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Greystone Woods reviews
11
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Greatstone Woods ! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 22, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
Greystone Woods is a nice piece of land that is primarily disc golf , but some hikers/dog walkers may drift through . There is adequate parking across Old Dover Road from the course . I didn't see a bathroom here . I played most of the course with Joe , a disc golf junkie that plays here a lot . He also showed me how to birdie hole #13 .
The Equipment - The tee pads are crushed gravel , several tee pads per hole . There are rumors of pavers , but I never saw any . The tee signs were paper in plastic sleeves ( ? ) . The baskets are yellow numbered Discatchers , easy to spot in the woods . There is a lost disc return box close to the #9 hole . Putting your name and phone number on the insides of your discs will greatly increase your chances of getting one back .
The Landscape . The area was clean and mowed when I was here . Only some overgrowth was a little out of control . The course has some elevation to it . It rolls most of the way , with a couple of good uphill'downhill holes . The course is mostly woods , with some thick overgrowth in a few spots . There were a couple of creeks that come into play , but the most scenic areas are the large ponds . that divide parts of the course . Basket places make you think about risk/reward upshots and rollaways because of the water .
The Highlights - Some good holes to play here . #2 ( 375', 453' ,658' ) starts off as a straight or slightly left to right drive , only to change to a hard right uphill dogleg . #7 lightly descends to a basket protected by trees , on a right angled slope where the right side leads you to a water filled creek . A long putt can hit a tree root ( mine ) and roll right into the creek . #13 is a fun left to right midrange through a narrow passage that travels over a dry creek at the end where the basket and green are just beyond . #18 ( 306' , 380' 615 ) is a good finishing hole . The fairway is slightly open , but it's hard to go for the hole because large trees and their canopies line the right side and the left has a huge amount of thick 2 1/2 ' high overgrowth
Signature Hole(s) - Tough to decide . #9 from the blues has the most picturesque , where you throw out of a small doorway tee over part of the lake , bringing it in left , past a building and towards the basket , on an uphill slope , protected by trees . The White hole takes the water out of play , but gives you the choice of a straight shot down a narrowing fairway , or going out and right to left to try to avoid as many trees as possible . #17 was a fun downhill sloping drive that goes towards the basket that has both ponds behind it . The green is narrow and overthrows will be punished .
The Beauty - This course is above average in raw beauty . The woods , couples with the creeks and ponds make it easy to take a step back take the area in .
The Time - Playing with a partner for over half the course , it took us a little over an hour and a half to play . A group of 4 will take about 2 hours and 10 minutes .
Course designers Jeff mahler and Eric Robbins did an excellent job with the course design .
The course is very popular with the locals . I saw families with strollers , sets of couples playing as a group , The combination of short and long tees make it inviting for everyone . The locals were nice ( Thanks for being my course guide , Joe ) .
The Equipment - The tee pads are crushed gravel , several tee pads per hole . There are rumors of pavers , but I never saw any . The tee signs were paper in plastic sleeves ( ? ) . The baskets are yellow numbered Discatchers , easy to spot in the woods . There is a lost disc return box close to the #9 hole . Putting your name and phone number on the insides of your discs will greatly increase your chances of getting one back .
The Landscape . The area was clean and mowed when I was here . Only some overgrowth was a little out of control . The course has some elevation to it . It rolls most of the way , with a couple of good uphill'downhill holes . The course is mostly woods , with some thick overgrowth in a few spots . There were a couple of creeks that come into play , but the most scenic areas are the large ponds . that divide parts of the course . Basket places make you think about risk/reward upshots and rollaways because of the water .
