Stokesdale, NC

Stokesdale Community Park

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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 19.8 years 585 played 539 reviews
1.50 star(s)

The Stokes 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 20, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Stokesdale Park is a nice open 9-hole layout. A couple of fun holes makes this a nice play.
- The course gets progressively better. The wide open, simple holes are at the beginning of the round. The best hole is #9 with a nice downhill, shooting through or around the treeline tee shot.
- Course plays throughout a rolling layout. Most holes have some elevation factor involved. This gives some added challenge and/or fun factor to some layouts.
- Course has a little length. No holes shorter than 200 feet. #5 is the shortest at 246 feet. All nine are between 246 and 358, so you're throwing mid-ranges, fairway drivers, or drivers off most tees depending on your distance.
- Course uses the limited obstacles to create varied layouts. On #6, for example, you have the drainage rocks protecting the front side of the green. On other holes - #5 & 7 - 9, limited trees offer some challenge.
- Course is spaced out. Your round will take you through the entire park. Granted it's a small park, but still. You are navigating the entire park.
- Course allows players to be aggressive. Unless you sail far right and into the woods on #3 or 4, your biggest threat is smacking a tree.
- A good course for casual players. Maybe a tad too much length for kids. If you can throw 150 feet and somewhat straight, you'll do ok here. Get that first taste of disc golf, then head to any of the Triad's 18-hole layouts for your next challenge.
- Excellent practice course. Plenty of room to practice all aspects of your game. Tee off on #6 and aim towards #9's basket if you have a big arm. There are plenty of different angles and looks you can create for working on approach and mid-range shots.

Cons:

Hole distances on tee signs are all wrong. At some point the tees were all relocated. The signs were moved to the new locales, but they were not updated to reflect the new distances. UDisc's online distances are the most accurate.
- Grass tee pads. I didn't have issues with run-ups as all were fairly flat.
- Several awkward transitions/hole layouts. Holes #4 & 5 are parallel to each other, both facing the same direction. So, you play #4, turn around walk back to essentially where you just came from, turn around and play #5. I saw this layout, teed off on #4, walked to my left, teed off on #5, and killed two holes at once.
- After playing #5, the only visible tee sign is #7. You have to walk up the path, past a cluster of trees to #6. Also, #6's basket is essentially on #7's fairway.
- Some holes play close to and/or over the park's walking trail. You may have to wait for walkers before throwing. Also, #8 plays over the park road.
- Not the most challenging of courses. You know that coming in, so that's not a surprise.

Other Thoughts:

For a relatively simplistic layout, I enjoyed my round at Stokesdale. Granted, there were only two other cars in the parking lot when I played. Trying to play here when the park was busier, and my first impression would have been different.
- On most holes, if not every hole, there are poles in the ground where the old tees were located. That allows players to play both tees if you want to play twice.
- I liked the layout on #8. You're throwing on a slightly raised hill (hill used loosely), over the park road, s-curving around a couple of trees. It's right around 300 feet, so easy to make a run at the basket.
- I don't see a lot of scoring separation on a course like this. For intermediate or above, you'll really have to do something wrong to easy risk seeing a bogey here. Think running your birdie putt 20 - 30 feet past the basket and missing the comeback putt. Due in part to breezy conditions, I didn't see a lot of birdie putts, but I essentially had gimmie par putts.
- I'd have liked seeing the tee lengthened on at least one hole. I don't understand why #3 was shortened, when you're already walking that distance. Pushing the tee back on #3 makes the most sense, with #6 a good second option.
- This is slightly above average for a 9-hole layout. The other reviews have it right, putting this course in the 1.5 - 2.0 range. Worth a play. Not too far from better layouts.
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pmay5
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Experience: 20.8 years 480 played 245 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Beginner course in a nice park 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 17, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good, very visible DISCatchers.
Small tee signs marking each tee. This is a pro only because the natural tees would be tough to locate otherwise.
Mostly open, with few obstacles, beginner friendly course.
Loops around the outside of the park, trying to stay away from other activities.
Nice restrooms on site.

