Owens Field Park reviews
12
0
Hodgepodge Equipment but Convincing Design 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 15, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
A mostly-wooded track with challenging holes and a bit of quirk.
-Amenities: A mix of tees, often multiple pin positions, DISCatchers, tee signs with all info except current pin position. Good paths between holes for navigation. Occasional taped spokes and Nex-T signs. Other than tee signs, no element is 100% consistent, but they're mostly all decent throughout.
-Woods Balance: A good mix of woods of varying thicknesses and open holes. The exact tightness of shots really stays fresh throughout the round. The ability of Owens Field to take you on a changing journey through the 18 holes is reminiscent of Excellent courses.
-Multi-Tees/Pins: Lots of holes have alternate pin placements and/or short tees, which provides good variety.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Predominantly wooded with a lot of slightly quirky but really fun holes. Low ceilings throughout force really committed shots, as do the wooded fairways. Fairways have routes, but to run them smoothly you'll have to come up with a creative throw (think of manipulating angles on over- and understable discs). A handful of par-4 holes are on the shorter end but not necessarily gimmes. There are some easier twos but quite a few full sends in the woods. On the whole, I found it to be full of both birdie and bogey chances, favoring fully committed shots of your choice.
-Amenities: A mix of tees, often multiple pin positions, DISCatchers, tee signs with all info except current pin position. Good paths between holes for navigation. Occasional taped spokes and Nex-T signs. Other than tee signs, no element is 100% consistent, but they're mostly all decent throughout.
-Woods Balance: A good mix of woods of varying thicknesses and open holes. The exact tightness of shots really stays fresh throughout the round. The ability of Owens Field to take you on a changing journey through the 18 holes is reminiscent of Excellent courses.
-Multi-Tees/Pins: Lots of holes have alternate pin placements and/or short tees, which provides good variety.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Predominantly wooded with a lot of slightly quirky but really fun holes. Low ceilings throughout force really committed shots, as do the wooded fairways. Fairways have routes, but to run them smoothly you'll have to come up with a creative throw (think of manipulating angles on over- and understable discs). A handful of par-4 holes are on the shorter end but not necessarily gimmes. There are some easier twos but quite a few full sends in the woods. On the whole, I found it to be full of both birdie and bogey chances, favoring fully committed shots of your choice.
Cons:
-Mid-Fairway Entrances: A number of the paths between holes dump you a few dozen feet down the next fairway. It would be good to keep your eyes active at these moments.
-Long Transitions: Mostly in traveling across the field from (7)-(8) and (16)-(17), but also (14)-(15). UDisc will help for these long walks. The rest of the course navigates quite well.
-Construction and Inaccessible Holes: I gave up on the course after (17). The route to the remaining holes was blocked by a new fence separating the ballfields from the rest of the park. I think there's a long way around, but it wasn't worth it for four holes.
-Tees: Some turf tees are uneven, and others are rubber matting that doesn't offer the best grip. There doesn't seem to be any predictability to the series of rubber, turf, and concrete.
-Long Transitions: Mostly in traveling across the field from (7)-(8) and (16)-(17), but also (14)-(15). UDisc will help for these long walks. The rest of the course navigates quite well.
-Construction and Inaccessible Holes: I gave up on the course after (17). The route to the remaining holes was blocked by a new fence separating the ballfields from the rest of the park. I think there's a long way around, but it wasn't worth it for four holes.
-Tees: Some turf tees are uneven, and others are rubber matting that doesn't offer the best grip. There doesn't seem to be any predictability to the series of rubber, turf, and concrete.
Other Thoughts:
Admittedly, my experience so far with Harold Duvall courses is not as much as many people. However, in my limited experience, this feels like it has his fingerprints all over it for fun, challenging, and slightly unorthodox shapes. It feels like the same style of golf as the Winthrop Gold course, but intermediate level and wooded. (On the other hand, I don't know if this current version of the course is really his design or someone else's, so I could be wildly off-base.)
There are some clear issues laid out above, but the fundamental character of the course is really enjoyable. To me, it earns a Very Good.