The Highlights - Some good holes to play here . #2 ( 375', 453' ,658' ) starts off as a straight or slightly left to right drive , only to change to a hard right uphill dogleg . #7 lightly descends to a basket protected by trees , on a right angled slope where the right side leads you to a water filled creek . A long putt can hit a tree root ( mine ) and roll right into the creek . #13 is a fun left to right midrange through a narrow passage that travels over a dry creek at the end where the basket and green are just beyond . #18 ( 306' , 380' 615 ) is a good finishing hole . The fairway is slightly open , but it's hard to go for the hole because large trees and their canopies line the right side and the left has a huge amount of thick 2 1/2 ' high overgrowth
Signature Hole(s) - Tough to decide . #9 from the blues has the most picturesque , where you throw out of a small doorway tee over part of the lake , bringing it in left , past a building and towards the basket , on an uphill slope , protected by trees . The White hole takes the water out of play , but gives you the choice of a straight shot down a narrowing fairway , or going out and right to left to try to avoid as many trees as possible . #17 was a fun downhill sloping drive that goes towards the basket that has both ponds behind it . The green is narrow and overthrows will be punished .
The Beauty - This course is above average in raw beauty . The woods , couples with the creeks and ponds make it easy to take a step back take the area in .
The Time - Playing with a partner for over half the course , it took us a little over an hour and a half to play . A group of 4 will take about 2 hours and 10 minutes .
Course designers Jeff mahler and Eric Robbins did an excellent job with the course design .
The course is very popular with the locals . I saw families with strollers , sets of couples playing as a group , The combination of short and long tees make it inviting for everyone . The locals were nice ( Thanks for being my course guide , Joe ) .
Cons:
#1 Safety - There were a LOT of people on the course when I was here on a Saturday . Some are not as skilled on course etiquette as more experienced players . Add a few blind holes , and there are going to be chances of being hit . Stay aware when out there .
#2 Navigation - Several chances to make wrong turns here .I turned right instead of left after hole 5 , and almost started playing #12 . Crossing the pond after hole #8 and knowing where you are going can confuse out of towners or newbies . The course needs some directional signs .
#3 Disc Risk - We spent some time in the overgrowth looking for Joe's drivers . ( trimming it back some will keep people coming back. It's a big tunoff to spend 20-30 minutes a round looking for your disc ) . ) . Add that and the pond that will claim a disc here and there , and your disc risk is Medium . Use a spotter when you can .
#4 The Equipment - This course is way too popular and too highly rated ( #2 in New Jersey ) to have crushed gravel tee boxes and paper/plastic tee signs . Morris Plains Parks , This Is On You .
Bring bug spray during the summer . The elevation will make you sweat , and the ponds will draw even more insects .
#2 Navigation - Several chances to make wrong turns here .I turned right instead of left after hole 5 , and almost started playing #12 . Crossing the pond after hole #8 and knowing where you are going can confuse out of towners or newbies . The course needs some directional signs .
#3 Disc Risk - We spent some time in the overgrowth looking for Joe's drivers . ( trimming it back some will keep people coming back. It's a big tunoff to spend 20-30 minutes a round looking for your disc ) . ) . Add that and the pond that will claim a disc here and there , and your disc risk is Medium . Use a spotter when you can .
#4 The Equipment - This course is way too popular and too highly rated ( #2 in New Jersey ) to have crushed gravel tee boxes and paper/plastic tee signs . Morris Plains Parks , This Is On You .
Bring bug spray during the summer . The elevation will make you sweat , and the ponds will draw even more insects .
Other Thoughts:
After seeing the first tee box and paper tee sign , I thought Greystone was going to be way overrated , but I was surprised . Solid design with great basket placement more than make up for it . I can see why people flock to this course . Hole variety and challenge , + Fun Factor galore .. The course seems to have an even amount of straight , right and left handed holes and the 3 tees make it attractive to any player strengths . A couple of suggestions would be to add a putting basket , and maybe a nice chill area with picnic tables right after hole #18 , where locals and travelers can congregate and relax . .A thank you to Morris Plains Parks Dept and Greystone Woods Disc Golf Club for the upkeep and care they put into this nice course . Make sure before coming here to play , that you check out the course Facebook page and the the club calendar . They have Wednesday evening Doubles starting at 6pm and Tag Rounds on Sunday mornings at 10 am Sundays , plus tournaments once in a while .
