San Marcos, CA

Montiel Park DGC

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fifteen
Experience: 14.9 years 41 played 11 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Nice Addition to San Diego DG Scene 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 22, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A nice 9-hole course with alternating tees. The short tees makes for great practice for driving with your putter. Mix it up between short and long tees for a longer round. It is a well-designed course in a small area of land. The signage are really nice and they make finding the next tees simple if it's your first time. The teepads at the short tees are concrete while some of the longer tees are on rubber pads.

It adds a nice variety to the San Diego Disc Golf scene. Every course in this county has its own scenery and this course is no exception. If you want to avoid the crowd at Morley and got some new disc golfers with you, this is the place to go.

The location was easy to find, right off the 78 freeway. It is also the only free-to-play course in San Diego.

Cons:

Could use more obstacles, the holes were fairly open except for hole 7 which is behind a group of trees. Some of the pads for the longer tees weren't to be found. The terrain can be pretty rough and can beat up some of those weaker plastics.

No shade around the holes so be prepared to bring lot of water during those hot summer months. I learned my lesson the first time around and will come prepared the next time.

Other Thoughts:

Great course for those ace runs if you're looking to get some aces. Leave the bag at home, you'll only need a couple of discs here. I even played a round here using only mid-ranges and putters and was just fine.

I will definitely come out here again.
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mikethrice
Experience: 15.8 years 19 played 17 reviews
3.50 star(s)

nice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 13, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

read other reviews they say it best..exclusive to disc golfers, shorter and longer tees, signs, use of elevation, hole 4 and 7 and good obstacles in the way. free.right off freeway

Cons:

needs more obstacles on the short holes. red ants everywhere

Other Thoughts:

great place to warm up or start playing. i live in murrieta so when i go ice skating or to stone brewery this is a nice place to stop at for a quick round...or even before going to morely at balboa..make the most of the trips
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.2 years 831 played 777 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Short but sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 3, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is packed into a fairly small area, but it is well planned so that the holes don't feel like they are right on top of one another. The space is used only for disc golf, so there are never other park users on the course. Two tees for each hole add a little more challenge. Lots of ace run holes from the short tees, and a little more challenge from the longs.

The course plays up and down a fairly steep hill, so there is elevation on nearly all the holes which helps keep the shorter holes more interesting. The uphill holes are shorter, and the downhill are much longer, keeping the course accessible for beginners from the shorter set of tees.

There are nice signs on all the holes, and concrete pads on all the short tees. There is a practice basket near the first tee, and the park has a dog park and basketball court. Every time I've played the people playing have been very friendly and fun to play with.

Cons:

There is very little shade on the course, so on sunny days it can get dusty and hot. Almost all the baskets are out in the open, and there are very few obstacles in general, so there are not very many risk/reward decisions forced by the course.

The dirt and occasional rocky areas can be hard on cheaper plastic, especially on the longer downhill holes, but this is a really minor thing.

Other Thoughts:

Fun little course that is great for newer players and families. Great use of the available space and the terrain to turn a dusty hill into a neat little course. Great place to work on approaches and long putts, especially on the shorter holes up the hill. Good workout if you play it a few times, walking up and down the hills.
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coast2coast
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.9 years 98 played 32 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short but fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 24, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Excellent signs and tee pads. Alternate tees add distance and difficulty. Good use of elevation. Next to dog park and basketball court. Portable restroom nearby. Usually uncrowded. Well marked and easy to follow. Lots of birdie opportunities. Free to play.

Cons:

Short course. Can be hot (not much shade), windy, and dusty.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun little course, and is a good addition to the few other courses in San Diego county.
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RYFLE
Experience: 15.8 years 9 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Always a good time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 26, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

FREE! Montiel has a good mix of short and long holes with the A and B tees. The eleveation change makes some of the holes more complicated. Great basket and signs make it very easy to navigate. Great locals who always are willing to help out. Very good place to practice uphill/downhill putting. Benches at some of tee pads to rest your legs walking up the hill.

Cons:

Kinda short but better when the B tees are mixed in. The hill is finally starting to show some green from the rain but before that the hard soil and dirt would jack up some of my softer discs. No actual tee pads for the B tees, just markers. Not enough trees or obstacles in the way.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course if you want to play disc golf and get in shape. Its something like a mile up and then a mile down the hill. Great layout for the space used. I play it almost everyday I drive up to work and always have fun.
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Discwog
Experience: 42.9 years 37 played 10 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Review from an out of towner 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 26, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Fun terrain
Rocks, shrubs etc.
Elevation
Easy parking
Great signage, teepads & benches

Cons:

Short distances
Dusty
Terrain is hard on soft discs

Other Thoughts:

I met a couple of locals and was shown the layout, but I think I could have found my way as a first timer.
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markwilsonsd
Experience: 44.9 years 26 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Great start! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A much needed course in San Diego. Well thought out considering lack of landscaping. Great for families, kids etc... Also has long tees which make this short course more challenging. Next to dog park for spouse / kids that don't want to play. Friendly locals. Good beginner course

Cons:

Short but fun. Hopefully grass and trees will pop up someday! :)

Other Thoughts:

Reminds me of a "bunny-slope" at a ski resort. About the same size and rise of a beginners hill. half the holes up the hill, the other half down the hill.
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progprowl
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.9 years 18 played 17 reviews
3.00 star(s)

local course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 20, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

1. Great Putting Practice
2. Only Non-Pay-to-Play in San Diego
3. Open layout, great for beginners
4. Concrete tee pads are clearly marked with signage (Great Condition), More challenging alternate tee's are identified.
5. Great course to play with your dog (Dog Park adjacent)
Not very busy, so you can get on and through 9 holes quickly.
Some Elevation changes make for fun holes.

Cons:

1. Very short distance.
2. Mostly Dirt fairways and grounds (Plan to get dirty/ dusty in the Summer),very few trees or Obstacles
3. Careful teeing off from Alternate Tees in the summer (easy to slip and fall)
4. HOT in the Summer! (Bring lots of water)

Other Thoughts:

If you want to feel good about your game and work on long putts, this is the place. Lot's of ace and birdie chances. I like to play once through with std lengths and mix up the "back nine" with the locals' alternate holes. Great place to bring your dog, kids or beginners, not a destination if you are traveling to San Diego. Hit up Morley or Emerald Isle instead.
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Rizbee
Premium Member
Experience: 45.9 years 320 played 11 reviews
3.00 star(s)

My Home Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 6, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Good mix of short and medium-length holes if you play both tees. Moderate elevation change comes into play. Great tee pads, baskets and tee signs.

Cons:

Kind of short for advanced players.

Other Thoughts:

This course was designed to be accessible for beginners and kids. The back tees attempt to add challenge for better players, but it'll never be DeLa.
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