Goat Hill Park reviews
10
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Yes Hill, but not the GOAT
Reviewed:
Played on:May 22, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
A gigantic bomber course with serious hills and not too many obstacles.
-Baskets: Nice numbered DISCatchers with flags. No issue spotting these from hundreds of feet down the fairway.
-Distance: If you want to rip, this is the place. The short layout is about 9500' with the long adding substantial distance on lots of holes. In fact, having a lack of distance will be a major hindrance on several holes out here that play over steep valleys.
-Elevation: Among the most consistently steep courses I have played. Primarily valleys and side hills, but some ups and downs thrown in. Some big bomb chances and some opportunities to go flying the wrong way down a side hill. Make sure to pack flippy discs for those uphill run ups.
-Bolf Integration: I'm becoming used to co-habitating golf courses in SoCal compared to the Southeast, but Goat Hill is especially notable. The placement of tees and greens within the bolf holes creates a nice variety of length, par, and difficulty. Often these courses can fall into a rut, even if they're fun, but Goat Hill has a good arc to the round.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Primarily open bomber holes, but a few factors make it interesting. First, ups and downs obviously change flight dynamics. Second, distance management will be important - for some of these valleys, you need to know whether you can cross and with which shots you won't plummet away. Third, side hills and mounds make baskets interesting. There's also a high likelihood of windy conditions.
-Baskets: Nice numbered DISCatchers with flags. No issue spotting these from hundreds of feet down the fairway.
-Distance: If you want to rip, this is the place. The short layout is about 9500' with the long adding substantial distance on lots of holes. In fact, having a lack of distance will be a major hindrance on several holes out here that play over steep valleys.
-Elevation: Among the most consistently steep courses I have played. Primarily valleys and side hills, but some ups and downs thrown in. Some big bomb chances and some opportunities to go flying the wrong way down a side hill. Make sure to pack flippy discs for those uphill run ups.
-Bolf Integration: I'm becoming used to co-habitating golf courses in SoCal compared to the Southeast, but Goat Hill is especially notable. The placement of tees and greens within the bolf holes creates a nice variety of length, par, and difficulty. Often these courses can fall into a rut, even if they're fun, but Goat Hill has a good arc to the round.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Primarily open bomber holes, but a few factors make it interesting. First, ups and downs obviously change flight dynamics. Second, distance management will be important - for some of these valleys, you need to know whether you can cross and with which shots you won't plummet away. Third, side hills and mounds make baskets interesting. There's also a high likelihood of windy conditions.
Cons:
Lacking disc golf infrastructure, a predominance of open holes, and a difficulty barrier of entry.
-Amenities: Other than the nice baskets, not much. Tees are marked in varying ways including turf, dirt, and concrete, but there's not much consistency and footing can be a bit iffy. The only tee signs are ancient legacy plates that are rusting over.
-Navigation: One of the more confusing layouts I've seen recently, at least in terms of hole-to-hole transitions. Some extremely long walks that are unmarked.
-Shaping: The hills are almost the only shaping consideration for many of these holes. It's a challenge of angle and distance control, but not in-flight path shaping. This obviously comes down to preference, but I think it puts a ceiling on the course's potential.
-Barrier of Entry: If you have less than 300' of distance or a lack of wind experience, I think this course simply won't be fun. As a 300' thrower, I felt like I played pretty well, but still found it mostly boring without many birdie opportunities. Lots of long drives that lead to short upshots at that skill level.
-Amenities: Other than the nice baskets, not much. Tees are marked in varying ways including turf, dirt, and concrete, but there's not much consistency and footing can be a bit iffy. The only tee signs are ancient legacy plates that are rusting over.
-Navigation: One of the more confusing layouts I've seen recently, at least in terms of hole-to-hole transitions. Some extremely long walks that are unmarked.
-Shaping: The hills are almost the only shaping consideration for many of these holes. It's a challenge of angle and distance control, but not in-flight path shaping. This obviously comes down to preference, but I think it puts a ceiling on the course's potential.
-Barrier of Entry: If you have less than 300' of distance or a lack of wind experience, I think this course simply won't be fun. As a 300' thrower, I felt like I played pretty well, but still found it mostly boring without many birdie opportunities. Lots of long drives that lead to short upshots at that skill level.
Other Thoughts:
I always thought Goat Hill didn't look fun for me, and it turned out I was correct. However, the elevation is a major fun factor for someone who can throw far, and the course has a nice progression of holes with good variety of par. It could use some tees and signs, and caps out due to a lack of true shaping, but I think it's still a good course. Judge ahead of time whether it's the kind of place you'll enjoy.
~Similar Courses: This one is pretty unique among my 300. The style of bomber open holes is similar to Mission Bay Golf Course (San Diego, CA), but the big elevation plays are more reminiscent of somewhere like Naval Hill (Nashville, TN).
~Similar Courses: This one is pretty unique among my 300. The style of bomber open holes is similar to Mission Bay Golf Course (San Diego, CA), but the big elevation plays are more reminiscent of somewhere like Naval Hill (Nashville, TN).
15
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endermetal
Experience:
10 years
40 played
8 reviews
Insane Distance and Elevation Change 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 22, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Easily one of the longest disc golf courses in the world, Goat Hill's challenge lies not just in its distance, but in managing the wind, controlling your angles, and appropriate disc selection.
After a lengthy renovation 4 years ago, Goat Hill has transformed itself from a dingy course on the brink of disrepair into something much more aesthetically appealing; the course is much more lush and green now thanks to a new irrigation system using reclaimed water.
The greatest pleasure from Goat Hill--and largely what separates it from other courses--is the ability to let your disc rip on just about every hole. Witnessing the disc's full flight on these long distance throws is super fun and incredibly rewarding when executed properly.
The first hole exemplifies what Goat Hill is all about: You are greeted to an 802 foot par 4 playing into a straight headwind. Obviously, you'll want to crush your drive as far as possible to allow yourself the easiest approach to the pin. You'll also want to get your drive turned over to avoid fading out, but if you get it turned over too much (which is easy to do, thanks to the headwind), you'll likely cut roll into the valley and find yourself looking at a bogey. Even with an excellent drive, you're still looking at a 300+ foot approach into a precarious green with the basket situated on a slope just beyond the golf green.