My Recommendation - Bringing an intro, a newbie families or a date might be a good idea for this course . So many people playing during peak times will show how cool it is to play the game , and make some friends . Locals will and do love this course . The can progress from the red ( short tees , on up to the blues at their own pace . Intermediates to pros have plenty of length combined with accuracy to keep their games sharp . Not far off of I-280 , this is a good stop for a traveler . Not particularly fast , but fun . Course Collectors only have this course close by , but it a fine one for your collection . Not near a destination course , but given the chance , PLAY IT !!!!
My Recommendation - Bringing an intro, a newbie families or a date might be a good idea for this course . So many people playing during peak times will show how cool it is to play the game , and make some friends . Locals will and do love this course . The can progress from the red ( short tees , on up to the blues at their own pace . Intermediates to pros have plenty of length combined with accuracy to keep their games sharp . Not far off of I-280 , this is a good stop for a traveler . Not particularly fast , but fun . Course Collectors only have this course close by , but it a fine one for your collection . Not near a destination course , but given the chance , PLAY IT !!!!
9
0
Great Greystone 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 22, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ Three tee boxes per hole so that every player can choose their challenge.
+ Virtually all of the tees had their own info placard indicating the hole layout, distance to the pin and the par. (I don't remember about the red tees, though.)
+ Most of the course takes place in the woods, which forces players to be a bit more strategic with their throws.
+ There are some wide-open holes to allow for maximum power drives.
+ Very friendly regulars/locals.
+ Some stark elevation challenges throughout the front 9. Things level out, on average, during the back 9.
+ Water hazards on many holes make for some exciting disc golf.
+ Some nice scenery all throughout.
+ Virtually all of the tees had their own info placard indicating the hole layout, distance to the pin and the par. (I don't remember about the red tees, though.)
+ Most of the course takes place in the woods, which forces players to be a bit more strategic with their throws.
+ There are some wide-open holes to allow for maximum power drives.
+ Very friendly regulars/locals.
+ Some stark elevation challenges throughout the front 9. Things level out, on average, during the back 9.
+ Water hazards on many holes make for some exciting disc golf.
+ Some nice scenery all throughout.
Cons:
- Every now and again I was confused about which pin to throw towards. For instance, baskets 5 and 11 are very close to one another. Also, one could be forgiven for thinking that basket 4 is the proper target for tee 12 and vice versa.
- I had extreme difficulty finding my way around. What few 'next tee' signs I saw were simple little wooden arrows painted yellow with numbers on them stuck into the ground.
- Some of the fairways felt just a bit too narrow. Hole 4 jumps to the front of my mind as the biggest offender.
- A place like this always has the potential to have very many people out walking their dogs or out for a stroll. Use caution.
- Watch your step. There are dozens of rocks, roots, and stumps everywhere you go.
- Gravel-type tee pads have a lot to be desired.
- I had extreme difficulty finding my way around. What few 'next tee' signs I saw were simple little wooden arrows painted yellow with numbers on them stuck into the ground.
- Some of the fairways felt just a bit too narrow. Hole 4 jumps to the front of my mind as the biggest offender.
- A place like this always has the potential to have very many people out walking their dogs or out for a stroll. Use caution.
- Watch your step. There are dozens of rocks, roots, and stumps everywhere you go.
- Gravel-type tee pads have a lot to be desired.
Other Thoughts:
Greystone Woods deserves a higher rating than what I gave it today.
Next tee signs. Why put something so vital down so low and in a color that blends into the environment? I'm not looking at the ground in search of the next tee box. My head is up. I'm looking into the middle distance in all directions. Everyone does that. Next tee signs belong at eye level attached to the trees surrounding the basket or attached to the baskets themselves in order to point the players in the proper direction. And if there is going to be a long walk between holes, please have multiple signs reinforcing players' confidence that they are still headed towards the next hole- especially in a place like Greystone that has paths leading every which way and doubling back on themselves. I got lost three times here.
