Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Quarry Park

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Jillian
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 4.4 years 26 played 26 reviews
4.50 star(s)

I love going here

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 13, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-The whole property is disc golf
-Really reasonably priced (DAY PASSES: should be a standard thing at other pay to plays)
-4 layouts from pitch and putt through to the black course that challenge every ability
-Every hole has character, endlessly replayable
-Hitting gaps, distance and shot shaping is all challenged
-Layouts flow really well and very easy to navigate
-It's beautiful
-On site shop and toilet
-Practice baskets
-Staff are excellent
-Staff make a big effort to return discs sacrificed to the river
-The new holes on the top field (normally the short course) add alot in terms of both challenge and variety to the long course

Cons:

-It floods alot which makes some of the holes unplayable, even at the height of summer you'll find some boggy ground on the "lower" holes
-Never made to throw a real big left-to-right shot. There are some holes where a right finish is helpful but no real swooping left to right
-Only two par 4s and only on the black course (they are really good par 4s). Not alot of variety in the length of the holes.
-Some tee areas are quite small/ not especially flat
-Alot of the course equipment is well loved. Some tee signs can be broken, alot of the tee areas are quite worn/bumpy
-Some holes (5 and 12) bring you into some really dodgy footing (especially when it's wet). Obscured channels that could snap ankles and a precariously steep slick slope. Steps and pallet bridges are put in but sometimes you'll have to not use them
-Alot of geese (not a con if you love geese), but also alot of their droppings
-Some of the holes between layouts cross over. On busy days expect to be occasionally held up by large family groups playing the short course/kids not looking where they're going
-The river. 4 or so holes bring the river into play which isn't always fun. There are disc retrieval sticks available and the river is semi frequently dredged but maybe bring some discs you don't love so much for those holes

Other Thoughts:

If I want to spend a whole day somewhere it's Quarry Park. It's an incredible place, they run great events and I always have a blast. I've tried to write my cons as honestly as I can, but honestly very few of them actually dampen my experience there.
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Atvizory2000
Experience: 12.5 years 87 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

The best in England 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

One of the best things about playing a new course is the excitement of finally being there on the first tee. This course, according to dgcr and locals, is the best in England. It did not disappoint.

There was no repetitive holes. Each hole seemed to offer something different. Perfectly planted trees, elevation, wooded, open air shots, tunnel shots, water shots. You definetly have to think about how to attack each hole.

The course also has a small clubhouse with discs and equipment for sale. Not too many courses offer that.

The course was well manicured and grass was mowed. You can tell a lot of time is put into the course.

Turf tee made are used, which are pretty nice. Also there are multiple pads, beginner and pro/advanced. The basket used are top notch and catch great! Signage here seemed very accurate as well and had no problem finding the next tee.

Cons:

Not too many cons to mention, and the ones mentioned are just nitpicking.

There is a small course within the beg/pro layout. Holes A thru Q. While this is cool concept to change things up, I think it takes away from the main course. Too many baskets squeezed in a small area. When I first arrived near the clubhouse, I seen a bunch of baskets in the field. Only about half are used for the main course.

When I was there it was pretty dry, no rain for a week. But I could still tell it can get very boggy on hole 5 and 7. It looked like there was a lot of work going on around hole 5. Pipes and wood laying around. Hopefully it's a plan to fix the wetness in the future.


Other Thoughts:

This course is a must play in the UK. I'm from the states and this course reminded me of some of the better courses there. I contemplated whether or not to make the 2.5 hour drive to play the course. I'm glad I made that drive!

I see some of the reviews talking about the pay to play. I don't really mind paying to play, but I could see how if your a local playing 3-4 times a week could hurt your wallet.
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Discgolffiend
Experience: 18.9 years 7 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Uk's Best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 18, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- It's the best in the UK
- Pro Shop stocked with Discs
- Really well maintained course
- 4 different course layouts - 16 hole beginners course through to Par 57 Black layout playing ato atound 30 baskets around the property
- Good astro tees at each.
- Benches
- Trash cans
- Beautiful location
- Easy to get to and centrally located in the UK
- Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Cons:

- I don't live here? There's a manor house being removated into flats behind the course so that could change....
- The only true negative is length, the whole course is built in about 20 acres or so possibly less, it makes incredible use of the space available but only stops from being up their with the best in the world by it's own limitations of geography.
- There are probably a few too many tunnel shots without being a "wooded" course.
- Gets busy on a weekend

Other Thoughts:

It's just awesome, play here.

It's got a bit of everything, all sorts of shots, really well designed holes. Rough can get a bit nasty in Summer, but the course is getting better maintained everytime I visit. The woods holes are getting better and better as they mature, I first played them about 3 years ago and they were a bit spray and pray, they are much better now.

Call ahead if you are playing on a weekday as it's not always open, they are very accommodating though and let you use an honesty box for payment. It is worth every cent of the days play rate, To play all four course layouts will take you all day and give you four very different challenges.