Below are some final, brief pros to the course:
- Great catching Innova Discatchers on every hole, featuring an attractive "Goat Hill" themed band
- New turf tee pads on all holes
- Golf carts now available for disc golfers
- Pro shop sells alcohol and discs
- Scorecards and pencils available
After a lengthy renovation 4 years ago, Goat Hill has transformed itself from a dingy course on the brink of disrepair into something much more aesthetically appealing; the course is much more lush and green now thanks to a new irrigation system using reclaimed water.
The greatest pleasure from Goat Hill--and largely what separates it from other courses--is the ability to let your disc rip on just about every hole. Witnessing the disc's full flight on these long distance throws is super fun and incredibly rewarding when executed properly.
The first hole exemplifies what Goat Hill is all about: You are greeted to an 802 foot par 4 playing into a straight headwind. Obviously, you'll want to crush your drive as far as possible to allow yourself the easiest approach to the pin. You'll also want to get your drive turned over to avoid fading out, but if you get it turned over too much (which is easy to do, thanks to the headwind), you'll likely cut roll into the valley and find yourself looking at a bogey. Even with an excellent drive, you're still looking at a 300+ foot approach into a precarious green with the basket situated on a slope just beyond the golf green.
Below are some final, brief pros to the course:
- Great catching Innova Discatchers on every hole, featuring an attractive "Goat Hill" themed band
- New turf tee pads on all holes
- Golf carts now available for disc golfers
- Pro shop sells alcohol and discs
- Scorecards and pencils available
Cons:
The course is open to disc golfers on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. For the last several years, it's only been open T, TH, and SUN, so the addition of Monday is nice. Still, not having all days available to play is a bummer.
Due to the pandemic, walk-ins are not allowed and you must have a tee time... at least, that's what I thought. I played on a Sunday with a 12:50 tee time and OH MY GOD WAS IT CROWDED. There were so many ball golfers on the course that I'm under the impression that either A) they do, in fact, allow walk-ins, even though that's not their official policy or B) the tee times aren't staggered enough to allow sufficient time between golfers. It took me 4 HOURS to play a round. I understand I played on a Sunday afternoon (one of the busiest times), but I figured with the mandatory tee time policy this wouldn't have been an issue. I've finished solo rounds here in 90 minutes in the past.
The course is designed for intermediate-level players and above who have at least 300 feet of power. Ideally, you should have closer to 400+ feet of power if you want to have a decent time. Any newbie player will probably be turned off to the game forever after playing here.
Some tee and basket positions have changed recently... and not for the better. For instance, hole 17 used to be a challenging but rewarding par 3: a 400ish foot shot over a valley and across a golf green. The new tee is pushed back and up to the left by another 75 feet, and now it's much more difficult to reach the pin. I don't see anyone birdying this hole without ~500 feet of power. This course was already difficult to collect birdies for even advanced level players, and they've made it even more difficult with a few of the changes they've made.
Due to the pandemic, walk-ins are not allowed and you must have a tee time... at least, that's what I thought. I played on a Sunday with a 12:50 tee time and OH MY GOD WAS IT CROWDED. There were so many ball golfers on the course that I'm under the impression that either A) they do, in fact, allow walk-ins, even though that's not their official policy or B) the tee times aren't staggered enough to allow sufficient time between golfers. It took me 4 HOURS to play a round. I understand I played on a Sunday afternoon (one of the busiest times), but I figured with the mandatory tee time policy this wouldn't have been an issue. I've finished solo rounds here in 90 minutes in the past.
The course is designed for intermediate-level players and above who have at least 300 feet of power. Ideally, you should have closer to 400+ feet of power if you want to have a decent time. Any newbie player will probably be turned off to the game forever after playing here.
Some tee and basket positions have changed recently... and not for the better. For instance, hole 17 used to be a challenging but rewarding par 3: a 400ish foot shot over a valley and across a golf green. The new tee is pushed back and up to the left by another 75 feet, and now it's much more difficult to reach the pin. I don't see anyone birdying this hole without ~500 feet of power. This course was already difficult to collect birdies for even advanced level players, and they've made it even more difficult with a few of the changes they've made.
Other Thoughts:
Despite being relatively wide-open for a disc golf course, you still need to hit a line... normally your distance lines--think hyzer flips, s-curves, and flex shots. Rather than the natural landscape (i.e., trees) dictating your line, Goat Hill forces you to understand how your discs fly and how they're affected by the wind... and even with this understanding, you still need to execute the ideal distance line for the particular situation you're in.
Choosing the correct disc and line is CRUCIAL, because if you choose something too stable or too understable, you will be punished! Nearly all of the holes have significant elevation change, so if your disc fades out too soon or turns over too much, you may find yourself at the bottom of a 100 foot hill trying to manufacture something to scramble your way out.
Despite the seemingly wide-open fairways, placing your shot is also critical, as so many of the holes have slopes or uneven footing. Placing your shot on flat ground for a better run-up is paramount to shooting well here.
Few San Diego disc golf courses have much wind, but Goat Hill is always windy; it's a few miles from the ocean off the 5 freeway and the wind is always coming from the west. The fact that the wind isn't randomly swirling helps newer players understand how the wind affects their disc. It also makes for a less frustrating game because the wind is almost always predictable at Goat.
Goat Hill has always been towards the top of my favorite disc golf courses in San Diego. If I had to rate my favorite courses in San Diego based on fun factor and aesthetic appeal, it would look something like this:
1) Reidy Creek
2) Goat Hill
3) Morley Field
4) Kit Carson
5) Mast Park
6) Brengle Terrace
However, after accounting for fees and crowds, Kit Carson is my overall number 1 favorite course in SD: it's free to play and while popular, crowds are usually manageable.
But Goat Hill is a special experience--I don't think there's any course quite like it. If you're a decent player and don't mind a bit of a hike (or paying extra for a golf cart), then I definitely recommend trying it out. You'll probably enjoy yourself.
Choosing the correct disc and line is CRUCIAL, because if you choose something too stable or too understable, you will be punished! Nearly all of the holes have significant elevation change, so if your disc fades out too soon or turns over too much, you may find yourself at the bottom of a 100 foot hill trying to manufacture something to scramble your way out.
Despite the seemingly wide-open fairways, placing your shot is also critical, as so many of the holes have slopes or uneven footing. Placing your shot on flat ground for a better run-up is paramount to shooting well here.
Few San Diego disc golf courses have much wind, but Goat Hill is always windy; it's a few miles from the ocean off the 5 freeway and the wind is always coming from the west. The fact that the wind isn't randomly swirling helps newer players understand how the wind affects their disc. It also makes for a less frustrating game because the wind is almost always predictable at Goat.