~Similar Courses: Tyus Park (Griffin, GA); a hybrid between Crooked Creek Park (Chapin, SC) and WilCo (Leander, TX); tinges of a longer Rosewood-Dekalb (Redan, GA).
There are some clear issues laid out above, but the fundamental character of the course is really enjoyable. To me, it earns a Very Good.
~Similar Courses: Tyus Park (Griffin, GA); a hybrid between Crooked Creek Park (Chapin, SC) and WilCo (Leander, TX); tinges of a longer Rosewood-Dekalb (Redan, GA).
12
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Ugly Duckling to almost a Swan 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 24, 2019
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
I've been playing this course for 10 years and for most of the previous 9 I would have rather played a sand-spur laden course barefoot than play Owens. During this time the course had some of the ugliest holes on the planet. The loose-sand tee pads and tight claustrophobic, unsightly holes was just not my cup of tea. But now, a decade later and a ton of work has turned this quite ugly duckling into something more palatable. Maybe not a swan, but it's getting there.
By the replacement of hole #18 & #2 (ugly enough to be featured in a Saw Movie) this began a needed healing process. #2 is now an attractive fairway, and #18 has been bulldozed (yah!) and positioned elsewhere.
The fairways have been nudged wider (locals will barely let you remove a limb) and some holes slightly tweaked. With the additional of real tee pads (some concrete, some...not sure what they are) the slipping/sliding when you plant is a thing of the past; the tees a thing of relative beauty.
But not all was non-appetizing with Owen's in the early years. There are dual tees on most holes. The Long (or Black tees) is very challenging. The Short (or Red tees) is a birdie fest. I always found the back 8 (there's a soccer field that splits the course) were more open and forgiving, while the front 10 much more tight and demanding. And with the additional of solid tees the course has gone from a 'I'd rather listen to politicians babble than go play Owen's' to, 'Y'know, this place is alright. Doubt it will ever be 4-stars, but definitely a solid 3.5
#1 - if not familiar with the course, can be a devil to find. You'd think it would be obvious, but it's tucked back in a corner away from the skate bark and all places you would see.
The navigation - for a while - is straight forward.
#2 is a really pretty anyhyzer/forehand tunnel shot
#3 is a stupid tight, pitch your putter up to the short tee and reset. Not a fan at all from the long.
#4 is super tight,narrow ace-run shot. But hit anything and you're fighting for par
#5 a par-4 placement shot. throw 300', land a the base of the hill, then pick a narrow line to the basket.
#6-7 are just continuations of the same narrowing fairway, with #7 being a cool hanging basket on a tiiiiightening 5' wide fairway
#8 is a wicked tough 3 that I totally dig. Throw a tough s-turn shot to line up for a run at the basket
#9 is rather pedestrian. Throw over a small ridge to a basket either right, left or long center. The ridge is like the one on #2 which I wish they would flatten. doesn't affect the flight, just gets in your head.
#10 is the first GRIP AND RIP, easy par 4, tough 3
#11 just a loooong flat anyhyzer shot
#12 straight out from the longs, From the short tee is a cool long, high anyhzer shot
#13 will test you...350' straaaaaight tunnel shot Go for broke and it can eat you
#14 is another great grip and rip. After your drive have to finesse your shot to the basket either hidden right or left
#15 currently a boring flat hzyer shot. When they remove mount Vesuvius off the old fairway, it will be better.
#16 has been cleaned up a ton, but still just another long, flat hyzer shot to the basket
#17 a much shorter version of #13. Simple toss for birdie
#18 kind of a filler hole. Just throw 300' to a basket straight out on a ridge. Either long slow fade, or slight anhyzer over a ball field
By the replacement of hole #18 & #2 (ugly enough to be featured in a Saw Movie) this began a needed healing process. #2 is now an attractive fairway, and #18 has been bulldozed (yah!) and positioned elsewhere.
The fairways have been nudged wider (locals will barely let you remove a limb) and some holes slightly tweaked. With the additional of real tee pads (some concrete, some...not sure what they are) the slipping/sliding when you plant is a thing of the past; the tees a thing of relative beauty.