Cons:

Probably the biggest Con at Stokesdale is how close the holes are to other activities. As I mentioned above, they really tried to stay away from the walking path and soccer fields, but didn't have a lot of options on several holes.
Depending on the traffic on the walking path, and whether there is a soccer game going on, it may not be an issue, but several holes are next to the path, cross it, or cross a corner of the soccer field.
Natural tees were not great, but not a big problem.

Other Thoughts:

This is a good course for a town this size. A good chance for the locals to try the sport or practice space for more advanced players.
The course averages 260' per hole, so experienced players could get in a good practice (or warmup) round here. A pretty good distance for beginners, with a couple of long ones, but there are few trees to navigate and very little chance to lose a disc.
It would be nice to see more of these courses pop up in smaller towns.
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nevets4433
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Experience: 12.2 years 62 played 60 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Quick Run-Around 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 21, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

For the community of Stokesdale, this is a pretty nice multipurpose park that has running trails, soccer/football fields, and sits right behind the town hall. Disc golf is one of the newer ameneties to be added to the facilities here.

The course is in the form of 9 nice Innova discatchers that are placed around the periphery of the park. Most of the holes are wide open and without much trouble, but I can say that the few trees out there and the dried stone drainage creek were used about as best as possible here. Hole five is an interesting tunnel shot between the trees (see below), and six plays just across the previously noted drainiage creek to give the golfer a putt that is at least worth thinking about.

Signage here is adequate

Cons:

The first few holes play around the periphery of the soccer fields and running paths, and I can definitely see where this could set up for interference or cause times when the course simply is not playable.

Tees are dirt, and are very slick and clumpy. The teeing area is marked by a wooden board, and on a few holes - especially #3 - they are pointed off in a random direction.

There are some navigational issues between 4-6. You play hole four, then basically turn around to play the same area again as hole five, the basket is only about 60 feet away. Then you walk forwards to hole 6. Five was actually a cleverly thought out tunnel shot through a natural gap in a small copse of trees, but unfortunately it has not been trimmed or maintained so that alley is almost lost to time. That leaves a tomahawk here as the main option.

Hole 8's tee ground, whose ground marker has been lost to time, seems to be on a significant upslope. Fifteen feet forward is nice, flat ground. I think moving that tee slightly would have made for a better driving situation and not significantly changed the hole.

The distances on the tee signs seem to be pretty inaccurate on some holes.

Other Thoughts:

I can't really figure this little course out. It was ok. I did have fun playing it. At times, I can see where some really nice thought went into it. Other holes seemed forced, and it overall seemed crowded out by the other attractions in the park. I appreciate the park land being used for a course, but as with "fit-in" courses like these where disc golf is a secondary or tertiary priority, making a great course is very difficult.
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.8 years 278 played 273 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Wide open beginner-level course with just enough design to be worth a play. It plays around the athletic fields of a park with a little bit of elevation here and there and tees neatly placed to avoid cross-hole interference. It's clearly designed for beginners and the holes are well suited for that. NO chance of disc loss. Holes easily reachable in a few throws. Baskets visible from the tee. Experienced players would only want to play as a warm up or to run aces but rookies should have fun.

Cons:

There is a couple times where the fairway parallels a walking path. There is also the danger of a reckless throwing sailing onto a soccer field. The map is required as there are places where navigation is not obvious. These three factors limit the course's ability to offer a safe and frustration free round to the new players that will use it.
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Colicus
Experience: 29.8 years 121 played 7 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Town May Close Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 26, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Wide Open. Great for Beginners. Low Traffic. Good Baskets. A great warm up course before heading to the Patriot @ Triad.

Cons:

Only 9 holes. Low Traffic. Short. Not marked well enough. All par 3.

Other Thoughts:

This course is behind Stokesdale town hall and some on the council are threatening to close this course for not enough use. For the regular player, it will not be a played often. If there was someone to take this course under it's wing and promote it for younger players, kids and develop a program, it could be revitalized. Sadly, I think its days are numbered and that is unfortunate.
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LeeLK
Experience: 15.8 years 68 played 52 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Open, but a bit boring 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 5, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Wide open, so you can air it out. Baskets are in good shape.

Cons:

Dirt pads can be uneven (not fun!). Not a ton of variety. Lots of backtracking/hard to find next hole. Plays near some fields/walkways so could be dangerous or annoying if it's more crowded.