Goat Hill has always been towards the top of my favorite disc golf courses in San Diego. If I had to rate my favorite courses in San Diego based on fun factor and aesthetic appeal, it would look something like this:
1) Reidy Creek
2) Goat Hill
3) Morley Field
4) Kit Carson
5) Mast Park
6) Brengle Terrace
However, after accounting for fees and crowds, Kit Carson is my overall number 1 favorite course in SD: it's free to play and while popular, crowds are usually manageable.
But Goat Hill is a special experience--I don't think there's any course quite like it. If you're a decent player and don't mind a bit of a hike (or paying extra for a golf cart), then I definitely recommend trying it out. You'll probably enjoy yourself.
12
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2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 16, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Goat Hill Disc Golf Course shares property with the executive-length Goat Hill Park Golf Course. The course plays on rolling terrain adjacent to I-5, just a mile from the coast. This is a pro-level course in the standard layout and a super pro-level course in the tournament layout.
-Like many disc/ball golf shared courses, the technicality of this course lies not in navigating trees, but in avoiding golf greens, sand traps, and especially angle control on the sharp hills. Achieving distance on the downhill tee shots (8, 10, 12 for example) is just as much about angle as it is about power.
-Turf tees and Innova Discatcher baskets are in excellent condition. Very few greens are flat. Almost every basket is perched on a mound, steep slope, or next to a huge eucalyptus.
-Like many disc/ball golf shared courses, the technicality of this course lies not in navigating trees, but in avoiding golf greens, sand traps, and especially angle control on the sharp hills. Achieving distance on the downhill tee shots (8, 10, 12 for example) is just as much about angle as it is about power.
-Turf tees and Innova Discatcher baskets are in excellent condition. Very few greens are flat. Almost every basket is perched on a mound, steep slope, or next to a huge eucalyptus.
Cons:
-The course is extremely long, measuring in at 10,600 ft, par 66 on the normal layout, and nearly 12,000 ft, par 70 on the tournament layout. It is not very suitable for anyone with less than 400 feet of power. Even folks with 400-450 feet of power are going to be throwing drivers on most every hole. There are no designated short tees but plenty of options to build your own shorter layout if that strikes your fancy.
Other Thoughts:
-The layout plays alongside the ball golf layout. On a weekday, it's quite easy to pass by groups of golfers on several holes and play in ~2.5 hours. When the course is crowded, however, especially on Sundays, you can expect a round of 3.5-4 hours.
-Goat Hill is an incredible hike. The hills are not to be reckoned with and a large bottle of water is essential.
-I recommend watching a round of the Central Coast Goat Hill Challenge coverage before playing the course. Many holes are so long and blind that it's hard to know where to throw (and avoid to throw).
-The sheer length of this course makes it awfully repetitive for most players. Some of the longest holes feel almost like a driving range. There are a handful of very memorable holes (5, 8, 10, and 12), and it's certainly worth playing once or twice. Except for the longest throwers, however, it's simply not a great everyday course.
-Goat Hill is an incredible hike. The hills are not to be reckoned with and a large bottle of water is essential.
-I recommend watching a round of the Central Coast Goat Hill Challenge coverage before playing the course. Many holes are so long and blind that it's hard to know where to throw (and avoid to throw).
-The sheer length of this course makes it awfully repetitive for most players. Some of the longest holes feel almost like a driving range. There are a handful of very memorable holes (5, 8, 10, and 12), and it's certainly worth playing once or twice. Except for the longest throwers, however, it's simply not a great everyday course.
2
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garywlafreniere
Experience:
2 played
2 reviews
Best Course in the greater SD area 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 12, 2019
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
I love a long course...coming from Kansas City (the meca of DG), this course is a challenge. I recommend the longer pads...it's easier to navigate and makes for a great round and uses all aspects of the game...a good drive, great upshot to make it in 3.
All but 4 holes are parable (in 3) with great drives and upshots....the exceptions for me are holes 4,12, 15 & 16.
Bring plenty of water...it's long and hilly. I bring my stool w me in order to rest or wait for ball golfers.
Really a chill place with a great staff.
I'd love to see the pros have an event here!
All but 4 holes are parable (in 3) with great drives and upshots....the exceptions for me are holes 4,12, 15 & 16.
Bring plenty of water...it's long and hilly. I bring my stool w me in order to rest or wait for ball golfers.
Really a chill place with a great staff.
I'd love to see the pros have an event here!
Cons:
Really too long to not offer carts w ball golfers that can. Would love to see carts come back for Discgolf
6
1
Lunar
Experience:
10 played
2 reviews
Cool pro course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 22, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
Beautifully maintained
Challenging distance
Most of the ball golfers were very friendly
Nice pads and baskets
Challenging distance
Most of the ball golfers were very friendly
Nice pads and baskets
Cons:
Challenging distance. I used gps to find hole distance as the scorecard, online scorecard, tee pads and udisc all had different lengths listed. If you cannot comfortably drive more than 350-400ft then you might skip this one. That is my average and i still felt overwhelmed on some of the 800-1000ft holes. Very few technical shots, thw difficulty is in the length.
Only other con was waiting on ball golfers at various point made this a 3.5 hour 18 holes.
Only other con was waiting on ball golfers at various point made this a 3.5 hour 18 holes.
Other Thoughts:
This was a sweet course and i am really glad i happened to be here on a day it was open.
$15 is a little steep to play, but it was worth it in the end.
If you are down to throw some bombs then come out. If you are looking for a more technical course this is not it.
Good for exersize, i was drenched after a 6+ mile round.
$15 is a little steep to play, but it was worth it in the end.
If you are down to throw some bombs then come out. If you are looking for a more technical course this is not it.
Good for exersize, i was drenched after a 6+ mile round.
3
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GlobeVillain
Experience:
13.6 years
87 played
2 reviews
GOLF is not Disc Golf 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 10, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
There are no "Pros" to a disc golf course on a golf course.
Cons:
Distance is the only obstacle. Country Club Culture at it's worst. Disc golfers get the junk carts.
Other Thoughts:
Goat Hill was designed by some disc golf greats, but basket locations are an afterthought. You can just put a basket to the side of a green an expect it to be fun. If you want to pay a premium price to practice your bombs and rollers, then by all means this is the course for you. Courses like this are killing disc golf in San Diego and creating one of the worst disc golf scenes in the country.
