Snohomish, WA

Ferguson Park

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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.2 years 658 played 636 reviews
1.50 star(s)

A Chance For An 84 Foot Ace.

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

(1.312 Rating) A compact lightly wooded ace race course.
- BASKETS - It's a bad sign when I start off a review Pro-ing the chains first. Amen to DISCatchers. There are aging a bit, but they are 99 times better than the alien looking things at nearby Lake Stevens.
- ACE RUNS - As noted in the review title, there's an 84 foot long ace run here on hole (6). It appears the locals are stacking small branches to reduce parts of the plausible angles to hit it a bit. There are other easy gets on a half dozen other holes and there are only nine holes. Holes (8) and (9) are blind and thus a bit trickier. Players throwing here regularly are likely racking up multiple aces a year and the ace factor here is probably 10 times greater than the typical course.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Ideal for new players, families and for those that don't care to improve.
- QUICK PLAY - I played all 9 holes in 13 minutes!

Cons:

Way too short
- LACK OF CHALLENGE - This course was far too cupcake for me. Most MA3s and better that I know, would only play here if they lived in the neighborhood and wanted to take some new players out for a round. With the exception of the last two holes, I found the other seven to be just plain blah. Even par likely wouldn't even draw an 800 rated round. I threw 5 down and came away feeling disappointed.
- HOLE VARIETY - For a super short course in a confined area, the variety is about as good as it could be. There are a few trees to miss and the little elevation that is here, is used. No water and all par 3s of course. Hole distance variation is 200ish to sub 100 feet long.
- SPACING - When I got to tee (1), I noticed that basket (8) was along the right side of the fairway 30 feet in front of the tee. I've got to believe that that has been black aced many times. Several other tee and basket locations feel like they are on top of each other. I would not want to be here if multiple groups were playing.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Meh. I scored this aspect 30 percentile. There are some massive Douglas Firs here, but that aspect was also present at 10 of the 11 Seattle metro courses I've played. The course is surrounded by a chain link fence on 3 sides to separate it from residential areas.
- NAVIGATION AND SIGNAGE - No course map posted and no tee signs. The only number markings I recall, was the imprinted number on the poured concrete tee edge/tripping line. All that stated, the course is so short and compact, that everyone will figure it out quick.
- AMENITIES - The tees are natural and rutted. No benches or any other course related extras. There are picnic areas in the park and a restroom building in a different section of the park, but not too far away.

Other Thoughts:

Ferguson to me, is a barely passable course. It has the essentials of a numbered layout to follow, tees and baskets, but it's so bland overall, that I don't think it's going to appeal to player's that can chuck over 250 feet. However, I could see beginners and local MA4s coming here for the ease of play and to hunt for aces. Families with small kids may also enjoy the course. For those outside the area, this is a numbers padding course only. It reminds me of courses like Peace Community Church in Bradenton FL, TC High School in Traverse City MI, Dublin Park in Huntsville AL, Spassland in Milwaukee WI and Sarah Moore Greene in Knoxville TN. Most people reading these examples likely won't recognize any of them. That's because they are all lightly wooded super short beginner courses that fall far short on mass appeal.
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EverettSilvertips
Experience: 221 played 9 reviews
1.50 star(s)

local and hidden 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 12, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

ace opportunities every holes.
mostly short tees, about to 200 feets.
loop from parking

Cons:

no signs, natural grounding.

odd people out there behind the donation place.

too short

Other Thoughts:

probably not the best one to visit.
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northwestblazinfire
Experience: 13.7 years 13 played 10 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Pitch and put pulled off a par. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 28, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well maintained
Nice baskets
Sweet boulder!!
Great mid range aproach pratice
Great introduction course for kids

Cons:

Tiny
No challange for skilled players
No memorable holes, except maybe the one by the boulder. Pretty weak set up.

Other Thoughts:

Great for noobies and children, not made for the adventurer. I my self like a full fledged all out experiance in the woods and off cliffs so....yeah this isnt my cup of tea. I will not be travling to this course again from sedro woolley.
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rstaats
Experience: 22.9 years 21 played 4 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Short and Sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 15, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- great for putt and approach practice
- well maintained
- well marked
- short enough for lunchtime play

Cons:

- 2 or 3 poor placements make some holes a chance throw, or very akward (not fun)
- very short holes
- crowded, lots of double-back

Other Thoughts:

If you live or work nearby, it's a great way spot to play aquick, short round. I don't think I've played another course that you can complete in 15 minutes without rushing it.

Great for working on your short game, but apart from that, don't go out of your way to make this a regular stop on your disc golf route.

Working right next door to the park is a huge blessing... my putting game is much better since I started this job. :)

Note : don't him my car, I park along hole 3 every day while I'm at work. *wink*
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python6114
Experience: 15.1 years 8 played 7 reviews
1.50 star(s)

quaint course for children 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

If you want to try and get your first ace this is the course for you. If you are a small child or a beginner play this course. This is great if you only want to use mid range and putter and you don't like to be challenged. I threw a -4 on this course and I've been playing for about 2 months.

Cons:

I threw -4 on this course and I've only been playing for about two months. Super Short, maybe two challenging holes and these are challenging because a big rock and a big hill make it a somewhat blind tee shot. Even if you get the hole in one you will feel that it was cheap.

Other Thoughts:

Furgeson Park is beautiful park, if you want to take a family there for a pic-nic and some games then it is great that you can bring your discs and still throw. Short course, but well maintained. Not worth the drive from anywhere out of 10 miles from there. Lake Stevens is 6 miles away and is way better for a short course.
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menmabassguitar
Experience: 18.2 years 20 played 10 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Cuteness 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 4, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice Inova baskets. The course was maintained as far as grass goes. Visible, clean T's
Good beginners course for sure

If the course was my backyard and I was the only golfer it would be ideal.
It took me 20-30 minutes to play through all 9 holes! I kid you not!

Cons:

SUPER short and dangerous
There was a group of kids playing behind me, I was constantly looking over my shoulder for potential mortars. I felt like we were just throwing at one another from each side of the course.

It's like one big putting green.

Other Thoughts:

CUTENESS - Overall a nice LITTLE course
HAHAHA
Not worth the drive from Everett.
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Starwraith169
Experience: 21 years 48 played 21 reviews
1.50 star(s)

shorty 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

quick rounds, somewhat technical, good pitch and putt course, maintained, well marked.

Cons:

Way too short, period. I birdied every hole except one. I felt like it was too easy, which can be really boring.

Other Thoughts:

its worth playing once. It certainly wont take you long
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LanceInTacoma
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 33.9 years 35 played 22 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Short, but not so bad. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 25, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

The course was well marked, easy to follow, in good condition. The park wasn't crowded, no other golfers, and well manicured.

Cons:

As everyone else has stated, the holes are way too short, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. If you lived or worked close, this could be a quick stop during a lunch hour or break to get in a disc golf fix.

Other Thoughts:

I wish I had a little course like this in my back yard. If I had a big enough back yard, I probably would, but I only played this course because I am on a quest to play every course in Washington this year. Good place to bring an elementary school class if you were trying to teach them about disc golf, I suppose.
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hoihoi8
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
1.50 star(s)

SHORT 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Nice baskets. A few decent holes.

Cons:

This might be the first course I've played where holes are under 100 feet. You will be using your putter as a driver alot. Holes 1,2,7,8 & 9 are ok, but still under 200 feet. Holes 3,4,5,6 are 100 feet or less and are a joke. I actually laughed at the pathetic distance of some of the baskets and had to triple check to make sure the tee and basket number matched.

Other Thoughts:

Play from alternate tees and positions to make this course more than mini golf experience.
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