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Oceanport, NJ

Wolf Hill DGC

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Ryal
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Experience: 6.9 years 222 played 185 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Howling For Wolf Hill 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 13, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ There is a big welcome sign with a map of the course, a lost disc box and two practice pins right next to the parking lot.
+ From start to finish, the grounds are well-maintained. The fairways are easy to tell apart from the rough, and I didn't see any litter whatsoever.
+ All tee pads are made of solid brick with their corresponding hole numbers etched into them, which I thought was a nice touch. They are wide and long enough for a good run-up.
+ The whole course is nestled within a calm and peaceful park with plenty of trash cans and benches all over the place.
+ Plenty of wide open areas to throw without worrying about trees.
+ A few pins are creatively placed: hidden among guardian trees/bushes, low-hanging branches, suspended from a pipe, and mounted atop a ramp.

Cons:

- There isn't a single wooded hole. Some holes do start out open and then finish among some trees. Some start and finish open after passing through a line of trees. Two or three start out beneath trees. However, there are no holes that take place completely within the woods, which means a lack of placement challenge.
- The landscape, while serene, lacks texture. Much of the course is flat and open. There are very few meaty hills, and I don't think the course has any OB. I had no way of knowing for sure, though, which bring me to the next con...
- None of the tees have signs. While it's true that most pins here can be seen from their respective tee pads, signs would eliminate any uncertainty about where to throw, how far, the par, and any OB that might be nearby.
- A majority of the holes are 300 feet or less. Power-arm players might feel underwhelmed here.
- Some of the holes played too closely to one another. This could lead to hitting other players or interfering with their throw.

Other Thoughts:

My favorite hole here is #9. The player tees off underneath some shady trees. Once out of the woods, the fairway gently slopes downward, which creates the illusion that your disc is coasting higher as it gets further away.
My least favorite hole here is #12, probably. It seemed so plain and dull to my mind.

As for the course as a whole, Wolf Hill DGC is a pleasant surprise. The grounds are in good shape. The tees are solid and sturdy. The distances, while largely short, provide just enough of a challenge to prevent the experienced player from feeling bored with some guardian trees and low-hanging branches.
Even though the tee pads do not have signs/diagrams to guide the player, it isn't so difficult to guess where the pin is. I will say, though, that I completely overshot pin 1 because I saw pin 3 in the distance before I saw basket 1 beneath a bunch of trees. The same goes for hole 15. I didn't know that the pin was between the two sets of trees ahead of me. Ergo, I ended up throwing off target. So, some signage wouldn't hurt. Players who haven't been here before would appreciate them.
During my session, I saw very many young saplings being encouraged out of the ground among the more open holes. This will hopefully make for more challenging sessions in the future as they grow to form the borders and obstacles alike. There is a lot to look forward to regarding this course.
Plus, this course can be completed by one person in a little over an hour. I think a lot of that has to do with the comparatively shorter hole distances this course has on offer. It simply isn't as challenging as others out there.

So, in closing, it's mostly wide open, which may cause it to feel monotonous over time, but the growing saplings will remedy that before too long.
The elevation challenges are not so stark, but not every course needs to be a mountainous adventure. Leave that to Tyler-West or Brandywine Creek State Park, to name a couple.
This venue is a calm and relaxing walking park area with tons of fresh air, lots of sunshine, and plenty of benches to kick back and take it all in.
It is not the most challenging course out there, but not every course ought to be tough as nails. Come to Wolf Hill if you are looking for a low-stress good time with friends or just want some time to yourself with your favorite discs.
Newcomers and old-hats alike are encouraged to savor Wolf Hill.
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DiscFlicker77
Experience: 11.1 years 8 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun course with Ace shots 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

There are plenty of short holes that are definitely ace-able.
Very nice paver Tee pads with a horseshoe and hole number.

Cons:

There are plenty of short holes, almost too many of the same throw (180 - 200 ft RHBH with rough to the left)

Other Thoughts:

Overall fun course and great for beginners or intermediate players.
Another benefit is how close it is to other attractions.
Plenty of good breweries in the area (I know how much disc golfers like their craft beer)
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