Urban DG! Great variety of holes. Nice folks around town, awesome vibes. Some elevation change, some water - but not too much! Love it!

Few if any - trash/litter was there but thats everywhere. Pack out what you pack in people!

A shining example of how DG can integrate with current surroundings. This park has been there for far longer than DG has but yet DG gives it the love it deserves. Synergy!

-Beautiful Course
-Very Good Variety of Shots
-Shaded

I have to say that this is probably one of the best courses around. This is exactly what you would expect when you hear someone say that. It's a great course, covered in trees, which is good considering you'll be walking quite a bit. It's got some WIDE open holes where you can just let it rip and it's got some really technical holes for the strategic and accurate players. Definitely one of my favorites.

-Long
-Difficult Disc Locating
-Semi-Difficult Navigation

The cons in this course are really determined by the player and their expertise. For instance, this is a very long course and on a hot day you are definitely going to feel it afterward. For those that deal with the heat regularly without issue, this shouldn't be a concern. As I mentioned above, it is still pretty shaded. On some of the holes, especially #3 or #4, you will be throwing into a mix of terrains from creeks, hills, rocks, etc. It can be difficult location your disc on some of these holes IF you don't throw accurately. Just like most, I have the occasional throws that soar off in the wrong direction. As a beginner, this course was difficult for me but I never lost a disc. I was out with a group of about 8 people and only 2 people lost discs simply because they tried some extreme throw that distanced them far from where they needed to be. Most of the holes are pretty easy to see where your disc lands but there's just a certain few that aren't. Finally, the navigation of the course is a little difficult but pretty simple for the most part. If it were me, I'd find a friend that's played there before to help navigate and instruct on where to throw in some spots.

Like I said, this is one of my favorite courses and last I heard they were actually thinking about shutting it down. I hope that's not the case, I'd hope to be playing there for a long time to come.

This gem of a course is located in an awesome park in the Shoal Creek Greenbelt right near downtown Austin. The course meanders around the creek and through the oaks and cedars that dot the hillside.

The course has a great flow through the park. The 1st tee and 18th basket are right next to the parking lot, along with a practice basket as well. There are only a few navigational trouble spots but the signage is excellent so it shouldn't really be a problem. Great Houck signs with distances, map, and arrow to next tee (#13 missing) and Mach 3 baskets in decent shape.

Austin being the door to the hill country, there are a couple great elevation changes and much hilly terrain. Throw downhill to a basket near a small cliff with the stream below on #9. #11-15 play through a nice wooded area. Throw across the creek on #3, #11, and #15. The water comes into play on around 5 holes, maybe more if you have some real bad shots. There are many challenging holes here with a wide variety of distances and multiple pin placements. There are a variety of shots: some are tight windows through the trees, some are wide open bombers; but it mostly favors RHBH.

The course shares the park with walkers and bikers using the trails and there are often people hanging around (including bums under the bridge between #6 & 7).

The parking lot is very small for such a popular course, and you're sharing it with the other park users.

I am not usually not bothered by dirt tee pads and the ones here aren't that bad but it is a heavily used course. Some are in poor shape.

It is not obvious where to go after #11, 14, or 17. Follow the paths and remember to look at the maps on the previous hole's sign.

This is a beautiful and challenging course and I have a blast every time I play here. At 22 years old, it is a shame that this jewel is going to be removed by the city. The course will be removed this year as part of the Lower Shoal Creek Channel Stabilization Project and as of now there are no plans to reinstall it at a later date. (More info here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pa...fo&ref=ts)

Hopefully, Austin disc golfers will take it upon themselves to do what they can to save the course. It seems that putting together a report with recommendations on an ecologically sustainable course plan is necessary.

This is a fantastic course with a lot of history. Get here while you still can and have the opportunity to play this fine course before it is gone. Time to plan those trips!


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very challenging with orgionality, some long open holes to use your arm but shot tight holes theres something for everyone here.

dirt pads are really worn down can be easily over looked, just tee off to the side thae hole doesnt change this way. trash but city doesn't maintain course so locals do a cleanup.

this course cdan give you some of the best rounds, it definatly will be missed

Well rounded; you'll need a deep bag of tricks to put up a good score. In town. Uses the water on some holes.

dirt tees. a few janky baskets.

I love Pease more and more every time I play it. You'll need you side arm, roller, tomahawk, thumber, floater and everything else...creative shots make for a fun day.

A lot of variety in your shot-making decisions will be required. This makes for a challenging and fun round. All types of shots can be used here.

In my opinion, few of the best holes on the course is #5, #9, #11, and #14.
Pease Park is one of the more enjoyable course to play on and I still love the fact that it's right in the city.

