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Sunset Park reviews
4
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Long and Hilly 9er 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 27, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Very busy multi-use park. Several playgrounds, pool complex, basketball courts, bathrooms, dog park, horseshoe court, sand court volleyball court, multiple pavilions around park, lots to do for the entire family, huge + in my book.
Nice simple tee signs with distance and layout picture, out of bounds noted when it comes into play. Good sized tee pads, they were level, don't recall any being broken, and they pointed towards the pin. Baskets were in nice shape, they look almost new. A couple of trashcans, located on 1 and 5 if I recall correctly.
Elevation - incredibly surprised by the elevation that this course was built around. Even on hole 1, which is basically flat, there was a little elevation near the pin that you had to be aware of on your putt or upshot. Huge valley shots, and several others shooting up or down hill.
Obstacles in the form of fully developed trees. To the simple on-looker, course seems pretty wide open, until you line up your shot off the tee, then you realize the thought put into course design. You can't just pick up your disc and throw, you really need to be fairly selective on your shots.
High level fun factor for me, especially for a 9 hole course.
Nice simple tee signs with distance and layout picture, out of bounds noted when it comes into play. Good sized tee pads, they were level, don't recall any being broken, and they pointed towards the pin. Baskets were in nice shape, they look almost new. A couple of trashcans, located on 1 and 5 if I recall correctly.
Elevation - incredibly surprised by the elevation that this course was built around. Even on hole 1, which is basically flat, there was a little elevation near the pin that you had to be aware of on your putt or upshot. Huge valley shots, and several others shooting up or down hill.
Obstacles in the form of fully developed trees. To the simple on-looker, course seems pretty wide open, until you line up your shot off the tee, then you realize the thought put into course design. You can't just pick up your disc and throw, you really need to be fairly selective on your shots.
High level fun factor for me, especially for a 9 hole course.
Cons:
No main kiosk for the course (at least none that I found). Not being from area, I had difficulty finding hole 1, I could have benefited from a sign in the park or a kiosk. If this changes or I missed it, let me know and I will update accordingly. Also, after the first time playing course, this isn't an issue.
I fear this course being too busy to play safely during nice weather and or weekends. Hole 1 has OB on both sides on the fairly narrow fairway, with parking available on one or both sides. Even on the days I went, the fairway for 8 and 9 are used by others: people running up the hill, kids playing, walking dogs, this doesn't bother me as it is a multi-use park, just be aware and patient. The road across 8 and 9 fairway has potential to be busy and possibility of vehicles parked there during a party or reunion.
Though there was minimal trash on course, I noticed a lot of trash and dumps on the edges of course (south side behind Pizza Hut - Autozone, not saying its from them though). Maybe not noticed once some green comes back, but definitely took away from the parks beauty.
Even though hole lines were different, your throwing down a hill, then up a hill, down, up, across, and across again. A little redundant, but again, the lines are different enough that you know your throwing a different hole, just thought I would note it.
If you want to play two rounds, you have a fairly long walk back to 1.
I fear this course being too busy to play safely during nice weather and or weekends. Hole 1 has OB on both sides on the fairly narrow fairway, with parking available on one or both sides. Even on the days I went, the fairway for 8 and 9 are used by others: people running up the hill, kids playing, walking dogs, this doesn't bother me as it is a multi-use park, just be aware and patient. The road across 8 and 9 fairway has potential to be busy and possibility of vehicles parked there during a party or reunion.
Though there was minimal trash on course, I noticed a lot of trash and dumps on the edges of course (south side behind Pizza Hut - Autozone, not saying its from them though). Maybe not noticed once some green comes back, but definitely took away from the parks beauty.
Even though hole lines were different, your throwing down a hill, then up a hill, down, up, across, and across again. A little redundant, but again, the lines are different enough that you know your throwing a different hole, just thought I would note it.
If you want to play two rounds, you have a fairly long walk back to 1.
Other Thoughts:
A couple holes that caught my attention: Hole 4 was a fun chance for an ace or deuce (not a gimme by any means), down hill shot towards pin, nice easy throw off the tee and let it fade back under the basket. Lots of fun. Hole 8, huge valley shot over the road and back up to corner of park. Don't clip any trees or it'll make you come up short. Also, good spot to throw a roller.
The dogleg holes 3 and 5 favors a RHBH thrower. No other holes to offset that.
I thought is was funny that on hole 8, somebody scratched out the par # (5) and wrote 10, made me chuckle.
I noticed a few other groups (single discers) playing, all but one group skipped 8 and 9 completely.