But not all was non-appetizing with Owen's in the early years. There are dual tees on most holes. The Long (or Black tees) is very challenging. The Short (or Red tees) is a birdie fest. I always found the back 8 (there's a soccer field that splits the course) were more open and forgiving, while the front 10 much more tight and demanding. And with the additional of solid tees the course has gone from a 'I'd rather listen to politicians babble than go play Owen's' to, 'Y'know, this place is alright. Doubt it will ever be 4-stars, but definitely a solid 3.5
#1 - if not familiar with the course, can be a devil to find. You'd think it would be obvious, but it's tucked back in a corner away from the skate bark and all places you would see.
The navigation - for a while - is straight forward.
#2 is a really pretty anyhyzer/forehand tunnel shot
#3 is a stupid tight, pitch your putter up to the short tee and reset. Not a fan at all from the long.
#4 is super tight,narrow ace-run shot. But hit anything and you're fighting for par
#5 a par-4 placement shot. throw 300', land a the base of the hill, then pick a narrow line to the basket.
#6-7 are just continuations of the same narrowing fairway, with #7 being a cool hanging basket on a tiiiiightening 5' wide fairway
#8 is a wicked tough 3 that I totally dig. Throw a tough s-turn shot to line up for a run at the basket
#9 is rather pedestrian. Throw over a small ridge to a basket either right, left or long center. The ridge is like the one on #2 which I wish they would flatten. doesn't affect the flight, just gets in your head.
#10 is the first GRIP AND RIP, easy par 4, tough 3
#11 just a loooong flat anyhyzer shot
#12 straight out from the longs, From the short tee is a cool long, high anyhzer shot
#13 will test you...350' straaaaaight tunnel shot Go for broke and it can eat you
#14 is another great grip and rip. After your drive have to finesse your shot to the basket either hidden right or left
#15 currently a boring flat hzyer shot. When they remove mount Vesuvius off the old fairway, it will be better.
#16 has been cleaned up a ton, but still just another long, flat hyzer shot to the basket
#17 a much shorter version of #13. Simple toss for birdie
#18 kind of a filler hole. Just throw 300' to a basket straight out on a ridge. Either long slow fade, or slight anhyzer over a ball field
Cons:
Navigation from #7 to #8 and #16 to #17 can be confusing. Finding #18, if you've never been there, you'll spend an hour walking and trying to find it. (hole is to the right and around the ball field.
You will also have to be on constant lookout for walkers, bike riders, soccer players etc. They will act like you are in THEIR way at times
You will also have to be on constant lookout for walkers, bike riders, soccer players etc. They will act like you are in THEIR way at times
Other Thoughts:
Course is so much better than it ever has been. There are die-hard Owen's fans that will say it has always been great! With all the small issues it has going on, will probably never be rated excellent, but it is now pretty dang good.
11
1
JJJJ
Experience:
16.7 years
16 played
2 reviews
A Fun Challenge 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 5, 2013
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
The course has a good mix of left and right, somewhat long and short. It rewards shot shaping and being able to throw straight. Mid range game and approaches will need to be on point to score well here. There are a couple of true par 4's which is nice.
I really appreciate that they took the time and effort to actually cut out fairways instead of just sticking baskets in random open places.
I really appreciate that they took the time and effort to actually cut out fairways instead of just sticking baskets in random open places.
Cons:
The only hole that I have a real problem with is 18. The opening to throw through just isn't big enough. I consider myself to be pretty good, but that gap is just not consistently hittable.
Other than that, navigation is the biggest problem with the course. It's a nightmare for beginners to get around the course, and the walk from 16 to 17 is just awful. The giant field in the middle causes this problem, but there has to be a way around having that trek in the middle of your round. 7-8 is a decent walk too, but not nearly as bad as 16-17.
When it rains, the course can start to be unplayable in some spots. The water does not drain at all and just creates a lake and/or mud pit. This also causes the mosquitoes to be a huge pest in the spring/summer.
Holes 15 and 16 turn into parking lots sometimes when people park there for soccer and lacrosse games and it makes the holes unplayable which kinda puts a damper on the end of your round.
Other than that, a few of the holes could be a little wider, but that's not really that big of a deal to me.