I love this place and wish I lived closer.

If this could expand into one of the fields around to give it more length and a couple of bomber holes it could be one of the best in the world. I'd say this is the best course I have played in the UK.

The guy I was talking to there this weekend did tell me about a new course that has just opened a bit further South of here near Oxford that he said was as good so i'm excited to go and play that too on my next free weekend! This area is getting really good for Disc golf courses with Bedworth just up the road and apparently one at Lichfield now as well which I'll need to check out as it's on my way home from here.
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djtripp20
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.2 years 60 played 36 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Must see in the UK 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 29, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Disc golf heaven... this place has so much to offer. First, there are multiple courses that utilize the same property. There is a small rec course, an amateur blue course, and the challenging pro black course. I played the black with some locals, and for a casual noodle-arm player like myself, it was verrrry difficult. This course challenges you... it tempts you... but it also forces a very technical game.

Specifics:
- Beautifully maintained facility
- Scenic location overlooking the river and farmlands
- Long bomber holes mixed with reachable par 3's
- Elevation
- Mix of open shots, wooded holes, narrow fairways, and left/right directions
- Purpose built disc golf... what more can you say
- Pro shop on site
- Friendly staff and club
- Easy parking

My favorite holes were 6 and 12. Hole 6 tees off a platform 30 feet high (maybe) with the river running down the left side of the fairway. Hole 12 has the basket sitting on the side of a nearly vertical hill. Miss your putt and you could easily roll 100 feet down.

Cons:

Not many... but if you go in the rough or OB you will probably lose the disc. I ended up losing three during my visit. One was tossed in the farmers field on 5, the other two actually got lost near the fairway. One on 7, the other near 17. I conceded that they probably were both in trees that never dropped the disc.

Rough is typical UK style with nettles and other beauties to hide your disc from you.

Because it's a purpose built facility, there may be a few other people out playing as well with many different skill levels. Some of the longer holes cross over the smaller ones, so just keep an eye out.

Beyond that... there's not much to dislike about this place other than the sheer brutality of it. It will eat you alive if you let it. It's also an incredible challenge... and that's what it's all about!

Other Thoughts:

Definite must play if you are anywhere near this area. If you're looking for challenge, I heard the black course is the most challenging in the UK. Every single hole is memorable. The staff and club are also very welcoming and friendly. There are facilities on site, and refreshments in the pro shop. Just park in the car park, follow the path in, and check in at the shop to get started. Have a great time and let it rip!
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cheesey_toastie
Experience: 19.9 years 5 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Best Course in England 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 9, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Wonderfully kept.
Each hole has been carefully planned and provides a challenge.

Cons:

That bloody river eats my discs!
I wish I lived closer.

Other Thoughts:

Del has been showing British Disc Golf how it's done for years. I love this coure, I love how passionate the local players are about it.

We drive for 120 miles to play it sometimes - it's worth it!
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robbnot
Experience: 11.8 years 10 played 10 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

well layed out purpose built course, everything you need from a dg course,
brilliant to play with a disc shop on site

Cons:

the River but only because its had a few of my discs

Other Thoughts:

Quarry Park was so good to play we based the design of our local course on what we had seen, it's probably the best course in Britain..
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rhatton1
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.1 years 48 played 46 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 29, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Update 30th June 2017

Thanks to the British Open a number of new tee mats have been installed and the excellent Hawks Nest tee pad on hole 6 Black Course has taken the hole to an absolute signature beast. A spectacular hole for an incredible course.

New earth works on hole 18 have turned the finishing hole into a make or break hole at the end of the round and the course is in the best condition it has ever been in with a new pro shop just installed.

taken the rating up to 4.5 it is getting close to perfect. Once all the new tees are installed so there are no more slippy ones out there this will be upgraded to a 5 star review. Must play course.


(One of the best courses in the UK)
The course was planted with holes in mind and the course has now grown into itself and Dereks dream and original design has pretty much come to fruition with a couple of great additions.

2 new holes were added in the woods in 2011 and the championship course is now a very tough par 57 that plays to an SSA of just over 55. It's tough for even the best.
There are 4 course layouts including a fun yet challenging short 16 hole course which is perfect for beginners and those trying to hone their short games
Well stocked disc shop on site and helpful staff members around
Beautifully looked after course
I'm adding pay to play as a pro here as it is just £6 to play the full course and it means you don't have to contend with dogwalkers/dog mess, people sunbathing on the fairway etc. etc..

Cons:

Prone to flooding on the bottom fields, but only after very heavy rainfall.
A couple of holes can get very muddy even in the height of summer.
Not signposted from the main roads
Nettles, and rough can be very unforgiving and easy to lose discs in from April - July in the main growing season.

