South Daytona, FL

Reed Canal Park DGC

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pmay5
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Experience: 20.8 years 480 played 245 reviews
3.00 star(s)

This is not Daytona Intl Speedway - Beginners welcome here!

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 2, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good Chainstar baskets.
Small but adequate concrete tee pads, level to the ground. Not much of a runup needed on most holes.
Tee signs are fine, shows the basket location, and intended path of the hole.
Several different types of shots needed, going left, right and straight, on short and longer holes.
Great short course for beginners or families.

Cons:

Can get a little muddy in places, especially the Front 9, since it is mostly wooded and shady, some areas probably don't get much daylight.
As with most parks, there are several walking paths around the course, they do come close to several of the holes, especially 7, 8, 16 and 18. I've played here several times and have only had a few short waits.

Other Thoughts:

Reed Canal is a nice little park, with a dog park and playground at one end, and a nice pond at the other end. The course is on a perfectly flat piece of land in the middle of the park, plenty of parking near the first tee.
After the mostly open first hole, the rest of the Front 9 range from heavily wooded, to just slightly wooded. #8 and #9 finish a little more open, but still require tight left to right turning shots. #4 and #5 are both straight, but extremely tight, requiring a precise drive, or serious scrambling.
The Back 9 range from very lightly wooded to wide open, short ace runs. #10 - #13 cross the same open field of the park, with only a few trees for shot shaping. Here you find the longest holes on the course, #11 at 356' and #10 at 330.
Then, #14, #15 and #17 are all short ace runs, averaging just 157' with no trees to get in your way. #18 is about the same distance but requires some shot shaping around several trees.
This is a very nice beginner/family course. Almost no chances to lose a disc here, the pond doesn't come into play, and the OB properties don't really come into play. It also checks that "tale of two nines" course description. So if those newbies you are bringing to the course prefer wooded, or open holes, you can play that particular 9 (#9 does come back to the parking lot).
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drambo
Experience: 30.3 years 65 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

My Favorite Course / old school par 3 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 4, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I grade courses on the fun factor. That's why we play right? This course is just plain old fun! Reminds me of why I started playing disc golf in the first place.
Classic old School Par 3. If I didn't know better, I would of thought this course was installed in the late 80s/early 90s.
Super technical. You must have a wide range of shots to score well.
Impossible to loose a disc unless you get it stuck in a tree.
Locals have PVC pipe poles to poke discs out of trees if you do get them stuck.
Park is well maintained.
Concrete Tee Pads.
Multiple ace run chances, who doesn't love that?!?!

Cons:

It's hard for me to give any cons for this course so I'm nit picking here:
Tee Pads are on the short side, but long enough for the short course.
A couple of the holes are very short with no obstacles.

Other Thoughts:

