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Upper Macungie Park - Old Layout

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T-Bone
Experience: 8.7 years 46 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Just became an 18 basket course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 16, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of my favorite 9 hole courses just became a really cool 18 hole course. The holes are shorter (accurate drives can set you up for some birdies on many of the holes) but they are more technical than the old course was. There are more trees involved, even in the open field area.

They kept the first and last holes the same (old hole #9 is now #18) which is nice. (I liked the ease of #1 to try for an ace right off the start, and the huge drop off the hill at #18 is just a gas). Hole #4 (which was old hole #2) is still pretty much the same... only the basket placement changed. All the other holes are different.

What makes this course great is the basket placement. The #12 basket is right at the edge of a drop off so you have to approach carefully, and in the open area up top, the baskets are tucked inside a few small trees to add just a hint of difficulty.

There are new starting lines so the old worn out areas are no longer used.

Cons:

The signs are not the greatest and some don't have any, although it is fairly easy to find your way around the course. Maybe there is a plan to improve the signage, since they just changed it from a 9 to 18 holes in the last 2 weeks.

They just have starting lines (white tubes) in the grass, so no starting boxes (not necessarily a Con for me).

The holes are shorter so people looking for long 500-600' holes will be disappointed. (Definitely not a Con for people like me that can't drive like the pros.)

Other Thoughts:

All in all, I think this is a great upgrade. They sure made it a lot more interesting.
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jbetz45453
Experience: 10.8 years 14 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good to work on your game here. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 12, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice mix of wooded and open holes. The disc golf course is in a park but separate from the rest of the park which is not always the case with other courses which are in parks.

Cons:

Tee boxes are in terrible shape. No yardage markers at the tees. The yardages listed here on the site are different than another set given in the files section. Some are almost the same but some are way off. The site says hole 4 is 430 feet but another one posted in the files section has hole 4 as 575 feet. That is a really big difference. Would be nice to know what the actual yardage is. The second hole is easy to miss your first time there.

Other Thoughts:

Not a bad 9 hole course that is good for new players or players wanting to work on their game. Nice that the course is away from the rest of the park so you don't have to worry about hitting someone or something. Nice that there are holes with woods but also a few that are very open so you can use your longer distance discs.
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jcarvin
Experience: 10.9 years 10 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good when you're short on time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 4, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The course itself is fine. It makes good use of the space available. There's a good mix of open(1,4,5,6,7,8,9), wooded (2,3,4), straight (2,5,6,7,8,9), doglegs right (3) & left (1,4) and up/down a hill.

Cons:

The tee pads are terrible and I was afraid I'd trip in a few of them as the rubber padding is either gone or badly torn up at every hole. There is no water and there's a drop off that I'd rather not put my disc near along holes 6 & 7 and somewhat along 3 & 4.

Other Thoughts:

All in all it's a decent enough course except for the tee pads. It's only nine so this is particularly good when you are short on time or want a warm up for a larger course. It's relatively close by for me.
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Philsey
Experience: 11.6 years 8 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Nice beginner course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 21, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

As previously stated, this is a good course for beginners and also to get in a quick round on a lunch break. Most of the holes are open grass which is good for players, like me, who are trying to improve their throwing technique. The course is secluded and doesn't seem to ever be busy. Again, these are bonuses for newbies practicing their game.

Cons:

Tees are in bad condition. I presume that when new they were wood chips laid over black, geotextile. Most are down to the torn, geotextile. Some are down to bare earth. Tees are simple marked with the number and a simple arrow. Finding tee #2 for the first time is a challenge.

Other Thoughts:

I have created an aerial photo, course map/score card for this course. I will upload it once I trim down the resolution a bit to bring it in under the 2MB limit.
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PKBrownE87
Experience: 13.1 years 83 played 12 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Great Beginner Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 20, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great little 9 Hole course! The course has every challenge a beginner would face. Course has nice big hyzer shots, long straight, and sweet flick shots. Plays to the use of land. Starts in open then works its way into a few wooded holes with elevation coming into play. Very easy to navigate and well maintained course. Great for a quick round.

Cons:

Tee pads in extremely rough shape, also tee signs needed. Not really many cons with this course. It's a very quick, beautiful, and playable 9 hole course. Excellent for the newbie o get accustomed to throwing and use of discs.

