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Lufbery Park reviews
16
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Worn in Course, Worn out Player
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 22, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
A well-worn wooded New England course with increasing elevation as you play. Nothing bad, a lot of bland, and a few really good holes make for good golf, although the back nine is a somewhat treacherous hike as you tire
+ Evidence of an active club: a few wooden platforms to make for extra long tees (#3), multiple tee positions on #4, recently-poured concrete tee on #4. The fairways and a lot of the walking paths are lined with trees that have been cut down to clear the course. There's a long basket on #18 (though not indicated by the signage)
+ Red (short) short tees are only wooden stakes in dirt, but they make for a genuinely newbie-friendly layout
+ Most tees are concrete, not really long, but adequate for most players. The old baskets are a bit tough to spot in the woods, but they're in good shape. The signage is good - although the illustrations of the holes are minimal, and can be a bit misleading. But they also include the length to the turn on any dogleg, which is great information on a heavily wooded course
+ Some navigation signs here and there to help you through the more difficult transitions
+ According to the tee sign, hole #8 is a 180' par 2. There's a narrow straight route from the slightly raised tee, and a few hyzer alleys. uDisc has it as a par 3 - but I changed it for my round because I trust the signage. A fun and unexpected challenge to have a reasonably long par 2 mid round
+ #10 and #12 are a couple of gradual downhills that test your ability to control and place long gliding shots. #10 is a long par 3 (410+) with a right turn at about 200. A great RHFH hole for a birdie look
+ The more dramatic elevation changes start with holes #13 and #14 playing back and forth across a deep ravine. #13 is a fairly short par 3, but the bottom of the ravine slopes to the left, so anything short risks an extra long fade. Hole #14 is a par 4 that starts with a recrossing of the ravine - but that's just the first 180' of a 500' hole. You can see the basket in the distance perched up on a rock: it's one of the prettiest and toughest holes on the course
+ The forest feels likes it closes in toward the end of the round: #16 and #17 give you a lot of fairway trees to dodge, and #18 has the narrowest alley off the tee of any hole on the course
+ Evidence of an active club: a few wooden platforms to make for extra long tees (#3), multiple tee positions on #4, recently-poured concrete tee on #4. The fairways and a lot of the walking paths are lined with trees that have been cut down to clear the course. There's a long basket on #18 (though not indicated by the signage)
+ Red (short) short tees are only wooden stakes in dirt, but they make for a genuinely newbie-friendly layout
+ Most tees are concrete, not really long, but adequate for most players. The old baskets are a bit tough to spot in the woods, but they're in good shape. The signage is good - although the illustrations of the holes are minimal, and can be a bit misleading. But they also include the length to the turn on any dogleg, which is great information on a heavily wooded course
+ Some navigation signs here and there to help you through the more difficult transitions
+ According to the tee sign, hole #8 is a 180' par 2. There's a narrow straight route from the slightly raised tee, and a few hyzer alleys. uDisc has it as a par 3 - but I changed it for my round because I trust the signage. A fun and unexpected challenge to have a reasonably long par 2 mid round
+ #10 and #12 are a couple of gradual downhills that test your ability to control and place long gliding shots. #10 is a long par 3 (410+) with a right turn at about 200. A great RHFH hole for a birdie look
+ The more dramatic elevation changes start with holes #13 and #14 playing back and forth across a deep ravine. #13 is a fairly short par 3, but the bottom of the ravine slopes to the left, so anything short risks an extra long fade. Hole #14 is a par 4 that starts with a recrossing of the ravine - but that's just the first 180' of a 500' hole. You can see the basket in the distance perched up on a rock: it's one of the prettiest and toughest holes on the course
+ The forest feels likes it closes in toward the end of the round: #16 and #17 give you a lot of fairway trees to dodge, and #18 has the narrowest alley off the tee of any hole on the course
Cons:
- Typical for a deeply wooded course, some of the holes are pretty forgettable, especially on the front nine. They're not bad - they just run together when trying to recall them. The first really visual feature comes with the big hill (up on #6, and down on #7)
- The back nine is good golf and good holes, but it's a tough hike from #13 - #17. It's no place to be dragging a cart, and the rocky landscape makes for turned ankles
- The back nine is good golf and good holes, but it's a tough hike from #13 - #17. It's no place to be dragging a cart, and the rocky landscape makes for turned ankles
Other Thoughts:
~ New England wooded course, from start to finish. Great use of elevation that becomes more dramatic as the course unfolds
~ The big sign with the map out front shows a 9 - but that's the old layout. Don't be fooled: it's an 18.