Other Thoughts:

It's a nice thought to use this land for a course, but it's poorly executed. Might work out if someone with a good eye were to come in and redesign it. Worth it if you want to just practice throwing out in the open, but not a lot of fun otherwise.
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BuzzSharpe
Experience: 53.7 years 77 played 24 reviews
2.50 star(s)

I Love This Little Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 1, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

In the vein of ball golf, this is a grandly wide open layout on which to let them fly. Pros and advanced players may find it dull and boring, but for committed, not so talented recreational or intermediate players, this is a fun course with challenge without heartbreak. There is variety in lengths, elevations and foliage.

Cons:

The dirt tees can be and are often mud. There are spots on every hole where a second tee position (mostly shorter) could easily and cheaply be installed, as the tees consist only of small boards spiked into the ground.
The tee and especially the basket on #3 are precariously close to the sidewalk, though not technically a design flaw. Tee(s) should be moved back and to the right and the basket should be moved back 80 to 100 feet to that wide open area to the right of the playground. That would make for a legitimate par 4 and shorten the walk to the next tee. The intended windows on holes 5 and 9 are obscured by leaning trees and branches that should be removed. #6's basket should be moved to the left to get it out of the rocks and away from 7's fairway. #8's tee should be moved up a few feet to the base of the little hill to get it out of the road.
With those corrections, especially the installation of some sort of real tees, even if they are just gravel or mulch, to eliminate the mud problem, I'd re-rate this fine nine higher.

Other Thoughts:

If you've played here lately and wondered about the newly installed signs throughout the park warning of animals, they were hurriedly put up after my playing partner was attacked by a rabid fox at the #1 tee area.
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kvillegreek
Experience: 12.2 years 52 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A solid basic course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 18, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great for beginners. Good use of space/land. Never crowded.

Cons:

It can be tricky locating tee boxes first time thru. Hole yardage seems off on most holes. Walking path beside most holes so there could be a lot of waiting for walkers to be safely out of your way.
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avillion23
Experience: 21.8 years 34 played 6 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A quick round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 18, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

New park, great amenities (bathrooms, water). New baskets. Straight forward course, fairly easy to follow. All holes are potential birdies for experienced players, with most being straight shots off of the tee pad. I had the park all to myself at noon during the week, which made for a quick 18 holes.

Cons:

New park....soccer fields and walking trail could be annoying if they are in use. Some of the tee box signs seem to be a bit off in distance. You have you to backtrack from hole #4 to Teebox #5. Teebox #7 is uneven. Long weeds and shin-high brush between teepad and many of the baskets.

Other Thoughts:

In about twenty years when the small, newly planted trees mature a bit, it may provide for more of a challenge. As it plays right now, an experienced player can go out and shoot -5 to -7 in their first round.
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JLKeip
Experience: 26 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 8, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good beginner level course
Fairly easy to follow
Despite its youth, the course is quite playable
Little to no chance of losing a disc
Easy to find

Cons:

I prefer tougher courses, typically,
I prefer courses with multiple tees
tees could stand improvement, but hey, it is a very young course
I don't like the rock filled water runoffs that can come into play.

Other Thoughts:

non-golfers could easily be a factor (the park has
holes 4 and 5 run parallel to each other, but in the same direction, which can be a little confusing your first round. The park has been deserted when I played.
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Tyson
Experience: 22.8 years 61 played 15 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Work in progress 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 13, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is another course in Guilford County
Located near local elementary school and designed for a beginner
Some longer holes offer nice practice areas
Innova Disccathers
New park with walking trial that travels along the course

Cons:

The course was designed prior to finalization of park, therefore some holes and pads are in weird places, tee pads are going to be improved

Other Thoughts:

There are plans to move a few baskets into different areas, tee pads are going to be improved and 9 more holes could be in the near future, volunteers are always needed, as I live 3 miles from there and try to work on the course when I can. Definitely a work in progress, but will get better (I made/planned many of the improvements at Reidsville's Lake's Edge course)
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buddy
Experience: 26.8 years 39 played 5 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 16, 2011 Played the course:once

Other Thoughts:

Definitely not a course I will play again unless it's significantly improved. I understand there's not much land available for the course but some of the hole designs aren't that great. For example, the tee shot on #3 has a good chance of landing in the soccer field so I would avoid that hole all together if people were using the field. On #4, you have to backtrack to the #5 tee. Also on #4, the sign says its 365' which is probably over 100' off on the correct distance. On #6, the basket is placed immediately in front of a line of drainage rocks which can give you pretty uneven footing on your putt. Maybe this is supposed to add to the difficulty of the hole but I don't like it. There are several nice big trees immediately behind the #7 tee that would be cool to see incorporated into the course.