Not that I would want this layout to change, but its worth noting that if they took some of the distance out of the longer holes, you could easily have a 12 hole course, if not a couple more. With that said, this course wouldn't be what it is today, so props to designers for building a great course, and not trying to squeeze a few extra holes out of it.
Overall, I feel this is one of the best 9 hole courses around, and may be the best 9er I've played to date. That much elevation made the play really fun, thus the high fun factor. I drove 40 miles to play this course, and I enjoyed it enough, that when the kids asked to go to a park and play, I packed them up and headed back over.
The dogleg holes 3 and 5 favors a RHBH thrower. No other holes to offset that.
I thought is was funny that on hole 8, somebody scratched out the par # (5) and wrote 10, made me chuckle.
I noticed a few other groups (single discers) playing, all but one group skipped 8 and 9 completely.
Not that I would want this layout to change, but its worth noting that if they took some of the distance out of the longer holes, you could easily have a 12 hole course, if not a couple more. With that said, this course wouldn't be what it is today, so props to designers for building a great course, and not trying to squeeze a few extra holes out of it.
Overall, I feel this is one of the best 9 hole courses around, and may be the best 9er I've played to date. That much elevation made the play really fun, thus the high fun factor. I drove 40 miles to play this course, and I enjoyed it enough, that when the kids asked to go to a park and play, I packed them up and headed back over.
8
0
UPDATED A new 18 hole course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:May 2, 2021
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
This has always been one of my favorite 9 hole courses. Which is now, the back 9 for the now 18 hole course at Sunset Park.
-Centrally located in town
-Beautiful Scenic Park
-Good use of terrain, including the rolling hills, and playing a round the parks pedestrian bridges. Very Scenic!!
-Great for beginners, Casual players, seasoned players and those looking for a quick round. It's fun for everyone.
-A couple legit par 4's and a par 5
-The Front 9 tends to play away from the Play grounds and shelter houses* (See cons)
-The Back 9, has very minimal interactions with other park goers.
-Good distance shots on the back 9. One of which is a 600ft valley shot. 2 holes are over 400ft. 3 holes are around 350ft. leaving only two less than 300ft. One that is 298ft and the other at 258ft.
-The Front 9 is shorter, none are longer than 300ft. The plus is, that it keeps your shots manageable, in a high pedestrian traffic area
-Some holes require a strategic approach, as you have a couple of doglegs, as well as multiple uphill shots. One, looks like it could be a mando under the bridge, but I have not confirmed this
-Good pin placement. (except 7, see con) There is a good balance between offset pins, and straight ahead shots. Offering a good challenge. There are also a couple of beautiful "Empty your bag" downhill shots.
-Big Fun Factor, and this course will give you a work out. Starting in to the back 9 it becomes and Uphill/Downhill walk. You will definitely burn some calories.
-As it gets dark, the park has lights throughout the course. You'll want to play more conservatively, but it's enough to allow one to play after dark! (I'm leaving this from my previous review. However, I forgot to go back after dark to see how the lighting is.
FWIW: There are other activities at this park as well. Playground, Pool, basketball court, skate board facility, and Dog Park. This is a big park, with plenty to do.
-Centrally located in town
-Beautiful Scenic Park
-Good use of terrain, including the rolling hills, and playing a round the parks pedestrian bridges. Very Scenic!!
-Great for beginners, Casual players, seasoned players and those looking for a quick round. It's fun for everyone.
-A couple legit par 4's and a par 5
-The Front 9 tends to play away from the Play grounds and shelter houses* (See cons)
-The Back 9, has very minimal interactions with other park goers.
-Good distance shots on the back 9. One of which is a 600ft valley shot. 2 holes are over 400ft. 3 holes are around 350ft. leaving only two less than 300ft. One that is 298ft and the other at 258ft.
-The Front 9 is shorter, none are longer than 300ft. The plus is, that it keeps your shots manageable, in a high pedestrian traffic area
-Some holes require a strategic approach, as you have a couple of doglegs, as well as multiple uphill shots. One, looks like it could be a mando under the bridge, but I have not confirmed this
-Good pin placement. (except 7, see con) There is a good balance between offset pins, and straight ahead shots. Offering a good challenge. There are also a couple of beautiful "Empty your bag" downhill shots.
-Big Fun Factor, and this course will give you a work out. Starting in to the back 9 it becomes and Uphill/Downhill walk. You will definitely burn some calories.
-As it gets dark, the park has lights throughout the course. You'll want to play more conservatively, but it's enough to allow one to play after dark! (I'm leaving this from my previous review. However, I forgot to go back after dark to see how the lighting is.