The baskets. After playing at other courses with new baskets, I found Pease's old baskets to be a bit unpleasant. They have a tendency to spit discs out a bit too easily for my taste.

I still think the #6 hole is a bit too close to the road. That's my least favorite hole even though it's very short.

All of you locals should have Pease Park as your #1 course to take your out-of-town visitors.

When I played this course, it's been several months since my last round, and #6 basket is finally back in play.

If you showcase this course to your guests, then you should take them to Gingerman for a pint or two, or perhaps the Flying Saucer afterward.

Tees are clearly marked and im a big fan of water shots and I love the creek that comes into play on several holes.Good elevation changes and trees in play.I enjoyed the scenery of Austin in the back ground. Multiple baskets for each hole made for a fun game. Great course and I will play again when in the Austin area!

No Concrete pads but I really don't think that is a con due to the fact that the course was so enjoyable. There where a few tree limbs down and some time of construction going on. It is possible to get lost or loose your way so bring a map.
Homeless guy under the bridge followed me till I finally gave him a cigarette.

If you are in Austin this course is a must!!!

great layout. I'm an average player, not awesome, and none of these holes felt impossible. I wasn't at par, but I never got the feeling that the hole was poorly laid out.

Played in june. i had to stop after nine, could not stand the heat. going back in the winter for sure.

someone else said this, but watch out for the homeless guys under the bridge. the creek isn't really deep, but looked like it might give you some kinda disease if you had to get in it.

This course was the first course I ever played and it is hard! Although I have now played this course countless times, I feel I always have room to improve here. There is a ton of variety with the holes. Each hole can be tackled using a bunch of different techniques, be it a Scooby, hammer, flick, etc.... Every round here shows as my friend put it " even though there is more air than tree...you are going to hit the tree!"

Hole number 11.

With Concrete Tee Boxes this course would be a 5 for sure!

This course is really well designed, and is a really enjoyable round of disc golf. I went in the hottest part of the day, so there was no trouble with any other golfers or park-goers. Tee signs are the best, Houck design. The course is laid out winding around the creek that meanders through the park, and a few holes give you a small window to fly the creek to the basket on the other side. Every hole offers something new and fun; one thing I particularly liked about Pease was that it made me use shots I am less comfortable with. This was nice because I don't see how you could lose any discs out there, so you can throw those shots, and not have to worry about a potential mess-up. There were some really fun elevation holes that were nicely wooded, and there were also a couple of flat, open holes. Lots of shade made it a pleasant round, even in the heat of the day. All around great course...A must play in the Austin area.

Tee pads were heavily worn, and many had pretty good sized holes forming in them. You have to tee of next to some of them... All of the holes are fun, but it is a difficult course at times, and some newer players will take a while on them, luckily they all let me play through them today.

Unfortunately some jerk broke the sign on #13, so it is the only hole without a sign.

This isn't a course con, but take plenty of water... I ran out fast in the heat of July.

Wonderfully laid out course for the narrow strip of land the park is on in downtown Austin. I will definately play it again in the future.

Previous reviewers have already done a great job describing this wonderful course, but I just have to get my chops in. I have a weakness for well done downtown parks and this certainly is one. Lots on interesting looks playing along side and across the creek. A couple shots tee from the street to add some elevation but you have to be careful to tuck your shot in under the tree canopy. One hole had the pin located almost inside of a tree trunk which added dimension to an otherwise short hole. The cliff shot and a couple of classic woods holes makes pretty diverse mix. There used to be a guy there (Moody?) that had a little Pro Shop in his van with some nice discs.

The crowds and the fact that some of plays along a walking/jogging path, but that is some times a plus too.

When i first came here many years ago Pease was described as kind of an also-ran amongst Austin's course, this is my personal favorite here.

This course is very pretty, easy to follow, and is in downtown Austin. You can play a round then go shopping or grab a bite to eat without a long drive. It has nice tee signs on every hole. You can play this course despite its length and difficulty and feel like you could go right back out and play it over and over again. This course is challenging if you are new to disc golf or used to playing bland courses with limited shot selection. This course will require your A game. I have played a good majority of the courses in Texas that are worth playing and I have to say this course is the best practice course i have ever played. It has a perfect balance of hole types, you get a little bit of everything when you play this course. This course can prepare you for any Tournament you are training for. There is a water hazard and/or some kind of O.B on 80% of the holes, in my opinion that is Golf! If you shoot par on any of the pin placements you played a great round. Once you have improved your game and feel like Pease isn't as hard as it once was, try playing it with the same O.B's that are played during the Capitol Of Texas Open held each year. Also as far as wanting to improve your game, this course is a haven for talent. There are many pros and talented players that play this course frequently, you guys stuck with the same stagnant talent pools at your home courses should take a trip to Austin, to get a fresh taste of what can happen if you master your skills. Also Austin has 18 plus courses in a 45 mile radius.

