Slatington, PA

Victory Park

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1.925(based on 13 reviews)
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HyooMac
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Experience: 6.8 years 419 played 387 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Small, old, neglected 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 22, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

In 2006 they squeezed 9 baskets into a hillside park - and haven't done much with it since



+ A couple of decent holes that use the wooded parts of the park (#1 / #10 and #4 / #13)

+ If you like elevation, you'll have a bunch of opportunities to throw up and down the steep hillside that dominates the park

Cons:

- A lot of severely uneven tees, and most of the "back 9" tees are missing, so you really have to guess at locations

- Space is too small. Several holes can only be played if you're alone in the park (one basket is right up against the main playground). And if there are other disc golfers playing, you'll probably throw at one another several times

- I admire ambition, but this space has no business trying to be an 18 hole course. Adding second tee positions to 9 mediocre holes only compounds the problems with space and play

Other Thoughts:

~ The DGCR average rating 1.95 is right, and it's not a course that initially scored well, but then sank as the course deteriorated over time. I guess this just shows that we've always been a discerning group!

~ It seems there was an era of placing baskets into existing parks 15 years ago; creating reasonable tracks of short, tightly-packed holes. Disc technology has made these layouts into ace runs, and a lack of upkeep have allowed them to become pretty bleak and rundown. Every now and then, you can find one that's good for newbies or for practice - but Victory Park doesn't fit the bill. It's not terrible, but it's best bagged one time, and left behind

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jbetz45453
Experience: 10.9 years 14 played 12 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A course in my old hometown 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 5, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

They put a disc golf course here which is better than not having a disc golf course.

A few holes are interesting.

They do a nice little tournament here each year.

Cons:

Too small of an area if other people are in the park.
Two sets of tees seems unecessary for the small amount of space they had available.
I can imagine there might be alot of problems trying to play this in the summertime if there are other people or kids in the park.

Navigation can be tough. I was glad a printed out a course map.

Other Thoughts:

I played here on Easter Sunday morning as I was in my old hometown for a sunrise church service. There was no one else around so I did not have any problems with other people being in the way.

I could see where there could be problems with people being in the way in the summertime when the park is being used.

It looks like the swing sets that were near hole 1 and 2 in some of the older pictures are no longer there as they have a newer looking playset/slide built up near the pavalion. Thats good as it could keep kids off the middle of the course.

Hard to navigate first time there.

There was not much growth or brush on the trees and bushes when I was there but I understand that it can get pretty overgrown on some of the holes by the woods.



I would not go out of my way to play here but if you are in the area in fall or springtime it might be worth a chance to play here.

If this would have been here when i was growing up it would have been something I would have played alot.





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Uduke
Experience: 11.9 years 15 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Bad Shape 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 14, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Short with a nice mix of open & wooded

Cons:

The tees are in horrible shape, there are no maps & the hole markers are crap.

Other Thoughts:

Not worth a drive longer than 30 minutes to get to but if your in the area its a fun little course
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aklimbing
Experience: 15.5 years 4 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Not much to say 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 10, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

It's a nice place to stop on my way home, if I want to throw a quick round. Usually takes 2 people 25 minutes to play 9.

Cons:

Poison ivy, over growth, trash, little kids in the summer, crappy tee boxes, and very short.

Other Thoughts:

More cons then pros, but it can't be that bad if I played it so many times. Plus I always had a good time. With Neff's so close, I would much rather play there.
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Qwikstreet
Experience: 15.9 years 15 played 11 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Dangerous for bystanders 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 31, 2007 Played the course:never

Pros:

Easy birdie course. Great to play to boost your average score.

Cons:

Very compact and congested around the playground and parking lot for the swimming pool.

Other Thoughts:

This is a 9 hole course with 2 tees per basket.
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