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Oyster Bay reviews
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A Pearl In Waiting 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 14, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
• Warm up basket (we think) up on the hill across from #1 tee
• Restrooms onsite (though not of the modern variety)
• Nice new baskets
• Tees are great (rubber mat variety)
• Signage is also great, though a touch tricky to figure out which basket is in on a particular hole/day
• Multiple layouts (2 tees each and multiple basket positions - 3 per hole, I believe)
• Fairly easy to navigate with handy next tee pointers on each basket (for both short and long positions)
• Views are quite lovely, with lots of walking/biking trails, benches and fields for picnicking
• Restrooms onsite (though not of the modern variety)
• Nice new baskets
• Tees are great (rubber mat variety)
• Signage is also great, though a touch tricky to figure out which basket is in on a particular hole/day
• Multiple layouts (2 tees each and multiple basket positions - 3 per hole, I believe)
• Fairly easy to navigate with handy next tee pointers on each basket (for both short and long positions)
• Views are quite lovely, with lots of walking/biking trails, benches and fields for picnicking
Cons:
• Parking is limited and I wouldn't park too far away from the park entrance. Looks a bit sketchy.
• I'm guessing being right on the bay that the wind is probably a factor out here, though it was quite nice the day we went.
• I'm guessing being right on the bay that the wind is probably a factor out here, though it was quite nice the day we went.
Other Thoughts:
Tips:
• Use the UDisc app for navigation
• Keep your head on a swivel as the fairways can get a bit dense in spots
• Do note the OB areas and islands as they're very much in play on most holes
Random Thoughts:
Oyster Bay is a regional park right on the bay near the south end of Oakland airport, which means you have some lovely bay views to complement your round, with a steady stream of plane landings, of course. The disc course appears to be on a plot of land that a lot of work went into recently. There are a zillion trees planted out here (yup, we counted - 1 zillion on the dot), along with a lot of large rock placements to form 'islands' and 'rivers'. It's also clear that the tees were purpose built and 'bravo' to that crew as they're very well constructed. Overall, I can't say I've seen this level of work in more than maybe 2 other courses in my travels, so again, I tip my hat to to the crew(s) that did all this. It could not have been quick or easy.
As for the course itself, it is largely made up of sub-300' shots with OB usually lurking nearby, or in the case of the islands, right smack in front of you. There are 2 tees on each hole that usually add just a bit more distance to each shot, and occasionally a slightly different shot shape. There are also multiple basket positions, so if the basket is in the back position and you play the long tee, you'll start introducing fuller throws, but generally (outside of the super long #18) you're looking at being more precise versus big-armed. While the course is on the gentle downslope of the neighboring hill, elevation change is fairly mild throughout the course. The most interesting feature, or shall I say future feature, is the aforementioned zillion trees. Yes, you'll probably occasionally get stuck in/behind one, but most of them are small at this stage. What will be very interesting to see is how the difficulty of this course changes as the trees grow. I was pretty surprised at how closely planted they all are (full disclosure: I'm not an arborist). Even if some only get 10-15' feet high, a good chunk of these shots are going to get a lot harder. Should be fun to watch and play over time.
Bottom Line:
A tremendous amount of work and love went into the construction of this course. While it currently skews towards the beginner end, in terms of difficulty, I suspect that will change significantly in a few-ish years. With that said, whether you're a beginner or a pro, a fun time can be had by all while picturesque views abound.
• Use the UDisc app for navigation
• Keep your head on a swivel as the fairways can get a bit dense in spots
• Do note the OB areas and islands as they're very much in play on most holes
Random Thoughts:
Oyster Bay is a regional park right on the bay near the south end of Oakland airport, which means you have some lovely bay views to complement your round, with a steady stream of plane landings, of course. The disc course appears to be on a plot of land that a lot of work went into recently. There are a zillion trees planted out here (yup, we counted - 1 zillion on the dot), along with a lot of large rock placements to form 'islands' and 'rivers'. It's also clear that the tees were purpose built and 'bravo' to that crew as they're very well constructed. Overall, I can't say I've seen this level of work in more than maybe 2 other courses in my travels, so again, I tip my hat to to the crew(s) that did all this. It could not have been quick or easy.
As for the course itself, it is largely made up of sub-300' shots with OB usually lurking nearby, or in the case of the islands, right smack in front of you. There are 2 tees on each hole that usually add just a bit more distance to each shot, and occasionally a slightly different shot shape. There are also multiple basket positions, so if the basket is in the back position and you play the long tee, you'll start introducing fuller throws, but generally (outside of the super long #18) you're looking at being more precise versus big-armed. While the course is on the gentle downslope of the neighboring hill, elevation change is fairly mild throughout the course. The most interesting feature, or shall I say future feature, is the aforementioned zillion trees. Yes, you'll probably occasionally get stuck in/behind one, but most of them are small at this stage. What will be very interesting to see is how the difficulty of this course changes as the trees grow. I was pretty surprised at how closely planted they all are (full disclosure: I'm not an arborist). Even if some only get 10-15' feet high, a good chunk of these shots are going to get a lot harder. Should be fun to watch and play over time.
Bottom Line:
A tremendous amount of work and love went into the construction of this course. While it currently skews towards the beginner end, in terms of difficulty, I suspect that will change significantly in a few-ish years. With that said, whether you're a beginner or a pro, a fun time can be had by all while picturesque views abound.
