Vacaville, CA

Lagoon Valley

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slippingdiscs
Experience: 27 played 27 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Good Stop on the Way to Somewhere 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 29, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

27 holes
Some tree shots
Different length shots
Plenty of parking

Cons:

Some water
Construction going on in park

Other Thoughts:

I wouldn't make a trip here to specifically play this course. However, if you're on the way by, it's worth it.
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Django Chained
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Vast, Variety, Solid 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 19, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

> 27 Holes, spread across a large expanse of land in a beautiful valley near a lake
> Course flows through three different natural zones with roughly 9 holes in each - First nine on the shores of the lake, middle nine around open pastures on a gradual hillside, the final nine more in the hills through oak and pine forests
> Three solid elevated launch tees
> Great signage and wayfinding on all holes
> 2-4 pin positions on each hole, which really can change the experience for repeat visits
> Easy access just off I-80, plenty of parking and facilities
> Tons of variety with wide open and long, to insanely tight and short, and everything in between.
> Good use of natural hazards to make you think twice about tee shots and approaches
> Decent tees and baskets on all 27 holes
> 27 holes!
> Not crowded. Played on a holiday and there were probably 25 people scattered across the course.

Cons:

> It's a fairly busy park and while the course is mostly on the fringes, there are a number of holes that cross/mix with pedestrian paths and a road so you will need to wait on occasion (but it's not too bad)
> Some of the tee boxes are pretty old and small
> Some of the baskets are old, but they all do the job
> When this place is windy (often in afternoons), this course will be tough to score well on
> Weeds and tall grass could be a problem in the Spring and early Summer, but there does seem to be some mowed areas
> Not really a con, but this is not a beginner course, although there are plenty of holes for new players to play outside of the designed flow.

Other Thoughts:

This course has been in existence for a number of years and it seemed to be a forgotten thing so I rarely considered it. But, having played it, this is a solid 4 and I hear the local club is making more investment to improve so it's only going to get better. You just don't see many courses with the expanse and variety of terrain in the Bay Area. It's worth checking out.
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Yog1
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

It's getting better all the time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 15, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Plenty of lines and different shots on each hole. Challenging but not too difficult for the intermediate player.

Cons:

Lagoons can and will eat your discs. Wind can be a factor.

Other Thoughts:

This course just keeps getting better and better. I just started playing it in 2017 and everything keeps getting updated. From new tee pads to signage to baskets and course maintenance this course is making way for a must play in California. I know that there will be even more improvements in 2018 with the massive amount of improvements from 2017 alone.

If you throw a disc in the water, check the facebook Lagoon Valley Disc Golf Club group. The president often goes in and retrieves discs to get them back to the rightful owners completely free of charge.
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Phytopia
Experience: 8 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Recent work has seriously improved the course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 6, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

--Signage--

Signs present and in good condition on all holes. They contain par info, distance, a cartoon aerial view of the hole, and current pin position on the sign post. Some also show next tee position. In addition to the tee signs there are a number of just-installed signs guiding between the tees that are further apart.

--Tees--

Tees are concrete or brick, made of varying sizes and shapes. They are easy to find and clean of debris (hole 10 even has its own broom, just in case).

--Baskets--

Most of the baskets are new or nearly new and relatively easy to find. Hole 24 has a blind basket, but thanks to the excellent signage you can get a good idea of where the basket is at.

--Holes--

The holes demand a variety of throws depending on pin position. In general, RHBH hyzers will do you pretty well, but there are enough holes that demand other throws to keep things interesting. Most holes are in the 200-300 foot range, but one can be >600ft and several are in the >400 ft category. Most of the course is on relatively flat ground, but the course makes good use of the elevation that it has, with several throws from higher elevation tees into valley baskets and vice versa. Hole 26 might be the signature hole. You tee off from "lookout point" over a gorge and onto a distant hill at ~475 ft to an elevated basket partially guarded by a lone tree, providing a picturesque yet challenging hole.

--General Course Considerations--

While not every hole has seating, a good number do. I've only played over a 1.5 month stretch in the winter, so my perspective is limited, but the course seems well maintained. There are restrooms and drinking water available.

Cons:

--Tees--

These are probably one of the worst aspects of the course, which is saying something because they're adequate already. Several are on the smaller side and sit on slight hills making run-up for the throw difficult. If they were expanded a bit to allow a proper X-step on the tee I would have no complaints. It appears that several have recently been improved, so I have high hopes for the future.

--Baskets--

Baskets are a mixed variety. Non appear to be top-of-the-line although most are perfectly serviceable. However, a few are showing there are age and should probably be replaced or repaired.