Pease Park is a park, people don't know or care that they are running and/or lounging about in the middle of the nicer holes. Pease is located 4 miles from the Heart of UT campus, if the weather is nice this park will be maxed out with people. You can have up to 5 people on each hole from 12am to 4pm every day. The course is hard if you are not a skilled player, with many water hazards. Long backups waiting for people fishing discs out of the creek. Most of the students and young people come out to play just to have a place to smoke and socialize. They don't care about how to play or the etiquette of finishing the hole and moving along. They are frequently talking and standing around on holes oblivious to the people they just talked to on the previous hole that are waiting to tee. The City doesn't want to put in concrete tee's and you are left to tee in terrible boxes.

There are plenty of time slots to play this course at a good pace. You just have to figure them out, ask a local. Bring a water disc that you don't mind losing. Hole 2 plays hard with the mando. Try to be patient with the idiots that flood the course, best thing to do is bring a friend or two so you can talk or play hacky sac with while you wait between holes. It will keep you loose at least.

This course is the epitome of what Austin disc golf is all about. Honestly every hole is unique, multiple pin locations, beautiful park, nice scenery and some good elevation changes. All details of what makes Austin disc golf great.

I know this course gets alot of love but it is far from perfect. It is very crowded on weekends. Hole six no longer exists and there is no signage telling you this. The T-Boxes are decent but far from good. This course is very difficult at times, if you are a beginner, recreational, or amateur player prepare to get your A handed to you. There are some holes like 2 and 8 that are more about flat out luck then skill. Finally as people have said there are people who go to this park and have no idea it is a disc golf course. They will stand right in front of you forever and admire the scenery. I remember one instance where a woman was sitting right in front of a T-Box on her phone and would not move or even listen when asked to move.

This was my first time playing Pease. I live in Houston and it is rare that I get out to Austin. With that being said I had read the reviews of others who have played this course and was intrigued to see if I enjoyed it as much as they did. First of all unless you are either very good or very lucky dont expect to shoot well here the first time or even your tenth time. For someone like myself who might visit Austin once a year it really wasn't alot of fun and was more stressful than anything. Regardless of that, I trully believe you will not find a course that is more loved by the people who play it and maintain it, which says alot more than this humble reviewer's opinions. (A few months after playing this course I realized, that I enjoyed myself alot more then I thought I did. I think this course is one of the finest I have ever had the honor to have played.)

Beautiful, water, trees, elevation. A very tough course that is always buzzing with players. Shady with some open holes. Some of Austins best disc golf holes.

some very worn out tees. and whole six closed.

Lots of beautiful ladies and gents for the ladies. Many dogs, close to UT and just a beautiful park all around.

Pease Park is one of the most fun courses I have played. I have it listed in my favorites. Right off the bat, my first impression of Pease Park is that disc golf is popular in Austin Texas because I had to wait awhile to get on the tee. The next stand out, is the park signs, take a look at the pictures, it's the famous Houck Design signs, top quality, if I'm ever lucky enough to put a course in the ground, its getting Houck Design signs! There does seem to be a few problem areas here and there that a person could get lost, but I had no problem following along the course because I was just following the herd. Seriously, Austin has an awesome disc golf scene. Plus, the tee sings tell you everything, you just have to remember to look and remember which direction the next tee arrow was pointing.

I wouldn't call the course hard. Its creative, yet open enough to be fun. There are different challenges on each hole. I feel like a wide variety of skill levels would have fun here. Some of the memorable things to me at Pease are; a creek to go fishing for discs in, a slightly elevated and tree guarded basket, disc eating cedar trees and the famous capital hole which has a direct view to the capital dome from the basket. I remember a cliff that I was told not to throw into and promptly did. I snapped one out into Larmar Blvd. too, yes I consider that a pro, it was scary and fun to have traffic as an obstacle. Mostly I remember how the challenges were each their own and the next hole would not be the same, it resonates in my memory like a disc golf roller coaster.

I want to give this course a 4.5 but it has dirt tee pads. It baffles me how one of the most played courses I've ever been to doesn't have concrete. There is a big long turn around at number six. Some holes are close to one another. I saw a ton of joggers but I don't remember if they were in they way. When I walked under the bridge a few homeless people playfully (I hope) razzed, "welcome to the people under the bridge!" I laughed at them but I could imagine my daughter might have gotten scared.

A month after I played Pease I wrote in my blog, "I loved my mid December time here so much that I have decided that this is the place I want to live. Not Austin, but right at the picnic tables by the 18th basket and the number one tee box."