Disclaimer: shots from a Right Hand Players Perspective. Preferred routes are to the holes that were in place the week I played it.
I only get to play this course 1 week every year. I make the best of that week and try to play it everyday because I love it so much.
Hole 1: 304 Feet, wide open fairway, basket hidden behind trees at the end. Preferred route, backhand straight drive with minimal finish.
Hole 2: Short hole but VERY technical. Tight wooded hole that finishes hard to the right. Preferred route forehand that finishes hard right.
Hole 3: Short hole with open fairway, guarded green. Preferred route straight forehand with minimal right finish.
Hole 4: Short, but very tight fairway. There are holes if you miss the fairway but you have to get some luck to get through to the basket. Preferred route, super straight backhand with minimal finish left.
Hole 5: Very short hole. Super tight fairway. Ace run every time if you make the it threw. Preferred route, straight at the basket.
Hole 6: Very short hole. Trees in front of tee pad force you to think about your release. Preferred route backhand with minimal finish left.
Hole 7: Open fairway with dog leg right finish to a guarded pin. Preferred route forehand with a hard right finish.
Hole 8: Straight fairway, tight but not too tight with a hard finish right to a semi guarded basket. Preferred route, straight forehand with minimal finish.
Hole 9: Open fairway to a very guarded basket. You can get one too the pin with a little luck, I've done it. Preferred route forehand with a hard right finish.
Hole 10: Open fairway and open green with minimal trees in your way. Preferred route straight at the basket.
Hole 11: The longest hole on the course and the only one I have yet to birdie. Open fairway with an open green, but you do have to miss some trees to get close. Preferred route turnover forehand.
Hole 12: Open fairway with open green. Minimal trees to miss. Preferred route forehand with right finish.
Hole 13: Open fairway with open green. Minimal trees to miss. Preferred route forehand with right finish.
Hole 14: The start of what we call birdie alley. VERY SHORT hole with a raised basket. No obstacles. Ace run. Preferred route straight at the basket.
Hole 15: Very short hole. No obstacles. Ace run. Preferred route straight at the basket.
Hole 16: Straight fairway minimal obstacles. Preferred route backhand with straight finish.
Hole 17: very short hole. minimal obstacles. Ace run. Preferred route backhand with minimal left finish.
Hole 18: very short hole. guard trees around the green. Ace run. Preferred route big backhand sky hyzer over the trees.
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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 19.8 years 585 played 539 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Put the Pedal to Metal at Daytona's Short Track 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 20, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Reed Canal Park is a short, fun course. Just like the Speedway down the road, you can throw caution to the wind and have one fast-paced, aggressive round. Let the birdies fly.
- Simple, straight ahead course is a fantastic city park. Course uses the trees as an excellent obstacle without feeling tricked out. Besides the trees, the only other obstacles you'll see on the course will be some of the crosswinds and park-goers.
- The front nine has more trees creating a more varied layout. The back nine is sparser, with baskets strategically placed near trees to create the challenges.
- There are dual pin locations on many holes. Based on the tee signs, many give the holes different looks - i.e. dogleg left vs right. I only noticed a couple that seemed to be unimaginative putting the basket 30 - 40 feet further back types.
- This is a mid-range and approach-shot type of course. I only used anything longer than midrange on several holes. Only three holes are longer than 300 feet - 1, 10, & 11. Those three are very open so no challenge.
- #2 & 3 are two of the more challenging and enjoyable layouts. Both have heavily tree-lined fairways while offering enough gaps to carve your shots back to the basket. I had birdie putts on both and didn't think I threw an exceptional shot on both.
- Course begs for ace-runs. Eight holes, including four of the final five are less than 200 feet. You play a couple rounds here and you should have at least one shot that has...a...chance...to....go....in....
- Along those lines, great course for beginners and kids. With no true long holes, most holes in the 150 - 250-foot range, and virtually no chance of losing a disc, you can bring a newbie, one-disc owned player here.
- Best thing about the course is the park its located in. Lots to do here for the family: playground, walking trails, large pond, picnic tables. Let them do there thing while you play a round.

Cons:

I enjoyed this for being a short, beginner-friendly course. Along those lines, this course essentially nails its target. In the big picture, several observations.
- My biggest issue was the inconstancy of the basket locations - Pin A vs Pin B. The metal-colored baskets blend into the shaded areas, or are hidden by trees, so it's not always easy to spot them from the tee. When I couldn't see them, I'd base the location off the distance listed on the DGCR app. My success rate was about 50% for picking the correct location. On one blind tee shot (somewhere around hole #6 - 8) I threw to the blind dogleg left, parking my disc within 4 feet of the sleeve. Unfortunately, it was in the OTHER location, so I had a 50 foot, bending putt. Instead of a tap-in birdie, I had a disappointing birdie.
- Course plays over and close to the walking trails a lot. Had to wait on walkers multiple times. Also had to wait on a kid on a bike riding in the fairway while his dad stood 20 feet from me pretending not to see me. FYI, watching me about to tee off before your kid rides 100 feet in front of me, making eye contact with me for a couple seconds, then looking away doesn't mean you didn't see me no matter how much you tried.
- A few more next tee arrows would be nice. Yes, there are arrows on the tee signs. However, for those of us who didn't pay attention to that when we teed off, when we hole out and now see multiple tee pads and holes, it's kind of a crap-shoot of which hole to play next. I only walked to the wrong tee one time. After that, it was a simple process of elimination.