15
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MountainMan
Experience:
44 years
104 played
17 reviews
What a blast! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 12, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
Great use of elevation.
Plenty of opportunity to work on your drives.
Multiple true par 4s and par 5s.
Beautiful property, very well maintained (especially by disc golf standards).
Pro shop with discs (a few) and snacks,
Bathrooms.
Plenty of opportunity to work on your drives.
Multiple true par 4s and par 5s.
Beautiful property, very well maintained (especially by disc golf standards).
Pro shop with discs (a few) and snacks,
Bathrooms.
Cons:
Navigating the course can be a challenge.
Expensive (especially on Sundays).
Shared course with ball golfers, so look out for bouncing balls.
Expensive (especially on Sundays).
Shared course with ball golfers, so look out for bouncing balls.
Other Thoughts:
I'm doing this review for a couple of reasons. First, the existing reviews are old and reference using golf carts, which are no longer allowed for disc golfers. Second, I'm guessing many folks who play Goat Hill will be out-of-towners, so this is sort of a guide to the first time player.
I played on Sunday, which meant the greens fee was $15. The course is also open on Tu and Th for $10. I suspect their are fewer ball golfers on weekdays, so if possible, play then rather on a Sunday.
Course navigation was a challenge, especially early on. I met up with another first time player, and we played to the wrong basket on #1. Later, we met up with another twosome who had played to the wrong basket on another early hole. The scorecard for the disc golf course includes a decent map, but it takes a few holes to get oriented. My tip is to follow the ball golf cart path from the golf green of each hole to the next ball tee and then look for the marker stump for your disc tee.
Once you figure out where you're going, though, this course is a ton of fun. About half the holes are par 4s or 5s, and these are the real deal for anyone without a huge arm. Many tees are elevated, while other holes climb significant hills. If you like to throw long, this is the course for you.
It would be nice if more holes really made you shape your tee shot, but I don't recall a single tee that had any obstacles nearby. That changes somewhat as you approach the baskets, as many of them are near ball golf greens and/or sand traps. There are a decent number of trees and bushes near baskets as well.
This is a lush, green (even in February) hilly property with lots of beautiful views. For folks who enjoy hiking, this is an excellent walking course. If you are used to walking shorter, flat, courses, this might be more exercise than you are looking for.
If I lived in the area, I'd play here at least a few times a year. It's a beautiful, fun course that every disc golfer who visits San Diego should probably play at least once.
I played on Sunday, which meant the greens fee was $15. The course is also open on Tu and Th for $10. I suspect their are fewer ball golfers on weekdays, so if possible, play then rather on a Sunday.
Course navigation was a challenge, especially early on. I met up with another first time player, and we played to the wrong basket on #1. Later, we met up with another twosome who had played to the wrong basket on another early hole. The scorecard for the disc golf course includes a decent map, but it takes a few holes to get oriented. My tip is to follow the ball golf cart path from the golf green of each hole to the next ball tee and then look for the marker stump for your disc tee.
Once you figure out where you're going, though, this course is a ton of fun. About half the holes are par 4s or 5s, and these are the real deal for anyone without a huge arm. Many tees are elevated, while other holes climb significant hills. If you like to throw long, this is the course for you.
It would be nice if more holes really made you shape your tee shot, but I don't recall a single tee that had any obstacles nearby. That changes somewhat as you approach the baskets, as many of them are near ball golf greens and/or sand traps. There are a decent number of trees and bushes near baskets as well.
This is a lush, green (even in February) hilly property with lots of beautiful views. For folks who enjoy hiking, this is an excellent walking course. If you are used to walking shorter, flat, courses, this might be more exercise than you are looking for.
If I lived in the area, I'd play here at least a few times a year. It's a beautiful, fun course that every disc golfer who visits San Diego should probably play at least once.
13
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The Road Less Travelled 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 29, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
• Strategic shot making
• Nice views/surroundings
• Tees are decent (rubber mat variety) with good to great signage
• Baskets are fine and pretty easy to spot
• Easy to find. Fairly easy to navigate
• Golf carts!
• Water/restrooms
• Warm-up area
• Nice views/surroundings
• Tees are decent (rubber mat variety) with good to great signage
• Baskets are fine and pretty easy to spot
• Easy to find. Fairly easy to navigate
• Golf carts!
• Water/restrooms
• Warm-up area
Cons:
• A couple signs are missing/vandalized
• One or two tee pad locations are missing or hard to find
• One or two tee pad locations are missing or hard to find
Other Thoughts:
Tips:
• Get the cart
• On #12: That tee pad you see down the hill and out in the open is the one you're looking for, but since you're likely standing on the elevated ball golf tee pad, I say let fly!
• Get the cart
Random Thoughts:
I must say this was one of the truly unique experiences I've had in disc golf. I expected this course to be alongside the ball golf course. WRONG. It's ON the course, or rather, it shares the course. It was a bit of a strange feeling to stand there on the #1 tee pad and throw a disc versus swing a club but I was smiling the whole time. I'll also confess that I expected to get my butt kicked out here. I played the back tees, and have you looked at those distances?! But what I'll say this course did for me is it got me thinking about every shot. You may be tempted to just wing it because it's fairly open, as disc courses go, but you better remember how far you have to go to get par. These are earned pars for this here intermediate player. I also really liked the elevation changes out here. I feel like an elevation change can be just as difficult an obstacle as a tree. Like I said, it really gets you thinking about the entire shot and how you want to be set-up for your next shot, and I'm happy to report that I did pretty well out there.
Now you probably want to know what it's like to share the course with the ball golfers, and well, I can't really say. I went right after a storm first thing in the morning so there were only two ball golf groups in front of me and none behind. Believe it or not though, I actually kept pace with the one guy in front of me. Between him losing a ball (or 12) and me having a pretty good throwing day, we got into a nice rhythm. I will say though that one ball did go bouncing past me at one point to remind me where I was. I have no idea where it came from. You should know that this is a pretty basic muni-style course so it will attract more of a beginner-type ball golfer. So yea, keep your head on a swivel.
Bottom Line:
I love that they did this. Granted, they're probably just chasing a bit more revenue but who cares, it's a really cool idea that I think works. The only downside was the cart immediately spoiled me for my subsequent rounds on other courses in the area. The other cool thing I'd like to report is that I was a foot from driving the green on 18. Yea, yea, I'm getting a 'who cares' from some of you looking at a slightly downhill 447' hole and saying 'I could do that'. I just think it's cool to be able to say I drove a green on a ball golf course with my arm and a piece of plastic. Great times!