--General Course Considerations--

The park is often crowded with dog walkers, joggers, bikers, etc. This is no fault of the course, since it's a beautiful park, but it can mean waiting to throw for a while until there is a safe gap. While there are trash cans present, they're pretty sparse on the back 18. Finally, there are some weeds, mostly limited to the front nine that have some serious spines on them. For the most part they are avoidable, but if your disc lands in a big patch of them god help you, because those things go straight through the side of a meshy running-style shoe.

Other Thoughts:

I put off playing this course for about two months because of the low score on here, so I was quite surprised when I finally did. It looks like the local club has put a ton of work into improving the course. Just in the few weeks since my first time playing there they have replaced a basket, put up five or so signs to help find the next tee, and several mando signs. I'm sure at the rate they're going that none of my cons will be valid in a year's time. If you haven't played the course yet, go! It's well worth the $3 parking fee.
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timothyasteele
Experience: 18.1 years 43 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

What an improvement! Fun, challenging 27 holes. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 20, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

It's a solid challenging 27 holes to test all of your skills. I like the fact that there are some water hazard holes, multiple pin positions for variety, elevation changes, wide open holes and tightly wooded holes, and a couple "top of the world" type holes to finish off the course.
Mostly great new Mach 5 baskets, with a few still needing to be changed out. Lots of recent improvements thanks to Jordan and the Club, with great signage to mark mandos, next tee pad arrows, some new tee pads, etc.

Cons:

There are a couple of unacceptably bad tee pads and also some old baskets that desperately need to be changed (it's in the works).
Exceedingly windy during a lot of the year, primarily April - August, sometimes so that's it's almost unplayable. Get there early during those months!

Other Thoughts:

I used to never play this course due to lack of upkeep, horrible teepads, old baskets, and lack of signage. In the past couple years, this is becoming a great destination to play regularly as the improvements keep coming every month!
It will be a 4.5 star course by the end of 2018.
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dridge11
Experience: 21.8 years 77 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

One of my favorite local spots 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 7, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of my favorite things about Lagoon Valley is the variety. Where some courses are just a backhand drive off the tee, upshot, putt, on to the next, Lagoon gives you the chance to throw forehands, backhands, overhands, and rollers. I find myself teeing off with drivers, mids, and putters. Multiple pin positions on most all of the 27 holes keep things challenging and fresh. Some water to contend with, a few road OBs, and a variety of uphill/downhill and technical/wide open. The new signs help with course navigation and if you're in a hurry, it's easy to just play the front 9, or cut out 10-14 and 20-23 for an 18 hole round and still have it flow well. Large course map displayed at the parking area near hole 1.

Cons:

The only real con for me is goose poop on a few holes. As most will mention, the wind can be a challenge. I use it as an opportunity to learn how it impacts the flight. Yes, there is water and the opportunity to lose a disc. The grass can be tall during the spring/summer but the city has been good about working with the club to keep it trimmed.

Other Thoughts:

The Lagoon Valley DGC is putting a lot of work into keeping the course beautiful and making improvements. New signage, a few new baskets popping up, new benches, new teepads, etc. One of my favorite local courses that keeps getting better each time I play.
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Jsykes
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 10, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Can play long and challenging
18+ holes
Varity of shot types
Active club and course upkeep

Cons:

Can get very windy and some water, may want to bring some backup discs.

Other Thoughts:

Love the layout of the land. Lots of room here.
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mdegs
Experience: 11.5 years 37 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Lots to like 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 17, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Overall this is a fun course with many different types of shots: wide open fairways, tunnel shots, downhill, lefty holes. Great use of water without being too intimidating or dangerous -- shots parallel to water, shots over water, a peninsula green (the front 9's signature hole). Some fun bombers.

Most holes have multiple pin locations. You will (or could) use a lot of different discs in your bag. Not too crowded. Pedestrians are present but not usually problematic.

Cons:

Teepads and signage are inconsistent. Some baskets are pretty old. Navigation is tricky in spots, though I did find Udisc's map to be reliable. Some of the walks between holes are long.

Other Thoughts:

This is a solid course. The locals are steadily improving the tees and signage so this course is definitely worth a visit. I live about 40 min away and only make it here occasionally, but I wish I got here more often.

I recommend using a spotter on select holes.

