University of Central Florida reviews
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Expanded to 18 holes and upgraded!
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Played on:May 15, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
Recently expanded to 18 holes, keeping the original 9 and adding additional holes at several different spots.
The DISCatchers are easy to spot on this mostly open course, they are in pretty good shape, yet several have some rust on the chains.
Good, long rubber mat tee pads on all holes. They are probably 4' x 10', bolted down securely, and framed with 4x4s.
Basic tee signs on nearly every hole (#12 was missing), listing the Par, distance (in feet and yards
) and a basic layout of the hole. These were very basic, but not needed on most holes.
A varied layout for a campus course, wide open holes, scattered trees to avoid, a couple tight holes with lost disc potential and two partial water carries. (Both of those offer short bailouts left, so easy to handle for RHBH throwers.)
In a largely unused part of the campus (except for the ropes course) so there shouldn't be too many interferences. Restrooms, water and picnic shelter right at the start and end of the course.
The DISCatchers are easy to spot on this mostly open course, they are in pretty good shape, yet several have some rust on the chains.
Good, long rubber mat tee pads on all holes. They are probably 4' x 10', bolted down securely, and framed with 4x4s.
Basic tee signs on nearly every hole (#12 was missing), listing the Par, distance (in feet and yards
) and a basic layout of the hole. These were very basic, but not needed on most holes.A varied layout for a campus course, wide open holes, scattered trees to avoid, a couple tight holes with lost disc potential and two partial water carries. (Both of those offer short bailouts left, so easy to handle for RHBH throwers.)
In a largely unused part of the campus (except for the ropes course) so there shouldn't be too many interferences. Restrooms, water and picnic shelter right at the start and end of the course.
Cons:
The toughest thing about this course is the start, a lengthy walk from the nearest parking, if you want to chance a ticket in the Decal only parking lot. Even lengthier to the nearest public parking lot. (This is the case with a lot of campus courses, I played after graduation, so there were few people on campus.)
The location of some of the new holes are also questionable, #8 (while a good hole, straight and tight between thick rough) requires a walk back down the fairway and a turn to get to the next tee. Then, a long walk is required after #12 to #13 tee, it seems a short hole under the low hanging branches would be a possible hole to cut down on that walk.
The rubber tee mats, while secured very well and level, several were slanted with the lay of the land. This was really evident on #17 and #18, which is slanted toward the pond.
Also on #18 tee, there are a few branches hanging low over the tee pad, it didn't seem to bother me, but seems like an easy fix.
No benches on the course, while this is a mostly short course, and several woods for shade, you finish on mostly open holes, and it is Florida!! It can get a little tiring.
The tee signs, while nicely done and classy, were installed less than two feet from the front of the tees. The tees are rather narrow, so you are kind of limited on your throw and follow through.
The location of some of the new holes are also questionable, #8 (while a good hole, straight and tight between thick rough) requires a walk back down the fairway and a turn to get to the next tee. Then, a long walk is required after #12 to #13 tee, it seems a short hole under the low hanging branches would be a possible hole to cut down on that walk.
The rubber tee mats, while secured very well and level, several were slanted with the lay of the land. This was really evident on #17 and #18, which is slanted toward the pond.
Also on #18 tee, there are a few branches hanging low over the tee pad, it didn't seem to bother me, but seems like an easy fix.
No benches on the course, while this is a mostly short course, and several woods for shade, you finish on mostly open holes, and it is Florida!! It can get a little tiring.
The tee signs, while nicely done and classy, were installed less than two feet from the front of the tees. The tees are rather narrow, so you are kind of limited on your throw and follow through.
Other Thoughts:
This is a pretty good campus course, nice variety of holes and on an unused part of the campus, very convenient for students to play. Most of the holes were either straight are aligned for a right to left turning hole, really benefits the RHBH thrower. In fact, the only truly left to right holes are #15 and probably #2.