Overall, the park is new and a number of trees/grass have recently been planted. So over time once the landscaping improves and if some of the holes were redesigned and concrete tee pads installed, I think it has the potential to be a decent beginner course. Until then I wouldn't recommend unless you're just hanging out in Stokesdale and its a nice day.
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BrotherDave
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Experience: 16.7 years 192 played 188 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Stoke-Stale 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 14, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

It's 9 baskets! All viewable from the tee! There's bathrooms, a volleyball court, and an athletic/soccer field! A playground too, I think. Ugh. There are tee signs for every hole and they are easy enough to spot. It's basically 9 discatchers out in the open around the perimeter of this new community park. Mostly short although a couple of holes stretch past 300' or so. A couple of holes have a small grove of trees to throw around. Yep.

Cons:

No tees. The tee signs are easy to spot but they seem wildly inaccurate (both hole layout and especially distances) but the natural tees are marked only by a small wooden board lying flush in the ground. I couldn't locate this board on a few holes.

It's wide open and that's it. No variety at all really. Some holes do have minor obstacles but even beginners shouldn't have much problem clearing them.

Upkeep: It looks like they're trying to grow grass all over the park but for some reason most of the course was either in a little bit of scrub land or unmowed. Not that big of a problem though b/c what grass is around the course is not dense at all.

This course flows like a dry riverbed. #4-#5 are really bad, b/c the holes are more or less right beside each other, so after you finish hole #4 you have to walk all the way back to play #5.

Patrons in play: Hole #3 is the biggest culprit, there is a soccer field very clearly in play, a drive that strays too far left can easily take out a goalkeeper. You're never too far away from a sidewalk or park road of some sort. I managed to hit the side of the townhall with a turned over Meteor on hole #7. At least there are no windows on that side.

Other Thoughts:

Definitely a beginner course and not as bad as I thought, since some of the holes had some decent length. Unless there's a good wind blowing, the course is easily played with a putter and mid. It's most definitely a bird-or-die course, all pars feel like massive failures if you've been playing for a while.

If they added tees or at least made them all easy to locate it would be a little better but there's not much polishing you can do for this turd. N00bs and rec players will enjoy it but unless some trees grow and give this wide open, mostly flat course some actual challenge, it should be avoided unless you are in the immediate area.
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King Griplock
Experience: 15.8 years 170 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 11, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

It's another disc golf course in Guilford County. This will be an excellent beginner course once it gets some more foot traffic. It also serves as a nice warm up for either Lake's Edge or Johnson St. depending on which way you go. It's set in a brand new park in a nice, quiet neighborhood. There are restrooms and a water fountain right in front of the main parking lot. Brand new DiscCatchers. Nice tee signs. All holes are open and are very aceable/birdable. I foresee many an Ace Race here.

Cons:

It's fun to play in Feb. but it may not be quite as fun during the summer. Course is wide open. The terrain is quite rough between holes 6-9. It would be very easy to twist an ankle in there. Also, it's not entirely intuitive as to where the first tee is. The course does not flow well either. There's a backwards walk to a few of the next holes once you hole out on the previous hole. However, it's only 9 holes so it's not TOO much of a hassle. Short, natural tees.

Other Thoughts:

The first tee is located at the right of the main parking lot on that little hill. It's a lovely forehand flick. My favorite hole was #6. It's a nice downhill run beside the town hall. I also like #9. It reminds me of hole 9 (I think) at Ashe co. because of the wall of trees in front of the basket. Sometimes, the gate to the main lot will be closed. If that's the case, just park at the town hall parking lot and start on hole 6 immediately to your left. I gave this course a 3 solely for the fact it's in Guilford Co. Hallelujah!
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