• Get the cart
• On #12: That tee pad you see down the hill and out in the open is the one you're looking for, but since you're likely standing on the elevated ball golf tee pad, I say let fly!
• Get the cart
Random Thoughts:
I must say this was one of the truly unique experiences I've had in disc golf. I expected this course to be alongside the ball golf course. WRONG. It's ON the course, or rather, it shares the course. It was a bit of a strange feeling to stand there on the #1 tee pad and throw a disc versus swing a club but I was smiling the whole time. I'll also confess that I expected to get my butt kicked out here. I played the back tees, and have you looked at those distances?! But what I'll say this course did for me is it got me thinking about every shot. You may be tempted to just wing it because it's fairly open, as disc courses go, but you better remember how far you have to go to get par. These are earned pars for this here intermediate player. I also really liked the elevation changes out here. I feel like an elevation change can be just as difficult an obstacle as a tree. Like I said, it really gets you thinking about the entire shot and how you want to be set-up for your next shot, and I'm happy to report that I did pretty well out there.
Now you probably want to know what it's like to share the course with the ball golfers, and well, I can't really say. I went right after a storm first thing in the morning so there were only two ball golf groups in front of me and none behind. Believe it or not though, I actually kept pace with the one guy in front of me. Between him losing a ball (or 12) and me having a pretty good throwing day, we got into a nice rhythm. I will say though that one ball did go bouncing past me at one point to remind me where I was. I have no idea where it came from. You should know that this is a pretty basic muni-style course so it will attract more of a beginner-type ball golfer. So yea, keep your head on a swivel.
Bottom Line:
I love that they did this. Granted, they're probably just chasing a bit more revenue but who cares, it's a really cool idea that I think works. The only downside was the cart immediately spoiled me for my subsequent rounds on other courses in the area. The other cool thing I'd like to report is that I was a foot from driving the green on 18. Yea, yea, I'm getting a 'who cares' from some of you looking at a slightly downhill 447' hole and saying 'I could do that'. I just think it's cool to be able to say I drove a green on a ball golf course with my arm and a piece of plastic. Great times!
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4
templink
Experience:
20.7 years
124 played
27 reviews
Goat Hill rocks! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 24, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
Very cool course that plays on bolf course. Fast greens and mostly open fairways. Golf carts for rental are a must!! Cool driving around in the cart. Lots of elevation changes and good winds. Tons of opportunities to air out long drives. Pro shop on site sells discs and drinks.
Difficult to lose a disc here. Nine par 4s.
Difficult to lose a disc here. Nine par 4s.
Cons:
It would be rather tiring to walk the whole thing. Definitely rent a cart. Even with a cart, our round of 18 took just over 3 hours, so plan ahead.
NO DISC GOLF ON SATURDAYS!!!!!
NO DISC GOLF ON SATURDAYS!!!!!
Other Thoughts:
Excellent course due to design challenges, elevation changes, and unique long shots. Cart rental is a must. Would definitely play again next time in SoCal.
1
6
Corvallischarlie
Experience:
42.1 years
13 played
4 reviews
Cow Pasture 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 27, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
Nice setting, long distance, friendly staff
Cons:
distance is nice but there is no challenge to throw it as far as you can. Not technical at all, all the holes are easy, just long. If you use a cart and they have to stay on the cart path you will be walking a lot.
Other Thoughts:
pay to play
1
4
Spmurphy23
Experience:
13 years
7 played
6 reviews
Closed to disc golfers on Saturdays!!! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 22, 2012
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This is a fun course to play because it is so long. You need a cart or else you'll be walking way too much. It is a serious disc golf outing.
Cons:
CLOSED ON SATURDAYS TO DISC GOLFERS!!!! I could not believe it. I have heard them say that if it wasn't for disc golfers they would not be able to stay open. Well now they are alienating disc golfers by not allowing us to play on Saturdays. Oh, and I have met some rude workers there.
Other Thoughts:
Pay to play!
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2
adazm
Experience:
33 played
32 reviews
special occasion 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 14, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
super fun long long course. tons of legit par 4s that you would like to birdie, but takes 3 really good shots to pull off.
golf carts are always fun!
pretty very wide open layout. baskets ARE pleasantly challenging in that they are guarded by trees or difficult putts with punishing drop offs.
if you have a long roller, which i dont, you can do some serious damage to your opponents.
if playing certain cart paths as OB, is a much harder layout.
the winds are consistently off the ocean, adding to the challenge without being "random".
golf carts are always fun!
pretty very wide open layout. baskets ARE pleasantly challenging in that they are guarded by trees or difficult putts with punishing drop offs.
if you have a long roller, which i dont, you can do some serious damage to your opponents.
if playing certain cart paths as OB, is a much harder layout.
the winds are consistently off the ocean, adding to the challenge without being "random".
Cons:
not cheap. 10 bucks with a cart, which you will almost certainly want to rent.
Other Thoughts:
i would not come here for a "casual" round. yet is a fun outing, especially in the summer when most places are blistering hot, while this one is mildly warm at most!
3
0
Rugball
Experience:
13.1 years
10 played
4 reviews
Hiking Goat Hill 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 7, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Excellent course to air out your warp speed discs. Can be windy, adding to the challenge. They provide printed scorecards with pin positions corresponding to their letter on the tee sign, though you may run into a mismatched location from time to time. The locations aren't rotated too frequently, but often enough if you don't play every week. Excellent elevation changes, hence the name "Goat Hill." Nice shady tree-lined fairways, but the trees don't factor into your shots all that much.
Cons:
minor quibble since you do have to pay a few $$ to play. I think it's a very fair price though as it's not a public park so you never encounter pedestrians. Very few ace run opportunities here due to the length. Sometimes slow with groups of hackers, but they're generally cool about letting you play through. A number of holes have a long gap from the basket to the next tee. Several holes have fenced off (with barbed wire on some) OB. If you shank one over the fence, good luck getting your disc back.
Other Thoughts:
Working man's golf course. No "collared shirt required" signs here. Friendly staff that welcome you onto their ball golf course. Having played ball golf here many time over the years, it was an interesting change switching to DG. Nice having the option to rent a cart, though I've only walked it for DG. Just be prepared to be out there for up to 3 hours. Should go without saying that this course is not for newbies or children simply because it is LONG.
