Lancaster, PA

Hobson Park Mini DGC

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HyooMac
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.7 years 415 played 382 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A maxi mini layout! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 4, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ A genuine disc golf experience in mini form, this is a full size course for "mini" discs, with holes up to 250' (8 of them are 175' or longer)


+ This is a course where you absolutely have to have true mini discs (roughly 6" across). Don't expect to use your marker discs if you're going to enjoy playing


+ Par is 66, with 10 par 4's (and a long downhill par 5), so birdies are pretty common. But they felt earned!


+ Good signage, mini baskets are in excellent shape. A map would be nice but not really necessary., You can generally spot the next obvious tee from each basket



Cons:

- No loaner discs in the boxes. This might just be because we showed up in December. But we brought our own mini discs (a Tesla, a Sheriff and a Judge - all great)


- Oh, how trees stop minis. You have to completely recalibrate your expectations when throwing around trees. A mini can be deflected by a firm leaf, and stopped dead by the tiniest branch


Other Thoughts:

~ Having played only one other mini course,where the holes were generally shorter than 100' laid out around a flat open field, Hobson was a surprise. A genuine disc golf layout, with distance, elevation changes, trees, protected baskets, doglegs, etc.


~ There's a review on uDisc where somebody complains that the baskets are too small for his putters. That was a laugh - and then playing the layout, I understood how the hole lengths and shapes could really feel like a putter-only course - for throwing standard putters. Of course, the pars would make no sense…


~ If you have the equipment, Hobson is a fun hour of play. We used it as a way to break up a day of bagging other area courses.


~ There's a real joy - giddiness almost - that comes with chucking mini discs and watching them perform like the bigger ones: OS fades, neutral straight shots, flip ups. I felt like a giant. Now, if I could only figure out how to comfortably grip those little things...


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The Valkyrie Kid
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Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Mini Discing In A Public Park Setting! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 16, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 hole Mini Course in a lovely public park. Hobson Park features rolling hills, mature trees and manicured lawns, perfect for a disc course course. As mentioned before, loaners are available with a box to return them at 18. There is a tee post with hole #, par and distance. This courses features some par 4's and a par 5. There are colored patio block set in the ground showing you where to tee off from.

The baskets are like new minis.

The course forces you to throws all types of mini shots, hysers, anhysers, long downhills, tough uphills.

Cons:

I guess there are a few too many wide open holes. Mini players appear to like a few more technical throws. To me, this course had the feel of a regular disc golf course.

I still have to question of how well these baskets will hold up in a public park setting. They're extremely well made but being made from a thinner gauge steel still seem more prone to vandalism than regular disc golf baskets.

Other Thoughts:

Having now played four Mini courses (two in public parks vs. two private) I think I like the creative feel of the private courses better. To me, it seems to add some pizazz to the Mini game.

My rating here is compared only to other Mini Disc Golf Courses.

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softball29
Experience: 13.7 years 23 played 13 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Pretty cool, short layout 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 31, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was a cool course in that it was a mini course in a public park.

- Great baskets. They are what mini baskets should be!

- Easy for beginners, which is good when doing mini. Shorter holes make it easier for people.

- Loaner discs available at the first hole and a spot at the end of 18 to drop them in when done.

- Plenty of parking, restrooms and all the amenities of a park.

Cons:

- No scorecards, which I would think is normal at a public park course.

- Hole selection. Pretty straight forward and not a lot of different shots, which is what I had seen in other mini course.

- Rules could be better pointed out (see: scorecards) so if playing without having locals, you could know what's up.

Other Thoughts:

Very nice little mini course that people of all skill levels and interest could enjoy and play. It utilizes the land quite well, though some of the holes could be made a little more challenging. Overall a great little course and I would definitely play it again!
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harmonicajoe
Experience: 14 years 13 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Mini mini mini 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 10, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very nice layout with rolling hills and Amish farmland.It's in a public park that is meticulously maintained. A nice course for the beginner to pro. There is something for everybody. Long holes, challenging holes, turning fairways and evlevation changes. The baskets are fantastic and made of stainless steel so there is no rust. Loaner discs at hole 1. when you are finished playing drop them in the box at hole 18 so someone else can use them.