Other than that, navigation is the biggest problem with the course. It's a nightmare for beginners to get around the course, and the walk from 16 to 17 is just awful. The giant field in the middle causes this problem, but there has to be a way around having that trek in the middle of your round. 7-8 is a decent walk too, but not nearly as bad as 16-17.
When it rains, the course can start to be unplayable in some spots. The water does not drain at all and just creates a lake and/or mud pit. This also causes the mosquitoes to be a huge pest in the spring/summer.
Holes 15 and 16 turn into parking lots sometimes when people park there for soccer and lacrosse games and it makes the holes unplayable which kinda puts a damper on the end of your round.
Other than that, a few of the holes could be a little wider, but that's not really that big of a deal to me.
Other Thoughts:
Owen's Field offers a true challenge for a change, much unlike Earlewood. Some of the holes' lines are a little too tight, but for the most part they are all fair. There are a few holes that stretch out 400+ feet, but really only one or two that you can really let it rip on. The rough is thick and punishing for bad shots and you can easily not get out of the woods if you try to go at the basket instead of a safe play. There are one or two short, ace run type holes that offer a nice break, but they too can turn deadly if you throw it badly. This course gets a bad name from beginners and players who can't score well on the course. It's a good course, regardless of how well you can score on it.
6
3
terryjoshbennett
Experience:
11.7 years
10 played
4 reviews
Great course, but long 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 13, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
This course is very challenging. It's surrounded by woods, so that makes the challenge exciting. If you want a long day of disc golf, this course is for you.
Cons:
It's very spread out, making it difficult to find some of the tees even with a printed map. Because of the wooded area that surrounds it, you can easily lose a disc. It is so hard to find the next tee on MANY shots.
Other Thoughts:
Great course overall, but it needs some updating with the navigation. The tees need to be renovated and more plainly in sight. If you're used to playing wooded courses, this one is DEFINITELY for you.
9
1
underrated and very challenging! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 14, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
-very challenging wooded course
-lots of very tight lines, interestingly shaped fairways, double fairways
-great, well-thought pin positions
-dual tees on many holes
-baskets in great shape
-signs are there and have diagrams but are old and some are broken (didn't see the new signs others mentioned, maybe they went up after i played?)
-lots of very tight lines, interestingly shaped fairways, double fairways
-great, well-thought pin positions
-dual tees on many holes
-baskets in great shape
-signs are there and have diagrams but are old and some are broken (didn't see the new signs others mentioned, maybe they went up after i played?)
Cons:
-navigation is pretty poor in some spots, map doesn't help since it's the old layout (didn't see any of the supposedly new "next tee" signs or new tee signs)
-rough is very rough, lots of thick foliage off the fairways
-most of the fairways are fair but a couple are bordering on sadistic. hole #3 comes to mind
-a few of the holes are far removed from the rest of the course
-shady neighborhood
-rough is very rough, lots of thick foliage off the fairways
-most of the fairways are fair but a couple are bordering on sadistic. hole #3 comes to mind
-a few of the holes are far removed from the rest of the course
-shady neighborhood
Other Thoughts:
This course offers a real alternative to the style of play over at Earlewood Park, the other course in town. This is a much more modern, challenging wooded course. There are legit multi-shot holes, super tight wooded alleys, open bombs, you name it. The only thing missing is elevation change.
The hole shapes here are very unique. You will rarely step up to a tee here and be reminded of another hole you just played. The tees, pins and obstacles are all in the right places to really make you think hard about each shot.
I wish I had some better comments to add here but my experience was rather atypical, I hope. A thunderstorm came out of nowhere and from the time it took to hole out on 6 to tee off on 7 a wicked intense downpour started that lasted 15 minutes with whipping winds and thunder and lightening. I was teeing off in an ankle deep, fast moving creek on hole 8's teepad. Still finished my round but there were quite a few underwater teepads; I couldn't even get to the long tee on 12 there was so much water.
Anyway, the course is tough but lots of fun. I shot poorly but still had a great time. The dirt pads and old tees are sufficient but some new signs, navigational aids and concrete tees would really kick this place up a notch and probably draw in many more players. With some love and amenities this could be the premier course in town. The course rating does not do it justice, this is way better than 2.5 stars. This is the place to come to if you're in town looking for a challenging round as the other course in Columbia is an old school style birdie-fest.