6
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MightyJeff
Experience:
27.9 years
34 played
13 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 20, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Oh. So. Long. This is the kind of course your Nukes or Bosses or Rampages were made for. You'll probably get to use them twice on most holes. Almost every hole is looking for a bomb of a drive, and you should take the opportunity to just rip it without worrying about your plastic getting lost in the trees, as there really aren't any of consequence.
-Phenomenal incorporation of disc golf tees and baskets into an established ball golf course. Hey ball golf course pros! Take a trip to Oceanside to see how it's done!
-The course wasn't too crowded with either ball golfers or disc golfers, and for some reason I got the sense that the flow of the course doesn't allow for much in the way of players getting in the way of each other too much
-The course pros get it. I was expecting to deal with snooty course pros that would sigh with arrogance when I said I wanted to pay for a round of DISC golf, but they very much have an attitude of "we're all golfers", and there isn't much prejudice against our kind there. I guess I was the one that was prejudiced...
-It's really fun to be able to take a golf cart for a round of disc golf. Although hiking through beautiful parks is a big part of what makes disc golf so great, Goat Hill offers a nice break from the norm and allows discers to cut loose and relax on a cart while traveling between lies.
-Phenomenal incorporation of disc golf tees and baskets into an established ball golf course. Hey ball golf course pros! Take a trip to Oceanside to see how it's done!
-The course wasn't too crowded with either ball golfers or disc golfers, and for some reason I got the sense that the flow of the course doesn't allow for much in the way of players getting in the way of each other too much
-The course pros get it. I was expecting to deal with snooty course pros that would sigh with arrogance when I said I wanted to pay for a round of DISC golf, but they very much have an attitude of "we're all golfers", and there isn't much prejudice against our kind there. I guess I was the one that was prejudiced...
-It's really fun to be able to take a golf cart for a round of disc golf. Although hiking through beautiful parks is a big part of what makes disc golf so great, Goat Hill offers a nice break from the norm and allows discers to cut loose and relax on a cart while traveling between lies.
Cons:
-You'll pay for that comfort. I paid $14 for a round of 18 holes with a cart. Pretty standard (I think) for ball golf, but this was the first round of disc golf I ever paid for. Worth it, but I couldn't do it regularly if I lived in the area.
-The wind was almost more challenging than the distance here. I guess that's what you get when you play disc golf in a town called "Oceanside" that is, in fact, on the ocean. Prepare to be humbled by erratic putts.
-The wind was almost more challenging than the distance here. I guess that's what you get when you play disc golf in a town called "Oceanside" that is, in fact, on the ocean. Prepare to be humbled by erratic putts.
Other Thoughts:
What a pleasure it was to play here. I never really thought it was possible for disc golfers and ball golfers to see eye to eye, but when we meet them at Goat Hill, we're all just after the lowest score on our cards. If you're in the Orange County/San Diego County area, do yourself a favor and stop by. One of the more fun disc golfing experiences I've had.
4
1
Whitter
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
Goat Hill 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 20, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
HUGE. This place is very long but when you figure your shots out(rollers are a must) then the course becomes totally manageable. It is a great place to learn to throw properly to get the distance or you can just shoot from the close tee's witch are of really good quality. The baskets are nice and they also have a practice area that also has variations in elevation. The elevation changes are incredibly fun. If you like to watch the flight of a disc then this is your place with holes one, three and eight teen being especially fun to throw. I know seeing all the elevation changes that it seems to hard to walk but I walk it once or twice a a week and it does not bother me a bit, in fact i really rather walk because of how nice the grounds are with a nice on shore breeze from the ocean and with two or more red tail hawks holding up residence to watch there, it is a really nice relaxing walk.
Cons:
Weekends can be crowded with a round maybe lasting up to three hours depending on the size of your group witch dictates your ability to play through.
Other Thoughts:
Even if you greatly prefer wooded courses to open this course still holds a challenge worth experiencing. With greatly varying wind conditions and a lot of roll away putt potential this place is no gimme. With a cart it is $12, $6 to walk on the weekends, and $4 to walk during the week. They switch up the basket placements often so the course remains somewhat fresh. If you like it enough there are monthly tournaments to play in.
8
0
2nd Longest Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 4, 2011
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
- A brand new monster of a course located on a ball golf course. Goat Hill offers a brutal but fun combination of length, elevation and wind.
- The DG course basically plays along with the ball golf course. And at times it feels more like playing ball golf with legitimate par 4s. And similar to ball golf most holes you just want to get your drive as far out onto the fairway as possible.
- The course is relatively deserted, even on weekends. Even with the ball golfers there isn't much in the way of waiting around.
- By disc golf standards the course is in excellent condition. Clean open fairways and well marked tee signs. Tees and Baskets are in great shape.
- The biggest pro in my opinion is that it gives you more chances to air it out on almost every hole. Not only do you go for max distance off the tee but on many of the longer holes it takes 2 monster shots to get there.
- The DG course basically plays along with the ball golf course. And at times it feels more like playing ball golf with legitimate par 4s. And similar to ball golf most holes you just want to get your drive as far out onto the fairway as possible.
- The course is relatively deserted, even on weekends. Even with the ball golfers there isn't much in the way of waiting around.
- By disc golf standards the course is in excellent condition. Clean open fairways and well marked tee signs. Tees and Baskets are in great shape.
- The biggest pro in my opinion is that it gives you more chances to air it out on almost every hole. Not only do you go for max distance off the tee but on many of the longer holes it takes 2 monster shots to get there.
Cons:
- Navigation can be really tricky. It follows a logical flow with the ball golf course but the holes are really spread out.
- Not a course for beginners. I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to play here without a +350' drive. You could do it, but it will be a long day.
- Not a course for beginners. I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to play here without a +350' drive. You could do it, but it will be a long day.
Other Thoughts:
I have never played anything like Goat Hill. The distance required totally changes your approach. Most holes require 2 well placed long shots and a good putt to get a birdie. And even the par 3s are far from what you would consider a short gimme.
I would highly recommend getting the cart for your first time out here. And don't just get the map, get a local guide for this one. I played for the first time during the montly (first Sunday of the month) and I am very glad I did.
This course is a must see for any local or road trip. But plan for 2-3 hours, it can take a while.
I would highly recommend getting the cart for your first time out here. And don't just get the map, get a local guide for this one. I played for the first time during the montly (first Sunday of the month) and I am very glad I did.
