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Pizza God
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Experience: 36 years 1689 played 554 reviews
3.00 star(s)

potential wasted 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 19, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun course using all the features of the park

Cons:

course is sort of hard to follow in some places
Mixtures of both grass, dirt and cement tee pads
crossing fairway and fairway too close to each other

Other Thoughts:

I think it is GREAT that a Church puts in a course on their property.

This course is messed up from when it first went into the ground from what I was told, this messed up several of the holes.

1st holes tees off from the parking lot, literally, you tee off from the driveway of the parking lot up the hill to the edge of the trees.

Hole 2 is a wide open shot back down the hill

Hole 3 throws back up the hill to the edge of the trees.

Hole 4 is a short tight tunnel slight hyzer shot through the trees

hole 5 is about the same distance with a wider any hyzer shot down a path to the basket.

Then you cross back over 4's tee pad to hole 6 that throws down to the fork in the road. Just medium hyzer shot.

7 is a short low hyzer shot.

Hole 8 was moved so you cross #9's fairway. So holes 8 and 9 fairways make an X

Hole 10 is a nice little hole teeing off from a gravel parking area up the hill.

Hole 11 is a fun little shot over the driveway, either a tight straight shot down the hill or a spike hyzer shot.

longer walk over to hole 12, run of the mill shot with a low ceiling.

Hole 13 is a shot over the pond. longer than it looks, if you find my MVP Tesla I will give a Free Pizza for it to be returned.

Hole 14, watch out, you have the pond to the right and BEHIND the basket. If you are long, and it is easy to be long, you disc is GONE. There was a log behind to help catch some, thank goodness.

NEW hole 15 is a hard left hyzer shot in the woods. The older hole 15 is still there, but no longer used.

I am a little confused here, There is a hole from 15 basket up towards the pavilion on the hill.

Then you have a nice longer downhill shot for 16 towards the pond.

Hole 17 is currently just short of the ponds

Hole 18 throws away from the parking lot back towards basket 12, while not a bad hole, I just hate throwing away from the parking lot and having to walk back.

Redesign this course for better flow and get new tee boxes and signs and this course will ROC.
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Dang_Yankee
Experience: 19.8 years 11 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

The Roc 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 1, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Some challenging holes that require a fair ammount of precision.

Cons:

For the most part it is a Putt-Putt course. there are mabye 2 baskets that cant be reached from the tee. There are also some alterations being done to the property that are adversley affecting the course. several of the holes had to be relocated and it is not as fluid of a course as it used to be. one hole was re routed to utilize a asphalt drive as the fairway, not sure what they were thinking on that one.

Other Thoughts:

Good for some quick fun, but nothing worth going out of your way to play.
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pecosROB
Experience: 9.7 years 19 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Scenic 18 hole course south of Tyler 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 13, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice scenery, minimal water hazards, fairly easy to navigate course even though there are not any signs showing you to the next tee pad. Bathroom and water fountain near 17th/18th holes.

Cons:

Tees are not clearly marked, no distances shown at the (nice concrete) tee pads. Might be a pro for some but no hole to truly test your arm strength.

Other Thoughts:

Even though this is a property owned by Green Acres Baptist Church, no one is out there trying to get you to go to church or witnessing to you (thankfully). The only people that will chat with you randomly are other disc golfers.

There is a softball/baseball field and some soccer fields with little league and other team sports (I've seen college age and older soccer teams scrimmaging before) that practice/play so you may need to be careful at a few holes so you don't throw onto the field or hit someone with your disc.

Tee pad for #12 is to the left (west) of the soccer field (that is right by #11 hole) in a cluster of trees. Naturally people want to walk on the right side of the soccer field with the concrete sidewalk but make sure you walk to the left to the trees and bench for #12.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Pretty Park Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 14, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

It is great to see this quality of DG course installed on church property and made available to the public.

The course winds around a multi-use park with ball fields, soccer fields and a walking path, but does a good job of avoiding conflicts with those activities.

Huge parking lots with nice restrooms. Good concrete tee pads in the short positions (which I played). The long tees appeared to be mostly natural.

The first three holes work up and down a small hill and are mostly open. I found them only so-so but things got more interesting with Hole 4 which is a tight tunnel through the woods. From there holes utilized woods and elevation to add challenge. Hole 10 is an interesting drive from an elevated tee, over the entrance drive and down to a basket far below. Holes 13, 14 and 16 all bring a large pond into play.

From the short tees hole lengths vary from 160' to 330' so this is a short course. Long tees stretch it out some but most holes are still 200' - 300'.

Cons:

There are no tee signs at all, which is too bad. As a traveling golfer I appreciate good signage on a course. I had the course map which made navigation pretty easy. Otherwise it might be tough to find a couple of the holes.