FWIW: There are other activities at this park as well. Playground, Pool, basketball court, skate board facility, and Dog Park. This is a big park, with plenty to do.
Cons:
-*This is a popular and busy park! The Back 9 is mostly separated, but the front 9 is still playing around a lot of people. There are some blind spots. I had a kid, that always seem to be crossing whatever fairway I was on.
-The weekends this park can be packed. It just bears repeating!
-My Big complaint is #7. You have a 200ft run, and a Merry Go Round, 50ft behind the basket. Everything else, tends to play away from the traffic, but here... This needs to be rectified before a kid takes a disc to the head and then falls off the merry go round!
-Watch for Kids and other park goers. 11-16, have the least foot traffic, but it's not exempt. Kids were still running across the middle of the fairways on 17& 18. Tons of people were Barbequing, of course it was a beautiful day in the park!
-Roads weave throughout the park. Just look before you throw.
I may have listed a few cons, Some were removed in my update. A good time will be had here!! It is well worth your time.
-The weekends this park can be packed. It just bears repeating!
-My Big complaint is #7. You have a 200ft run, and a Merry Go Round, 50ft behind the basket. Everything else, tends to play away from the traffic, but here... This needs to be rectified before a kid takes a disc to the head and then falls off the merry go round!
-Watch for Kids and other park goers. 11-16, have the least foot traffic, but it's not exempt. Kids were still running across the middle of the fairways on 17& 18. Tons of people were Barbequing, of course it was a beautiful day in the park!
-Roads weave throughout the park. Just look before you throw.
I may have listed a few cons, Some were removed in my update. A good time will be had here!! It is well worth your time.
Other Thoughts:
This course is now a full on 18 hole course! It's always been a favorite place of mine to play! Now, it's even better! The front 9, and the back 9 are drastically different. The front 9, will have you throwing on shorter fairways. You have some nice elevated tee pads that throw into a really well kept ravine or sunken area with raised hills. Even throwing under some pedestrian bridges. The course looks fantastic! It was a wonderful experience! Even amidst a crowded park! The front 9 does feel like it was "Squeezed in" to the available areas, but I think the shorter holes keep one playing more conservative, since it plays closer to the heavy traffic areas.
The Back 9, was kept pretty much to the original layout. Looks like some hole distances were tweaked, but nothing drastic. 17 is now listed as a 600ft hole. The rolling hills, A killer Dogleg (#12), Great downhill shots, plus some uphill runs that really require a strategic approach. You'll even find 2 par 4s and one par 5. Hole #12 is definitely a legit par 4, requiring a precise second shot placement. As well as 17 (par 5) and 18 (par 4).
The front 9 is more fun than challenging, while the back is longer. The majority of the course is in an open field, but the pin placement will still have you considering your approaches. No special footwear required to play here. You may want to consider having a drink with you. It is an open field, and that can make a difference on a hot day. Of course, there are gas stations and restaurants nearby, so that is a definite plus.
If you are in the vicinity or traveling along 218, it's worth checking out. It's only 10-15 minutes off the interstate, it's a convenient stop that could make a nice break on a long trip. Plus it's located in a park, that would be an ideal rest stop for a traveling family (See amenities at the end of the pros).
The only real gripe I have, is the basket on #7 needs to be moved away from the merry go round!! Please take care when throwing on 7!
The Back 9, was kept pretty much to the original layout. Looks like some hole distances were tweaked, but nothing drastic. 17 is now listed as a 600ft hole. The rolling hills, A killer Dogleg (#12), Great downhill shots, plus some uphill runs that really require a strategic approach. You'll even find 2 par 4s and one par 5. Hole #12 is definitely a legit par 4, requiring a precise second shot placement. As well as 17 (par 5) and 18 (par 4).
The front 9 is more fun than challenging, while the back is longer. The majority of the course is in an open field, but the pin placement will still have you considering your approaches. No special footwear required to play here. You may want to consider having a drink with you. It is an open field, and that can make a difference on a hot day. Of course, there are gas stations and restaurants nearby, so that is a definite plus.
If you are in the vicinity or traveling along 218, it's worth checking out. It's only 10-15 minutes off the interstate, it's a convenient stop that could make a nice break on a long trip. Plus it's located in a park, that would be an ideal rest stop for a traveling family (See amenities at the end of the pros).
The only real gripe I have, is the basket on #7 needs to be moved away from the merry go round!! Please take care when throwing on 7!