Cons:

No map but the course flows nicely and you really don't need one.

Other Thoughts:

New course stamped minis available at the township office down the street.
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beaverdisc
Experience: 54.1 years 11 played 11 reviews
4.50 star(s)

World Class Mini 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 20, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Public restrooms, Loaner discs at hole #1, Beautiful landscaping and the course takes advantage of these. Elevation changes, tee pads and tee signs easily visable, course flows very well. Mini Baskets are beautiful and are the best I have ever seen. This is the worlds first public 18 hole Mini Disc Golf Course. Great park for the whole family. Picnic areas throughout the park. Highly reccomend this course for all. There are 7 Mini Disc Golf Courses in Lancaster county. So you can play other courses that are considered World Class.

Cons:

No score cards available,

Other Thoughts:

You are missing out if you do not play this course as well as the others in the area. Amish country rocks.
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gottafixit
Silver level trusted reviewer
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Experience: 21 years 862 played 68 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Top notch mini 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 18, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Rules sign explaining how to play MINI DG
- Nice tee post with par and distance, and a little arrow to point you in the right direction
- Highly visible Tee stones
- Easy to navigate, with signs when not obvious
- Excellent baskets
- Loaner discs available at the start of the course(make sure to return them)
- Well mantained and landscaped park
- Family friendly park

Cons:

- Mostly open or bending shots could use a few tight shots
- Second player level

Other Thoughts:

This is rated against other Mini DG courses. This was my second Mini course(codorus was my first) and it was so much more enjoyable this time. I spent the day in Lancaster so I played all the mini and full sized courses in the area and this one was better marked and maintained then two of the full sized I played that day. The course was layed out through a good bit of the park and played through it's fantastic landscaping. The tee signs and tee stones were easy to find and navigation between them when not obvious was aided by signs. I really enjoyed the course as the park is great and the holes made for an interesting mix of shots. I could have used a few more technical shots as most are fairly open, but becuase it is this means this is a great course for beginners and kids as well.

It would be nice to see a map and scorecard available and maybe a second set of tees or more challenging pin placements. Over all this is one great course.
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Kstoebenau
Experience: 13.9 years 7 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Mini Good Time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 11, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course is marked well and you can follow the course. There is a box with discs that you can borrow to play and return at last hole. Baskets are in great shape. Course is well kept. Short and long distance baskets.

Cons:

Office to puchase discs are not open during weekends and only open during day when everyone is working. Course could be more challenging.

Other Thoughts:

The course was quiet, and peaceful. Very pretty with lots of landscaping. Restrooms open on weekend. Nice place to picnic and lots of shade. Overall very good condition.
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Joe Hollywood
Experience: 14.8 years 55 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun mini course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 6, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is the first 18 hole mini disc golf course in the United States. From my understanding Lancaster, PA is the birth place of mini disc golf. This course has a couple long holes that are long enough for a regular size disc course. The signs at each hole are marked well. It is in a very nice, well kept park. Perfect atmosphere for the whole family. A couple good holes with trees to go around and a couple are on rolling terrain. Baskets are nice mini discatcher style. At hole 1 there is a box with a few used mini discs that are there for borrowing to play (It's nice of them to do something like that for people. Please don't take advantage by keeping these. Return them when your done playing).

Cons:

Some of the holes were straight wide open shots. For those that like wooded areas with shot paths through the trees, this doesn't have any wooded areas. There are trees and some of them are clumped together but most of this is in the open with a couple shots that go around a tree or two.

Other Thoughts:

I like this course...it had a nice flow to it. It would be nice to have some woods to go through but I had a good time there. Dogs are allowed at this park as long as they are leashed. They have little doggy trash bag stations so you can clean up after your dog if needed.
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