Other Thoughts:

Reed Canal is fun for what it is. In the DG universe, it's very non-descript. If you're wanting to stretch your legs in the middle of a 10-hour car ride, this was the perfect 40-minute break for me.
- Courses like this serve a purpose. Regular players want & need more challenging courses. To continue growing the sport and getting support from local governments, you need to appeal to new players as well.
- Being from Charlotte, this course is right up there with our area's 3 pitch-n-putt courses. If it means I'm in Daytona, I'll pick this one every time over those.
- The crosswinds playing off the ocean add an extra challenge. On #11, the tee pad is protected by trees. The fairway then opens up, at which time the winds lovingly picked up my disc and blew it a good 75 feet off line. By the time I got to #18, breeze was strong enough that I was aiming a good 60 feet right of the basket, throwing a big sweeping shot back to this 152-foot hole. Nailed my 15-foot birdie putt so consider it a success.
- #15 has a raised basket, begging you to make a run. It's only 141 feet so it feels playing the safe up-and-down layup is the easy way out.
- Overall, this is slightly below average as a course. The biggest factors are that the course doesn't force players to use many different discs. Play the entire course with a midrange disc - Roc or Buzz - and you'll be fine. You also don't get penalized for being overly aggressive as you should be able to recover with a bad tee shot on most holes with easy up and downs.
- This is about as average of a layout as you'll find. Fun factor, scenery, 10 minute drive to the ocean, and overall park quality rate higher. As for the disc golf, consider this a good practice course or ego booster.
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JLethal2
Experience: 12.8 years 38 played 17 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Decent Local Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Reed Canal Park is located in Port Orange, FL (A nicer area of the greater Daytona Beach Beach area) so the park upkeep is usually at a premium.

The course here has a nice mixture of holes starting with the shorter technical front 9 that are through the "woodsy" section and then finishing in the back 9 for some more opened up throws with some more distance and fewer trees.

You will not encounter panhandlers in this park or any real shady types of people like you may see in other parts of the city that we don't need to name here.

There are dedicated Concrete tee pads which is always a plus to give any course an official feel.

A nice added feature of this course is the large soccer field right next to the parking lot which can double as a sort of driving range (if not in use of course).

We play here often mostly for the convenience of it (being local) and that it is a fun little 18 holes of Disc Golf

Cons:

While it may be a challenge of some newer players to traverse the abundance of trees on this course, more seasoned players will breeze through it. a Putter/mid range combo can be used pretty much on every hole since they range between 150 - 300 ft.

You will find no elevation changes here nor any water hazards which I feel always increase the Character in any course.

TREES...love em or hate em...you will hit them on this course, especially in the front 9. Some holes allowing only way through so limited line options.

As far as baskets go, RCP uses Chainstar which are not the best quality imo. If you are playing here as a first timer, these baskets will be hard to spot at first. Even just adding some flags on top would help.

The course was put together like a Grid to maximize the area of land but it makes for some rather uneventful and mundane gameplay especially holes 10-13 where you tee off to the basket, then another tee right next to that down to the other end again and so on...for 4 straight holes. This place will not give you any type of Nature hike type of feel...it definitely feels like a shared park atmosphere.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, if you play disc golf and are always looking to play a new course...and are visiting the Daytona Beach area, sure...come by and play a round here. Will the course Wow you? No, but will it provide some fun, semi-challenging outdoor disc golf activity? Yes it will.

There are some very nice courses in the surrounding area here and I would rate Reed Canal probably 5th on the list of the 8 courses within 30 miles. This place is nice for the locals but wouldn't be one you would probably make a road trip of to go play.
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xGIRTHx
Experience: 13.2 years 39 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

About as good as it gets for practice. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is on a beautiful piece of city property and also serves as a multi-purpose park/recreation area. Its very scenic and relaxing and for how busy it is I rarely have pedestrians in the way of discing. The front nine are heavily wooded sans a few holes and act as a great warm up for the longer back nine. It is a great course for a random practice round and the chance of losing discs is quite low. Because its a park there are bathrooms and soda machines as well as an adjacent soccer field for driving practice when empty. Multiple pin positions on many of the holes as well.

Cons:

Most players with any experience will find this course very easy. There aren't too many holes over 300 ft and there are a couple gimme birdies (#14, 15). Every so often a random person will obliviously walk right across the fairway but as previously mentioned it doesn't happen too often from my experience.