Barring that, I can't deny that the disc golf experience itself was a ton of fun. There is enough variation in your immediate surroundings to make each hole feel fresh and adventurous. Fallen trees, steady hills, and many bodies of water give Greystone an atmosphere of unexplored wilderness, which I liked. The course feels as though it was planned around the scenery instead of forcing the scenery to change for the course. Although, this sometimes means that fairways and rough can look exactly the same.
Personally, hole 8 was my favorite because I've grown to like downhill shots. Plus, the pin was nicely placed just close enough to a nearby stream to be a threat. And it was nice to look at.
Overall, I would say that the course is geared more towards intentional placement because of the many densely wooded holes. Greystone would rather challenge the player's tactics than power. But there are three or four holes for the power players, too.
I definitely recommend Greystone Woods to pretty much any player. Three sets of tees mean that anyone can get a good round in. If it's your first time like it was mine, just go with someone who's been there before or find a local to guide you. I would love to come back here one day. If the next tee sign situation is fixed, then I will gladly award a higher rating.
Next tee signs. Why put something so vital down so low and in a color that blends into the environment? I'm not looking at the ground in search of the next tee box. My head is up. I'm looking into the middle distance in all directions. Everyone does that. Next tee signs belong at eye level attached to the trees surrounding the basket or attached to the baskets themselves in order to point the players in the proper direction. And if there is going to be a long walk between holes, please have multiple signs reinforcing players' confidence that they are still headed towards the next hole- especially in a place like Greystone that has paths leading every which way and doubling back on themselves. I got lost three times here.
Barring that, I can't deny that the disc golf experience itself was a ton of fun. There is enough variation in your immediate surroundings to make each hole feel fresh and adventurous. Fallen trees, steady hills, and many bodies of water give Greystone an atmosphere of unexplored wilderness, which I liked. The course feels as though it was planned around the scenery instead of forcing the scenery to change for the course. Although, this sometimes means that fairways and rough can look exactly the same.
Personally, hole 8 was my favorite because I've grown to like downhill shots. Plus, the pin was nicely placed just close enough to a nearby stream to be a threat. And it was nice to look at.
Overall, I would say that the course is geared more towards intentional placement because of the many densely wooded holes. Greystone would rather challenge the player's tactics than power. But there are three or four holes for the power players, too.
I definitely recommend Greystone Woods to pretty much any player. Three sets of tees mean that anyone can get a good round in. If it's your first time like it was mine, just go with someone who's been there before or find a local to guide you. I would love to come back here one day. If the next tee sign situation is fixed, then I will gladly award a higher rating.
3
5
Davus
Experience:
15 played
1 reviews
Great Course! Expect Trees.... 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 17, 2017
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- Variety of holes
- Not bad signage
- Lots of elevation changes
- Deep woods (might not be a pro to some)
- Not bad signage
- Lots of elevation changes
- Deep woods (might not be a pro to some)
Cons:
-natural tee boxes are sometimes pretty pitted, but they work on them and try to keep them maintained
-tons of trees. isnt really a con, but can be frustrating
-tons of trees. isnt really a con, but can be frustrating
Other Thoughts:
Great course.
9
1
Grey Stones and Woods! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 28, 2016
Played the course:once
Pros:
Greystone Woods is an 18 hole disc golf course located in a community park. As the name suggests, there are a lot of Grey Stones everywhere and a lot of trees. This course plays through the woods, up and down hills and around some ponds. There are also a couple of wide open holes. I played this course as part of a road trip playing 12 states in 12 days. This was the only disc golf course I played in New Jersey. I chose this course as DGCR listed this a the top course in New Jersey.
I used bullet points for those that don't want to read the entire review.
Multiple tees
Every hole had a blue and white tee. These tees are made of packed gravel. While most of the tees were very rutted and not very level, they were still playable. I see other reviews saying there are three tees per hole. If so, the third set of tees are not shown on the tee signs and they are not very well marked.
Signs
There were signs on all the long blue tees. Sign graphics were up to date and showed the direction of the next tee. The tee signs only showed the blue and white tees, not the red tees. There were also stakes in the ground to help with the walks between holes.