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The hole shapes here are very unique. You will rarely step up to a tee here and be reminded of another hole you just played. The tees, pins and obstacles are all in the right places to really make you think hard about each shot.
I wish I had some better comments to add here but my experience was rather atypical, I hope. A thunderstorm came out of nowhere and from the time it took to hole out on 6 to tee off on 7 a wicked intense downpour started that lasted 15 minutes with whipping winds and thunder and lightening. I was teeing off in an ankle deep, fast moving creek on hole 8's teepad. Still finished my round but there were quite a few underwater teepads; I couldn't even get to the long tee on 12 there was so much water.
Anyway, the course is tough but lots of fun. I shot poorly but still had a great time. The dirt pads and old tees are sufficient but some new signs, navigational aids and concrete tees would really kick this place up a notch and probably draw in many more players. With some love and amenities this could be the premier course in town. The course rating does not do it justice, this is way better than 2.5 stars. This is the place to come to if you're in town looking for a challenging round as the other course in Columbia is an old school style birdie-fest.
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13
2
sillybizz
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
22.2 years
426 played
401 reviews
Old Reviews Are Obsolete 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 27, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
This is one of those uncommon instances where the course was better than the actual rating here. This course has been newly redesigned and the navigational issues previous reviewers had a problem with I did not experience because of the new signs leading you around here so this is why older reviews are now obsolete.
This course has some really tight lines and very punishing fairways that adds serious challenge and produces big scores on very short holes if optimal lines are not met. Some reviewers have complained about unfairness in these holes and this I semi agree with. On some of these tight holes (the par 4 350 foot hole #3 comes to mind) luck is a factor but playing the smarter lines will still give you an advantage and help you score lower over time; it's like how professional poker players don't always make a hand or win a pot and sometimes get unlucky but over time they will see a profit, holes on this course are the same way. The longer par four holes are a great complement to the wooded holes as these are a bit more open and offer a couple of fun double fairways, hole #10 comes into my mind right away. What I really love about this course is how it makes you think. You really have to know your discs and you have to have a plan of attack to find your way and plenty of times throughout the course you will be making decisions that affect your score drastically.
This course has some really tight lines and very punishing fairways that adds serious challenge and produces big scores on very short holes if optimal lines are not met. Some reviewers have complained about unfairness in these holes and this I semi agree with. On some of these tight holes (the par 4 350 foot hole #3 comes to mind) luck is a factor but playing the smarter lines will still give you an advantage and help you score lower over time; it's like how professional poker players don't always make a hand or win a pot and sometimes get unlucky but over time they will see a profit, holes on this course are the same way. The longer par four holes are a great complement to the wooded holes as these are a bit more open and offer a couple of fun double fairways, hole #10 comes into my mind right away. What I really love about this course is how it makes you think. You really have to know your discs and you have to have a plan of attack to find your way and plenty of times throughout the course you will be making decisions that affect your score drastically.
Cons:
Like I said I didn't have the navigational issues that previous reviewers have because of the new signs and the redesign but there are still a couple of head scratching moments out here if you bring a map. Yes I said if you bring a printed map it's actually worse than just playing it blind because the map here is old and outdated. The old 15 and 16 were across the large soccer fields and now you don't make that jump until 17 so don't bring a map just pay attention to the next tee signs and you will be fine.
There were a couple of 'clunker' holes here that I just didn't find all that appealing or interesting, in fact maybe even borderline annoying. Hole #1 isn't a terribly designed hole it's just not up to standards that the rest of the course sets and being this is the first hole I expect more. At 260 feet or so this is an easy two for most advanced players and is a heavily RHBH friendly hole. Hole #5 is a RHBH hyzer from an open spot next to a walking trail towards a gap in the trees and then up a hill to a guarded basket. This is another RHBH/LHFH hole that is listed as a par four but the distance and the line make this is a tweener. This is one of the only holes on this course where I prefer the short pad, even though the short pad is a 120 foot ace run.