Other Thoughts:

My opinion of this course has changed significantly in the years I've been playing. As I get better and play more courses, I've grown more of an appreciation for this course and have enjoyed it more in the last couple years. I got my first ace and second ace at this park so it will always be special in that regard. Objectively speaking it is a great place to go for a quick 18 if you live locally. I wouldn't drive a long distance to play just this course but if you are coming from out of town I would highly reccommend it as a warmup for tuscawilla or doris leeper. It is quite scenic and the front nine is relatively secluded for being a public park in a developed area of town. (listen for the owls that inhabit the front 9 around holes 4,5,6)
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Jiggy202
Experience: 13.8 years 63 played 25 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Quick and Easy 18 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 16, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Quick and easy course. Great for beginners or intermediates working their short game.
-Nice concrete tee pads
-Potential to lose a disc is very low

Cons:

-A few holes are very short
-Hole maps on the tee signs are a little confusing and lines to the basket are not always well defined
-Had to keep a sharp eye out for pedestrians on all of the walking paths throughout the course

Other Thoughts:

Reed Canal is pretty decent recreational/beginners course. The first 9 holes are the more difficult ones mainly because of the amount on palm trees all over the place. I think playing 10-18 first and then 1-9 would make more sense because the course would gradually get more difficult. Even with all the trees, par is typically easily saved here because there is basically no rough. Navigation here is fairly easy, without a map I found the next hole easy enough. Overall this is a fun little course if you looking for a quick and easy 18. No need to make a special trip for this course but it's a nice change from other courses in the area.
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.7 years 278 played 273 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Light Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 18, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Light, easy course tucked into a small city park is very well constructed in terms of the space available. Though all the holes are played in the same, relatively open area, it doesn't feel that way while playing.

And while the course feels open, the shots aren't. Individual palms provide most of the obstacles in your path, creating a nice vacation feel to your round. The park is maintained very well, and while there are other activities, they don't get in the way as afar as I can tell.

Cons:

That said, there's not a ton of difficulty and not much length at all. While most of the holes are decent, and provide a few different looks, none are memorable and a few are just silly. I'm speaking particularly of 14 and 15, which are open looks at basket less than 150 feet away. Holes like that cheapen the potential aces in my opinion.

While most tees are withing a few feet of the previous basket, it can still be hard to locate them. Since the entire area is open, you will be looking in all directions for the tee.

Other Thoughts:

This course is alright. I'd go back again. It's 18 holes that can be played played quickly and doesn't demand to be taken too seriously.
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RussMB
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Premium Member
Experience: 19.4 years 131 played 110 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 12, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-This course is a beginner friendly rec course located in a really nice quiet beautiful park! Lots of scenery to take in!
-Tee area has Tee signs with fairway map & distance, and there are concrete tee's
-Beginner friendly; A couple of long drive shots, Numerous tight & Technical short shots; the rest are average range open field shots.
-Decent Fun Factor that does have challenging shots. Non-playing friends could have a good time here.
-Perfect for a quick round, also good to bring non-playing friends and family.
-A plethora of opportunities for an Ace here. This course could host a real nice Ace Race Tournament.
-If you have a bad or deflected shot on the tighter holes, you'll still be close enough for a run at the basket for an deuce or an upshot.
-50/50 Balance of Wooded and open field
FWIW
-Other activities and playground equipment in the park.

Cons:

-Navigation was a little hard to follow. I figured it out without a map, but there was more than a few moments of "Where is it?". (Primarily a First time issue)

-The park could be crowded on weekends, and during the summer there was an apparent summer rec program happening here during the week. So there was a large group of children that ended up walking across the field. On a busy weekend, I could see the open field side of this park being very crowded.

-Could be considered too tight by some peoples standards, although I enjoyed threading the needle on some of those shots. The front 9 has some really tight lines.
-Walking/Biking path that weaves through the course. Make sure to Look before you throw.

Other Thoughts:

By most Disc Golfers standards, this would be considered an easy course. Despite that, I found myself having a good time. It could be considered a pitch and putt, and you really don't need to bring a full bag. 2 or 3 discs will do fine here. It's Daytona, a place most visitors are on vacation with their families. You could definitely bring them all out for a round and have a good time! It's more of a family course, rather than Daytona's Tuscawilla Counterpart. The course is located in a really nice park, where there is a lot of things to do. So there are a lot of things you can do with your family while you are here. This is not a professional course, but a family rec course. It is a short course and it plays very quick. It does have a decent fun factor. More than I initially thought going into it.
If you are staying in Daytona, grab a couple of discs and just go play it! If you are looking for a big challenging course, go to Tuscawilla. This is the easier, fun course to play. It's still worth checking out if you're in Daytona. It's not a course I would necessarily drive out of my way to play, but if you happen to be on a road trip, and you're stopping in Daytona, then stop in and check it out. It's not too far from Tuscawilla.
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nygfaninva
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.1 years 38 played 36 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun in the Shade! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 12, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very first time friendly. Easy to follow course. Concrete Tees and maps at every hole. Lots of ace and birdie shots. When you finish a hole, just look around and then find the next map stand. Nice playground with bathrooms available.

