+ It looks like this course has been modified a couple times since it was originally installed. There were a couple unused tee pads that threw me off, but this just indicates to me that there's a community here that keeps evolving the course to make it better.

+ Course navigation was very intuitive. The arrows on the baskets pointing to the next tee made things pretty straight forward.

+ Course equipment was solid. Each tee had a map with distances and where the basket is and the baskets are DISCatchers, which are my personal favorite.

+ Fun ace runs. For anyone that's been playing a while, each of these will be reachable with a midrange. It's a fun little deuce or die or ace run course. Fun for beginners through advanced players.

+ Area was well maintained and generally inviting. It's a nice park all around.

+ Elevation changes add a lot of fun factor to the course.

- A couple longer holes would have been fun. I'm not sure there was anything more than 250'.

- A couple of the tees are pretty close to the prior basket.

In summary, this was a pretty fun course to play on my way from Portland to the west coast. I'd recommend it to players of any skill level looking to get in a quick 9 holes.

This course plays down in a bowl. Good map kiosk near hole 1. Nice tee signs on each hole. Some good elevation change for just a 9 hole course.
Hole 1 is a fun downhill shot near the road
Hole 2 is a good uphill shot showcasing the parks bowl shape
Creek runs through the park and may come into play. It's fairly deep in some spots...but adds a nice obstacle to the course itself.
Lots of ace run chances and is a great course for new players who can walk up and down hillsides
Almost every pin is visible from Teebox and can be ace ran.

Hole 5s teepad is pointing the wrong way and towards 6s pin. I'm sure it being in a bowl it's probably pretty muddy and unplayable during the winter months. Some of the holes have natural tee pads still that aren't well defined and very slippery.

You can tell this place has underwent a few layout changes.as there's old pads in some places. I'm sure the locals use them to do some fun safari shots. Make sure to park in parking lot by hole 1 otherwise you might get a little loss

-elevation change
-short holes, great for beginners
-pretty park setting with a stream winding its way throughout
-signs at the tee pads and course map at hole 1
-parking right by hole 1
-nice baskets with vandal-proof arrows on the cages showing way to next tee pad

-fairways are parallel in a couple spots which could cause trouble on a busy day
-course gets soggy in the rainy season
-a few of the tee pads are just the ground next to the sign.. probably quite slippery when wet
-there are at least 2 holes where the basket position doesn't match the sign
-hole 5's tee pad is not facing the basket
-not stroller friendly

This place is much improved since my last visit 2 years ago!
Notable improvements: No more blind holes, not as much confusion about how to find the next tee pad, no more crossing fairways, and the ankle-breaking holes in the fairways have been filled in. I also feel like the 3 foot deep stream comes into play more- I like the added challenge.. we only managed to land in there twice!
A couple other notes: There is a decent playground area near the start of course and the park sits adjacent to the Herbert Hoover House.. if you like visiting historic houses.
The people of Newberg are fortunate having two nice 9 hole courses in town with Champoeg State Park just a few miles away!

-The course is in a beautiful park and makes great use of little space.
-Great use of elevation, retaining walls, streams and bridges.
-These are fun holes, albeit short, very fun.
-Cement teepads are another nice addition to this short and fun course.
-Nice short variety for only having nine holes and fairly RHBH/LHBH balanced.

-Holes four and six have crossing fairways.
-Many of the baskets are crooked.
-Some of the teepads are not level and when muddy are very slippery.
-This course has no tee signs
-Hole five's teepad is about 45 degrees clockwise of where it should be.

-Gets pretty slippery when wet out here, watch your step.

Usesthe small area very well. Basically it's in a small valley. So lots of elevation changes. Park cared for well.

Two holes (4&6) cross paths so be aware of that. DO NOT GO LEFT ON 5!, heavy blackberries on a steep hill = lost disc.

3 tee is blind so make sure no one is at the hole before throwing. Really like the land usage! I'll be back! Smaller course but fun.

a fun course to play with nicely placed holes. I have played here almost every day for the past 2 months and i love this course.

Floods bad during winter, Often verry muddy.

If you havent played here before, i would definately try to soon.

Short/crammed course... so MANY ACE OPS. Holes # 3 and #8 are the best holes in my opinion as they make an almost 90 deg angle to the right from blind elevated tee box placements (once you learn them) they also provide birde shots w/in distances of 5 to 10 feet of the basket. If your skilled (pro) you should be able to ace every flat hole. It was a scenic semi wooded course that goes up and down and side to side. NOT CROWDED during winter time. Good exercise for your body and skill level of playing if a beginner.

Hole #6 runs horizontally across almost 3/4's the whole course also it was extremely muddy. I can see it as being a hazard to new and unfamiliar players to the course and sport. Holes # 3 and #6 tee boxes point in misleading directions for launches/ tee offs. The course map is misleading and should be improved w/ an image of how the creek runs through the course.

Googel map is misleading direction wise (when it says to go to 3rd street off of river st coming from hwy99 Portland area.) just turn left on river st go 50 feet and park to the left. when I went I wasn't impressed w/ the flow of the park due to paths and mud... but I am surprised that they fit 9 holes in such a small area.

I UPLOADED PHOTOS OF THE COURSE TODAY 11/30/08

Also the Newberg Food Mart across the street sells a small selection of Discraft and Innova discs they are priced 2-3 dollars more than normal but it allows for new players or ones w/out discs to get into the game walk across the street and play.

It sits in a compact little city park but one with lots of elevation changes and mature trees. The elevation alone sets this course apart from most typical little city courses. There's a big map on a sign at the street. Nice pads. There are no tee signs but they're not needed and you can get the distances from the big sign. Lots of ace opportunities. Easy to shot under par. Great little practice course. Great for family or younger players. Pleasant setting, shady.

No place to really let em rip. No tee signs. Only 9 holes. Not challenging enough for your main course.

It's just a great little throw! A couple of fun touch holes. When combined with EY and Champoeg both within 5 miles, this gives Newberg players a nice choice of fun intermediate type courses to choose from. Doktor John from San Diego, CA has played 169 courses rates this among his top 15 favorites. That must say something about this course!