There was some construction going on near Holes 5, 6, and 7 that had the area torn up and required some altered basket locations.

No long holes to really air out a drive. So if you are looking for a course requiring a big arm this isn't it!

Other Thoughts:

I appreciate the church making this course available to the public.
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pablo.diablo
Experience: 14.1 years 66 played 11 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The ROC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 3, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a great place to play for families and beginners. Very fun with a ton of ace runs from the Reds. Course plays in a big circle basically around the center of the Park, which is necessary due to the restricted space. Overall, the course design and flow basically make sense with a few issues (see below).

You do not need a distance driver from the Reds except for #7 which is a long uphill shot that would be good for a 160-class Sidewinder or Valkyrie.

Once you get experienced you will basically only want to play the Blues if you are looking for a true challenge. Playing doubles from the Blues is awesome.

I am a huge fan of elevation and this course has some good ones, especially playing Blues: #2, #6, , #9, #11 (across the street), and #16 (towards the pond). It's rare to find 5 good elevation shots on one course. However, you can get away with throwing a midrange on all of them so it's not like you get to crush one as far as you can throw.

Course is always mowed by a very nice gentleman who volunteers his time, is always kind to the guests, and probably cares a lot about the place. It stays very clean and is much quicker to play than any other Tyler course.

BEST HOLE: #9 BLUE

Cons:

You can literally MASTER this course with 3 discs. Such as a Firebird (driver), Spider (mid), and Rhyno (putter). If you get bored with it after awhile, just start throwing sidearm, or vice-versa, for your particular weakness. It's a great place to improve from beginner to intermediate in that regard.

I dislike playing #1 uphill, that's almost unfair, especially for beginners that will get instantly discouraged by #1 and #3 playing way uphill.

I think you should start the course at current #17 by the second parking lot, it's a short easy ace run from the Reds, or a lovely Hyzer-Bomb from the Blues. That would make the current #16 a super cool final hole throwing way downhill at the pond which would improve upon the bland #18 that exists. Also, by playing #17 first you should be warmed up for the uphill shot on #1.

Some of the teepads are too short for a good run-up, esp for the Blues. #1-4, and some of the other teepads get terribly muddy after rain runoff due to their position on hills. Another reason I dislike starting #1 there.

#7 really NEEDS a short teepad, or to be marked as a Par 4 playing as Red and Par 3 playing as Blue. There is no way this is a fair Par 3 for beginners. I have only seen two people EVER hit a birdie and that was from crushing a monster drive and then sinking a helluva nice long putt.

#13 and #14...if you are a beginner then you will want to bring a Hydra, Wahoo, or some other floater or else you will likely lose a disc in the water. They are rather difficult to retrieve under normal conditions.

#15, the dogleg hole in the corner of the property, does not really have a fair line to get to the basket on any sort of drive. The only way I have ever parked it for birdie is by throwing a perfect thumber through the gap in the trees, which is very difficult to do with any consistency. You are really just throwing a sidearm there with mercy to the gods whether it gets thru to the open part of the fairway, which is not exactly a "fair"way in my opinion.

If you want a course to unleash some long distance bombs, head to Lindsey, not The ROC.

WORST HOLE: #1 RED

Other Thoughts:

Hole #14 is much more fun to play from an unmarked "alternate" tee, which is behind the little "rabbit tracks" in the sidewalk! It opens things up for a safer, longer, more fun drive. If there are a bunch of people playing in the field then you can't safely execute that shot, though. Try it out, you will like it.

As a beginner, I seemed to shoot (+3) or (+4) over par consistently until I started learning more about disc stability ratings and things like using anhyzer technique that you start understanding to become intermediate.

You kind of outgrow the simplicity of the shots from the Reds, even though they really are fun.

Much of this course is better than most of the front 9 at UT. However, the back 9 at UT outshines The ROC thanks to it's technicality and cool woods holes. I would rather play the back nine at UT twice than play The ROC.

But if you get frustrated by UT or Lindsey then head straight to The ROC and you will feel better about yourself! :)

If you are going to play any holes around dusk, then move your vehicle outside of the gates or up to the Church parking lot, as they close the gates and make all the vehicles leave anyway.
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adamlamar
Experience: 13.4 years 34 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A bit out of the way, but worth the trip 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 13, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Tons of nice things to say about this course. Tight wooded shots, long bombs, big turns ... The Roc has it all. Plenty for the non-disc golfers to do as well.

Cons:

All the other activities (little league practice) make for some crowed fairways. Walkers on the sidewalk are in danger on a few holes as well. Playing earlier in the day rather than late afternoon should help avoid most of this though.