Variety
This course does have an excellent variety. Some holes are short and wooded, others are open. There is quite of bit of elevation in play on most of the holes. There are some shorter birdie holes and others are Par 4 even from the shorter White tees.
Compact Design
Except for the walk to get to hole 1, this is a pretty compact layout without a lot of extra walking. It is possible to get back to the parking lot at Hole 9. Once you tee off over the water on 9, you can walk over to the parking lot on your way to the pin. I always appreciate the chance to go back to my car and pick up supplies or drop off my coat or unload trash. It would be easy enough to start play on Hole 9 and play the "back ten" first.
Navigation
Even though there are excellent tee signs that show the way to the next tee, it does get confusing in a few places. Just keep your eyes open for the stakes leading the way. Again, there can still be confusion as there are stakes for other tees right where you would expect to see a stake for your next tee.
Restrooms
There were no restrooms or portable restrooms on the course or in the parking area. As some holes are in the woods, there are opportunities for privacy during the round.
Kids, Carts and strollers
I would not recommend kids in strollers as the terrain is just a bit too rough. A disc golf cart might do OK, but again, there is some rough terrain and steep areas that would just be tough for a cart to navigate. Older kids should be able to walk along. Not really a great course for kids to play as it is rugged and long. If the kids get cranky or tired, play 8 holes and return to the car. There are no restrooms and no running water on the course so be prepared.
Playing Alone
This is a tough course to play this one alone as there are blind holes, water hazards and some rough areas. Bring a friend or be prepared to do some searching for "lost" discs.
Beginners
Even though there are two sets of tees, I think this course might be a bit much for newer players. Less skilled players should probably play a different course where there is less risk of losing your plastic.
I used bullet points for those that don't want to read the entire review.
Multiple tees
Every hole had a blue and white tee. These tees are made of packed gravel. While most of the tees were very rutted and not very level, they were still playable. I see other reviews saying there are three tees per hole. If so, the third set of tees are not shown on the tee signs and they are not very well marked.
Signs
There were signs on all the long blue tees. Sign graphics were up to date and showed the direction of the next tee. The tee signs only showed the blue and white tees, not the red tees. There were also stakes in the ground to help with the walks between holes.
Variety
This course does have an excellent variety. Some holes are short and wooded, others are open. There is quite of bit of elevation in play on most of the holes. There are some shorter birdie holes and others are Par 4 even from the shorter White tees.
Compact Design
Except for the walk to get to hole 1, this is a pretty compact layout without a lot of extra walking. It is possible to get back to the parking lot at Hole 9. Once you tee off over the water on 9, you can walk over to the parking lot on your way to the pin. I always appreciate the chance to go back to my car and pick up supplies or drop off my coat or unload trash. It would be easy enough to start play on Hole 9 and play the "back ten" first.
Navigation
Even though there are excellent tee signs that show the way to the next tee, it does get confusing in a few places. Just keep your eyes open for the stakes leading the way. Again, there can still be confusion as there are stakes for other tees right where you would expect to see a stake for your next tee.
Restrooms
There were no restrooms or portable restrooms on the course or in the parking area. As some holes are in the woods, there are opportunities for privacy during the round.
Kids, Carts and strollers
I would not recommend kids in strollers as the terrain is just a bit too rough. A disc golf cart might do OK, but again, there is some rough terrain and steep areas that would just be tough for a cart to navigate. Older kids should be able to walk along. Not really a great course for kids to play as it is rugged and long. If the kids get cranky or tired, play 8 holes and return to the car. There are no restrooms and no running water on the course so be prepared.
Playing Alone
This is a tough course to play this one alone as there are blind holes, water hazards and some rough areas. Bring a friend or be prepared to do some searching for "lost" discs.
Beginners
Even though there are two sets of tees, I think this course might be a bit much for newer players. Less skilled players should probably play a different course where there is less risk of losing your plastic.
Cons:
No restrooms
I can't recall ever playing a course in a community park without any restrooms at all.
Blind Holes and water danger
While I love the challenge of fast greens and water in play, it is just a bit much here. I prefer holes that reward my skills, not my good luck.