Disc golf at Pease, for me, feelt like a celebration of the sport. A few here have mentioned how the parks proximity to the university and the fact that its in a downtown location invites undesirable golfers such as frat boys and chuckers etc. In my opinion it adds to the perception of Austin being such a disc golf accepting community. Its one of the only towns I've been to where disc golf is known, accepted and supported by nearly everyone. In my hometown I still get a lot of "Disc golf, what's that?" I have a brochure of Things to do in Austin and they even have disc golf listed. I don't think most other communities would add our beloved sport to a travel brochure.

Excellent hole variety - long & short, open & densely wooded. In addition, the creek is in play on several holes and there is a decent amount of elevation change on several of the holes. Nice signs on every hole (except 13 which is missing) and fairly intuitive layout with paths to each hole. Also, many of the holes have alternate pin locations (which are all marked on the signs); though they do not seem to move the hole locations very frequently.

It desperately needs concrete tee pads. Also, there is a lot of pedestrian traffic; however, they should mainly be in the out-of-bounds areas so it isn't too much of an issue. The course can get crowded on nice days due to the proximity of UT Austin.

Currently there is construction which has forced hole 6 to be closed and 7 to be split into two holes.

Championship caliber course! If you're not paying attention, this course will eat your discs......then it will eat your lunch!

Cement tee pads, please!

Not far from UT, so it can be crowded on the weekends!

This is not a recreational course. This course is designed for good ams and pros.

Course is centrally located in Austin with many different views of the city not to mention great use of Shoal Creek. This course will test almost every shot you can throw at it, giving you chances at wide open boomers, tightly laid corridors of trees, over the creek, over tree lines, up hills, down hills, short shots, and long drives. No matter what or how you are throwing though, this course will offer a good time. Most everyone is friendly, and one can always seem to find a group willing to take on an extra.
This course will definitely test your accuracy at distance.

Dirt Tee boxes...
Long waits at boxes on early spring warm days and weekends...this course really isn't for beginners, to put it simply...if you can't throw direction at will and have an arm that can't produce 300' with no effort you should probably take it to Zilker. Mainly this is a shot at and complaint of the frat boys with one disc that play do to proximity to UT, when they should be at Zilker or Searight.
Rainy season, late winter, can have creek up and moving fast enough to eat a disc in no time...be warned, i seen it!

This course has some very fun, pretty, and challenging holes to offer. There are holes that require long low shots under a canopy of trees. There are holes where you shoot over water and alongside water. There are holes where you have to make your disc bend through a tightly knit web of trees. There are holes where you can chunk your disc out into an open field. There are holes where you must shoot through a window with leaves and branches all around. There's even a hole where you run the risk of sending your disc across traffic! This course has a lot to offer and is very challenging in my opinion. The locals definitely have the advantage on this one since they are able to spend the time to figure out what combination of discs and throws will work best.

This course would be tough to navigate if there wasn't someone around to help point you in the right direction for your first time out. This course would easily get a 5 from me if it had concrete tee pads. That is the one major flaw for this course. The dirt teepads are very well worn and I found myself worrying more about foot placement than my shot on some drives. Also, there are some mandos created that seemed pretty random to me. The course doesn't really need the mandos...the natural ob's serve just fine.

Fun course, great disc golf scene, friendly locals! Go play this course! Worth the drive down from DFW for me!

good course for beginners given that:

- most holes have few obstructions & a fairly simple layout.
also there is relatively easy disc retrieval in most situations (ravine and water hole exceptions)

- although far from ranking with the most difficult courses, it's fairly challenging given that a few of the holes have many trees throughout, often being quite difficult to avoid because of the spacing, proximity to the pin and amount of them.
additionally the 3 water, 1 ravine, 6 open-field (often significantly windy), and 5(-ish) possibility-to-end-up-in-traffic holes help keep things interesting.

- with the exception of a few holes (9 and a few of the back 9 in the same area), you can almost always find shade on the course, enabling play in the heat of the midday summer sun.

- parking lot also has many trees, giving most spots ample shade.

- for the water holes, the creek has very slow moving, scummy water, making it too green and cloudy to retrieve a lost disc in some deeper (more than a foot or two) water for all but the most penny-pinching or survivor-man types.

- beginners with less control over where their shots end up may being nervous/frustrated by the closeness of the road and volleyball courts at some holes.

- personally don't like the 18th hole pin being a few feet from the parking lot. overshoot it and you're bouncing off someone's car.

although it's a popular course and the fairly small parking lot can fill up on weekends at peak times, the crowd is generally polite/friendly. then again, it's Austin, so this may go without saying.

the hole layout is confusing and there is no real course map at the site. just a faded map of the entire park (with geography and points of interest, not holes) - i didn't want to list this as a "con" since even if you can't find a map somewhere, after the first time you go, you'll figure it out.