~ Although a cart is pretty easy on the front nine, the rocks and hills on the back nine make for very difficult rolling - and some carrying
~ Not an easy walk in the woods. In fact, the back nine is a workout. But the holes are good, even if you feel like you're risking a rolled ankle on a lot of the later holes
~ The big sign with the map out front shows a 9 - but that's the old layout. Don't be fooled: it's an 18.
~ Although a cart is pretty easy on the front nine, the rocks and hills on the back nine make for very difficult rolling - and some carrying
~ Not an easy walk in the woods. In fact, the back nine is a workout. But the holes are good, even if you feel like you're risking a rolled ankle on a lot of the later holes
7
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A Nice Slice of Lufbery 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 22, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ Most tee pads are either wood or whole slabs of concrete. The wooden ones give the player space for a wind-up while the concrete ones felt small to me.
+ Most baskets have 'next tee tape' wrapped around one of the bars to guide the player towards the next basket.
+ The tee signs are detailed and illustrated with clarity and simplicity in mind. Plus, the stands upon which the signs are attached have hooks or slanted bars to hold the players' bags.
+ The elevation challenges here are varied and satisfying. One or two jaw-droppers steal the show.
+ All of the holes play through a forest, so every throw requires planning and attention.
+ Most baskets have 'next tee tape' wrapped around one of the bars to guide the player towards the next basket.
+ The tee signs are detailed and illustrated with clarity and simplicity in mind. Plus, the stands upon which the signs are attached have hooks or slanted bars to hold the players' bags.
+ The elevation challenges here are varied and satisfying. One or two jaw-droppers steal the show.
+ All of the holes play through a forest, so every throw requires planning and attention.
Cons:
- The venue isn't fantastic. I know that many people probably don't care about sight-seeing when it comes to disc golf, but the course never loses that 'middle of a city park' feeling.
- The next tee tape stops abruptly at hole 14. I had to guess from that point where to go next.
- Four or five tee areas have yet to be updated to either wood or concrete. Currently, they are cleared out patches of dirt and rock.
- The baskets can be hard to see. They have no numbers or eye-catching colors. The baskets are just the normal metallic grey, which is difficult to spot in a shadowy forest.
- Since the course takes place within a forest, there are very few opportunities to really wind up and throw.
- Real possibility of taking a misstep and sustaining a nasty injury on the hills because of leaves, roots, and slippery rocks. Just take your time, and you should be fine.
- Like with most forested courses, many of the holes seem to blend together.
- The next tee tape stops abruptly at hole 14. I had to guess from that point where to go next.
- Four or five tee areas have yet to be updated to either wood or concrete. Currently, they are cleared out patches of dirt and rock.
- The baskets can be hard to see. They have no numbers or eye-catching colors. The baskets are just the normal metallic grey, which is difficult to spot in a shadowy forest.
- Since the course takes place within a forest, there are very few opportunities to really wind up and throw.
- Real possibility of taking a misstep and sustaining a nasty injury on the hills because of leaves, roots, and slippery rocks. Just take your time, and you should be fine.
- Like with most forested courses, many of the holes seem to blend together.
Other Thoughts:
My favorite hole at this course is hole 7 because of its grand elevation drop mixed with a peppering of trees. The joy of the downhill glide combined with the tension of tree dodging made for a dramatic throw. My least favorite hole here is probably 11 because of its straightforward nature.
As for the course as a whole, Lufbery Park DGC feels like a perfect place to get some good woods golf training. The course starts out with shorter distances, which helps builds confidence within the player. The challenges start to pop up with larger distances and crazier throws at around hole 10 so that by the time hole 14 rolls around, the player feels ready to attack it.
Of course, all 18 holes take place within the woods, which means that I definitely recommend it to players who enjoy challenge by way of perfect placement. Those golfers who prefer balanced or more open courses may want to give Lufbery a miss.
They will be missing out on some memorable holes, though! An easy example is the aforementioned hole 14. A leaf-covered valley expands in front of you for hundreds of feet. To make things more adventurous, the valley itself slants sharply down to the right. After you throw, the walk down from the tee pad is so steep that a taut rope handrail is provided to reduce slips, trips and falls. You will almost certainly need to use it. Players with weak knees, bad balance or unsteady footing may not wish to play here.
Bottom line: Lufbery is a very good training ground for disc golf in the woods. The easier first half and tougher second half combine to make a course that accustoms players to all sorts of possibilities. It isn't so lovely to look at, the holes can feel samey after a while, and a player could twist an ankle. But if you're up for a challenge, then leave the drivers in the back of your bag, watch your step and come test your delivery at Lufbery!
As for the course as a whole, Lufbery Park DGC feels like a perfect place to get some good woods golf training. The course starts out with shorter distances, which helps builds confidence within the player. The challenges start to pop up with larger distances and crazier throws at around hole 10 so that by the time hole 14 rolls around, the player feels ready to attack it.
