Santa Maria, CA

Preisker DGC

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thequietgiant
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice Course with Something for Everyone 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 8, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

•New tee signs to guide players
•Website has map you can print or pull up on your phone
•Good mix of long and short holes
•Makes good use of terrain and trees to add challenge
•Beginner friendly

Cons:

•Park can get full causing you to skip certain holes
•Some uneven tee pads
•"Big arms" may find it too easy

Other Thoughts:

Two holes along the back corner have been moved so there is no longer a fear of losing discs. The tee pads are better than grass but they are too short and can be uneven or cracked. This course is definitely worth playing especially if Waller Park is crowded.
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nuttinbutchain
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 44 played 23 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Waller Park Jr...kinda 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 25, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

-beautiful park with good land
-good mix of medium to long holes with one ace run hole
-green grass for you dirt-o-phobes
-not too busy for most of the day (might be busy after school, i hear kids play soccer in the middle of the field)
-more or less plays around other park goers, low risk of hitting anybody
-backhand and forehand friendly
-good mix of holes: some were tree heavy, others had some elevation changes, and some were just open and long

Cons:

-poor signage...signs only have the hole number, no picture of the layout of the hole and no distance
-can be confusing to navigate at certain parts

Other Thoughts:

I truly don't understand why this course has such a low rating. This is a beautiful park to play at. If I had to make a comparison, it's kind of like a mini La Mirada for those of you who have played La Mirada. Of course it doesn't compare to Waller Park, but it holds its own in my opinion. There are both distance and technical shots at certain parts, but its a mostly open course. The only complaints i had were the signage and the course flow. I was lucky to play with my friend's cousin who is a local, so he knew the course well. Ignore the low rating and give this park a chance, its a great course.
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coldshark
Experience: 15.4 years 12 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

And the runner up is... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 9, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

-They layout. There were no really long walks between baskets and the next pin. Great utilization of the space the park offers.
-OB to beat the band. Adds that extra spice to some otherwise pedestrian holes. I especially liked throwing to the "island" across the parking lot on hole 4.
-A good mix of challenges. Some tight lines, some wide open long holes, and even a couple holes with some slight elevation changes.
-Beautiful setting. The grass is green and mowed. Pretty little hills and big mature trees.
-Close to Waller, making for a great way to finish/start a trip to SM for disc golfing.
-The map on the links page is fantastic. If you've never been here, make sure you print it out and have it with you.
-Bathrooms, BBQ pits, trashcans throughout the course. And a cool looking playground, so bring the kiddies.

Cons:

-Some of the baskets are mislabeled (basket 8 had the #9 on it).
-There were a couple of baskets (8 and 13) close together that created a little confusion as to which was the proper basket for the hole.
-Tee signs were almost all faded. No numbers or distances. The map is vital.
-No tee pads. However, there were a few holes with some dirt cutouts.
-Um...TONS of OB. The course largely travels the perimeter of the course. On the right side you've got a parking lot, which I imagine can get pretty packed. But more importantly to avoid are the housing developments on the left side of the course. Make sure you're discs have made peace with their maker if you throw them over there, b/c you'll likely never see them again. Fortunately, the course plays in such a way that coming near the wall doesn't make a lot of sense. You'd have to really shank one to go over there.

Other Thoughts:

-This course is great, a must play if you're in the Santa Maria area for any amount of time. It doesn't quite stack up to Waller, but it is damn fun. You'll have to use just about every shot in your bag. A couple holes let you rip your drive across wide open fairways while others are speckled with big mature trees. Even a couple holes with some moderate elevation change.
-I played here with two friends after a round at Waller. All three of us were blown away. We played on a Friday afternoon and there was hardly anyone in the park. I can see some possible space-conflicts with other users of the park.
-Very glad we had the map. Without it, we'd probably still be in the park. Once you've played through, the layout makes a lot of sense. But in the wide open spaces of the park it's not always easy to figure out which direction the next tee is.
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Vince Klortho
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Little gem in Santa Maria 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great variation of long & short holes, great variation of terrain and elevation, nicely manicured and well-maintained, full park services (water, bathrooms, playgrounds, etc.)

Cons:

By far the biggest con is the lack of accurate markers. If you're playing the course for the first time without a course map, you basically have no chance of getting the pairing and sequencing correct, particularly after the front 9. Lack of tee pads is also something of a problem. Also there are a few narrow holes that border directly on fenced backyards, so if losing a disc is very possible.

Other Thoughts:

Great, under-appreciated little course. I live about an hour away, so I would definitely play this and Waller to make the trip extra-worth it. We had a 45 hole trip and it rocked.
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Legend KILLer
Experience: 20.6 years 90 played 18 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Quiet, Nice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 20, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

-The variety between each hole is refreshing. The terrain changes from grass, pavement, and dirt often
-Being that it's a public park the lawn is kept nice and green
-The length and difficulty ranges from very short to #15 being over 550 feet, and from wide open to tree woodland
-The tee's are colored red, white, and blue are easily seen
-Not too many people, though I went on a Friday about midday
-Plenty of amenities: BBQ pits, picnic areas, piñata pole, drinking fountains, restrooms, pirate ship (no kidding), plenty of shade and parking, kids playground, and lots more

Cons:

-The tee's are natural (grass, dirt, pavement) though is does give variety
-If you don't have a map it can be quite confusing since some of the tee markers are missing their signs and some of the basket numbers don't match up
-Lastly, whatever you do DON"T go right when you enter the park. If you do, you will be forced to drive around the whole park at 5 mph! I learned the hard way

Other Thoughts:

The park actually had quite a bit of charm. The hole variety was great and the people their were really nice. Apart from having to find my way around, (since it was my first visit) the course played really well. Make sure to print out the map I made so you can enjoy your visit better. I will definitely return to play this modest course.
I talked to a regular and he told me that this park doesn't get used much due to the much bigger Waller Park being so close. So, if you're looking for a 'quick' 18 then this might be the place since you can count on not having to wait.
Now, to address the multiple tee situation. From my visit (remember this is only my opinion) I don't think that each hole has multiple tee placements and I'll tell you why with two reasons. One, when I finished Hole #5 I had to ask some people playing behind us where the #6 tee was and they told me of only one position. I looked all around that particular area and could only find one tee marker. Two, there seems to be a pattern of alternating the tee colors between each hole. It kind of falls apart around holes 13 thru 16 but the beginning is pretty solid.
To sum up, if you had a choice between Waller or Preisker: choose Waller. But if you still have time, definitely don't pass up this nice, quiet 18 hole course.
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