West Windsor Township, NJ

Mercer County Park DGC

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HyooMac
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.8 years 419 played 387 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Slow and Steady Improvements to a Very Good Park Course

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 6, 2023 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

+ A shout out to the new long basket on #11 (378' par three throwing into a new clearing in the woods). This really makes the run of #10 - #12 on the Longs into a challenge


+ Most tees are now pavers (a few carpets and turf still waiting to be redone). Signage has been updated, and clips have been added to the tops of the baskets indicating direction to the next tee. Navigation is pretty simple, with the exception of the long pathway to the short tee on #8. A few arrows would help reassure you that you haven't wandered off on a hiking trail


+ A few new DisCatcher baskets, although most on both layouts remain the old DGAs. A wooden fence has been installed to guard the green on #6 (it used to be woodpiles). An elevated basket was added to #16 (Long) a year or so ago


+ Short and Long layouts to increase playability and challenge (Longs add 1300' to the 5000' Shorts, but also add 5 strokes). Most of the change is by adding Long tees. I think only holes 6, 7 and 18 play the same. The Long tees significantly reshape a lot of the holes to change up the challenge, adding or eliminating doglegs, or bringing different trees into the picture. Two of the open holes just put a premium on added distance (#10 changes from 447' to 612' while staying a par 4, and the longest version of #12 also stretches out to a 600' par 4)


+ Very good mix of open and wooded, straight, right and left turning holes



Cons:

- The course is very flat, and many holes aren't very memorable. The challenge is the trees and the hole shapes, not controlling for elevation changes. The holes are fun; they're challenging - but difficult to recall visually


Other Thoughts:

~ Very cart-friendly


~ Good local club and volunteers run regular tournaments. Great to see ongoing improvements



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Tdelano3
Experience: 37.9 years 41 played 22 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Mercer Park DGC 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 10, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

-nice layout on a relatively small footprint within the park
-tee signs, next tee signs & baskets are all in good condition
-two sets of level tee pads on most holes, with a mix of rubber/carpet pads
-good blend of wooded & open holes
-easy to locate & navigate course
-low traffic=quick 18 hole round

Cons:

-a little on the short side...not a con for everyone to be sure
-tee pads were decent...but concrete is tough to beat
-some repetition in terms of the hole designs...many of the wooded holes seemed to blend into one another

Other Thoughts:

I was able to play Mercer yesterday AM, and I was pleasantly surprised by my experience. The course has good signage, navigation is pretty straightforward, and it is well designed for the limited acreage that was made available. Although the yardage may be on the short side, it did not take away from the challenge; playing the blue (long) tees will ensure some length for those who desire it. Overall, I'm glad I woke up early to squeeze in a round here, it was well worth the trip!
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bob s
Experience: 12.5 years 73 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Major Improvements Everywhere 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 14, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

New signage at all tees. New/improved tee locations. More variety. The course is expanding its footprint within the park and the result is a much more legitimate disc golf course. This despite the fact that the folks who are doing the work get no help whatsoever from the park itself. There are 18 playable holes, mostly par 3's, with the newest still a little rough around the edges. Most of the thorns and poison ivy has been removed. The course is a nice mixture of field and wooded holes. The designers have made good use of the foliage for some interesting pin locations. It is very fair with regards to lefty-righty shots.

Cons:

There is/was a thriving underground critter population, as evidenced by the number of holes in the fairways throughout the course. Signage from hole to hole could be better. Some tee areas are pretty rough but are getting addressed. During warm-weather months, the rough can easily hide errant throws.

Other Thoughts:

This is a course on the rise. It is nothing like it was even 3 years ago. The locals who have taken over this course are to be commended for the great job they are doing. This course nicely fills a large void between North and South Jersey and Eastern PA. If you haven't played this course in a few years, it is worth a return trip. You will be pleasantly surprised.
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gbikofsky
Experience: 31.9 years 17 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Well maintained 9 hole course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 12, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course and overall park is beautiful and well maintained. The course has just enough obstacles to make it challenging. Once you find hole number one, the signage is pretty good.