Cons:

Very simple course. The front nine attempts to be hard due to trees, but it really is a beginners course. Back nine gets extremely basic. No course map or scorecards available.

Other Thoughts:

Look, I know it may seem like I didn't like Reed Canal, but I did! It was great fun. Easy to follow and have a good time at. Lots of shade to protect you from the beating sun, but its just not too challenging for the players reading this. Located just a stones throw from Tuscawilla, I'd have to say play there for a challenge, play Reed for a fun relaxed time. If not for the simple back nine this course would easily get a three, but as it is 2.5 is a fair rating.
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BogeyMurder
Experience: 16.5 years 6 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun, easy course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 18, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Simple layout. Good signage. Good for beginners. Bathroom, trash cans, and water fountains readily available.

Cons:

Some holes are too short. Not a lot of variety in shots/holes.

Other Thoughts:

Great for beginners or people who just want to paint their some aces/birdies
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chuckrcp
Experience: 12.1 years 7 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Wow 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Has lots of shade.
The finishing holes allow for some good ace runs.
You get to try lots of different shots.

Cons:

Front nine is tough for a beginner, lots of trees.some holes changes and signs are wrong.

Other Thoughts:

Nice park not to busy had a fun time. My son is only 11 and has been playing as long as me and he had fun.
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Iowa420DG
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.1 years 457 played 41 reviews
3.50 star(s)

LOTS OF FUN 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 27, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is the funnest course in the Daytona area IMO. There are plenty of birdie opportunities and some great ace opportunities. Despite being a short course, there are a variety of different challenges presented. The front 9 or so deal in a heavily wooded area that requires a multitude of technical shots... some of which you most likely have never seen. Most of the holes are <250', but the thick trees make for amazing risk/reward shots. This course is easy to score well on.

Cons:

-Lots of kids playing in the park near a few holes.
-Possibly too short, only 2-3 holes that really stretch ya out. A couple holes are merely long putts from the teepad.
-Flat, no elevation change. No water.

Other Thoughts:

Incredible use of a small space in Florida! Play this course and go home feeling good.
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badams
Experience: 33.8 years 73 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Local player review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 17, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great for the recreational player and beginning golfer. Also may challenge the regular player with some of the holes. Every hole is a potential birdy with virtually all an ace run

Cons:

plays short for the everyday player, especially 3 of the last four holes

Other Thoughts:

Lots of ace runs, assortment of hyzer and anhyzer shots, regular players should always be under par with the more skilled reaching double digits under. A fun little course and a great complement to the other local course.
The course has been recently renumbered with the original # 4 removed and a new hole 17 designed and in play.

1.Short, under two hundred ft. straight shot between a couple of trees gaurding the basket.

2. 300' open, basket tucked in behind a large tree to the left. easy birdy

3. anhyzer to relatively short pin, lots of trees to get in the way, tomahawk can be successful. great pin placement, add strokes if you go past out of the woods.

4. short and to the left, gaurded by trees, alot of righties prefer a flick

5. straight down a narrow opening with the basket a little to the left.

6. another shot straight down a narrow corridor, ace run if you hit your line.

7. short anhyzer, easy bird.

8. anhyzer or flick, get around the growth in the middle for a birdy.

9. nice hole, straight but early trouble with lots of trees to hit.

10. straight with a little fade through a hole or an anhyzer or flick will do the job here.

11. straight just short of 300' there is an ouside route with a disc that will come back.

12. straight at it with a little bit of arm. getting to the log or or around either side is desired

13.straight shot, also an outside route with a disc that will come back.

14. anhyzer with a fair amount of glide will get you parked.

15.run it!

16. run it again!

17. new addition, go straight at it with something that does not fade much and you've got a birdy!

18. short shot, basket gaurded by a couple of trees.
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craigd
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.7 years 179 played 118 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Reed Canal Park DGC 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 22, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a very fun and at times technical course set in a small park. It's short, ringing in at only 3746 feet, but it still has a lot going for it. A quick round can be had if you are in a hurry. It's family friendly, great for new players, and is still enjoyable for an experienced player. It can have an enchanted forest feel during the times that you're surrounded by the many varieties of trees found on the course. A lot of Spanish moss hangs from the branches and lends itself to the overall atmosphere. Besides those few heavily wooded holes, it's a moderately wooded course with even some wide open holes at the end. And with the shortness, there are ample ace opportunities. The course has reasonably easy navigation. In fact the course is so compact that there is really never a long walk to the next tee.

