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Jim Mozola Memorial DGC (Bayou Course)

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Masonian
Experience: 7 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Unforgiving 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 27, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great to have a disc golf course in the most scenic part of Houston and in a central location. On the banks of the buffalo bayou, under the skyline and lots of plant diversity. Easy to find tees and baskets. Free. Not crowded. Challenging!

Cons:

Such a scenic course but I can't bring my beginner friends here because it is too unforgiving. For the first half of the course you need to be careful not to throw it into the thick brush that has poison ivy, and for the second half the baskets run at the edge of a river the color of chocolate. Thankfully my disc floated and after 30 min the disc drifted to shore three holes down. I have played on course all over the country, including ones with an angry moose or rattlesnakes, but this course with its thorns and constant threat of murky water is the only one that makes me nervous. Only 9 holes but according to the map they plan to expand to another part of the park.
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c_a_miller
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 299 played 207 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 28, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-When I think of Houston disc golf, I think of standing on the hole 9 tee looking at the glorious city skyline that is Houston. This is a very scenic course with the Houston skyline in the backdrop on a few holes
-This course has a lot of elevation. Much more then most of the course in Houston.
-There are several risk reward type shots especially Hole #6 where you can try a big hyzer to clear the creek and trees for an easy two but risk throwing your disc into the murky, murky water.
-The basket placements are all very unique, some on the side of hills.
-This course has a lot on not much land. It utilizes the land perfectly.

Cons:

-The first hole is always a struggle to find. There are wooden stakes in the ground to designate the tees but some of these are missing and some are starting to rot.
-Parking is always a nightmare. You have to park on the street which can be a problem depending on the time of day and the amount of traffic.
-The water here is pretty murky. You have the small creek that loves to eat discs on a few holes and then you have the bayou that if a disc goes in it is very VERY doubtful that you will get your disc back.
-There is a lot of foot and bike traffic on the trail that cuts in the fairway on a few holes. Be cautious.

Other Thoughts:

I would love to see this course expanded into 18 holes. This is a beautiful piece of land and could be THE premier spot to play with more holes, better signage, and better tee pads.

You come to this course to play disc golf and you come back for the view. This is a course that ALL out of town players should from the sheer beauty alone.
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skyisblu
Experience: 18.3 years 17 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Buffalo Bayou Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 16, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Unique park with cool elevation shots and downtown in the background. 2 sets of tees make for some different looks and overall has the feel of a solid 18 holer.

Overview of the regular tees:

Hole 1 is a nice straight/anny throwing off a hill onto another hill

Hole 2 throws pretty much straight to a cool basket placement off the edge of the far slope.

Hole 3 is tough but fair placement shot with your mid or fairway driver, need to land accurately on the side of a hill for the deuce

Hole 4 shoots to a basket tucked behind a strategic group of trees

Hole 5 option anny or big hyzer, basket has a risk/reward placement near the bayou edge

Hole 6 can be approached several ways as some may choose to layup, and the more advanced players can shoot the gap or take the huge hyzer over the top

Hole 7 is a cool putter/mid drive, skip too far left and end up with a tough birdie putt

Hole 8 hyzer or anhyzer option, basket on the slope, good driver hole

Hole 9 very risky basket placement if you go for the deuce, scenic shot with downtown in the background

Cons:

Would be nice if this course was expanded to 18 or 21 holes. The course is somewhat cramped into the space provided but the design makes the best of whats available. Can be some pedestrian traffic on a busy day.

Other Thoughts:

I give this course a 4 rating because it has some of the best terrain and golf lines in Houston. As many have said, a possible expansion could easily bump this course up to a 4.5 rating.
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LoPan12
Experience: 13.8 years 35 played 10 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Not bad for middle of the city 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 6, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

+They worked 9 holes into the space fairly well. +Elevation changes were used along a couple holes, as well as the waterway along the side.
+The holes themselves were well thought out, and flowed well.

Cons:

-Construction on the park made some tees hard to find, or missing (2).
-The "dirt" teepads were muddy, and one was even right next to the asphalt path?
-The bank of the waterway along nine was ridiculous. I walked 50 ft to get my disc and came out with 4 lbs of mud stuck to my shoe, and almost fell in it it was so slick.
-Markers didn't have distances on them, and the alternate tees were marked with bricks that aren't visible until you're on top of them.

