The Wayfarer's Roost DGC reviews
10
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Impressive 9-Hole Course! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 18, 2021
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
"The Wayfarer's Roost" at Memorial Park was the only course in Northeast Ohio that I hadn't played, up until today. Since there are no 18-hole courses within 30 minutes of Alliance, it wasn't too high on my radar.
After playing, "The Roost" is near the top of my list as far as 9-holers go.
+ There is a lot of variety packed into this small package. Hole distances from the long tees range from 229' all the way to 510'. Different shots required throughout, requiring you to use many discs in your bag.
+ There are a few exciting pin positions, namely #9. It sits in a grove of trees, with a pretty steep drop off to the right of the basket. This par 4 requires some serious awareness!
+ Two sets of unique tees for both beginners and more experienced players.
+ Course flows pretty nicely and is easy to navigate. There are tee signs for each long tee, as well as DGA baskets that are in great shape.
+ The park was freshly mowed and in great shape. No real litter or graffiti to speak of, which is impressive for a course in the heart of a city.
After playing, "The Roost" is near the top of my list as far as 9-holers go.
+ There is a lot of variety packed into this small package. Hole distances from the long tees range from 229' all the way to 510'. Different shots required throughout, requiring you to use many discs in your bag.
+ There are a few exciting pin positions, namely #9. It sits in a grove of trees, with a pretty steep drop off to the right of the basket. This par 4 requires some serious awareness!
+ Two sets of unique tees for both beginners and more experienced players.
+ Course flows pretty nicely and is easy to navigate. There are tee signs for each long tee, as well as DGA baskets that are in great shape.
+ The park was freshly mowed and in great shape. No real litter or graffiti to speak of, which is impressive for a course in the heart of a city.
Cons:
- Tees are natural. I played after a few days of rain, so many of the tee boxes on low ground were very muddy. A few of the kickboards are mostly covered in grass. Also, the short tees aren't marked with signs so they can be tough to track down.
- #9 doesn't end at the same parking lot as #1. Takes a little bit of a walk to get back to your car, or to start a new round.
- Would have been nice for the creek to come into play at some point. You cross it twice, but it never becomes a thought after that.
- Only nine holes, so the highest possible rating for my system is 4.0.
- #9 doesn't end at the same parking lot as #1. Takes a little bit of a walk to get back to your car, or to start a new round.
- Would have been nice for the creek to come into play at some point. You cross it twice, but it never becomes a thought after that.
- Only nine holes, so the highest possible rating for my system is 4.0.
Other Thoughts:
Located in the busy hub of south Alliance, I was fearing that traffic noise would be a constant distraction
Actually, after you cross the creek to #2-#8, you don't even notice it's there. You're instead treated to a secluded area tucked in next to a dead end street.
I try to avoid driving over an hour to play one nine hole course, but I had to check this one off at some point. It was a fun time, and I would recommend it to anyone in the area!
Actually, after you cross the creek to #2-#8, you don't even notice it's there. You're instead treated to a secluded area tucked in next to a dead end street.
I try to avoid driving over an hour to play one nine hole course, but I had to check this one off at some point. It was a fun time, and I would recommend it to anyone in the area!
11
0
Big Nine 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 9, 2011
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
- Even though this is a downtown park, the course feels much larger than most nine hole courses. The scattered tree coverage and the stream flowing through the center give this park a small amount of natural presence but you still feel like you are downtown.
- There is a decent mix of shots required here; you will have a low overhang to get under, baskets tucked behind trees with more than a few options on approaches, a wide open/downhill bomb, long distance uphill throws with somewhat narrow fairways, and right and left turning distance shots.
- Six of the nine holes are over 300' and this course boasts of two 400' holes and one 500'. You will get to practice your long range shots uphill, downhill & on flat ground.
- This course has long, sweeping, rolling hills that create a constant state of elevation changes on almost every hole.
- Two Tees for every hole
- The natural Tee's are marked by colored kickboards and are in decent condition
- Excellent Tee Signs at each Long Tee (Hole #6's Tee Sign was missing. Probably vandals.)
- Tee Signs were located on poles which greatly help locate the Long Tee's your first time out
- Next Tee Signs are located on the Tee Signs
- Baskets are in good condition and well labeled
- The stream can actually create a water hazard if you have a poor throw on Holes #1, 2, 8 & 9 but the chance is very low so the course is not labeled at this time of having a water hazard
- The course is clean and there are trashcans at Holes #1 & 9
- There is a skate park, basketball court & picnic area
- Bathrooms are located by Hole #9
- There is a decent mix of shots required here; you will have a low overhang to get under, baskets tucked behind trees with more than a few options on approaches, a wide open/downhill bomb, long distance uphill throws with somewhat narrow fairways, and right and left turning distance shots.
- Six of the nine holes are over 300' and this course boasts of two 400' holes and one 500'. You will get to practice your long range shots uphill, downhill & on flat ground.
