Laurens County Park reviews
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jrearle85
Experience:
16.1 years
70 played
8 reviews
Mixed Feelings 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:May 21, 2011
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This was a surprisingly good 9 hole course as far as layout goes. Being a smallish county park, I didn't come in with high expectations. So, there are may pros to report:
There is elevation change on almost every hole (except 6 and 7)
Water comes into play on the last two holes, but it only punishes a pretty bad throw.
They made great use of obstacles (trees, hills, valleys, etc) Also, typically on a multi-use park, designers tend to use the fields or fences as obstacles, but I really forgot that there were fields there at this course.
The holes also vary as to which way they curve, allowing for several different tee shots and not favoring any throwing style.
Another pro to point out is that the next tee box is 100% visible from the last basket making navigation easy.
There is elevation change on almost every hole (except 6 and 7)
Water comes into play on the last two holes, but it only punishes a pretty bad throw.
They made great use of obstacles (trees, hills, valleys, etc) Also, typically on a multi-use park, designers tend to use the fields or fences as obstacles, but I really forgot that there were fields there at this course.
The holes also vary as to which way they curve, allowing for several different tee shots and not favoring any throwing style.
Another pro to point out is that the next tee box is 100% visible from the last basket making navigation easy.
Cons:
Unfortunately, I had a few cons by the end of the round.
First there is no signage marking the beginning of the course, nor a course map that would tell you where the course goes. I parked at the first tee box located next to the tennis courts. At the end of the round, I realized my mistake as the course does not circle around to the first hole. In fact, it's about a 10-15 minute trek from the woods and hole 9 back to hole 1 where I parked. Word is that a back 9 will be installed eventually that will circle back to the tennis courts which will remedy this problem.
Also, there were no extra amenities. Meaning no (working) water fountain, no benches, and no trashcans., although I understand these are to come in the near future. There were many beer bottles and trash about over the first few holes from recent softball games. (There is a covered patio off of hole 6 with rest rooms but I didn't check them out)
Although the tee boxes are nice and new, they are concrete slab, not poured concrete, so a few of them move beneath your feet while throwing. Also, they are only approx 6.5x2.5 ft. If it were a normal short 9 holer, that wouldn't matter, but since there are holes over 400 and 500ft, it makes teeing off difficult. They are recycled materials though, making them a neat feature.
First there is no signage marking the beginning of the course, nor a course map that would tell you where the course goes. I parked at the first tee box located next to the tennis courts. At the end of the round, I realized my mistake as the course does not circle around to the first hole. In fact, it's about a 10-15 minute trek from the woods and hole 9 back to hole 1 where I parked. Word is that a back 9 will be installed eventually that will circle back to the tennis courts which will remedy this problem.
Also, there were no extra amenities. Meaning no (working) water fountain, no benches, and no trashcans., although I understand these are to come in the near future. There were many beer bottles and trash about over the first few holes from recent softball games. (There is a covered patio off of hole 6 with rest rooms but I didn't check them out)
Although the tee boxes are nice and new, they are concrete slab, not poured concrete, so a few of them move beneath your feet while throwing. Also, they are only approx 6.5x2.5 ft. If it were a normal short 9 holer, that wouldn't matter, but since there are holes over 400 and 500ft, it makes teeing off difficult. They are recycled materials though, making them a neat feature.
Other Thoughts:
Overall, I enjoyed the course. It was a pleasant surprise. Also the first two holes are situated about 100 yards from the end of a airport runway and it was fun watching a plane take off as I putted on hole 1.
This may be just my opinion, but I also thought they overused the "blind holes" on this course. I don't mind a few, but it tends to get a little old having to run ahead and find almost EVERY basket. Sort of a love/hate relationship with these...
Very fun course to try out!
This may be just my opinion, but I also thought they overused the "blind holes" on this course. I don't mind a few, but it tends to get a little old having to run ahead and find almost EVERY basket. Sort of a love/hate relationship with these...
Very fun course to try out!
