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Tower Park DGC reviews
2
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Looks can be deceiving 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 21, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
*Nice sign and map at start of course
*Nice teesigns
*Concrete pads
*Great baskets
*Nice variety of lefty/righty holes
*Elevated hanging basket
*Two tee pads per hole
*Multiple basket positions
*Navigational signs under baskets
*Decent variety on length if you play both tees
*Low chance of losing discs unless terribly thrown
*Playground equipment in 3 different areas for the little kids (does not come into play)
*Just 5 minutes off of I-69
*Restrooms available near ball diamonds (closed in winter...mid Nov thru mid March
*Nice teesigns
*Concrete pads
*Great baskets
*Nice variety of lefty/righty holes
*Elevated hanging basket
*Two tee pads per hole
*Multiple basket positions
*Navigational signs under baskets
*Decent variety on length if you play both tees
*Low chance of losing discs unless terribly thrown
*Playground equipment in 3 different areas for the little kids (does not come into play)
*Just 5 minutes off of I-69
*Restrooms available near ball diamonds (closed in winter...mid Nov thru mid March
Cons:
*Flat terrain
*Can be soggy for some time after a good rain
*No benches
*A few long walks between holes
*A little cramped for space with fairways close to each other
*Some holes may be unplayable when cars park in the fairways for ball games
*Can be soggy for some time after a good rain
*No benches
*A few long walks between holes
*A little cramped for space with fairways close to each other
*Some holes may be unplayable when cars park in the fairways for ball games
Other Thoughts:
This course can be as easy or difficult as you want it to be. When you pull into the park, you will notice it is a small park and will think it will be a pitch and putt course. This is not the case at all. It is not a bomber course by any means, but it offers more than a pitch and putt.
The layout is a bit different with holes grouped in different sections of the park.......
Holes 1 and 2 go around the tennis courts (these holes were necessary in order to have a complete 9 hole course). Not ideal with narrow fairways bordered by fences and fields, but not neccessarily long either. Hole 2 features an "island green" defined by the road and fence. Refer to special instructions on the tee sign.
Holes 3-5 are sectioned together near the water tower. Using the road and walking path as OB, the fairways are separated.
Hole 6 is in the middle section of the park with a nice tunnel shot from the tee.
Hole 7 and 8 share a section of the park where residential areas and the park road create another boundry. Hole 8 features a hanging basket (unique) which is also elevated just a bit for a different taste. It is intended to be that way.
And hole 9 plays again in the center section, shooting to the opposite corner of 6's basket location, keeping the fairways separate.
With two tees per hole and 2 basket locations per hole, there is a decent amount of variety (especially for a 9 hole course).
Anyone can come out to this course and shoot a decent round if you don't play OB. But play as the signs suggest with all OB and the course can be a challenge to the newer players and even the experienced.
For what it is and how much space is allowed, I really enjoy this course.
This park is never to busy with walkers or other park users. However, during the summer months during baseball season, people park along the ball field fence and in hole 7's fairway. Also, the baskets are pulled every year during the town festival around July 4th for the fireworks.
Play this course with an open mind. Be open to throwing around a tennis court and over the ball diamond fence. Play according to the tee signs with roads and walking paths as Out of Bounds. These things were necessary when designing the course so that the course could fit. It is definitely something different, but can still be a challenge to many different skilled players.
The layout is a bit different with holes grouped in different sections of the park.......
Holes 1 and 2 go around the tennis courts (these holes were necessary in order to have a complete 9 hole course). Not ideal with narrow fairways bordered by fences and fields, but not neccessarily long either. Hole 2 features an "island green" defined by the road and fence. Refer to special instructions on the tee sign.
Holes 3-5 are sectioned together near the water tower. Using the road and walking path as OB, the fairways are separated.
Hole 6 is in the middle section of the park with a nice tunnel shot from the tee.
Hole 7 and 8 share a section of the park where residential areas and the park road create another boundry. Hole 8 features a hanging basket (unique) which is also elevated just a bit for a different taste. It is intended to be that way.
And hole 9 plays again in the center section, shooting to the opposite corner of 6's basket location, keeping the fairways separate.
With two tees per hole and 2 basket locations per hole, there is a decent amount of variety (especially for a 9 hole course).
Anyone can come out to this course and shoot a decent round if you don't play OB. But play as the signs suggest with all OB and the course can be a challenge to the newer players and even the experienced.
For what it is and how much space is allowed, I really enjoy this course.
This park is never to busy with walkers or other park users. However, during the summer months during baseball season, people park along the ball field fence and in hole 7's fairway. Also, the baskets are pulled every year during the town festival around July 4th for the fireworks.
Play this course with an open mind. Be open to throwing around a tennis court and over the ball diamond fence. Play according to the tee signs with roads and walking paths as Out of Bounds. These things were necessary when designing the course so that the course could fit. It is definitely something different, but can still be a challenge to many different skilled players.
