Eden, NY

Hawk's Landing DGC

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jamespenn
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 4.2 years 35 played 36 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A great place to start

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 17, 2022 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

A shockingly well stocked disc golf store
Refreshments!
The reason you feel like you're playing in your back yard, is because you are in someone's back yard
Lots of fun obstacles
The net and walkways over the ponds, and the grabbers....so delightful.
Three tees on every hole.
A mini disc course follows along with the main course so you can do both at the same time.
Shady, almost every hole is in the trees, but there aren't any crazy narrow shots.
Nice tees, nice baskets...it's all nice!

Cons:

Sure, it's $5, or really $7 because you're probably going to get a snack or two, but it's worth it.

It's all par threes and none of them are particularly long, so you aren't going to learn how to throw far here. You are going to learn how to throw a lot of 250-foot shots that curve a lot

Some of the back tees are sort of unplayable, mainly due to picnic tables being in front of them. I played a 4-5 back tees and really there's no reason. The middle tees are plenty of challenge and the front tees are very pleasant.

Other Thoughts:

The course is pretty tiny, with two 9-hole loops on either side of the house/garage/pro shop, so you're never very far away from your car. It can be busy, because there's nothing else nearby, you may need to be patient and remind other players to try not to throw into you. But the course itself is really delightful, like a fun mini-golf course in Myrtle Beach. Lots of varied shots are needed, scary shots over water into the woods and back out.

Hole 10 is kind of confusing, because it looks like you go to a different basket from the tee. The correct basket is to the right of where you're looking, over a pond and into the woods. But it's nice to be able to really challenge the water hazards because you're not going to lose your disc. They have bridges over the ponds, with nets so your disc doesn't sink. If you lost a disc every time you came here, you'd stop coming here.

The only real drawback is that there is no elevation to speak of, and no hole where you can really throw it as far as you want. It's pretty much all either tunnels or short shots around hazards.

However, the owners are incredibly friendly, and the place is in excellent condition at all times, and it's crammed full of fun shots. I should browse the store more next time I go, they have a lot of nice stuff.
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Jaysorden
Experience: 4 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Super Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 18, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

As some of the other reviews have said, everything you could want. Super cool owners, pro shop in case you need a disc, drinks, snacks, clean bathrooms, other golfers hanging out, everyone friendly.

Cons:

If you are proud of your 400 foot drive, but have no short game, stay away.

Other Thoughts:

Bring your middies and butterscotch a day of fun. Learn those technical shots. Just a great atmosphere to play the game. Thanks to Brandon and his group for letting me jump in, and showing me the course.
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sweetshot
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Discgolf Oasis 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 4, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great technical course on private land. Mature but young deciduous forest offering lots of lanes if you go off track, some shrubs and low branching conifers throwing in some lower obstacles here and there. All short holes with lots of trees and turns, so bring your "touch". If you like technical disc golf, driving with putters and mids, playing slow and smart, this course will please you. Solid layout, the course walks well. All holes marked clearly with adequate signage, distance markers. Even chairs on almost every teepad, nice to set the bag up high if its wet. 3 dollars for a round, 5 for an all day pass. Pro shop with a very nice and respectable selection of discs from most of the manufacturers (I think). Areas for having a break or lunch. Warm up basket. Mary and Doug are both very welcoming and friendly and clearly love the sport and sharing that love.

Cons:

None for me, but if you are looking to crush some drivers, you will get frustrated. Bring the proper expectations and it's a fun course.

Other Thoughts:

Doug and Mary are offering a great thing to the disc golf community here. If you play their course, remember that you are on someone's property. Leave no trace and all that. Also, bring some cash or a card, because the pro shop is well stocked and very hard to walk away from empty handed. Well worth the trip from Rochester. Will play this course many more times.
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Azsheridan
Experience: 13.8 years 7 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well wooded technical course. Doug and Mary were great hosts. I just drove up without calling ahead. My mistake by not reading up about course first. They welcomed me openly and showed me around. Excellent pro shop with many options for discs. If I lived in the area, I would play this course always. Water comes into play on two holes.

Cons:

Muddy the day I played, but still very playable without concern.

Other Thoughts:

I plan on playing there every time I go back to the area to visit family.
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LukeButch
Experience: 26 years 123 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging and fun! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 19, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A beautiful wooded course, extremely well maintained. 18 holes with 3 sets of tees each, and a practice basket Challenges a variety of shots, with a focus on accuracy both off the tee as well as on the approach shot/putt.

One of the best features of this course in my opinion is that in an area with 2 big courses (chestnut ridge and Emery park) Hawk's Landing is easier on your arm, feet, and time. The course has 2 9-hole loops that begin and end right at the parking lot, making it very easy to stop by and get in a quick 9 or 18. With 3 sets of tees, its also a great place to take a beginner.

Nice additions: Chairs or benches at the long tee of every hole, stakes marking distance from pin on every hole, all tees have gravel teepads, indoor public restrooms. Great pro shop on site also.

Its great for what it is: a short, technical course that challenges players finesse and touch shots

Cons:

bit muddy due to recent rain. no holes over 300ft, due to every hole being in the woods, very few high shots are available, so while holes may offer a couple different routes, being creative is not necessary. this is probably due to the small size of the course not a preference of the course designer.

Other Thoughts:

Pro shop on site carries all major manufacturers, and some collectors discs for sale as well. It is pay to play and $3/round, $5/day. Its open 8am-dusk.
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