Other Thoughts:

Black course layout - Hole 1 - Par 4, easy 4 playing from an extended tee from the original an accurate straight drive is required to thread a small gap to give yourself the best chance for an easy upshot through another tight gap for the 3. Pretty much impossible to get closer than 100' to the basket however far you can throw from the drive so 2's are very rare.

Hole 2 ~300' to a well guarded green with clumps of impenetrable trees to navigate past in the fairway. Suits a RHBH thrower with a flat to fade shot. one of the best birdie chances. The red bushes guarding the basket have grown up now forcing you to throw a little higher than you'd ideally like to clear them making it a trickier shot than it looks to attack the basket.

Hole 3 Tight RHFH hole ~330' OB has been moved back to the course boundary on the left leaving poor shots with a scramble oppurtunity, clumps of impenetrable trees down the right hand side, accuracy required.

Hole 4 ~330' lovely RHBH hyzer hole slightly downhill with OB close to the basket and all the way up the left hand side. Lovely straight shot window to hit through the hedge as well. Another one of the birdie ops. Wet all year round in the "fairway". Played best with a spotter.

Hole 5 ~550' a first chance to really open the arms with first the hedge to navigate and then a clump of tall trees ~ 200' from the tee that you can go left or right of you have to pick and hold a good line. OB left and right keeps you honest but a good drive can get you to a 150' upshot or better. River runs down the end of this hole and is picturesque to play. Basket is on a slope leading to roll aways. Lovely hole which leads to a lot of score variance come tournaments.

Hole 6 ~380' Throw from the elevated tee to the well guarded basket with the river on your left the whole way. Beautiful new tee has made this the signature hole at the Quarry Park course and increased the birdie count.

Hole 7. ~290' A controlled RHBH s curve shot with a strong fade is required to attack the basket in one - great hole to show off your shot shaping skills. Trees guarding basket have probably grown out a bit too far now although there is still a window high up that you can hit for the ace run.

Hole 8 ~280' the shortest hole on the course but one of the tightest. Thick woods line right and left of this downhill hole asking you to throw straight and true with the river behind - probably best chance of an ace on the course but you risk losing your disc long.

Hole 9 - ~330' first of the new woods holes - Tight, very very tight tunnel shot with a dog leg to the left at about 150' 2's are possible but require a very controlled low hyzer flip shot. Lovely picture looking down the narrowing tunnel from the ride to the basket. another large score variance hole in tournament play. There is also a longer basket position for a par 4 which is sometimes played instead.

Hole 10 ~ 360' Ostensibly a par 4 IMO still a 3 unless taken back to the original longer tee position. Tight tight tunnel shot with a dogleg right at around 200'

Hole 11 ~360' Plays along the side of the Avon and then cuts through a tight tunnel to the basket at around 250' tricky hole lots of ricochet chances from the woods and if you're drive is offline it is difficult to get to the basket in 2. large score variance in tournies. Not too many 2's are taken here. Early canopy pf trees could do with being raised a bit.

Hole 12 ~ 280' steeply uphill situated on a steep slope. LHBH dream hole asking for a flat to fade line with a chance of the ace. The fairway gets tighter every year and no chance of going over the top anymore. Every chance of adding 2 or 3 strokes through cruel roll aways.

Hole 13 ~350' difficult par 3 which gets tighter every year and plays along a slope making layups tricky. A clump of trees narrows the fairway horribly to around 18' at about 180' making almost a tunnel at that range. Top to the left is OB, large score variance in tournies. Not too many 2's are taken here.

Hole 14 ~360' uphill, fenace along left side has been repaired leading this to be the roller hole again . the old OB pen is now taken out on the right as the thick foliage now has taken its place. open up to about 100' short of the basket where the land narrows to 45' all the way to the basket OB to the left.

Hole 15 ~330' low tunnel shot through the first 60' with a mando to navigate before opening up, ob pen to the left of the basket makes approaches tricky as does the steep drop off behind the basket. Another good chance for aces here.

Hole 16 The nipple ~260' uphill to a raised "nipple" An ob pen guards the RHBH hyzer route, often played worse by the Open divison than it should be. putting in the wind can be horrible.

Hole 17 ~360' gets tighter every year with the two large "lime?" trees guarding the entrance to the neck expanding and growing yearly. Keep it straight and true for an easy 3 go for the 2 and risk the 4 or worse from thick rough left and right. Don't get stuck at the back of the two limes or in the Redwoods on the right (a risk from a poorly executed hyzer).

Hole 18 ~330' a lovely RHBH flat to fade or long hyzer shot. OB down left and right and long. should be a good chance of a 2 in front of the club house. New basket position on top of the newly installed mound. Pressure putts to finish the round in the wind.

. Great place to play, and a beautiful place to visit with the Avon river winding its way through the course. It is pay to play but definitely worth the money. The best course in the UK and previous host of British Opens, it hosts regular British tour events and competitions. Well worth a trip if you are visiting the UK.
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