- This course has long, sweeping, rolling hills that create a constant state of elevation changes on almost every hole.
- Two Tees for every hole
- The natural Tee's are marked by colored kickboards and are in decent condition
- Excellent Tee Signs at each Long Tee (Hole #6's Tee Sign was missing. Probably vandals.)
- Tee Signs were located on poles which greatly help locate the Long Tee's your first time out
- Next Tee Signs are located on the Tee Signs
- Baskets are in good condition and well labeled
- The stream can actually create a water hazard if you have a poor throw on Holes #1, 2, 8 & 9 but the chance is very low so the course is not labeled at this time of having a water hazard
- The course is clean and there are trashcans at Holes #1 & 9
- There is a skate park, basketball court & picnic area
- Bathrooms are located by Hole #9
Cons:
- Safety could be a concern in a few instances. Hole #1 is a somewhat narrow distance shot uphill and there is a very busy skate park to the left. Holes #4 & 5 play alone and at the side street where there are parked cars.
- The courses flows okay with one exception; Holes #1 and 9 are very far from each other. I suggest parking at Hole #9 and making the long walk to Hole #1's Tee.
- One or two benches would be an excellent addition
- A course map would be helpful
- This course feels 'too' open. Not a lot of technicality going on here.
- The courses flows okay with one exception; Holes #1 and 9 are very far from each other. I suggest parking at Hole #9 and making the long walk to Hole #1's Tee.
- One or two benches would be an excellent addition
- A course map would be helpful
- This course feels 'too' open. Not a lot of technicality going on here.
Other Thoughts:
- This disc golf course is located on Memorial Park in Alliance. This park is not located close to any highways so you may need to use some back roads to make the trip.
- This park can get busy around the skate park and the local disc golfers seem to make good use of the course. Be watchful for path walkers over the bridge in the center of the course.
- This is not very challenging overall. I call this more of a practice course to work on your bombs and rollers.
- The most challenging hole is Hole #5. This is your risk vs. reward drive. It has guardian trees and the easier route seems to be the unsafe route over the parked cars on the road. You may want to take the RHFH and approach the basket from below.
- My favorite hole is Hole #4. You will have a low overhang and a downhill slope. This drive just begs for a RHFH drive that nearly cuts the grass at the top of the hill and finish dropping behind the last tree to the hidden basket.
- This a fun course that I'd like to play again but I would not list this course on your travels unless you just hit it in your free time.
- This park can get busy around the skate park and the local disc golfers seem to make good use of the course. Be watchful for path walkers over the bridge in the center of the course.
- This is not very challenging overall. I call this more of a practice course to work on your bombs and rollers.
- The most challenging hole is Hole #5. This is your risk vs. reward drive. It has guardian trees and the easier route seems to be the unsafe route over the parked cars on the road. You may want to take the RHFH and approach the basket from below.
- My favorite hole is Hole #4. You will have a low overhang and a downhill slope. This drive just begs for a RHFH drive that nearly cuts the grass at the top of the hill and finish dropping behind the last tree to the hidden basket.
- This a fun course that I'd like to play again but I would not list this course on your travels unless you just hit it in your free time.
8
1
thadon
Experience:
19 years
33 played
31 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 24, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
All holes Seem to be in upwards of 300ft or more. The first tee starts just to the right of the skate park. At the end of hole 1 , cross the bridge and hole 2 tee is on your right. The rest of the course plays on a hill in the back of the park.
There appears to be multiple tees. Blue = long , red=short. and are marked by 4x4 in the ground. However the long tees are also marked by 4x4's sticking out of the ground.
Hole 8 seem to be the most unique playing 450ft(estimated) Long right fairway that bends around a creek bed . (Refer to the photo for 7, to the right is the fairway for 8)
Cross back over the bridge and to your right the tee for 9 . Plays about 500ft(again estimated) long and bends right. The hole is nestled between 2 trees up on a hill.
There appears to be multiple tees. Blue = long , red=short. and are marked by 4x4 in the ground. However the long tees are also marked by 4x4's sticking out of the ground.
Hole 8 seem to be the most unique playing 450ft(estimated) Long right fairway that bends around a creek bed . (Refer to the photo for 7, to the right is the fairway for 8)
Cross back over the bridge and to your right the tee for 9 . Plays about 500ft(again estimated) long and bends right. The hole is nestled between 2 trees up on a hill.
Cons:
No map, no signage , Hole 1 plays dangerously close to skate park. Finding the first tee was a bit confusing.
Other Thoughts:
For 9 holes this seems to be a nice park and is well maintained. Can't see this ever being bigger than 9. Appears to be brand new, so one would assume there minor work still to be done.
Bathrooms available, playground and skate park. KFC and McDonalds just across the street.
Bathrooms available, playground and skate park. KFC and McDonalds just across the street.