Other Thoughts:

Concrete pads would elevate this to a 3.5, and some better signage would help as well. Don't get me wrong, it was a fun little course, and with the small amount of space to work with, the holes were well thought out and made sense. You can tell what the designer had in mind for lines when you take a look at each hole.
6 plays over an inlet, and provides for some fun trouble just before the basket.
I felt that 9's basket could have been moved farther from the water just to keep your shots further out of the mud.
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markjfun
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18 years 108 played 27 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Green River Goodness 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The Jim Mazola Bayou course does a lot with a little. The overall ground area is not large, but the course design makes effective use of some elevation changes, water, trees and even a man-made bike shelter. The grass tees are in pretty good shape, as are the baskets. Each hole has its own feel and will challenge the average player in a unique way. Length also varies from one hole to the next. Some drives demand strength and distance, while others require a strategic mid-range shot to get around a corner or over a hill. When the park isn't too busy, it's a very fun course to play, even twice. It can be played in about 30 minutes solo. Drinking fountains are available at the skate park.

Cons:

Hole 1 is difficult to find from the main street-side parking area on Sabine St. There are only short, hard-to-see, unmarked wooden posts at each tee, rather than informational signs. The baskets are only numbered with stickers on the inner posts, so if you're a first-timer, you're not always sure you're in the right spot. A course map would definitely keep a beginner from backtracking to find the right tee and/or basket. As some other reviewers said, it's easy to lose a disc in the wide, deep, muddy bayou creek. Be mindful that a rolling disc on several of the holes could be headed for the murky sludge if you don't hurry to stop it! The park can get pretty busy with bikers, kids, skaters and general public, which gets in the way of disc golf.

Other Thoughts:

This is an excellent, diverse, fun disc golf course with eye-widening views of the downtown Houston skyline, a small creek, wooded areas, and the large bayou creek in the middle. Plan your visit according to the ebb and flow of general park traffic. Alternate tees can be found by colored bricks in the ground, but you'll have to be looking for them.
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piazzata
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
1.50 star(s)

One and done 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The grass seemed to be mowed fairly recent and the course it self looked pretty nice. Great view of downtown. A good 9 hole to play.... once.

Cons:

Where do I start?.... If you live in Houston, you know that traffic is bad anywhere, but downtown unbearable. There is only a very small window of time where you can get there, play, and get home without hitting bad traffic. Some holes are on steep hills like #8, and the bayou is right at the bottom of it. It is VERY easy for your disc to roll down the hill into the bayou (two drives rolled on me and one would have went in had my friend not ran and kicked it). It was very difficult finding hole #1 because the first hole you see is #9.

Other Thoughts:

Great course to play once.... Would not recommend the course to people who are rec-players afraid to lose their disc, because you have to throw next to the water on about 4 holes. Even for advanced players, take a buddy with you to spot you on the hill shots, especially if there is 15mph wind (like the day i went:/ ), cuz this course is NOT worth losing a disc over.
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MrNiceFella
Experience: 17 played 15 reviews
2.00 star(s)

I HATE Losing Discs! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 4, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

In the heart of downtown.

Cons:

Layout is confusing, water is in play on almost every hole and good luck recovering your disc after you throw it in. No tee pads.

Other Thoughts:

Some homeless dude was trying to give away a pair of pants the day we went. If you need a size 38 waste pair of pants and belt, he can totally hook you up! Otherwise he can totally creep you out.
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martinb
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 44.6 years 183 played 57 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Jim Mazola 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 17, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Not crowded, restrooms.

Cons:

Limited parking

Other Thoughts:

This is a nine hole course situated on the Buffalo Bayou water way in Sabine Park, just outside of downtown Houston. There is a skateboard park where hole one and nine is, (start and finish) and plays with a jogging/walking path along the length of the course. Dirt tee pads with tee signs showing direction and distance. There is an overall course map on a bulletin board outside the skateboard park so you can see the basic layout of the course. The park has the typical tree and shrubbery growth for texas, the majority of the fairways are grassy and well maintained by the park services, with several mature trees and other foliage coming into play on every hole.
Course design takes elevation changes to full advantage, especially the first three holes. The Buffalo Bayou comes into play on half of the holes as you hit the turn and start coming back to the skateboard park. Course design is better than average and is focused on the intermediate to advanced players skill levels. Distance on drives is not overwhelming, somewhere between 300 to 400 feet on average. All fairways are pretty wide open, no prohibitive tee shots where trees or bushes are in the way. Navigating your way around the course is very easy, although some of the alternate tee pads are not completely visible and may be a little hard to find for the first time player.
Overall I enjoyed playing this course. It took about 45 minutes to play, on a Friday afternoon there was no one else on the course. There were some people using the jogging path however and that delayed some of my tee shots for safety reasons. Parking is sketchy, on a weekend you probably have to park a long ways away. This course ranges right in the middle of skill sets needed for a disc golfer. A beginner who has never played may find it too difficult, and an experienced pro may find it a little too easy for his abilities. If there were permanent tee pads I would give this a better rating than a 3.
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coyotepower
Experience: 18.6 years 87 played 34 reviews
4.00 star(s)

used to hate - now its great! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 7, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Urban DG Oasis. Great scenery. TOUGH water hazards, plenty of challenges throughout. Very close to my home and work.