3
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Challenging Small Town Course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 20, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
Very challenging beginner to intermediate level 9 hole course. Course is set in a small Northeastern Indiana town. Regardless of skill level, course will make you better.
Baskets - 9 band new Spiderweb 3 baskets that catch great. Baskets are painted silver and blue which look really nice. There are two pin positions per hole and baskets rotate. Hole 8 only has one pin position and it is a hanging basket.
Signs - Signs were fantastic. Signs were located at the AM (short) tee locations and included detailed pictures of holes including tees, both basket location, distances to each, next hole arrows, and sponsors. Both basket locations had a 2x2 paver in the ground pointing you towards the next tee (course navigation can be confusing so it helps). There is also a 2 sided bulletin board that had tons of info on disc golf including locations of other courses, descriptions of different discs, course maps. Had it all.
Tees - Each hole had 2 concrete tee pads (AM and pro). Hole 1 AM tee is on walking path and is clearly marked. Tees are easy to locate. There is a major difference between the AM tees and the pro tees which is amazing. Pro tees much more challenging.
Variety - Distances range from 160ft from the short tees to 360 feet from the long tees. All holes have obstacles to go around, mostly trees. Some obstacles include navigating between baseball and basketball field (tight fairway and has a drop zone), a corn/soybean field, and the water tower. The trees here are in the right place to make the holes more challenging. All holes are flat.
4 playgrounds, benches, and trash cans on site.
Course was easy to get to from the highway from either direction. Convenient stores nearby to buy drinks and snacks.
Walking under the water tower was pretty cool.
Great use of land. Used everything available.
Baskets - 9 band new Spiderweb 3 baskets that catch great. Baskets are painted silver and blue which look really nice. There are two pin positions per hole and baskets rotate. Hole 8 only has one pin position and it is a hanging basket.
Signs - Signs were fantastic. Signs were located at the AM (short) tee locations and included detailed pictures of holes including tees, both basket location, distances to each, next hole arrows, and sponsors. Both basket locations had a 2x2 paver in the ground pointing you towards the next tee (course navigation can be confusing so it helps). There is also a 2 sided bulletin board that had tons of info on disc golf including locations of other courses, descriptions of different discs, course maps. Had it all.
Tees - Each hole had 2 concrete tee pads (AM and pro). Hole 1 AM tee is on walking path and is clearly marked. Tees are easy to locate. There is a major difference between the AM tees and the pro tees which is amazing. Pro tees much more challenging.
Variety - Distances range from 160ft from the short tees to 360 feet from the long tees. All holes have obstacles to go around, mostly trees. Some obstacles include navigating between baseball and basketball field (tight fairway and has a drop zone), a corn/soybean field, and the water tower. The trees here are in the right place to make the holes more challenging. All holes are flat.
4 playgrounds, benches, and trash cans on site.
Course was easy to get to from the highway from either direction. Convenient stores nearby to buy drinks and snacks.
Walking under the water tower was pretty cool.
Great use of land. Used everything available.
Cons:
Navigation was a bit odd (see map). Felt as I was going in circles. Some walks to next holes come close to baskets and in a few cases cross other hole's fairways. Signs definitely helped!
Pro tees could use a set of signs or hole numbers on or near the tees.
Hole 2 has about a 10 foot wide fairway which is a gravel path going between baseball field and basketball courts which are out of bounds (see map). Hole is closed during baseball games. Area called drop zone gives hole an island hole feel. May be too tough for new players. Hole 2 felt like a filler hole to get back to main part of park.
Houses bordering hole 7 all have fences. Had to jump one to get a disc (hate to trespass).
During baseball, hole 2 (both tees) and hole 7 (pro tee) are unplayable. Takes away from course.
Tees were a bit short.
Some small amounts of poison ivy around trees.
Pro tees could use a set of signs or hole numbers on or near the tees.
Hole 2 has about a 10 foot wide fairway which is a gravel path going between baseball field and basketball courts which are out of bounds (see map). Hole is closed during baseball games. Area called drop zone gives hole an island hole feel. May be too tough for new players. Hole 2 felt like a filler hole to get back to main part of park.
Houses bordering hole 7 all have fences. Had to jump one to get a disc (hate to trespass).
During baseball, hole 2 (both tees) and hole 7 (pro tee) are unplayable. Takes away from course.
Tees were a bit short.
Some small amounts of poison ivy around trees.
Other Thoughts:
This was a great course. I was not disappointed. For a 9 hole corse that is flat, it was very challenging. I will definitely be back if I travel north again. It was better than some of the Indy area courses.
There is not much that can be done to improve this corse. Great use of land, tons of signs to help navigation, two tees per hole, two pin placements, unique shots (2, 5, 8).
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone traveling on I-69. It's not too far from the highway and it will make you better. Hanging baskets are always a plus.
There is not much that can be done to improve this corse. Great use of land, tons of signs to help navigation, two tees per hole, two pin placements, unique shots (2, 5, 8).
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone traveling on I-69. It's not too far from the highway and it will make you better. Hanging baskets are always a plus.