As the course winds its way through the park, you'll notice a fair mixture of shot types. Both left and right turning are represented without being too partial to one or the other. A few holes offer more than one route to satisfy both orientations. Out of bounds walking paths that weave their way through the course add some challenge to this otherwise tame course too.

Concrete tees, great signs, and good baskets all are here too. The park has ample parking near the course and you'll also find clean bathrooms nearby.

Cons:

The shortness is sure to get some complaints. After all, 13 of the 18 holes are less than 250 feet. To make matters worse, the last four holes, which do leave a lasting impression, are pretty much wide open and barely hit the 150 feet mark. The walking paths are nice but they do offer an opportunity to hit a pedestrian. I played on a weekday morning at a little after 7am and still had to wait a few times for passersby. Because the course is packed in pretty tightly, I would use extreme caution if there were other players on the course throwing anywhere near where I'm playing.

Other Thoughts:

I'm torn between giving it a 2 or a 2 ½ disc rating. My gut says 2 but based on the fun factor, the expectations of a short course, and all of the amenities, I'll have to give it the extra half point. 2 ½ it is...

As others have stated, this not a championship caliber course. But the course is a nice compliment to the other course in town, Tuscawilla Park. I suggest using Reed Canal for a warm up and then head over to Tuscawilla for a longer, more challenging round. On the other hand if you just want to get away for a while, Reed Canal is perfect for a nice, relaxing, casual round. Either way, if you know what to expect going in, you should have a good time. Enjoy!
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Daddy_Dragon
Experience: 32.8 years 13 played 13 reviews
2.50 star(s)

The only place I went under PAR 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a what I call a good pitch and putt course. What I mean by that is this is not a good place for people with "GUNS". I found the course easy to read, signs clearly marked baskets and next tee off. The tees were cemented. It was in a park environment so it is good for families.

Cons:

Too easy. This was the only place that I have played under PAR every time I played. Several of the baskets were so close that I used my putter off the tee to make it a little more challenging.

Other Thoughts:

For being a short course, my family hated the trees. They kept getting "Tree Love" through most of the course. I would tell them that if they could control their throws and aim, it wouldn't be that much of a problem. I would bring my novice family to play again, and if I needed an ego boost, I would play as well.
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Anger Monsoon
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Kind of a letdown, but not unplayable 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

There are 8-9 interesting holes that require technical skill. Accuracy is required, and correct shots are rewarded with ace runs or birdies. The park is nicely landscaped, and the front nine are pretty solid, if not incredibly difficult. Each offers a challenge. The fountain and water behind hole 2 aren't in play, but they are pretty to look at. OB is employed on nearly every hole to add difficulty.

As others have mentioned, this is not a particularly long course. I don't think a course has to be long to be good, and about 8-10 of the holes here are interesting, have difficulty and variety. The palms will knock discs down. There are fairways (more lefty/forehand shots than righty backhand shots), and there's some risk/reward. The trees and OB will punish bad shots on the front nine in particular. And some of the deep rough/foliage is pretty nasty, so there's real risk involved. There are quite a few fun holes to be played.

Hole 2 is particularly picturesque, finishing against the backdrop of the fountain in the pond.

And Hole 12 is a biggish hole, 356' or so, dogleg right, with the basket very nicely positioned behind a big fallen log, which adds something to think about for your upshot.

The signage was good. New tee signs, very clear on where to go (mostly). Baskets modern and in great shape. Things seemed well groomed to me, especially for Florida.

Cons:

However, the finish--especially the last four holes, which are among the worst holes I have ever played--is really awful. 15, 16, 17, and 18 are less than 150', straight ahead in the field, not an obstacle in sight. They have no difficulty, and no challenge for players. They are ace holes, but no one's going to be proud of those aces if they've been playing for longer than 6 weeks. This is particularly disappointing since the course was otherwise interestingly laid out, and relatively challenging. To my mind, the last few holes (particularly the last hole) are the most crucial part of a disc golf (or ball golf) course. You want major risk and reward on the last couple holes, some real difficulty, because then scores can change, and the outcome of the round, especially if you're playing against someone, remains in jeopardy until the end. You will remember this finish, and you won't remember it well. I would recommend just skipping 15 through 18 and playing another round.