Even though the pond is right at the start, you don't have to encounter it until #4, so you should have a good chance to get warmed up by then. But, you also get to see #18, going over a smaller part of the pond, to think about finishing on throughout your round.
In addition to those two holes, there are only a few other spots where lost disc potential is high, possibly left of #7, both sides of #8 and right of #12, another thing that makes this very playable for the students.
Only one Par 4 on the course (even though the tee sign was printed with Par 3, and written over ), #13 is wide open, 560' and a break from the woods. If a hole or two were removed from the course, more could be added beyond this one.
Most of the reviews on here were when the course ""first"" went in, no tee pads, no tee signs, not much of a course. The Cons I listed above are all things that could have been done better, but don't detract measurably from the overall playability of this version of the course.
Once again, great use of the land, and pond, available here. Its located in the Recreation and Wellness Center park, so a good location. As you walk from the parking lot to the start (or use it as a warmup area, if unoccupied), be sure to notice the signs on the left fenceline, multiple Flag Football Championships for UCF, starting in 1979 and very successful lately. A true Dynasty in Flag Football!!
Even though the pond is right at the start, you don't have to encounter it until #4, so you should have a good chance to get warmed up by then. But, you also get to see #18, going over a smaller part of the pond, to think about finishing on throughout your round.
In addition to those two holes, there are only a few other spots where lost disc potential is high, possibly left of #7, both sides of #8 and right of #12, another thing that makes this very playable for the students.
Only one Par 4 on the course (even though the tee sign was printed with Par 3, and written over
), #13 is wide open, 560' and a break from the woods. If a hole or two were removed from the course, more could be added beyond this one. Most of the reviews on here were when the course ""first"" went in, no tee pads, no tee signs, not much of a course. The Cons I listed above are all things that could have been done better, but don't detract measurably from the overall playability of this version of the course.
Once again, great use of the land, and pond, available here. Its located in the Recreation and Wellness Center park, so a good location. As you walk from the parking lot to the start (or use it as a warmup area, if unoccupied), be sure to notice the signs on the left fenceline, multiple Flag Football Championships for UCF, starting in 1979 and very successful lately. A true Dynasty in Flag Football!!
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Experience:
35 played
3 reviews
Decent course on campus. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 4, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
Close to campus.
Pond that make it interesting.
Holes 4-9 are more interesting with trees, pond, etc.
Free.
Good course to start off with since there isn't many obstructions on the first 3-4 holes.
Pond that make it interesting.
Holes 4-9 are more interesting with trees, pond, etc.
Free.
Good course to start off with since there isn't many obstructions on the first 3-4 holes.
Cons:
Hard to get to -- you have to park and walk about three blocks.
No concrete tees.
Not that interesting of a course.
No concrete tees.
Not that interesting of a course.
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EricFishor
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
Give it another look 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 7, 2010
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
A nice balance between very long drives (485') and shorter small window holes (185')
Risk of lost plastic considerably lower then the 18 hole course (watch hole 3)
Course is on a nature preserve featuring a variety of animals including gopher tortuous
Course is well signed now
Risk of lost plastic considerably lower then the 18 hole course (watch hole 3)
Course is on a nature preserve featuring a variety of animals including gopher tortuous
Course is well signed now
Cons:
It's only 9 holes
No elevation changes (It's Florida)
Facilities are not at the course itself, but located at the college (5 minute walk)
No elevation changes (It's Florida)
Facilities are not at the course itself, but located at the college (5 minute walk)
Other Thoughts:
I am the president of UCF's Disc Golf Club and will gladly take anyone out on the course who's interested (we throw pretty much every Friday evening 5:30ish)
The course takes input of throwers and actively works to improve the course. For example "Next Tee" signs have been added to the course, the area around several baskets has been cleared out of the "palm", etc.
Anyone who wants to be shown the course should contact me as [email protected]
The course takes input of throwers and actively works to improve the course. For example "Next Tee" signs have been added to the course, the area around several baskets has been cleared out of the "palm", etc.
Anyone who wants to be shown the course should contact me as [email protected]