This course is a must see for any local or road trip. But plan for 2-3 hours, it can take a while.
10
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patdb23
Experience:
16.7 years
44 played
4 reviews
The Challenge at Goat Hill 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 3, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Goat Hill is the newest addition to Socal disc golf. This monster 9,612ft par 63 course is located on Center City golf course in beautiful Oceanside with 9 par 4s. The course plays very long in open straight fairways with baskets on elevated hilltops with spectacular views. The dynamics of this course will force your game to make strategic placement drives to get you ready for 2nd or 3rd fairway approach shots to the basket. Wind is a major factor that comes into play when throwing 350+ drives and fairway shots. Knowing how your disc will fly in headwinds, tailwinds, and crosswinds is crucial. There is a good mix of elevation with several shots downhill, including hole 1 at 700ft+, while other shots play across bowls with baskets on elevated hills. Many of the baskets do finish on the right additionally challenging right handed players to cleverly place their approach shot to get in range for a birdie or par save.
There's never really any wait on the holes and golfers rarely ever get in the way. Some will let you pass while playing on the same hole as the baskets are placed away from greens. There are no water hazards, and there is only one sand bunker but that won't come into play (unless you have an errant shot).
There is a pro shop that will take tee times but walkups are always welcome. The staff is extremely friendly and welcomes disc golfers to the course. Sport drinks, snacks, BBQ hotdogs & burgers are available and adult beverages. Carts are also available, and I highly recommend getting one, as if 9,612ft is not long enough, and some of the holes have long walks in between the next tee. Plus after walking up and down hilltops, your body will thank you as you get around hole12 after 2hrs of play with 6 holes to go.
What I liked most about the course is that it introduced me to a new way of playing disc golf rather than just driving to the basket. This course allowed me to work on long range tee drives and placement fairway drives. Placement drive shots are critical to put you in position in flat open areas to throw the next 300ft fairway shot. With the long open fairways, I really got to work on my long range game, and can really unleash the disc. I go back to Morley Field throwing a lot of midranges now.
New tee pads are now installed and they did a really good job as most are very flat and level. Just had the first PDGA event here in July '11, and new pin locations were used in one round. Hope to see if these positions will be interchanged throughout the month. Monthlies are scheduled 1st Sunday of the month and a good crowd shows up.
There's never really any wait on the holes and golfers rarely ever get in the way. Some will let you pass while playing on the same hole as the baskets are placed away from greens. There are no water hazards, and there is only one sand bunker but that won't come into play (unless you have an errant shot).
There is a pro shop that will take tee times but walkups are always welcome. The staff is extremely friendly and welcomes disc golfers to the course. Sport drinks, snacks, BBQ hotdogs & burgers are available and adult beverages. Carts are also available, and I highly recommend getting one, as if 9,612ft is not long enough, and some of the holes have long walks in between the next tee. Plus after walking up and down hilltops, your body will thank you as you get around hole12 after 2hrs of play with 6 holes to go.
What I liked most about the course is that it introduced me to a new way of playing disc golf rather than just driving to the basket. This course allowed me to work on long range tee drives and placement fairway drives. Placement drive shots are critical to put you in position in flat open areas to throw the next 300ft fairway shot. With the long open fairways, I really got to work on my long range game, and can really unleash the disc. I go back to Morley Field throwing a lot of midranges now.
New tee pads are now installed and they did a really good job as most are very flat and level. Just had the first PDGA event here in July '11, and new pin locations were used in one round. Hope to see if these positions will be interchanged throughout the month. Monthlies are scheduled 1st Sunday of the month and a good crowd shows up.
Cons:
This is not a course for beginners. Some of the holes can get a little repetitive throwing 300ft+ fairway shots over and over. There is some mix with the elevation but walking up and down those hills will work your legs. Most ball golfers have been very receptive to disc golf players; however there are a few golfers that probably feel we are treading on their course. The course meanders around and you can feel lost at times but hole #9 takes you back to the pro shop for a quick break. I recommend having a map first time out to keep track of where you're going and where you been. Tee signs have not been installed yet, but look for yellow flag poles with numbers on them.
Other Thoughts:
If you are looking for a pro level course that requires long range drives, and accurate fairway shots, and you don't mind spending the extra money to get a cart, then the Goat will provide a unique challenge to the most avid disc golfer.
10
0
Long and fun 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 6, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
The course plays along a ball golf layout, so there are plenty of long shots and room to rip some big drives. Most holes offer a fairly open shot off the tee with trouble coming later in the hole. Many pins are tucked into tree lines or on slopes to add some challenge and fun to the short game (and to keep out of the ball golfers' way). Though your first drive on most holes can be a bit similar, you'll often need a second drive and that's where you'll see some variety. You'll need good shot placement, and some holes call for some line shaping to get to the pin, and there's a decent variety of left and right turning shots. Some nice elevation changes come into play, with steep uphills and a couple nice valley shots.
The golf course isn't the most exclusive, but it's still maintained perfectly by disc golf standards. All the grass is nicely kept and mowed short, making it a great place to throw some distance rollers. The disc golf tees aren't just slapped on with the ball golf tees, they're thought out separately to add some challenges more appropriate for our sport. The tees are decent rubber pads with numbered flags.
The golf course isn't the most exclusive, but it's still maintained perfectly by disc golf standards. All the grass is nicely kept and mowed short, making it a great place to throw some distance rollers. The disc golf tees aren't just slapped on with the ball golf tees, they're thought out separately to add some challenges more appropriate for our sport. The tees are decent rubber pads with numbered flags.
Cons:
It's a bit annoying to have to pull out the course map on every hole, otherwise navigation can get a bit tricky and you won't have any idea of where to throw or how long the hole is. Most of the disc golf tees are out of the way, so basic tee signs shouldn't cause a major issue. If you don't rent a cart there are some pretty long walks in between holes, not to mention a ton of walking just to play the course. Many of the tees are a bit lumpy and uneven.
Despite the creativity in using elevation and available trees, the majority of tee shots feel pretty similar. There are only a handful of reachable holes, otherwise you're throwing a mostly open distance drive from the pad. A few more tees that make you hit a gap on your first shot would improve the challenge and variety here quite a bit.
Despite the creativity in using elevation and available trees, the majority of tee shots feel pretty similar. There are only a handful of reachable holes, otherwise you're throwing a mostly open distance drive from the pad. A few more tees that make you hit a gap on your first shot would improve the challenge and variety here quite a bit.