The parking lot by 26's tee would be a sweet tourney central!
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bneezy323
Experience: 8.7 years 8 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good course with potential 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 22, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- 27 holes with a variety of shots (water holes, hallway shots, open areas, etc)
- Multiple pin locations for most the holes
- Baskets are moved about every month
- Practice basket at hole 1
- New Tee signs on the front of the course
- Bathrooms onsite (bit of walk to them though)
- Beautiful water scenery

Cons:

- Tee pads are not consistent in material or size. Pretty maddening in the back part of the course with tee pads that are 2ft x 4ft stones.
- The city controls the maintenance of the course for the most part. The city only mows the course twice a year and limits the local club to weedeaters.
- Tall grass for a few months makes the course unplayable for a few months (see above).
-Goose shit everywhere near water holes (1-9)
- Multiuse park so people walk everywhere even through the course itself without a care that you're playing.
- Navigation from hole 14 to 15 is confusing and a big of walk. It's like the course is split 14 holes on one side and 13 on the other.
- Pay for parking

Other Thoughts:

This course really has potential. If the course got consistent tee pads, signs, and maintenance then I can see this being a destination course. I recommend checking the local club's facebook page before visiting to check the condition of the course before going.
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kevinsady
Experience: 9.8 years 17 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Not the finest but decent 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 28, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Easy freeway access

Cons:

Hot! Lots of stickers in your shoes.

Other Thoughts:

Not a bad course, but it ate a few of my discs... Water was magnetic. Bring a few old discs for the front 9 if your accuracy isn't great...
I generally play the Lake Tahoe courses so the heat and weeds were a bit foreign to me.
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deft
Experience: 9.5 years 9 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Lagoon 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 9, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

lots of pin locations and a good variety of shots. this course is long and uses the land to mix up the shots required. both big arms and finesse players will like this course. the grass was short and maintained, which has been a problem in the past. Update the club put in a few new tee pads and a bunch of nice benches. The grass is always cut short now. New pin locations are spectacular.

Cons:

it seems more like 3 separate nine hole courses than 27. Update i played this course a couple times recently and there are a ton of improvements. The club put up direction signs and a course map that helps with navigation.

Other Thoughts:

the course has undergone a lot of renovation and is playing great. The new club is really making some great changes.
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Mr. Butlertron
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.1 years 659 played 131 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Ok course, pieces missing 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 22, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

- 18+9 holes
- Alternate pin positions
- Tee Signs with distances
- Pin indicators on some of the tee signs
- Concrete/Brick tees
- Conveniently off the highway
- Brightly colored baskets

Cons:

- Pay parking
- Mostly flat boring layout
- Eclectic mismatching tees
- Pedestrians, multi use park
- Bad navigation signage hole 12 and beyond
- Goose dump all over fairways 1-9

Other Thoughts:

The course is located along a dried up lagoon that was surprisingly bustling with joggers and dog walkers at 8 am on a Tuesday morning. The first 9 holes were fairly simple, on flat ground, and easy to navigate. The back 9 plus the bonus 9 holes were on the other side of the road and worked their way up the hillside. I really liked how some of the signs indicated the current pin position. I barely ever see that done on most courses I've thrown. This was especially helpful for figuring out which basket to throw to on holes 4, 5, and 8 as they all overlap with each other. I was also glad to have a stool to place my bag on for the front 9 as each one of those fairways were completely covered in goose crap.

There were a few things that brought my course rating down. Besides the course being kind of bland the most notable were the often slick disproportionate dimensions of the concrete teepads and the horrendous navigation past hole 12. I had to tee off from behind or to the side of most of the concrete pads. Others were either very too narrow, short, or both. The signs on the back side were confusing. I couldn't tell if they were outdated or just neglected. It was the kind of nonsensical fairway jumbling that only a local would know. I saved a map on my tablet and I still had problems. I would have liked to see a couple more holes that involved the hillside instead of the ones over/around the pond. I would have liked to give it a 2.75, but that's not an option, so I gave it a 3 because it's got potential.

Remember to bring exact change or oddly enough your checkbook, there might not be an attendant working the fee hut at the entrance to the park.
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thest3v3mc
Experience: 13 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Random Doubles at Lagoon Valley 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

I was down visiting from Portland and brought my discs with me with plans of driving up the coast and playing all the way. This was my first stop as I was staying in Davis a couple of days before I headed north. I happened upon a group of locals who were just starting a round of random doubles and joined up. It was nice to have a group to play with since I didnt know the course. We split into 2 groups of 3 twosomes and headed out. Our group started on 10 so I played the course 10-27 then 1-9

Overall there was a great mix of short technical shots, big bombs and birdie opportunities. Tee pads were good, signage was ok but at the same time I wasnt paying close attention because I was mostly relying on the group to give me an update on the hole we were playing. The guys I met were great. Welcoming and informative. Saw an ace on hole 2

Cons:

It was hot and dry that day and because of the openess of some of the holes the wind can really play a factor. Not a lot to complain about overall though.

Other Thoughts:

I lost a disc on one of the holes and one of the guys went back later and found it. I hooked up with him before I left town so I could start my tour with a full bag. Thanks!
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AngelK
Experience: 8.8 years 6 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great view! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 18, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice view. Only had time to play 1-9, but looking at the map, the course had a lot of variety including water, hills, trees/wooded area, and open fields. Good distances at each basket, not too short or ridiculously long.