There were a couple of 'clunker' holes here that I just didn't find all that appealing or interesting, in fact maybe even borderline annoying. Hole #1 isn't a terribly designed hole it's just not up to standards that the rest of the course sets and being this is the first hole I expect more. At 260 feet or so this is an easy two for most advanced players and is a heavily RHBH friendly hole. Hole #5 is a RHBH hyzer from an open spot next to a walking trail towards a gap in the trees and then up a hill to a guarded basket. This is another RHBH/LHFH hole that is listed as a par four but the distance and the line make this is a tweener. This is one of the only holes on this course where I prefer the short pad, even though the short pad is a 120 foot ace run.
Other Thoughts:
There are some crazy holes on this course that you may never see anywhere else. The lines are hard and the rough is thick so be ready to throw many get out of trouble shots, this is a good course to practice them on. Remember that some of these holes aren't made to be aced or even get a two so remember this when choosing your shots and this should help you to stay on the fairway and reduce your scores. This combined with Earlewood Park is a nice one-two combination if you are in Columbia.
1
10
joe_kool315
Experience:
13.6 years
68 played
8 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Oct 20, 2018
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Tons of work has been put into this course over the last year. Some hole redesigns were mandated by park changes and others have been implemented to improve the course. Concrete tees are going in and most holes will have 2 concrete pads in the coming months. Baskets have been re-powder coated and signage is being updated. Brewery less than a mile away doesn't suck either, even if your round did you can go have a couple tasty adult beverages and ease your pain.
Cons:
still a few holes with dirt pads but will be fixed soonish. this is defiantly turning into a must-play course for travelers
Other Thoughts:
Still a challenging course and will force you to throw most of your bag. Shot selection and type are key on several holes.
9
2
Way better than a 2! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 13, 2010
Played the course:once
Pros:
- I'm So Happy... that I don't always pay attention to the courses disc rating when choosing whether or not to play a new course... This course is WAY better than a 2! It does have some SERIOUS flaws, but shot quality alone makes this course a contender.
- Sick Golf. There are some SICK ass shots here, with several Par 4's (or even 5's). Extremely demanding, extremely precise, extremely tight with some of the most extreme rough I have ever seen. Several holes have "landing zones" that MUST be hit to be successful, forcing you to PLAY GOLF.
- Surprisingly Secluded. Even though you're in a fairly large park, next to an airport, two fairly busy streets, and a neighborhood... the course seems secluded. Several times I forgot how close we were to civilization... It's a jungle in there!
- Sick Golf. There are some SICK ass shots here, with several Par 4's (or even 5's). Extremely demanding, extremely precise, extremely tight with some of the most extreme rough I have ever seen. Several holes have "landing zones" that MUST be hit to be successful, forcing you to PLAY GOLF.
- Surprisingly Secluded. Even though you're in a fairly large park, next to an airport, two fairly busy streets, and a neighborhood... the course seems secluded. Several times I forgot how close we were to civilization... It's a jungle in there!
Cons:
- Lack of Actual Tee-Signs. They did have some colorfully numbered 6x6 posts with some having painted hole layouts; however, with Holes this demanding, you have to have good tee-signs with detailed layouts, distances, OBs, Mandys, Par, and next tee locations.
- Navigation. Even though they had multiple directional aids installed throughout the course... and, even though WE HAD a MAP, WE STILL GOT LOST... (and I'm normally really good about finding my way around courses, ALONE; not to mention in a group of 3 experienced players). Because there were so many trails leading in all directions around many of the pin locations, it was often hard to determine the most logical route to the next tee... And, because the tee-pads were dirt, they weren't all that visible and you really had to rely on stumbling upon the 6x6 tee-post.
- 2 Missing Holes??? We never did find holes 15 or 16 (or was it 17 and 18?). According to the map we were supposed to be playing Hole 15, but the tee-post and basket said 17. And, the map showed two holes (17 and 18) that we never found either. So either we didn't play 15 and 16, or we didn't play 17 and 18... either way, we missed two holes.