Other Thoughts:

I've got nothing against the "ministerial" signs at each teebox, but signs that showed the holes' layouts and distances would be a bit more helpful.
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Donovan
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Premium Member
Experience: 37 years 300 played 187 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Quick Draw 18 Hole McGraw 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 2, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a beautifully manicured park. The grounds are in great shape. There are concrete tee pads for the shorts except #18 and the longs are to be installed soon according to the grounds keeper. This course has wooded holes, some elevation, water, OB, and protected pins. The wooded holes are tight fairways and yet no that difficult. The holes that have a few well-placed trees on them are the most fun. The water holes are just long enough to make a beginner nervous and a seasoned player will be just fine. Most of the baskets have a painted rung in them to show you the direction of the next tee pad. The layout is rather enjoyable, even with most of the holes being reachable in one throw. There are plenty of trashcans along the way, which is just another testimony to how clean this park is. Some of the holes even have some seating areas by the tees.

Cons:

This course does need tee signs and concrete on the long tee pads. These holes are fairly short, but that doesn't keep them from being fun. Navigation is a bit tricky, so bring a map just in case. The challenge here is just average for a short course.

Other Thoughts:

The Fun Factor here was better than average. For such a little course I was impressed. I must admit it was so beautiful and so much fun throwing at these holes, I look forward to going back to play this again. Tyler has some nice places to play, but if you need to get a fast, fun 18 holes in, this is your ticket.
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magictenor1
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.8 years 347 played 90 reviews
4.00 star(s)

elevation 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 30, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

In a nice multi-use attractive park. Lots of variety with major elevation changes. Good mix of wooded and more open holes with water in play on several holes. Nice restrooms right beside the course andf a water fountain with actual cold water. The local groundskeeper was very nice and even stopped to help us find a lost disc (he found the disc) 2 tees on most holes giving variety and help to make the course beginner friendly. Course maps and scorecards were right beside the 1st hole.

Cons:

tees are natural not concrete. fairly hard to navigate even with a map. One reason for this is that the course had recently changed and the map did not reflect the changes.

Other Thoughts:

I really likes the course and will definitely play there again if I get a chance. For pro level or very good advanced players it may not be challenging enough. I played Lindsey Blue and Red on the same trip and this was my favorite of the 3.
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NDABRUSH
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.2 years 58 played 46 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Can somebody turn on a fan? 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 12, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Elevation adds fun factor on many holes and a couple of empty the baggers. Water in play on 3 holes. One you throw over, one along side of and one to a basket with water surrounding it. I lost my disc on the latter, it went past the basket and skipped into the drink. Good disc catchers that actually catch your disc. 2 different tees per hole. Has a few memorable holes. For me 9,10,11,13 and the one I lost my disc on. Enough trash cans and benches that are all in the shade. Not busy on a Friday at 3 PM. In fact I was alone with the wildlife, saw a few lizards. There are many well placed baskets. Several ace runs for pros and even a couple for the rest of us. A few of the alternate tees change the shot and the elevation. For a small park this course is very fun to play. I played from both tees since there was no one behind me. This course surprised me almost as much as U.T. Tyler. This is the lowest rated course in Tyler but I am finding out that East Texas has elevation. I don't know about central, west, north or south Texas. The worst course in Tyler was still fun to me.

Cons:

No shade except by the benches. Hard to navigate. You will have to spot many baskets. Hole 1 and 3's baskets are behind foliage. The fact that I just told you that does not change the fact that you will still have to walk many holes just to know where the basket is, including 1 and 3. Didn't find the basket for 17. I found where I would put it. Between these 2 rock formations filled with water. It would be quite a pin placement. Tee for 18 is just past the rock formations. Some of the holes you must spot are hilly. So bring water and a visor or cap. Some of the tee pads were dangerous, uneven sandy rocky texture.

Other Thoughts:

Do not play this course without a local to guide you, unless you are very patient. I would have no problem giving this course a 3.5 or maybe even a 4 if it had concrete tee pads and good NEW signage with arrows and tee signs. If I would have let the navigation get me angry, I might see someone give it a 2 or 2.5, but the fun factor for me made up for it. Along with having the whole park to myself. Don't drive too far but if you are in Tyler play all 5. Tyler disc golf in my opinion is a blast.
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chalos13
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.8 years 35 played 34 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great course. Some challenging holes with great basket placement. Good use of elevation, trees, and the ponds here.

Cons:

I never play well on hole 7, ever. Overall a great course though.