Cons:

Some baskets are pretty close to the road, watch out for cars. Wind was blowing pretty strong the day I played, unsure if it's always like that.

Other Thoughts:

Bring $3 for park entry.
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danickel0902
Experience: 4.8 years 4 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

My go-to course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Tee pads now on all the holes.
- All the tees are marked with signs.
- Rotating holes adds a bit of a change from the usual courses.
- Front 9 offers a good challenge with different terrain types. Water, trees and some hilly.
- Back 9 is mostly hills with lots of trees.

Cons:

- The wind is a major drawback. The course is right in between hills, so the wind rushes through the front 9.

Other Thoughts:

Bring a floating disc for the front 9, you might need it.
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TimZ
Experience: 12 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Rocking course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 8, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Don't hesitate, just come here. This place is a full blown course and it has everything. Uphill, downhill, left turning, right turning, tunnel shot, wide open shot, water hazard, hyzer, everything. Beautiful fairways and the club now has the parks dept mowing the fairways for them!

Cons:

Not many cons, the only thing is it can get a little muddy or some overgrown grass and weeds on holes. There are water shots, I know some people consider those a con. These are reasonable water shots.

Other Thoughts:

Most of the poor reviews are from long ago and this place is now in tip top shape. Complete signage at all holes and tee pads on many. Great locals and comfortable course, just a great round where you'll need every shot in your bag.
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Fntsygamr
Experience: 8.8 years 62 played 27 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Everyone should be playing this course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 8, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Course layout was really nice. Starts off with nice warmup shots, then gets challenging when you are working around the water holes. Parking was nice, people were nice and the weather was great for playing. Paying $3 to get into the park was nice too. Restrooms, carbage cans, and the back 9 with the hills and downhill Top of the World shots were awesome. The course club has done a lot recently to get this to a top notch course. Should be a destination disc golf spot for those that are looking for a challenge.

Cons:

Grass can get tall at certain times of the year, which makes rounds longer if you have to search for your plastic.
WIND - not really a con that can be fixed, just wanted to mention it.
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dbdg707
Experience: 24 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Lots of changes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 21, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The Goon Squad, the local crew, have recently added a lot to the course. Great signage, new tees and bark around each green. Even a broom at almost every hole.

Locals are really helpful.

Back 9 has some top of the world chances.

Bonus holes now have signs too.

Usually some of mainstays out selling discs for cheap.

Cons:

Water shots on 4-7. You can lose a disc with a crap throw. Or lay up if you want. Your call. Not as bad as folks say.

Randoms have been known to stroll fairways.

A few holes run along the road. On a busy day, walkers can be an issue.

Wind can be tough.

Other Thoughts:

Give it a shot.
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cboucher
Experience: 11.8 years 20 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice, big course on the lake 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 1, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Big course with extra holes to make a total of 27. The course has varying terrain with a great mix of wide open, tightly wooded, and everything in between. Elevation comes into play well here (mostly on the back nine and the extra holes on that side of the course) and a few holes play near the lake (mainly 3, 4, 5, 6, and sometimes 7 depending on pin placement). The course design was well done as far as requiring a mixed bag of shots to do well (doesn't favor righties, lefties, backhanders, or forehanders). There are a couple great "Top of the World" shots on 14, 17, and 18. There has been a lot of work done to the course very recently. There are brand new tee signs on every hole, including the extra holes which were previously unmarked. Brooms have been added on holes with concrete teepads. A lot of the benches around the course have new wood for the seats. There has also been the addition of a few "Next Tee" signs in some spots.

Cons:

Pay to park. Not a big deal, though. It's only 3 bucks. This is a multi-use park so there is a lot of non-discer traffic. There have been a few occasions where some holes had to be skipped due to this. One example that comes to mind was the one day we had to skip hole 12 because there was a family or little girls birthday party or something that was using the basket as a table. Hole 12 also has a walking path going right through the fairway so even if there isn't anyone camped out at the basket, you'll still probably have to wait for joggers or bike riders before you can take your shot. A couple holes have pin placements right next to the busy main road going through the park as well.

Other Thoughts:

All in all this is a pretty decent course. The recent work done to the course has definitely bumped it up a few notches in my opinion. Last Saturday there was a tournament held there. I would have entered had I known about it previously, but I'll be sure to enter one in the future once I get some more practice in. The locals are friendly and helpful and very supportive of newbies. I take my son with me usually and the locals are always encouraging towards him.
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noodraider
Experience: 11.2 years 5 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Out Dated 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 1, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Friendly locals
Elevation change on back 9

Cons:

Out dated
Looks like people get murdered there
Geese droppings everywhere
Front 9 in almost all water
Hard to navigate
Signs are faded
Tee pads suck

Other Thoughts:

Needs community involement/help
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