Cons:

So many lost discs....
People on the paths and near the skatepark. Used to be sooo quiet out there before all the skaterlaterdudes moved in. Homeless on occasion but they cool.

Other Thoughts:

My home course simply based on geography although we dont play here as often as we used to. The old hole 1 was a great starter but the skatepark took over and desecrated what WAS a memoral to a champion of DG and a fine man. Maybe they will make this course 18 holes to make up for it? one can hope that someone they will (Throw over the bayou maybe??) please?
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scuddyp4
Experience: 16.8 years 32 played 11 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun Bayou City Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 29, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Elevation changes (not found frequently in Houston) make for challenging holes. Especially on #2,#3,#8 and #9. Course stays away from the walk/biking trail for the most part (unless you throw a stray shot). Risk reward is high on several holes, 6 being the one that comes to mind first. Lay up or shoot over the water/mud hazard. Several birdie holes if you have the shot in your bag.

Cons:

Alternate tees not marked/hard to find, unless you play with someone who knows where they are. Tees are natural and could use some work. They're not the worst I've seen but you have to throw from beside the rut on most of them. Crazy bike riders that don't slow down on the blind hill in between 8 and 9. Park is crowded on weekend with non-dg's. I suggest a weekday during the day if it fits your schedule as the park is significantly less crowded.

Other Thoughts:

If you miss a putt on 1,2 or 8 you could end up with a long uphill putt that could turn into a vicious cycle of long uphill putts. There is water along the right side of 3 that is hidden front the tee. If your roller strays a little or if you throw a shot that fades a little too much it could spend the rest of it's life in the drink. Not exactly a course for beginners. Although I don't want to discourage beginners from play as this is a great course. easy bird on 7. This course can get very windy, especially on holes along the bayou, so make sure you pack your "wind discs". Overall a great course if you don't mind the possibility of losing a disc or 2.
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dodgeball
Experience: 13.7 years 5 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun on the Bayou 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 19, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has it all! From shooting along the bayou, to numerous elevation changes, to sidehill pins, to low canopies, you will get a little bit of everything here. With so much going on, you will need a variety of shots. Also, there is a nice balance of left to right, right to left holes, with only one wide open hole (number 4).

The designers did a good job of using the land here. You really get the feeling that the land itself dictated the layout of the course. Beginners may find this course too much to handle, but it offers returning players lots of challenges!

Cons:

No doubt that lots of discs are lost on this course, with all the water. Hole #6 is especially challenging with a tunnel shot over water. A lot of times I might even skip this one.

This is Houston, so it can be HOT in the summer! And if you play more than a round or two, you will start feeling all the elevation changes in your legs.

The DG course runs along a jogging/walking path, so at any time of day there will be people using the path. If it's a busy time of day, this might mean waiting at some tees before it's clear.

Other Thoughts:

A fun and challenging course that offers returning players enough to keep them interested.
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crashzero
Experience: 16.9 years 44 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great new design 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 13, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice elevation, good variety of anhyzers and hyzers, great design and flow.

Well thought out alternate tees as well for an 18 hole experience.

Really makes you shape your shots and placement is key due to many baskets on slopes and the risk of rolling away into the bayou. This course is 'technical' in all the right ways and does not use gimmics or ridiculous tunnel shots to make a challenge. Instead, you are challenged with moderate distance and shot placement with elevation in play on most holes.

Best holes - 1, 3 and 9 (reg & alt)

Cons:

The skatepark is the main con at this location as the whole park is sometimes crawling with skater rats. This used to be a peaceful and quiet park dedicated only to disc golf, now feels somewhat like skateboarding is the priority.

Other Thoughts:

The course is planned to be expanded to 18 holes in the next few years and I would say it would be the top faciliy in the Houston area when this occurs.
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JHern
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.8 years 82 played 49 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Challenging Course in a Great Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 15, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I heard about a tight bayou course near downtown Houston from a skater friend, and when I had the opportunity to play it on a trip I definitely made it happen. I also brought several newbies who live in the neighborhood (and who I'm sure will be returning in the future to hone their skills).

