Canyon Lake, TX

Jellystone Park DGC

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MadGame32
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.2 years 69 played 69 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Pass Time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 17, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-It is there.
-They have baskets.
-There is some vegetation to make you shape shots.

Cons:

-Very short.
-No tee pads.
-No signage.
-Difficult to know from where you should tee.
-There are kids running around everywhere, so be careful.

Other Thoughts:

As a stand alone disc golf course, this is not a course I would recommend for anyone to visit. The holes are very short. There is little challenge in the course aside from some trees.

That being said, this is a family camping resort. This small course did help me keep my sanity as the trip kept me away from better courses. Something is better than nothing right?!

To Yogi's defense, this is not intended to be a disc golf mega destination. They tailor to kids, and maybe this lights an interest in a child to explore the sport more. So, thanks for that.

If you go camping there, bring a putter and maybe a short mid-range. Leave the rest home. Or, you could just borrow a disc from the desk area if they have them.

Don't expect much, but be thankful for what is there.

3/29/2021 Update:
Out of the 68 courses I have reviewed, this is where this course ranks along with similarly rated courses:
Rank-Course, Location
59-Furman DGC, Greenville, SC
60-Easley High School, Easley, SC
61-Noble E. Young DGC, Tyler, TX
62-Simpsonville City Park DGC, Simpsonville, SC
63-Gower Park, Greenville, SC
64-Hurricane Springs DGC, Piedmont, SC
65-Roan Mountain DGC, Roan Mountain, TN
66-Lake Murray Lodge, Lake Murray, OK
67-Jellystone Park DGC, Canyon Lake, TX
68-Dillon Park (Old), Sumter, SC
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srm_520
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20 years 156 played 142 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Meeting the needs of its targeted audience perfectly 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 9, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

There are a couple of challenging holes winding tightly through the trees, and if you play by the scorecard par of 23, it's a real challenge for any experienced golfer to break par. A few holes, while short have some great lines and tunnels that force accuracy over power.

This is a great course for newbies, families, and kids. The 1200' length is short enough for a quick round and short enough for young kids to enjoy a whole course without being exhausted by the end. The terrain is varied enough and surprisingly enjoyable to play through multiple times.

BEST HOLE/S: #5, #6

Cons:

The teeboxs and pins aren't marked, so first timers will have to rely on the map provided at the ranger station to get through. There is a big walk through the creek bed between #5 and #6 essentially cutting the course into two separate locations. The teeboxs are dirt and the only indication you are in the right place is a rut and small board in the ground. Holes lengths aren't marked, and aren't indicated on the scorecard although I think its main audience won't care. Also, you have to be a camper in the park to access to the course.

A few holes are laughable, and if you are experienced, plan on bringing just a mid range and your putter. For example, #2 is a 50' putt through a small opening, turn right 90 degrees and make the 40' putt at the basket, or #3 with its pinball location proving there is no good line. The back four holes are in an open area but play over roads, by camp sites, and by playgrounds. A few holes even overlap each other, but it doesn't look like course traffic is much of an issue.

WORST HOLE/S: #2, #3

Other Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to experience two different courses - a bone dry and a flooded course. After playing both, I understand now why the pins and boxes are located where they are. When the course is wet the current layout is the only feasible way to have a course and keep all holes playable. And although a dry course is preferred, I did enjoy the look and change of a full creekbed and how it made me really work on #1, #3, #6, and #8 to keep my disc dry.

Jellystone Park DGC is a fantastic course for what it is designed for - the youth and family oriented course aimed at getting kids and people who called it "Frisbee Golf" to go play. Make no mistake; this is not a destination location for the serious golfer, rather another fun little activity to with your kids, or while the family is in the pool or jumping on the bouncy mats. My three-year old gave it five discs, and I don't blame her - because as long as you remember what this course is made for - you'll have a great time.
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