Lost Discs
It is possible to lose plastic on this course. Not just to the water that comes into play on several holes, but into the rough and loose leaves right on the fairways.
I can't recall ever playing a course in a community park without any restrooms at all.
Blind Holes and water danger
While I love the challenge of fast greens and water in play, it is just a bit much here. I prefer holes that reward my skills, not my good luck.
Lost Discs
It is possible to lose plastic on this course. Not just to the water that comes into play on several holes, but into the rough and loose leaves right on the fairways.
Other Thoughts:
No Wow factor
While Greystone Woods was a fun and challenging course it was missing that "wow" factor that would make me want to come back and play again. I don't mind that it was a very challenging course, I simply don't enjoy courses with more than one blind hole or more than one hole that requires luck over skill to score well.
Comparison
How can you play a course less than an hour from Warwick and not mention Warwick? While I didn't think Warwick was "all that", I did enjoy it more than I enjoyed Greystone Woods. Greystone has more personality, but Warwick was "easier" to enjoy.
While Greystone Woods was a fun and challenging course it was missing that "wow" factor that would make me want to come back and play again. I don't mind that it was a very challenging course, I simply don't enjoy courses with more than one blind hole or more than one hole that requires luck over skill to score well.
Comparison
How can you play a course less than an hour from Warwick and not mention Warwick? While I didn't think Warwick was "all that", I did enjoy it more than I enjoyed Greystone Woods. Greystone has more personality, but Warwick was "easier" to enjoy.
6
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Nicely Done! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Apr 14, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This relatively new course is a rugged slice of thick forest, hills, rocks, numerous trees, and water hazards to boot. It reminds me of some of the classic east coast courses nearby like Tyler, Iron Hill, Cranbury Park, etc.
You have a choice of three tees per hole which very nicely allow for different challenges. I switched between the long blues and medium whites and found them both to be quite good. Even the shots from many red (short) tees were fun but were more challenging than you would expect for being the short tees. I would not really recommend this course for newbies as there are so many trees and some nasty high grass rough off the open field holes, that they may want more of an open course experience (like Rutgers) for their first few times.
There are a mix of par 3,4, and 5 holes, but regardless of what par you are playing, placement on the fairway is important to score well. The rough is forgiving, in that you can get back on track with a skilled shot, but it won't be thick or full of schule for the most part.
The signage here is top notch and I never had a problem finding tees or pins
You have a choice of three tees per hole which very nicely allow for different challenges. I switched between the long blues and medium whites and found them both to be quite good. Even the shots from many red (short) tees were fun but were more challenging than you would expect for being the short tees. I would not really recommend this course for newbies as there are so many trees and some nasty high grass rough off the open field holes, that they may want more of an open course experience (like Rutgers) for their first few times.
There are a mix of par 3,4, and 5 holes, but regardless of what par you are playing, placement on the fairway is important to score well. The rough is forgiving, in that you can get back on track with a skilled shot, but it won't be thick or full of schule for the most part.
The signage here is top notch and I never had a problem finding tees or pins
Cons:
The tee pads are natural, but in so-so condition. Sadly, many are not flat and somewhat rutted out. It is not easy to get a run up due to the ruttyness and the short length of many.
Other Thoughts:
This course is still a bit rough on the edges, but this is to be expected from a new course. One of the designers told me they had to hand-saw a good majority of the trees in the fairways - holy cow, what a job that would have been! Thanks to all their hard work.
Add some fresh tee pads and a practice basket and this would take it over the top.
Add some fresh tee pads and a practice basket and this would take it over the top.
3
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StephenLavely
Experience:
10 years
28 played
2 reviews
Newborn course, still growing. 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 2, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
Legit disc golf course with a wide array of shots.
Tight wooded shots, open field, water hazards, long and short shots
Great scenery around a few lakes and a stream. Holes 9, 10, 15, and 17 are my personal favorites.
Great innova baskets.
Tight wooded shots, open field, water hazards, long and short shots
Great scenery around a few lakes and a stream. Holes 9, 10, 15, and 17 are my personal favorites.