The term "bayou" as best I can tell means something like "stagnant creek," or what looks like a creek or small river but doesn't actually flow unless there's a ton of water coming down the small valley that it sits inside. Needless to say, the bayou water hazard here, rimmed somewhat by medium-sized trees, are the nastiest looking soup I've ever seen in a disc golf course. The soil is very sandy. You can see sand spit up when the disc comes down even in grassy areas.

The valley around the bayou water is very nicely groomed and mowed, there are steep side-slopes to deal with on several basket placements. There are plenty of trees to provide obstacles, though many are still young. (I think it they didn't mow the grass regularly, it would be a jungle in here!) The view of downtown is quite spectacular from the course, and a very unique setting for disc golf.

Most holes on this course require very good control on your throws. If you overshoot, turn over too much, or fade too early, you will seriously never ever see your disc again. Period. It seems like wading in that water will get you a tropical disease, or eaten by a gator.

Hole 5 was my favorite on the course, with the big bayou water hazard running along the right, and then you have to play through a tight tunnel across a small muddy tributary and ditch that is probably about 300 ft away from the tee. Most players will lay up on this one, but if you're confident, then hitting this tunnel and parking for birdie will be one of the most satisfying throws you will ever make. But, if you hit something going across, another great chance of never seeing your disc again, unless you're lucky enough to get a floaty.

Huge arms (400+ ft power) can power over the top of some of the tree lines on this course, which might reduce the challenge somewhat, except that the baskets are often on steep slopes so getting the disc to stay put is not at all simple. And you really do have to be flawless in your aim if you're putting more power on your throws.

Cons:

A lot of the baskets are of the cheap, single-outer ring style. Some are deformed/bent, and I don't think they will last much longer. They need to install Mach V's or similar. Dirt tees are sometimes not smooth. Be careful, and watch your step! It is also not easy to navigate the first time around (start on the backside of the skate park, opposite Sabine St).

Car break-ins are rampant in this area. I heard tales of discs and other items being stolen from cars parked in the neighborhood, and saw a person discover their car window smashed when I was there. Be careful, lock your car, and don't leave anything in view.

There is some pedestrian traffic, but I found them to be friendly, and curious, often stopping to watch us drive from the tee.

Other Thoughts:

Bring mosquito repellent. The bayous are huge breeding grounds.

This course could easily be expanded, also for special tournaments or other events. This bayou continues for a very long ways, and the park land is very nice the entire length.
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Omega SuperSloth
Experience: 22.8 years 12 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

when isay its downtown i mean its downtown 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 12, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

very safe(helicopter patrolled) clean well maitained park , great finesse course not too hard too shot even here or hit birds but enough bogey chances to keep better players interested.

there are plenty of chances to turn easy shots and guaranteed birds and pars into holy crap how did i shoot a 5or 6 on that hole moments and turn a i think im gonna shoot my record on this round into i think im gonna have to play another round after this.

Weekdays before 3 the place is all yours. and i know the long over the river hole seems impossible in the summer but in winter/fall it opens up

Cons:

you wont be able to get back most water shots,

Other Thoughts:

stick to the regular tees its a 9 hole deal with it if you wanna play 18 go to mac gregor ,just make sure you bring a gat;}
Great course to bring just fairway and a putter , also look out for the pond on #2 you might not realize your first time there is water there and even a good shot can end up rolling down into it and most of the time its not clear enough to see into.
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ChrisMacG
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.2 years 219 played 31 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A View to thrill 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 7, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Like every other disc golfer in Houston I rarely get a chance to play a course that has so many elevation changes. Most of the time when I'm throwing downhill it's because I'm standing on a man made hill; not so at Mozola. This course challenges you not only with well designed holes and the bayou on a number of holes, but also to throw up or downhill. The view of the city from #6 on is really wonderful too. This course it a gem.

Cons:

The bayou on the south side of the course eats discs. If they land in the water, they're gone. Play this course with older discs you won't mind losing.

Other Thoughts:

I've heard the city is being petitioned to add a second 9 hole course on the south side of the bayou.
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lohrtom
Experience: 15.1 years 40 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice Inner City Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is my home course. You can play it and still do other things in great Buffalo Bayou Park. Some challenging water holes along the bayou on the back 5 holes. Sweeping views of a glassy skyline. An easy walk from downtown or a nice walk to catch an Astros game after a round.

Cons:

The last few holes need studying to get the sequence right. There ARE poisonous snakes along the banks of the bayou. Your disk ain't worth it.