Other Thoughts:

The only good water holes in Tyler.
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coolpooky7
Experience: 13.5 years 35 played 22 reviews
5.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

They have changed the course up a little bit and it is more fun. It flows together better. the moved hole seven all the way up the hill and its a great challenge and as for hole 12...well they moved it too. Now after 11 you just walk a few feet and the tee is next to the soccer field and from there 13 is the one you throw across the lake. The new 18 is now what was the old 13 right in between the fields. Its great fun but I play it every weekend.
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Roc1Time
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.8 years 131 played 115 reviews
3.00 star(s)

The ROC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 9, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice elevation usage for a little park. Good baskets and 2 tees on all the holes as well. This is a short course for the most part except for like 2 holes. You can throw some different lines for the most part due to the openess of this course. Good course for beginners and to test out your up shots and putts. Alot of the same shots for me(RHBH)which seems like it might get boring after a while.

Cons:

Signage, must be a thing in Tyler as in they are just numbers. The pond looks nasty so dont throw in there. Kind of hard to navigate at times but not too bad. Not alot of shade so it could get hot.

Other Thoughts:

Fun course to go out to but not worth the drive itself.
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wolito
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.1 years 88 played 86 reviews
3.50 star(s)

decent 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 16, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun little course with lots of short length holes, definate birdie potential. Some elevation changes, especially in the front 9. Good use of the land/trees to provide a good challenge. Trees definately do their job in blocking the more typical lines that I throw. Accuracy definately needed on many of the holes. Clean. Good baskets. A few water holes definately add to the challenge, especially a partial island hole on 15 I believe.

Cons:

Poor signs. Can be a little difficult to navigate first time. No distance or sign of where to go/throw. Dirt teepads. There is a walking path that is heavily used at times and can definately pose a hazard when throwing discs. Also busy with soccer and baseball players. In a word, busy at times, so watch out.

Other Thoughts:

Different feel to it than the other courses in Tyler. Enjoyed the elevation changes. A few longer holes would be nice. Looking for water holes in the Tyler area, then come here for a few. Sure this course could use some improvements, but I like it the way it is. A course I will return to. Not as busy as other courses in the area so a quick round can be played.
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cdubya0407
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 11, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very nice course. Great elevation shots. #1 goes way up the hill, 2 is stright down the hill, 3 is back up. very fun course to play

Cons:

hole 12 is a little difficult to find if its your first time, from number 11 basket, the 12th tee is directly left on the other side of the softball field. pretty busy on weekends, lots of interference and distractions

Other Thoughts:

awesome course to play if your in the area
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Stan
Experience: 15.6 years 18 played 11 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A Little Different 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 14, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course combines some unique features. Open shots, wooded shots, elevation going up, elevation going down, and is the only course in Tyler that has true water hazards. You'll have the opportunity to throw over water as well as the chance to shoot at a basket on a peninsula.

The course is kept up nicely and makes for a nice round.

Cons:

The course could use some additional signs to direct you to the next tee. I walked in a circle more than once...the worst of which was trying to find hole 12. Hole 12 is located by a little house...not down the walking path.

The course looses some of it's natural feel and flow as it weaves around baseball fields and walking trails.

Other Thoughts:

If you have a strong craving for water holes, this is the only place in Tyler you'll get it. However, in total, it is a step behind the Lindsey park courses.
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onjejank
Experience: 29.1 years 42 played 7 reviews
2.50 star(s)

"Pretty" NIce 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 15, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Gorgeous park and very well maintained. Three or four elevation shots and a few water holes where you have to make some good shots. Good mid-range course where you can work on finesse. Nice place to bring family to picnic and also play a round.

Cons:

Not well marked - hard to find hole 12 from number 11 off of the hill especially. The course does not flow terribly well. I can see how it could be pretty busy with other sports and walkers here (not on the morning I visited).

Other Thoughts:

Enjoyable course, but choose the Lindsey Park courses first if you're short on time.

BTW - hole 12 is on the other side of the entry house with the porch.
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DctrJ
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Swimm'n with the Fishes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This course is lots of fun. Look out for the lake, be ready to risk a disc in the water. It's well maintained. You have some technical throws, but not many.

Cons:

Don't play mid morning on a Saturday. You will have cars and soccer players in some parts of the course. Not a good place to learn dg as the water hazard can cost. =)

Other Thoughts:

It's definitely worth playing, but if you are in Tyler for a short while and can only play one course I'd go to UT Tyler or Lindsey Park.
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overstable
Experience: 4 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Scenic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 24, 2006 Played the course:never

Pros:

Some hard some easy...lots of water if your short on a few holes..deep to...luke knows that....bring your midrange and let'm fly...!!!...LZM

Cons:

not for long arms with little short game exp.roc means roc.....LZM

Other Thoughts:

LZM rep
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