Other Thoughts:

This course is great to bring the family out to play. Area is very beautiful and course is secluded from the rest of the park. Course could be challenging to the newly introduced disc golfer but for seasoned players this is not something i would recommend playing. Overall was a great learning experience and who says playing a short 9 hole course can't help your game? Just get out and play on fellow golfers!!
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beast
Experience: 14.8 years 7 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

An average course, with some improvement being needed 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 8, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

A great course for beginning players. Most holes aren't too long, and they are fairly out in the open. A new player will benefit from the wide open layout. The holes are not crammed in. There are a few holes in slightly wooded areas.

Cons:

The tee mats are run down and are in need of repair/replacement. At some points in my round I was unsure where the hole locations were so I had to scout that out before playing the hole. However, after one time through it is not confusing at all.
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ClovvnDust
Experience: 16.8 years 7 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Upper Macungie Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 9, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Navigating this course without a map is fairly simple. Aside from the transition from hole 1 to 2. It's kinda of out of the way.
Another big plus for the course is that it is off by itself, away from the rest of the park. Non-disc golf patrons stay away allowing for peaceful game play.
The condition of the baskets is great, and they are labeled very well. Each tee is also labeled fairly well with a easy to read number. Another plus is that it is on higher elevation that limits the sogginess of the fairways.

Cons:

First off the condition of the tees is terrible. They are the cloth type and are almost all torn.
Secondly, nothing at the course really stood out for me. There were 2 holes that went through a wooded area, they were the highlight.
Lastly, the potential for over crowding is high.

Other Thoughts:

Overall its an okay course. It definately is the type of course that locals can swing by to get in a quick 9 after work.
I definately would not recommend players drive out of their way just to play this course.
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Kwick
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.2 years 50 played 18 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Walk in the Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 24, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

9 holes that offer decent variety for a 9 hole park course.
plays in the woods and open, and makes a real good use of elevation
Pretty good flow to the course.

Cons:

Tee pads are in bad shape.
signage was poor (signs did not indicate distance or "next tee" signs) which is especially hurtful playing to blind baskets occasionally.
there is a design flaw that has you walk past the tee of 3 to play #2, than you walk down the fairway of #2 (dangerous and a flaw in design) to play #3.

Other Thoughts:

This was a fun little course that has some good use. Bring the family, bring a GF, bring a friend new to the game, practice some shots/discs, and has some holes that you can really let it rip. This course is pretty good for only having 9 holes, are those are uphill, downhill, wooded, open.
Hole 1 is a very short righty hyzer.
2 and 3 play are moderatley wooded, and 3 plays long in the woods. Hole 4 is the signature hole.
Hole 4 plays in the woods but you drive out to the open. Second shot is a bomb towards the basket that is nestled through some trees uphill. Holes 5-9 are all open, although there is a decent job of pin placement and elevation to make the shots interesting. None of the shots are short either (there are no posted distances, but I'd imagine they are in the 325 range) We were the only people playing and I doubt the course sees much action. This isn't a "must play" course, but it is enjoyable if you are in the area, don't have much time, want to practice your game etc. I think a course like this is great for helping the game grow, as local newbies would be less likely to jump into the world class courses of nearby Jordan, Little Lehigh, and Knockamixon.
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bcr123psu
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 85 played 64 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Nice Mix 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

This is a great course for beginners, families, or anyone that wants a mix of different holes to test their all around DG game. Course includes both short and long holes, tightly wooded and wide open fairways, basic drive-to-mid-to-putt holes and tricky & challenging holes, and a bunch of elevation changes including one serious uphill fairway.

The course is maintained fairly well and is easy to access from PA-100 and close to the PA Turnpike, I-78, and US-22.

Cons:

The course layout is a bit confusing and could be dangerous.

A few of the holes are a bit too short and easy...great for patting yourself on the back when you easily birdie but not so much for a challenge.

Tee pads are some kind of mesh (looks like weed barrier) and are in rough shape. Might as well just tear them off and tamp the gravel.