Great innova baskets.
Cons:
Still has natural tee pads.
Layout is a little funny. Have to do some back tracking to get to the back 9.
Signage isn't quiet what it can be.
Layout is a little funny. Have to do some back tracking to get to the back 9.
Signage isn't quiet what it can be.
Other Thoughts:
Great course that still has some growing to do. When fully developed with concrete tee pads and nice signage this will be and upper tier course. Not a world class 5 star course but a unique and solid 4 star course. As is its a 3.5
5
1
Great Start, Amazing Potential 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 10, 2014
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Outstanding property very well utilized by the design team of Eric Robbins and Jeff Mahler. The use of large mature forest, rock outcroppings, elevation, scenic views over the two ponds is very well done.
Each hole plays unique and the course plays fun yet challenging - a tough balance. Two sets of tees for White and Blue skill levels play quite different (and they should), offering the player an option to choose how hard of a course they desire to play on a given day & allows tournaments to separate divisions and keep up pace an even of play.
Inside the forest offers some great throwing lanes, and the designers nailed many of them!! Love the challenge to shape you shots, there are great fairways, and tough rough. Not much chance of losing a disc in the forest as there is minimal dense undergrowth.
Awesome stone work!!! One of the baskets sets atop just an amazing rock foundation to level off a small landing zone on a very steep hill!!! Hats off, as some of you know, I like stone work and this example is first class. I imagine there might be more in store along this front...
Each hole plays unique and the course plays fun yet challenging - a tough balance. Two sets of tees for White and Blue skill levels play quite different (and they should), offering the player an option to choose how hard of a course they desire to play on a given day & allows tournaments to separate divisions and keep up pace an even of play.
Inside the forest offers some great throwing lanes, and the designers nailed many of them!! Love the challenge to shape you shots, there are great fairways, and tough rough. Not much chance of losing a disc in the forest as there is minimal dense undergrowth.
Awesome stone work!!! One of the baskets sets atop just an amazing rock foundation to level off a small landing zone on a very steep hill!!! Hats off, as some of you know, I like stone work and this example is first class. I imagine there might be more in store along this front...
Cons:
Yes the tees are lose gravel, BUT they have plans of two sets of all concrete tees. While the tees are a con now, they will be a pro when completed.
Also, the rough is rough, long grass can eat discs in the field holes, and there are some stickers in the holes at the edge of the forest.
I have no doubt that this will be cleaned up over time, and have heard some of the plans for fixing this. Its new, give the course a chance to get finished. Overall, I see the cons list shrinking as the volunteers and county have time to complete the course.
Also, the rough is rough, long grass can eat discs in the field holes, and there are some stickers in the holes at the edge of the forest.
I have no doubt that this will be cleaned up over time, and have heard some of the plans for fixing this. Its new, give the course a chance to get finished. Overall, I see the cons list shrinking as the volunteers and county have time to complete the course.
Other Thoughts:
Potential, potential, potential...
Amazing landscape and design of the course itself lends to some outstanding potential over time, just like any other course - they take man hours, sweat, blood and tears to realize the designer's goals. I can't wait for this course to continue its growth. Its a two hour drive for me, and will be well worth the trip.
I applaud the designs and volunteers, the work already poured into the course is far beyond what many courses require to get completely installed. Just making some of the tee pads level was monumental work, so recognize that and appreciate what is done already.
As the course matures, work continues, and tee pads get poured, I see my rating of this course just continuing to rise.
Amazing landscape and design of the course itself lends to some outstanding potential over time, just like any other course - they take man hours, sweat, blood and tears to realize the designer's goals. I can't wait for this course to continue its growth. Its a two hour drive for me, and will be well worth the trip.
I applaud the designs and volunteers, the work already poured into the course is far beyond what many courses require to get completely installed. Just making some of the tee pads level was monumental work, so recognize that and appreciate what is done already.
As the course matures, work continues, and tee pads get poured, I see my rating of this course just continuing to rise.