Yes, the tee boxes need some work.

Yes, the pedestrians offer a little bit of a challenge. Let them walk by before you throw.

Other Thoughts:

As someone mentioned it can be a little tricky to find a few of the tees after you finish out, but if you watch the tee signs, each of them lists which way the next tee is, so it's pretty straightforward if you're paying attention.

Big arm players won't love this course, but it does level the playing field for the rest of us, and we can all enjoy technical holes among the palms. Two of the holes are 300 feet or more, so you can get a little drive on for those. I don't know what the situation was with how much of the rest of the park the designers were able to use, but it's a real pity they didn't expand further into the other half of the park (and especially that they couldn't--or wouldn't, perhaps--use the water a little bit more). Even as a recreational course, I don't think this is a good 18 hole course. It is a decent 14 hole course, and you'd be smart to play it as such. I agree with the other commenter who suggested that this could be a quite good 9 hole course if they'd gone that way with it. But sometimes you're stuck with what you have to work with, and they did a good job with the first half.

If you come to play, keep the discs low. If they get wedged up in the palms, they're very hard to get down. I saw some dudes with a ladder and a pole trying to get a disc from the crown of a 60' palm. Good luck with that, guys.
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I3ooI3oo
Experience: 15.1 years 45 played 11 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Putt Putt 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 28, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is well maintained. It is a city park that is normally not too busy. Typical hole length is 125-200' which make is great as a 2 disc course.

Cons:

No long holes.

Other Thoughts:

We use this course as a putting warm up before playing another course locally. You can play this whole course with your putter if you can drive with it. The possibility of acing a hole is high as many are under 150'/
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Diskaholik
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

change of pace 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 9, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great to work on your short game. Lots of ace chances, Quick, "no worries" rounds. Great place to bring new players.

Cons:

Crappy, mudslide T-boxes.

Other Thoughts:

So Reed's not a championship course, who cares? It's a fun, easy alternative to our other course (Tuscawilla park, Awesome) with no chance of losing a disc. A good mix of holes, some easy, some ridiculous, but it will give you an opportunity to use every shot in your arsenal. forehand, backhand, hyzerbomb, pinball prayer, tree love a plenty. Have a fun round at the canal.
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solomon.trenton
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.6 years 89 played 67 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Summer Vacation Discin` 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 25, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course itself is very easy to navigate and the tee signs a very clear as to where the baskets are. The fairways on the back nine holes are grass, which is fairly often mowed and well groomed. The hole assortment is amazing. You have shots that are wide open (1, 15, and 16 for example), tight and wooded like 2 and 3, and very small narrow alleys like 4. The design is great for people learning to play or just as a vacation round, which is what I used it for. The coordinates bring you right to the front of the park so it is easy to find. Probably the best part for families is there are several pavilions with benches and a nice playground for children.

Cons:

The entire course is played next to/on a walking path through the park. So teeing off you have to be very careful not to peg a small child or elderly jogger. The tee boxes are made of loose fill dirt and could defiantly use some work (holes where plant foot goes for example). If you're not careful you can skip holes six and seven as there is no signage for the next tee at the end of 5. They are tucked away in between 11 and 12 and 4 and 5.

Other Thoughts:

When you enter the park make sure to take a right hand turn and go until you can't drive anymore. Hole 1 tee box is right there on your left. Very nice park that is mostly shaded and easily accessible. If you play in the summer bring extra water as I went through almost two liters in one round.
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denny ritner
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.9 years 170 played 113 reviews
1.50 star(s)

18 holes stuffed into a very small park 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 26, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Little chance of losing a disc. Good short-range practice workout if you live close. Has brand new cement tee pads.

The course has drawn many local beginners to the sport.

Cons:

18 holes crammed into the space that should only have 9. Many holes crowd each other and the park path dangerously.

Some holes have random "pinball fairways".

There's no continuity in terms of skill level from hole to hole. Some are blue level, some white, and quite a few red or green.



Other Thoughts:

More is not necessarily better. This property could have been used for a decent nine hole course with multiple tee pads, instead of forcing in 18.

p.s. I did get to meet some folks at the park that day and explain disc golf. While demonstrating I had back to back "aces" on hole 15 with stand and throw putter shots. (140 ft.)

Remember: Don't be a dirty disc golfer. If you pack it in, pack it out!
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