Other Thoughts:

I doubt that this course is going to be on anyone's "must play" list, but for anyone that is local to Foglesville, Macungie, or close to Route 100, it's bound to be a convenient and fun way to get nine practice holes in before playing one of the bigger (and better) Lehigh Valley courses in.
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monkeybone75
Experience: 15.1 years 12 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 8, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice use of elevation, holes 2,3 are wooded; 4-9 are extremley open and are hilly ( meaning on top of and at the base of hills )

Cons:

Pretty small course, hole 1 is pretty short-- dont cut too far left or you will throw into the parking lot. the sign between 2-3 is way confusing and tough to navigate, 4-9 are pretty colse together and it is easy to walk into the disc path of someone else or get hit. The tee pads are crappy vinyl mesh that is no better than loose dirt!

Other Thoughts:

can be a nice course, hole 9 is pretty fun ( a big downhill shot that you can air out nicely). Nice to go there when you need practice
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DWill
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 322 played 45 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Better than a pitch n put 18 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

It's in a nice, moderately large community park, tucked away in the back, away from most park patrons. There are three wooded and six open holes, all playing longer than most nine courses I've played on before. It's good to see a well laid out nine, then a pitch n putt 18.

Good use of elevation. Tee signs at ever hole, but, unfortunately, no distance information. Fairly easy to navigate, even without a map. Can play a quick nine in about half an hour. Park and course are well maintained.

Cons:

Not much to dislike here. The six open holes could be more challenging, they are just basically very open and long. Holes 2 and 3 were a little confusing, if there weren't any tee signs, I probably would have played 3 and missed 2 altoghether.

Other Thoughts:

The majority of this course is out in the open on a big hill. A few tweaks on pin placements (fast greens for example) could make the open holes harder. Hole four is longer than you realize, just drive it as far as you can. The neighborhood on the back holes is very nice.

The directions say to park in the far parking lot. When I went, there was a gate blocking the road up to that parking lot, stating the area was closed for construction. Just park in the lot before the gate and walk up.
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valkyriefb11
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.5 years 23 played 22 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good 9-holer with elevation for a relaxed round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 18, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Upper Macungie Park is located in the rear of a community park so the area is dedicated entirely to disc golf. The course offers some variety and a good amount of elevation change along with moderate distance.
Hole 1 is a short open deuce run. Hole 2 and 3 are technical shots through the woods, with hole three being a tough sharp right dogleg. Hole 4 is by far the toughest and best hole on the course. It requires a good, long drive out of the woods to allow for a good approach shot uphill to a fast green. Holes 5 - 9 are all open shots up and down a hill offering some decent elevation changes and fast greens. Holes 6 and 7 skirt a sharp drop-off to the left, so it is beneficial to stay right. Overall the course is a very nice nine-holer. It leaves you feeling like you've played a decently good course, but it doesn't really have the grab that the other local courses have.

Cons:

The course layout of holes 2 and 3 is very weird. You walk past the tee for 3 which is right next to the basket for hole 1 and to the left for tee 2. Then you have to walk back to the tee for 3. It is just really weird and especially confusing for those who have never played the course before.
There signs are just posts with numbers on them ... some type of map or indication of direction to the next tee would have been nice. The course is navigable without them, but it would have made it easier to get around.
I personally think it would have been neat if some more of the holes utilized the woods, six out of the nine holes are wide open shots.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a great course if you just want a relaxed round to practice some new stuff on. There is not much to hit and it is not overly difficult. Its also a great course to take a beginner to, if they want a bit more challenging of a course. If you are in the Allentown/Bethlehem area and want to play a few course Jordan Creek and Little Lehigh are the must plays, but if you need a short course to fill in time, or just want to practice, Upper Macungie is the course to hit.
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optidiscic
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.8 years 156 played 147 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Big Open Pleasant Surprise 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 3, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very fun nine hole course once you get to hole #3. #3 and #4 are really nice holes partially wooded challenges .After them there are some really cool open big arm holes up, down, over, and off of big rolling open hills. Disc Golf only territory at rear of park with ample parking. Its fun to really crank up and watch your disc soar in all its glory up and down. Fun fast greens. Well maintained. A great place to work on your big arm, learn your discs, and practice your wind game. It's a fun little hilly open course. You won't lose or beat up many discs here.

