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Ambitious Disc Golf in the Desert
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Reviewed:Played on:Feb 12, 2015Played the course:once
Pros:
Very challenging, course. You can tell a lot of love and care has gone into the design and maintenance. Tee pads were excellent. Awesome locals who will help you get around. Very unique playing experience. The red tees provide a nice playing experience if you're travelling with someone less experienced than yourself. Cool wildlife, unique terrain, and a hole where all you can really do is throw rollers - so much fun!
Cons:
Some holes are crazy long with difficult to find your disc landing zones, so a spotter is recommended. Not always a con, but definitely an extra thing to worry about. The back 9 alone can really take it out of you if you're not prepared!
Reviewed:Updated:Played on:May 14, 2020Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Good variety of some long shots and some technical, normally you have the course to yourself, no passers by to interfere or watch out for most of the year (major exceptions are Jewish holidays but even then most of the holes are not visited). Blue and white tees for most holes.
Cons:
The OBs (most of dirt paths beyond basket) are generally poorly defined ---- it is hard ground so it is hard to install stakes. Thorns & hot in summer. Some of the signage and tee signs aren't finalized (presently lying down in the correct place).
Other Thoughts:
The course has been changed this year and is almost finished. All of the tees are now correctly marked (at least one of the blue/white tees). The correct numbers on the baskets are small decals on the poles (the big numbers are incorrect). The layout is available on Udisc for a set of 18 holes.
In summer it's essential to play early as possible (about 6:30 AM). The park has bungalos rented 100$ per room/ 6 ppl. Bring towel and sheets (only if you don't reserve the room in advance) and food. Camping also available with optional mattress rent. Easiest way to get to park by public transport is train to Be`er Sheva and bus 35 (both about 1/hr) and get off at Park Eshkol, or there is a bus to/from Jerusalem once a day. If you leave in car after closing time the gate might be locked and you will have to look for the guard. Lots of wildlife in park. Get your body looked over for ticks after playing.
Dogs must be on a lease and muzzled.