Cons:

Hole #1 is pretty far from the parking lot, so you either must park on the dirt road or start with hole #2. The rough is thick. I would not want to have to find a disc in it.
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DiscFlicker77
Experience: 11.1 years 8 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Close to home; A place to play 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 29, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Constant improvements are done to this course.
-Some big drives as well as skill shots.
-It is close for many players and good course for beginners.
-Good course if you like to roll your discs.

Cons:

Not many cons nowadays
-Lots of groundhog holes but course maintainers have filled most and made other holes visible.

Other Thoughts:

Recently talked to new course planner and was told they acquired the patch of woods behind the soccer fields for an additional 9 holes. Every week when I go more is being done to improve this course.
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owvanguard
Experience: 15.9 years 170 played 34 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good 9 hole 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 7, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a very well maintained 9 hole course. Each hole has two different tee locations so it can be made into 18 holes easily.

It has a good use of open fields and dense woods

Cons:

Gopher holes.

The listed Pars seem high to me.

Other Thoughts:

Being the closest course to my house I have played this many many times and it is better than any other town park 9 hole course I have seen.

The raised gravel tee pads add an interesting change.
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kgbadger
Experience: 26.8 years 10 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Pleasant Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great signage, well maintained, beginner friendly.

Cons:

Not closer to my home... no elevation changes.

Other Thoughts:

Some may consider this course too simple (9-holes, double tees, 71 par) but I found it quite enjoyable with enough challenges to be intriguing. Several narrow fairways, hard dog-legs, low hanging branches, short trees force any player to think about their shot selection. Experienced players should be able to achieve scores well below par.
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spawnaside
Experience: 14.7 years 8 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun Little Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 13, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good use of the available fauna and open areas. Some tough shots around obstacles. Nice to finally have course in Mercer County park. Two tee pads for each basket, (once they are finished)

Cons:

Short course. Only nine baskets. Not really manicured. The park could easily contain a much larger 18 basket course. No signage yet in the park.

Other Thoughts:

Park in P1 for fields 3-9. Off to the right (towards power lines) is hole 3 going into the woods.
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alienfrog1
Experience: 15.2 years 30 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A nice local course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 11, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Course is nice and big. It has some fairly difficult throws with lots of obstacles to challenge the more advanced players.

EDIT: They have installed tee pads, signage and garbage pails for every hole. The alternate tee locations provide for an entirely different experience. If you want to challenge yourself, make the B pins all par 3's. In the summer the foliage makes the course a much tougher play, with limbs reaching out and forcing you to make good shots. The parking lot has finally been designated, so feel free to drive up onto the grass and park closer to the course.

Cons:

The raised tee pads are about 2 feet to short for my liking, making the windup for a long shot a little more difficult. Giant gopher holes are hidden all over the park. Be careful or you could wreck a knee/ankle.

Other Thoughts:

It looks as though the park has a boatload of room. It would be excellent if there was an addition to make this a true 18 hole experience.
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Aupps
Experience: 13.9 years 32 played 23 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A good 9 holer 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 3, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good use of wooded areas and open spaces.
Finally we have a course in Mercer County.
Course now has signs.

Cons:

Poor course design, plays like NASCAR, nothing but left handed turns.
Whomever desided the course put the tee pads in horrible locations. Some of the B tees are way too short.
Hole 2 needs to be hole 1, why should I have to walk all the way down the path when Hole 1 ends at the parking lot and hole 2 starts at the parking lot?

Other Thoughts:

Would be nice to have another 9 holes on this course

Play hole 2 first and end on one, until the pins numbers are switched.
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discchris
Experience: 15.9 years 47 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

nice piece of land 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 5, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice baskets, Not crowded (yet) Has a very good layout as far as obsticles Has alot of ob

Cons:

the tee pads are not in yet, But dont let that stop you from playing

Other Thoughts:

need to get the tee pads in even if its a natural tee
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