Cons:

Hole #1 is just too damn short..seems you couldve put it another 150-200 ft. back. Hole #2 was the Bermuda Triangle/ Twilight Zone...where is it...I never found it but they swear it exists! Many of the other holes were fun but could have been really cool if the pin placements were a bit more extreme. There are plenty of steep hillsides into the woods nearby. Why not put some adventure into the play. It could be done easily and safely. A tad more length on the open holes. It's not a huge challenging course.

Other Thoughts:

I was pleasantly surprised even after I was irritated by the first 2 holes but my mood was suddenly transformed. There seems to be plenty of really cool steep old growth forrest terrain around the open hill that the course plays around. I wonder if anyone is considering building a very cool fun additional nine to make this course a must play destination. Hmmmmm.
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Godard
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.6 years 65 played 45 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Not bad for locals 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Mix of wide open, woods, wind, elevation... all in 9 holes. Carpeted teepads are about as good as carpeted teepads can get. Well mowed and thinned out.

Cons:

Poorly marked. Teepad 2 is a particular problem, but so is hole 4 which is hard to find at first. Many blind shots, which are dangerous for newbies. No alternate tees or pins (I can envision some nasty positions for #2, #3 and #6 in particular). Course is missing a certain something that I can't put my finger on... perhaps it just pales in comparison to the other local courses.

Other Thoughts:

FYI tee #2 is to the left of tee #3. Hole 4 is on the left, actually behind the treeline (sort of a boomerang dogleg).
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nosajeel99
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.8 years 37 played 23 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 16, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lots of places to just let 'er rip.

Not too many chances for a lost disc.

Most tees are easy to find.

#4 was a highlight with the drive out of the woods; to get to the basket you can go around or over trees to a hill top basket.

There is also a good variety of elevation use.

One final "pro": other people were playing the course. It sounds weird as a pro, but I was glad to see people out there. People playing a course is always a pro in my book.

Cons:

This course is on and around one giant grassy hill. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 all felt similar in that you threw from a wide open tee box to a wide open basket. The elevation helped, especially on #7 where I had to throw downhill a good distance after by initial drive.

On a different note, I completely missed #2 my first time around. After the #1 basket I saw a wooden post with a "3" on it.... looked around and could not find 2. Played 3 and in the process of playing 3 I see 2... so, just to make sure I played the whole course I played #2 after #9. Bad location for #2... you basically walk PAST #3 tee, play #2, then walk back past #2 tee to get to #3 tee. Odd.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I had a good time playing, but it wasn't anything special in my book. It is a great course to work on drive accuracy or to try out a new disc. There is nothing to hit!

Lack of distance to pin on the tee signs was initially a negative, but it wouldn't have helped that much since the elevation was so drastic on many holes. Also, it made me rely on experience which was kind of a nice touch, I guess.
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adlacro
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.8 years 149 played 125 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Upper Mac 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 23, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nine holes with baskets in very good shape. Good mix of lefty and righty holes with a few wooden holes. Tees are mostly natural, but some still have rubber. One ace run and a few open holes will help those who can bomb drives. The fourth hole is the best here. It is a wooden tee area with a narrow 15' wide fairway to a much more open area and a hillside green that is very steep and very unapologetic should you miss the putt. A few trees planted on the hill may come into play at some point, but as of this review they don't affect anything just yet. Close to the highway and there is a playground and baseball field at the bottom of the hill. Fair usage of the land.

Cons:

Although there isn't much growth this time of year, holes 2 and especially 3 if you miss the fairway will probably give you nothing but a chipout back to the fairway. No room for error on 7, keep right. If you can't bomb it, be prepared to not score well. There are still tees with rubber on them, and most of those are in poor shape. This course starts near the upper lot, and there is a gate that provides access to this. If this is closed, you will have a 5-8 minute walk up the hill to access the first tee.

Other Thoughts:

Not exactly the premier destination course in the Valley, but it is not your average nine hole pitch n putt. If you're driving on I-78 and approach this area, and you have thirty or so minutes to spare, come over and give this course a play. There's enough here to satisfy.
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Qwikstreet
Experience: 15.8 years 15 played 11 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good practice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 30, 2006 Played the course:never

Pros:

Wide open 9 hole course except for hole 2 and 3 which is semi wooded. The course has some distance to it and is great for practicing your drives.

Lots of grassy hill elevations.

Cons:

A lot of walking up and down hill elevations
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