San Marcos, CA

Sunset Park

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Shadrach3
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Experience: 5.6 years 319 played 310 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Pristine Putter Park with Pitfalls

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

A petite 6-hole course with a mix of beauty and odd design.

-Amenities: Round tee pads, signs with distance, par, and arrows in the basket direction, Mach IIIs.

-Maintenance: Short, watered grass. In this area, that sticks out and really makes it a nice environment (at least for someone raised in the southeast).

-Beginner Friendly: Holes top out well under 200', so this one is for new players. There also isn't painful foliage for total shanks.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Shaping is required on four of the six holes, which is a lot better than at some beginner courses I've played. The shots are all parkable by a beginner, but could still teach finesse. Gentle elevation, lone fairway trees, and a couple of tree lines are the main factors. For the length it has, this is a high-quality course.

Cons:

Some substantial drawbacks on a few holes, which, while not severe, take on new significance when you consider that inaccurate beginners are the predominant audience.

-Road: A couple of holes play alongside a road. This isn't a big deal for players with control, but some griplocked shots could easily end up near a passing car.

-Path: The final four holes all play over or parallel to a small walking trail. Newer players with less of an eye for safety issues could definitely clunk a pedestrian.

-Bush: Hole 4 is blocked by two bushes that create a very awkward gap. This will not promote good form in the least.

-Length: Zero doubt that I would throw a putter on every hole.

Other Thoughts:

Sunset was a very pleasant environment with a cute beginner course. That said, it's ultra-short both in number and length of holes, and there are a few unfortunate hazards. It's always hard to rate a course like this that's mostly well-executed but tiny - after comparing it to other courses I've reviewed, it fit well into the Passable category. Definitely a nice nook for short-throwing players.

~Similar Courses: Hidden Park (Sumter, SC); short version of Laurel Park (St Peters, MO); Gianinetti Park (Carbondale, CO).
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DocHaole
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Experience: 16.8 years 79 played 48 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Bring the kids 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

- The course plays in a nice park that is well kept

- Navigation is easy to follow, just find the unique round tee pads.

- Baskets are in good shape.

- Great place to bring little kids to play or first timers.

- Some elevation in play.

Cons:

- Safety can be an issue especially on weekends with lots of other park users in the area. A few holes play near picknick areas or walking paths.

- For anyone other than beginners or kids this course is short an boring. But it is appropriate for the intended users.

Other Thoughts:

Obviously this course is not meant for the experienced disc golfer. Even as a super class course it can be pretty boring. That being said this course definitely serves a purpose in providing a fun place for people to start the game. It is a safe place to let the kids play and learn to love the course at a young age rather than give them a traumatic brain injury playing at Morley.
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