Other Thoughts:
I had a good time playing here, though the cost would keep me from playing it regularly if I lived nearby. I definitely recommend a cart, it's a really long walk otherwise. The ball golfers seemed to know what we were doing, and a couple groups let us play through, so it wasn't a conflict between the two sets of users when we were there.
Beginners will find the course really long, I could see it getting pretty frustrating to a player without much distance. More experienced players will have fun ripping some drives, and will need to be accurate on shot placement on second and third shots to score well here. I wouldn't play here every day, but I definitely recommend a stop if you're in the area.
Beginners will find the course really long, I could see it getting pretty frustrating to a player without much distance. More experienced players will have fun ripping some drives, and will need to be accurate on shot placement on second and third shots to score well here. I wouldn't play here every day, but I definitely recommend a stop if you're in the area.
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7
funnystance
Experience:
12.9 years
5 played
3 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 28, 2011
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
a couple of interesting pin positions can make upshots interesting
Cons:
wide open, tests almost nothing other than distance. unless you throw 400+ with accuracy, you will be throwing the same shot off the tee every time. i found it boring (and i have no problem throwing 400).
Other Thoughts:
not worth $10 and too long to walk
7
0
Bust out the BIG GUNS!!! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 2, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
Staff was very friendly and eager to make sure you have a good time.
Pro shop had disc available for sale and or for rent. They also have scorecards and maps. (I always say get the maps, but on this course... I MEAN IT!!!)
Tees were mostly flat and rubber. Best part was they are marked with yellow flags with black numbers on them. The baskets are Innova and yellow... if they are in view you should be able to see them. But they do a pretty good job of protecting the baskets with trees and or bushes.
If you like wide open holes then you'll like this course.
If you like long LONG holes then you'll like this course.
Golf Carts. They are not only unique to disc golf, but pretty fun. But on this course you will really want them. (More on golf carts in "Other thoughts")
Golfers were very nice.
Pro shop had disc available for sale and or for rent. They also have scorecards and maps. (I always say get the maps, but on this course... I MEAN IT!!!)
Tees were mostly flat and rubber. Best part was they are marked with yellow flags with black numbers on them. The baskets are Innova and yellow... if they are in view you should be able to see them. But they do a pretty good job of protecting the baskets with trees and or bushes.
If you like wide open holes then you'll like this course.
If you like long LONG holes then you'll like this course.
Golf Carts. They are not only unique to disc golf, but pretty fun. But on this course you will really want them. (More on golf carts in "Other thoughts")
Golfers were very nice.
Cons:
Most shots are down hill wide open and long. Not that any of those attributes are CONS, just that there are so many of the same shots.
Lots of blind holes. even with the map you are still guessing a little.
Chipmunks and Squirrels!!! They are EVERYWHERE!!! Fun to look at but scary that I felt like I may have killed one or two... I don't know how they golf here with all the holes on this course.
No tee signs (mini maps).
NO coolers allowed on the course.
Lots of blind holes. even with the map you are still guessing a little.
Chipmunks and Squirrels!!! They are EVERYWHERE!!! Fun to look at but scary that I felt like I may have killed one or two... I don't know how they golf here with all the holes on this course.
No tee signs (mini maps).
NO coolers allowed on the course.
Other Thoughts:
A lot of this courses Pros and Cons depend on your preference in disc golf. For example: If you like long holes it's PRO, if you don't like them or don't have a cannon it's a CON. If you like wide open holes it's a PRO if you like needle treading tight and technical holes then this course is a CON, however the mixture of length with open fairways adds up to create a unique challenge all in it's own. Plus once you are off the tee... there is a good chance that a tech shot will be needed to get to the basket.
Golf Carts. As you should know already... this course is on a regular ball golf course and with the use of golf carts you are able to play through ball golfers much easier. Both disc and ball golfers share fairways so you could be behind ball golfers. however once they clear your disc range, you can throw and while they are on the green, you should be able to make it to the basket and score before they are done putting. This will allow you to go straight to the next tee passing them without a hassle. Without a golf cart this may be less likely to be so easy.
Golf carts cont. the shear length of this course will make you wish you got the cart if you didn't... it is long long long, and some holes are spread out a bit. Plus with the cart it's easier to look for the next tee and find it quicker.
There didn't seem to be too many golfer of either type while I was there (weekday).
The MAP... get a map... it is a little hard to follow, but you will for sure want it so you have an idea of where the next whole is, but more importantly so that when you step up to that 750+ drive, you will have an idea as to where the basket is.
This course is AWESOME if you can throw long. I really didn't have a big gun (300 on a good day) but after this one time playing here, I've developed a cannon. (In fact a few weeks after playing here I put one right next to the basket off the tee at hole 19 on Morely field!!! 410ft)
The playing with a golf cart is an experience that I feel was well worth the price.
Probably would only go back if I was going with someone who has never been before.
I'm not sure but I would think that early weekend or anytime weekends would probably suck with an increased number of ball golfers. But avoiding weekends in SOCAL for Disc Golf seems to be a problem every where.
Golf Carts. As you should know already... this course is on a regular ball golf course and with the use of golf carts you are able to play through ball golfers much easier. Both disc and ball golfers share fairways so you could be behind ball golfers. however once they clear your disc range, you can throw and while they are on the green, you should be able to make it to the basket and score before they are done putting. This will allow you to go straight to the next tee passing them without a hassle. Without a golf cart this may be less likely to be so easy.
Golf carts cont. the shear length of this course will make you wish you got the cart if you didn't... it is long long long, and some holes are spread out a bit. Plus with the cart it's easier to look for the next tee and find it quicker.
There didn't seem to be too many golfer of either type while I was there (weekday).
The MAP... get a map... it is a little hard to follow, but you will for sure want it so you have an idea of where the next whole is, but more importantly so that when you step up to that 750+ drive, you will have an idea as to where the basket is.
This course is AWESOME if you can throw long. I really didn't have a big gun (300 on a good day) but after this one time playing here, I've developed a cannon. (In fact a few weeks after playing here I put one right next to the basket off the tee at hole 19 on Morely field!!! 410ft)
The playing with a golf cart is an experience that I feel was well worth the price.
Probably would only go back if I was going with someone who has never been before.
I'm not sure but I would think that early weekend or anytime weekends would probably suck with an increased number of ball golfers. But avoiding weekends in SOCAL for Disc Golf seems to be a problem every where.