Of course, all 18 holes take place within the woods, which means that I definitely recommend it to players who enjoy challenge by way of perfect placement. Those golfers who prefer balanced or more open courses may want to give Lufbery a miss.
They will be missing out on some memorable holes, though! An easy example is the aforementioned hole 14. A leaf-covered valley expands in front of you for hundreds of feet. To make things more adventurous, the valley itself slants sharply down to the right. After you throw, the walk down from the tee pad is so steep that a taut rope handrail is provided to reduce slips, trips and falls. You will almost certainly need to use it. Players with weak knees, bad balance or unsteady footing may not wish to play here.
Bottom line: Lufbery is a very good training ground for disc golf in the woods. The easier first half and tougher second half combine to make a course that accustoms players to all sorts of possibilities. It isn't so lovely to look at, the holes can feel samey after a while, and a player could twist an ankle. But if you're up for a challenge, then leave the drivers in the back of your bag, watch your step and come test your delivery at Lufbery!
4
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skizilla
Experience:
18.9 years
27 played
5 reviews
Holy Hills Batman 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 14, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
Awesome terrain
Great Views
good layout
woodsy but not dense
Challenging play
Great Views
good layout
woodsy but not dense
Challenging play
Cons:
Very challenging play
Serious steep uphills be in good shape
Gully of holes 12-14 if not mistaken can be a bit ridiculus but if you have an arm good fun
Direction from some holes a little confusing 8 and i think seventeen or eighteen
Not to many pads but not a big deal to me.
Serious steep uphills be in good shape
Gully of holes 12-14 if not mistaken can be a bit ridiculus but if you have an arm good fun
Direction from some holes a little confusing 8 and i think seventeen or eighteen
Not to many pads but not a big deal to me.
Other Thoughts:
WOuld love to be the guy with house on top of hill by hole 8 epic views i am sure.
WIth some better signage and some more step building or trail maintenance on holes 12-14 the place would be among the best in ct. It would also be nice to get a little more views by cutitng some trees by a big field.
Great job to the volunteers who are bulding the back nine.
Again if you have bad knees or am out of shape back 9 can be taxing
Toilet not open late season.....so ah my bad
WIth some better signage and some more step building or trail maintenance on holes 12-14 the place would be among the best in ct. It would also be nice to get a little more views by cutitng some trees by a big field.
Great job to the volunteers who are bulding the back nine.
Again if you have bad knees or am out of shape back 9 can be taxing
Toilet not open late season.....so ah my bad
3
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2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 24, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
So much potential here. It's still in progress. Some tees are poured and other have yet to be done. I'm going to assume that they all get poured in the near future and raise this course to a 3.5. Plenty of fantastic holes with the highlight being a few that cross back and forth over a valley. On these the tee and basket sit at a much higher elevation then the ground inbetween. You can attempt to make it all the way across for a chance at birdie but if a tree knocks the disc down, you are suddenly looking at a long climb to the pin. (Like a mini-Richmond Hill) I love this type of hole. So much exhilaration as the disc bends around the last tree en route to the opposite high ground.
There's quite a bit of elevation here beyond the valley holes and it is all good stuff. Real disc golf elevation holes, that well-thought out flight paths can take advantage of. There aren't lot of sudden drops or overly steep climbs. (unless you go off course) I love those dramatic drop-offs from an aesthetic point of view but throwing wise, I prefer the more gradual descents that are present here. They allow the shot to be not just a drop but a coolly curving drop that bends to the right or left around a line of trees.
For a new course, the navigation is surprisingly intuitive. Often, that is one of the last things to be added to a course, but visitors should find their way around without a problem. The course is in remarkable shape for such a new project with the fairways pretty well established and the rough manageable.
There's quite a bit of elevation here beyond the valley holes and it is all good stuff. Real disc golf elevation holes, that well-thought out flight paths can take advantage of. There aren't lot of sudden drops or overly steep climbs. (unless you go off course) I love those dramatic drop-offs from an aesthetic point of view but throwing wise, I prefer the more gradual descents that are present here. They allow the shot to be not just a drop but a coolly curving drop that bends to the right or left around a line of trees.
For a new course, the navigation is surprisingly intuitive. Often, that is one of the last things to be added to a course, but visitors should find their way around without a problem. The course is in remarkable shape for such a new project with the fairways pretty well established and the rough manageable.
Cons:
Sometimes, it's hard to find cons for an unfinished course, because you don't know what's about to be fixed. Typically, I can always find something to put in cons, even for my favorite courses. But on a new place this, with so much potential, I will have to leave cons to those who play the finished version. I'll only say that, yeah, it's not finished yet and while it is already a solid play, the true value is still in the potential.
