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Leigh, United Kingdom

Lilford Park

3.755(based on 2 reviews)
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Jillian
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Experience: 4.5 years 26 played 26 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A brilliant addition to the Manchester scene

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 5, 2023 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-A wooded course in the UK (more pleaseeee!)
-A really really fun design. There's a mix of elevation, left and right turning shots and some technical (if short, par 4s). General concensus from players I've played with (including someone who's played Northwoods Black) is that this is like a shrunken, easier Northwoods in vibe
-Aesthetically it's a wonderful experience, like stepping into a disney fairytale woodland (think the animated Robin Hood with foxes)
-Solid baskets
-It's free
-Really well targeted to the local population (with reds and blues), clearly well thought out by the local club that supports the courses and ran the project

Cons:

-Lacking in signage and tee areas (the concrete slabs have already experienced some severe damage)
-By all accounts it's a little bit sketchy of a park in the dark
-Some shots are a bit blind/near paths, defnitely worth playing in groups
-It can get VERY boggy when it's been wet
-Navigation is somewhat of a pain in its current state

Other Thoughts:

This is a fantastic compliment to Longford Park, and I think both courses together show what an important job the Manchester Club does in leading community focussed development of the sport.
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mattplace
Experience: 19.4 years 7 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The Wooded Compliment drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 3, 2023 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Multiple layout options.
The mature woodland hosts both a red and blue layout.
The greens are a short parkland layout suited to families and beginners.
Spring flowers put on a fantastic display early in the season.
The woods force a variety of lines.

Cons:

The install is still ongoing at time of writing and so many tee pads have not yet been established. Also the signage is somewhat lacking. As the club continues to listen to feedback on design, the signage will probably be the last thing in the ground.
The blues play more like whites due to a lack of length.

Other Thoughts:

This course offers a fun compliment to the more open parkland style found at Longford Park, Stretford, which is Manchester Disc Golf's original track.

Hopefully as the local residents further welcome the sport, the club will find options to lengthen a few holes here and there.

Most players still travel from the large community based in Manchester. Looking forward to local players taking on the roll of organising weekly club sessions to build the player base in Leigh.

The month of May is a lovely time to play the course as the bluebells and ransoms are on display. And if you are lucky, some warm sunshine can penetrate the spring canopy. Although beware that the ground can still be rather soft if it has been an especially wet winter.
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