Brooksville, FL

The Quarry Golf Course

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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
2.00 star(s)

9 Holes At The Old Quarry 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

The Quarry disc golf course sits on an old 9 hole golf course grounds that had been given up on years ago . I am not sure what the reason was for abandoning the ball golf course , but I personally wouldn't be interested in losing my golf balls in old rock quarry pits . Anyway , pulling into the small parking lot , I had to look a while before seeing the multi colored lines drawn on the sidewalk for the tee pads . That's right . Tee pads are on the sidewalks , or at least the ones you can find are . No signage and no kiosk for navigation ,so you better print the map . The baskets are the Chainstars that are in decent shape , and most have basket numbers on the inside pole . The course grass was a little high in the fairways when I played , and the rough was out of control . It looks like they really let this place go . There is some elevation here , but the course design only utilizes it on holes 1 , 2 and 9 . The rest are more flat and in the back of this park .Even though the tee lines on the cement were pointed toward the corner of the course , the #1 basket is downhill and to your right of it . After that , you walk up and towards where the #1 tee pad is pointing . There are a few good holes on the course . #1 is okay , #2 is uphill and on a downward sloping part of a hill . #3 forces a throw over part of the quarry , unless you want to play it safe and throw off to the left . The next 5 holes can be confusing and you may have to safari some . #9 is a potentially fantastic hole , and Signature Hole : At 750' , and the only ;listed par 4 on the course , the hole starts with an elevated tee to a long downhill drive with extreme rough on the right and a big quarry hole . Go far left and you will end up in deep high growth and the tree line . After some distance , the fairway winds a little left . Stay straight and you wind up in more rough , but clearing it will put you on a large landing zone . The hole finishes up with a long drive to the uphill basket , with boulders ( I guess to identify the name Quarry ) on the right and left of it . One of the most scenic holes from the tee that I have even seen , and a quality finishing hole . For 9 holes , this course played slow to me . It took an hour , but parts of it entailed looking for my disc in the rough and looking for tees on the cement paths .

Cons:

#1 Navigation . Some of the worst navigation I have faced in a long time . After figuring out #1 , #'s 2 & 3 Are okay to find , but after you are up on the level back part of the course , you will find 5 random baskets and zero flow . The spray paint doesn't help every hole , so I did some safari on a few of the holes . If you didn't print or download the map , good luck to you . #2 Course upkeep .Disc Risk : High and a major concern . I lost my favorite disc in the thick rough of the course . None of it looks cut back . If it goes deep in the quarry , it's probably gone . The grass was also a little high on the fairways , but they were still easily defined . #3 Course equipment . Course needs tee signs and tee pads bad . maybe even some Next Tee signs . I wanted to keep this separated from the Navigation Con, so I could emphasize this more . There is no fun factor in looking for tee pads ,,,, and your driver . Nothing else to keep you in this park . No amenities , no gathering places . Just play , get in your car , leave .

Other Thoughts:

It was a good idea to put a disc golf course on an abandoned ball golf course , but it looks like either the funds dried up for this venture , or interest waned . Tee pads , minimal upkeep and signage would help this course a great deal . I saw some potential for the holes in the back . A memorable finishing hole at the end , it might be forgotten by some because they spent so much time looking for or fishing their disc out of the rough or quarry . My Recommendation . Newbies , families , dates and 2 disc casuals , should avoid this course. Competitive players , decent locals will be okay here . Not a course to go out of your way on , but it's worth a stop if travelers are in the general area .
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Rogheff
Experience: 11.9 years 11 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Warning This Course is Closed 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 18, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Cons:

Warning - This course is indefinitely closed. I tried to play twice this past month and the gates are locked on a beautiful Saturday morning. Upon returning home, I did some research to find that the course was recently sold with some problems arising from the sale. The village of Brooksville, old and new owners are in lawsuits according to the Tampa bay Times.

Other Thoughts:

It is a shame really, because this is a nearby course for me in the winter and I actually rather enjoyed playing here.
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.8 years 278 played 276 reviews
2.00 star(s)

You should see the Quarry once 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 1, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

It's definitely worth playing at least once, for both the novelty of playing on a functioning golf course and for the scenic value. I've played on courses on old ball golf courses in several locations but this is definitely different. The holes are maintained as golf course holes, and it can have a cool effect, like how the basket for nine is directly behind the cup. When a hole works, especially 7, it's a great feeling. 7 is the longest hole on the course, and while much wider than most disc golf fairways, it's still a sweet dogleg right that allows an awesome drive off the tee.

The other quality holes here feature some serious elevation. (for Florida) 1 is uphill with a steep drop off to the right, and an even longer climb back up if are errant in that direction. 9 is the best hole here though. Like 7, it closely follows that actual golf hole. This one is downhill though, with a lot of room to air out and the pin right behind the, well, pin.

The quarry is also a cool feature. It may not be filled with water but it is definitely a carry as you aren't going down there so it provides serious risk. It's also very interesting in terms of vistas as it is a ways down. Very much adds to the course, and if it weren't for 9, would be the signature feature.

Cons:

However, a lot of the holes aren't very well structured. Out of nine holes, I'd say four are pretty much duds. They just aren't shaped in interesting ways. They are fitted in around the ball gold course and it shows. Some of them are too short, others are not-a-golf-shots. Mostly, they just don't feel like proper holes. Here's a basket. There's a tee. Throw.

The biggest problem is the basket locations. When you play closer to the fairways, you don't play to the basket. You play, and then basket is stuck to the side. I wish they were all placed like 9. Behind the green. Even 7 has a disappointing finish, to the point that I didn't believe it was the correct basket at first. For the quarry hole, the tee is cool and the initial drive is fun, but after that the approach is meh.

It also flows terribly. There is a map and clear directions to find everything, but it just isn't laid out well for disc golf.

Other Thoughts:

Still, I'd recommend playing it once, if mostly for the novelty. And I would recommend against the cart. At a place like Pine Oaks, it adds to the experience. I feel like the holes are so short here, And there are so many places you wouldn't be able to get the cart to, that having it would be more nuisance than anything else.
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biscoe
Experience: 29.9 years 122 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 28, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Plays along a tiny (some of the dg holes are longer than the ball golf holes) executive ball golf course. Excellent finishing hole down into the old quarry and back up. Makes decent use of available features.

Cons:

Plays along a tiny executive ball golf course. Only 9 holes. Tees are sometimes hard to find. Flatter than expected from the name. Holes are not all that interesting besides 1,7, and 9.

Other Thoughts:

Pay to play, carts available. Course is predominantly on top of the old quarry with HEAVY schule if you go down and in on a couple of holes- shots do need to be errant to get there though.
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denny ritner
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 26 years 170 played 115 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Fun 9 holer on golf course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 6, 2004 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is very pretty with some huge elevation changes and great vistas on an old rock quarry.

Golf carts are available, making for a very relaxing experience.

The course requires a bit of power, a bit of technical skill, and a bit of strategy. Overall it's only moderately challenging, but just plain a lot of fun.

Although there are only 9 holes, with a cart you'll want to play it over and over and over. It just never seems to get boring.

Just down the road from the Sun King Discs warehouse - be sure to stop by before your round and say "Hi" to Mike and Brandy.

Cons:

There are several places where discs can go bye-bye into the deep canyons.

No signage and no tee pads. Each hole requires that you kind of guess where to tee off.

Other Thoughts:

Remember: Don't be a dirty disc golfer. If you pack it in, pack it out!
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