Other Thoughts:
If Lufberry continues to improve it should challenge Cranbury for the number two course in the state. The elevation available on site is just that good.
1
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elcapitanmas
Experience:
2 played
2 reviews
soon to be my favorite ct woods course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 21, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
awesome technical holes with great elevation changes
super clean course (no trash)
awesome DETAILED tee signs
nice quiet park
great baskets
great layout
work in progess (yes its a pro, its nice to see a course progressing quickly, work was being done on a SATURDAY while we were playing)
new 9 holes and paths marked, even though temporary, they were still well marked.
super clean course (no trash)
awesome DETAILED tee signs
nice quiet park
great baskets
great layout
work in progess (yes its a pro, its nice to see a course progressing quickly, work was being done on a SATURDAY while we were playing)
new 9 holes and paths marked, even though temporary, they were still well marked.
Other Thoughts:
can't wait to play this course again!
5
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oceancountydg
Experience:
3 played
3 reviews
Great find 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 29, 2012
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Found this course 1mile away from my wife's parents house. With low expectations I went there along with 3 first timers. Had a really good time. Really fun wooded course. Good mix of tight wooded holes, uphill, downhill, right and left doglegs. Nice signs and maintained very well. I have played it 4 times in the past 2 months (November-December) and the walkways were raked and fairways were clean considering all the leaves and snow around. The newbs that I have brought with me got hooked and I have gotten them all pumped on dg from playing this course.
Fun holes that allow you to practice different shots with lots of trees and some elevation
Fun holes that allow you to practice different shots with lots of trees and some elevation
Cons:
No open holes/ no chance to throw a long drive.
Short holes that are too wooded. (You can throw an almost perfect drive and always seem to catch a tree somewhere along the way) I've thrown several finesse shots that seem perfect but somewhere along the way there is a random branch or twig hanging that messes up that parked shot.
Short holes that are too wooded. (You can throw an almost perfect drive and always seem to catch a tree somewhere along the way) I've thrown several finesse shots that seem perfect but somewhere along the way there is a random branch or twig hanging that messes up that parked shot.
Other Thoughts:
Back 9 should be cool. I've walked some of the area but it seems like its going to be more wooded holes. Hope they make some longer holes that let you throw a driver. I was able to throw mids and putters the whole round.
No one in the area seems to know about the course unless they have been on dgcr. I have brought several people from the area to the course and they couldn't believe how close it was to where they lived and no one knew about it. They all said if more people knew it was there more people would go play.
No one in the area seems to know about the course unless they have been on dgcr. I have brought several people from the area to the course and they couldn't believe how close it was to where they lived and no one knew about it. They all said if more people knew it was there more people would go play.
4
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18 Holes in New Haven County 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Apr 19, 2014
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Fun, challenging shots. Good landscape and great use of elevation changes. Balanced shots between straight, right, and left. Course is basically clean and fairways are free of debris. Tee signs include distance, par, map and distance to certain landmarks on the fairway (turn, stream, road, etc.). Navigation is intuitive. Small orange-painted concrete squares mark a fault line on the natural tees. It's short, technical, and challenging on the front 9 and the designers really upped the ante for the back 9 getting some big distance. All holes are in the woods. Signature holes are 12-14 but every hole is distinct and memorable. There's a big sign/map at the front of the course. The locals have a weekly league going and schedule regular workdays to keep the course in good condition. Tournaments raise money to keep up and add to the course. The designer really keeps the course in excellent condition. The course is hardly ever crowded. Easy to drive to, right off exit 64 on the Wilbur Cross Turnpike (CT-15).
Cons:
Natural tees have roots, rocks or other issues for your footing. The designers have started puting in some tee boxes, and they are not to my liking. I find them to be a touch too narrow and the gravel doesn't afford good footing. Also, they tend to get less level after a while due to regular use (or maybe abuse). Bathrooms in the parking area seem to always be locked. The mosquitoes here are really annoying; bug spray is a really good idea in the summer. Quite a bit of rough foliage and precariously positioned fallen trees too. Leaves on the ground in the fall make finding discs tough and it can be tough to find your lie on an errant shot too. A few fairways are really hard to find a line on. The longer holes could stand to be thinned out (especially 14) and a practice basket at the head of the course would be a great touch. It would also be nice to have a few holes that are a little more open too, but the park's property is entirely wooded so that won't happen.
Other Thoughts:
This is the first and only 18 hole course in New Haven County. There's a lot to love here, though finding your lies can get frustrating. The new tee boxes are a bit of a disappointment, but I am happy to have this as a home course.
