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Charlotte, NC

Veterans Park - Old Layout

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Schmakt
Experience: 17 played 3 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Nothing spectacular, but sad to see it go 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 2, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Holes that are easy to birdie but almost as easy to bogey make this a really fun course for having a casual round with friends of varying skill levels

- running up and down the hill on the back half is tons of fun :)

- nice tennis courts make this a great post-tennis course

- very very unique feel amongst courses in Charlotte

- amazing variety for such a small course

- never ever crowded

Cons:

- the last several times I have played, there have been homeless people in the woods asking for money

- easy to lose discs near holes 2-5 even if your shot isn't terrible. The vines and underbrush were almost always more trouble than the water.

- very confusing layout if you've never played... a map is helpful, but you can still get turned around.

Other Thoughts:

This was never a course that I would set out to play, but it was always nice to tack on to the end of a day of playing other courses or after a tennis match. Also fun to do after having a few pitchers at The Penguin or Thomas St.

I can't say that it's unexpected to see this go away, but it's still saddening. This was one of the more unsafe courses in Charlotte (I would not take my girlfriend or children, if I had any, to this course), but there's nothing else in town that really will fill the hole that will be left when this course is gone.

I'm glad I've been able to play it in the past. Happy Trails, Veteran's!
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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 19.9 years 597 played 544 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Nice pitch and putt course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 25, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

It's a good course to practice your short to mid-range game. Elevation changes and trees present good challenges.
- Great emphasis on accuracy. If you want to learn to throw tight shots, this is the perfect course.
- Only about 5 minutes from Kilborne, 10 minutes from Sugaw. So you can always squeeze this in before or after a round at one of those 18 hole courses.

Cons:

Don't expect great things out of this course. It is what it is- a short course that isn't meant to overwhelm you. It's a tight course with holes close to each other, so it can be a little confusing first time playing, trying to determine which hole you're throwing to.
- Underbrush is thick on first 5 holes, so pay close attention to throws. Any shots that sail too far off line may be in trouble.
UPDATED 7/09 - underbrush has gotten out of control. It's no longer managed due to the fact the course is on its way out. You're taking the life of your discs in your own hand by playing these holes.

Other Thoughts:

You don't need the driver on this course. No hole longer than 250 ft, and even that's a downhill hole. Not a heavily played course, so good opportunity to empty the bag and try multiple shots. Creek could come into play on 3/12, thick brush near 5/14 basket.

UPDATED 7/09
- Sad to see the course dying a slow death. This was a great change of pace course from the other 18-holers in the area. Always good for a cool-down round after playing Kilborne around the corner.
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