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Bristol, CT

Rockwell Park

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4.085(based on 13 reviews)
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chikago12
Experience: 10.8 years 49 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Pure, challenging golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 26, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

+ A very challenging course, where par really feels like an accomplishment. Each hole is a challenge, and walking away with a birdie feels awesome. There are no gimmes.
+ Longer holes with an opportunity to really stretch out your arm. Big arms are rewarded on several holes.
+ Beautiful scenery in a gorgeous, expansive park. Lakes, beautiful trees, and a rushing river.
+ Right next to a dog park, so a good opportunity to bring your dog to the course.
+ Prodigy baskets are brand new and catch really well. Dead center putts will always stay in.
+ Long, grippy turf teepads. Pads are all 12 feet long and are grippy in all weather conditions that I've played in (Includes snow and rain)
+ Several signature holes (6, 17, 18) worth traveling to the course just for those holes.
+ Hole 17 is one of the coolest holes in CT. On an elevated green with an elevated teepad. Only 190 or so feet, but it's still really difficult to get the birdie 2.
+ Hole 18 might be the best hole in Connecticut. Very challenging with the risk/reward decision coming into play on every shot.
+ All the par 4's are true par 4's, where a 4 feels like a great score and a 3 makes you really happy.

Cons:

- Still a little rough around the edges. Stumps sticking out of the ground here and there, and some of the fairways could use some trimming.
- Definitely a tough walk, but nothing crazy like some of the reviews are making it seem. If you're not in good shape, you'll definitely be out of breath walking up some of these hills, but except for the walk up 7 the walk up to 16, and the walk down to 11, it's fine.


Other Thoughts:

--> Rockwell provides a wonderful foil to the shorter Page Park, which is just 10 minutes down the street.
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jmadersky
Experience: 15.1 years 49 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 16, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Variety of holes
The course is challenging yet fair
Turf tee boxes
Fantastic baskets

Cons:

Lots of elevation (if you are not in shape, this place will eat you up)
Potential for lost discs in the fall

Other Thoughts:

This is a challenging but fun course. Bring water and stay hydrated.
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Raivman
Experience: 14.1 years 200 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Welcome to the Rock! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

--new prodigy baskets
--par and length seemed just right (6700, 58)
--amazing teepad platforms (never slipped once)
--several signature and VERY enjoyable holes (favorites were 2, 4, 6, 9 12, 15, 17, 18)
--great use of terrain, elevation, and fairways.
--plays mostly in the woods and can be tight at times (especially off the tee) however most holes had enough room to attack the pin from different angles.
--most holes play fairly straight, and in my opinion is more righty friendly then lefty, although a few dog legs did exist.
-aside from the walk between 1 and 2 (see cons) overall signage and flow was great

Cons:

--walk between hole 1 and 2 (didn't seem to flow right signage was poor for it).
--still needs real teepad signs.
--few fairways could open up a little.

Other Thoughts:

--scenic views throughout the park along a winding creek
--conveniently located near gas stations and fast food
--easy off and on route 84 and not far from Wickham, Vernon, Tolland
--designed and created by local disc golf enthusiasts (way to #growthesport!)
--overall very enjoyable, might be one of the best in Connecticut.
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