- Trashed, LITTERally. Wow! This course had so much litter it wasn't even funny. And, it wasn't from the disc golfers! Some of it was due to the holes paralleling city/neighborhood streets and was trash that had blown into the park and become intertwined with the vegetation. A lot of it was from the overflowing trashcans that looked like they hadn't been picked up in months. And some of it appeared to be from people just blatantly littering. Several baskets were surrounded by "picnic" style trash, as if people thought the baskets were trash cans and threw their trash in them... only to have it fall through the cage and surround the pin.
- Navigation. Even though they had multiple directional aids installed throughout the course... and, even though WE HAD a MAP, WE STILL GOT LOST... (and I'm normally really good about finding my way around courses, ALONE; not to mention in a group of 3 experienced players). Because there were so many trails leading in all directions around many of the pin locations, it was often hard to determine the most logical route to the next tee... And, because the tee-pads were dirt, they weren't all that visible and you really had to rely on stumbling upon the 6x6 tee-post.
- 2 Missing Holes??? We never did find holes 15 or 16 (or was it 17 and 18?). According to the map we were supposed to be playing Hole 15, but the tee-post and basket said 17. And, the map showed two holes (17 and 18) that we never found either. So either we didn't play 15 and 16, or we didn't play 17 and 18... either way, we missed two holes.
- Trashed, LITTERally. Wow! This course had so much litter it wasn't even funny. And, it wasn't from the disc golfers! Some of it was due to the holes paralleling city/neighborhood streets and was trash that had blown into the park and become intertwined with the vegetation. A lot of it was from the overflowing trashcans that looked like they hadn't been picked up in months. And some of it appeared to be from people just blatantly littering. Several baskets were surrounded by "picnic" style trash, as if people thought the baskets were trash cans and threw their trash in them... only to have it fall through the cage and surround the pin.
Other Thoughts:
- Lost, but Loving It. Even though we had so many issues with navigation, all was forgiven each time we found the next tee-pad because the shots were DOPE. Hole after Hole - lost, then rewarded... lost, then rewarded. It was great!
- Not for the Faint of Heart. This course is Tight, Thick and Punishing. Anything less than the most controlled drive will be punished... often requiring a pitch out. They did have Am "tees" for most of the holes though.
- Walk the Holes, Throw your Putter. I've learned my lesson through playing courses like Nevin and Stumpy Creek... walk the holes so you know where the optimal landing zone is and throw your putter/mids so you can stay on the fairway and out of the rough. Good Luck!
- My Disc Score. I realize that I am in the minority here by wanting to rank the course so much higher than the rest of the reviewers. But, the quality of the shots alone deserves more than a 2. I would love to have given an even higher score... but the laundry list of cons prevents me. I would definitely play here again.
- Not for the Faint of Heart. This course is Tight, Thick and Punishing. Anything less than the most controlled drive will be punished... often requiring a pitch out. They did have Am "tees" for most of the holes though.
- Walk the Holes, Throw your Putter. I've learned my lesson through playing courses like Nevin and Stumpy Creek... walk the holes so you know where the optimal landing zone is and throw your putter/mids so you can stay on the fairway and out of the rough. Good Luck!
- My Disc Score. I realize that I am in the minority here by wanting to rank the course so much higher than the rest of the reviewers. But, the quality of the shots alone deserves more than a 2. I would love to have given an even higher score... but the laundry list of cons prevents me. I would definitely play here again.
5
2
kmelton
Experience:
29.9 years
148 played
12 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Apr 10, 2009
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
A Variety of wooded and some more open shots. Most holes give you some choices. Reconfigured for the better.
Cons:
People in the way on some holes--bad neighborhood--go with friends.
Other Thoughts:
I enjoyed this course--play the short tees if you think it is too difficult. After playing this course more it is starting to grow on me. Try it out. The layout has been changed and it is now more user friendly. A new #18 has been added along with a new #2. Hole #3 new pin placement on the side of the hill is an improvement. #13 Long tee is a killer long tunnel shot--very difficult not to hit a tree and get it down there, not necessarily a bad thing. I am bumping up my rating due to all of the improvements.
Favorite hole: #10
After 16 walk straight down the gravel road between soccer fields and directly into the woods to find #17. (which is near #3 long tee)
Favorite hole: #10
After 16 walk straight down the gravel road between soccer fields and directly into the woods to find #17. (which is near #3 long tee)
