not at all confusing with arrows and maps to show you where you're headed. Good variation of holes. Left and right, long and short, with a few par 4's.

That's a lot of trees. I'm a decent player but I'm no pro, so take that into consideration. I felt like there were just too many trees in the middle of the fairway on this course. The first par 4 literally had no second fairway to access the basket. I'm my opinion it was just blind luck. We threw so many great shots that maneuvered around 3 or 4 trees but still caught another down the road. They could easily remove a tree or two and not hurt anything. If you're new to disc golf and play this first, you might not play again. I'm sure the pros can handle this but I think this course brings luck into play a little too much.

We played 36 holes out there so we did like the course a lot, but all in all just too many trees. It is possible that in a year I might appreciate it more, but for the non-pro or non-high level players, I'd advise on playing somewhere else. Definately a great course to play but it is frustrating as well. The other facets of the course are so good that it is still a 3.5 for me though

Good challenge of holes! I enjoyed the brisk walk and for the most part it was easy to get from hole to hole. There were plenty of birdie chances and some ace chances other than a tree or five hundred in your way

None as far as I can see. If I had one it would be trees galore! Guess that's what you have to deal with. No #18 basket. Someone needs to get on that repair.

Loved the three teepads at each hole. I played the reds though. I needed to see the basket for my first couple times playing. I would go to the blues next time probably. Overall I say this is for sure a course to play if you are in the area.

It's a very challenging course. You won't get bored with it (unless you live 2 min. away and play it as much as I do). The three tees give it a little diversity. Some holes are pretty difficult but they still have birdie opportunities.

the new signs are very helpful for new players, but for the most part, you can see the holes.

It's well kept, and an overall nice course.

Very wooded. Usually that's a good thing, but some holes, (18, 16, 14, 9) just seem unnecessary.

The kudzu korner makes it very easy to lose a disc (3-5).

This is a complete rewrite based on a new review process I have come up with.
3 different tee pads that actually provide different experiences.
Although it is primarily a woods course there is a good variety of different obstacles. Terrain is used to its advantage and unique holes like the "trailer hole" provide a one of a kind experience.
A good variety of distances although it is a mid-length course in general.
Red tees are playable but still difficult for beginners. Each tee level provides new challenges.
Course is easily navigated once you find hole 1.
Baskets and tees are clearly marked.
Signs provide distances for each level of tee but the signs are only at the black tee.
Restrooms and parking are convienent.
A decent amount of benches and trash cans...though some people could use a lesson in using them!
A very safe feeling park with nice neighborhoods surrounding it.

Very tight fairways...need an accurate shot from any tee or you will be punished.
Lots of overgrowth off the fairways which makes disc loss very possible.
Muddy and slippery when wet, not something I docked points for but it should not be your first choice after a good rain.
Many holes have a single approach line.

A nice, tight course tucked away in the woods. Lots of elevation changes make it interesting. Since the AO came through the course has been improved a lot. There could still be some nex-T signs on the back 9 though.
This is a fun course that rewards accuracy...unfortunately I do not have any!! That won't stop me from coming back though. Mid-range discs and putters are crucial here.

About my "system":

An average course is 50 points. Points are awarded above and beyond that for having better than average features. Courses are docked points for lacking those features.
East Roswell park scored 70.5 out of 100 which puts it square at 3.5 discs.
It's biggest plusses were the multiple tee pads and terrain variety.

It's biggest negatives is the course maintenance (really outlying maintenance, course is gorgeous) and some trash lying around.

Overall very much an above average course.