Other Thoughts:

This is THE course to play if near downtown Houston for the skyline view along. After playing, head back along the walking trail for about a mile to the Waugh Street bridge. The path goes under it. That squeaking noise you will hear is the 250,000 plus Waugh Street bat colony. That smell is lots and lots of bat poop.
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srm_520
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20 years 156 played 142 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great Views of Downtown 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 10, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Jim Mozola is a great elevation course for Houston standards. Even though it's only a tight nine-hole course, the alternate tees make for playing a solid 18. There are a mix of distances, coupled with a good use of hills, trees, and the creek to mess with your shot.

Water comes into play on most holes, and even a poor shot on one or two can get your disc wet. Hole two is particularly tricky with the steep slope and road on the right, and dense foliage and pond ready to swallow discs on the left.

The pins and tees are adequate, not great, and each hole is marked, but you'll have to download the map under links if you plan on playing the alternate tees.

Cons:

The skate park unfortunately seems to have become the main priority to the park. Not that it interferes with play, but it's required the course to be redesigned and only recently was #1 and #2 changed back to it's original splendor.

Space is the other negative. This must be taken with a grain of salt - you're in downtown, but you'll have to contend with multiple joggers and bikers sharing the greenway that snakes through the course. This can be very aggravating, since they seem to always be completely clueless that they are in your way.

Tee boxes are minimal at best, so people with a long approach may have problems with the dirt.

Other Thoughts:

If scenery is one of your factors for where you play, then know that Jim Mozola is arguably the prettiest course in the Houston area. Set along Buffalo Bayou, "The Bayou Course" is a mix of hills and old growth Cypress and Oak with downtown's towering skyscrapers as a backdrop.

The Bayou course is meant for decent players looking to enhance their elevation shots in an area where elevation is rare. Beginners may get frustrated easily, and hole two or five can humble even the best players. Take your time, and enjoy the views and layout, and if the season is right - even reward yourself with some blackberries from the massive tree guarding number nine.
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progprowl
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.8 years 18 played 16 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 4, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Probably one of the more enjoyable courses that I've played.
-Very scenic views of downtown and the Bayou flowing by make for a fun experience.
-I really like these pins (easy to see among all of the green, but they dont have the big yellow rejection ring on the top.
-Trash cans and benches on some holes.
-Some challenging shots (Especially to prevent discs from going in the drink- good thing I'm not a LHBH)
-Hole #5 was a great challenge. Very reminiscent of a ball golf hole where you have to layup and then clear the water with your approach. Very fun hole.

Cons:

-I would not have been able to find hole 1 without the map I printed before I went. (only found the yellow marker)
-Lots of runners and bikers to avoid on hole 6.
-Tees were sometimes difficult to find with different hole #'s on the markers in some cases.
-Condition of the tee areas were horrible. I often moved to the side to be able to get good footing.
-Hole length is too short (I had difficulty finding yellow tees). Next time I hope to have enough time to get two full rounds in to try all lengths.

Other Thoughts:

I will definately play here again it was very fun. With some improved signage and concrete tee pads this course would definately be up there for me. I wish I could give a better score but the shortcomings are too many. I was suprised that I didn't see any locals playing (time of Day?). I wish someone was with me to witness me hitting the pin on 9 (still gunning for that first Ace!).
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DaveMarkel
Experience: 15.4 years 3 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 28, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Holes are well laid out and maintained. Tees are (for the most part) easy to find. The course offers several obstacles and water hazards but still is a good course for beginner players.

Cons:

There is a lot of foot traffic due to the running path and skate park. Parking was also difficult to find. The post for hole one we could not find despite having a map.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course! We will definitely put this on the list of courses to come back to.
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gcrussell4
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.1 years 146 played 25 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The Bayou 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This is one of the few courses in the Houston area where you can play a course where elevation comes into play. This beautiful course in the heart of Houston is an exception to the typical community rules that disc golf courses be located only in the worst and ugliest parks in town. You play nine holes along the edge of a bayou with some streams that feed into it also coming into play. Accuracy is more helpful then distance and power as this is more of a precision course then a big arm course. Overall, a very nice experience and a good exposure for our sport.

Cons:

The alternate tees do change the looks that the holes give you to a certain extent, but not a ton. If this course is expanded to 18 holes as has been rumored at different points it could be a real gem. I also feel the need to mention the fact that you could lose a disc in the drink pretty easily as a con although frankly I like the added challenge and risk.

Other Thoughts:

This course is located in a pretty busy park for disc golfers, joggers, bikers, skaters, and sunbathers. Being in such a pretty setting in downtown Houston shows people unfamiliar with DG just what it can look like. A good and active course is the best advertisement out there.
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