Maysville, NC

White Oak River Campground - Original

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Rastnav
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 55 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A relaxed treat 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Substantial changes have been made to this course since its original layout. If you are reading previous reviews , they may not apply to this layout.

This course made for an extremely relaxing round, as I was the only one on the course on a Thursday morning in August. It's on a property with mature trees and some open fields, and winds its way near ponds and the White Oak River. There are some nice touches, including one hole that has to be accessed across a bridge that then plays to a hanging basket.

Later I had a conversation with Mike, the owner, and he indicated that he isn't really looking to get hundreds or even tens of golfers a day. This is a course that he maintains because he loves playing, and to host local tournaments, leagues, etc. I would expect a stress reducing round most every time I played.

Only one of the baskets on the course is in a permanent base. The layout may change slightly to provide variety and generally improve the experience.

The distance on these holes was fair but challenging for a noodle arm like myself. My approach game was tested in order to get my pars. More experienced players are likely to play the long pads and treat everything as a par 3, as some of the long pad par 4s seemed a mite generous to me.

Signage and other directional indication was new and quite clear. There were just a few holes where I couldn't find a long tee pad that was on the sign, but I didn't find this to detract from the experience. Pay attention to the white strips on the tee pads to distinguish the short pads from the long pads.

The rubber tee pads were surpassingly grippy, not at all slick even right after a rain on a dew heavy morning.

Cons:

It was a few days after a hurricane passed, so there were still some limbs and other downed litter. The grass was a little too high for playing anything like a roller, but discs were easily findable.

The last four holes played a little ho-hum, as they were essentially baskets doing their best with an open field with few trees, but I think Mike may have ideas about changing that at some point. Still fun to play those holes, though.

As I said, generally navigation was easy, but there were maybe two or three confusing spots, including not being able to find the long pad on #2.

The second course on the property wasn't playable as it hadn't been mowed in too long. Mike has been a little challenged to keep up with the mowing since his father passed last year, so I would expect this might continue. I have a sense that layout isn't nearly as interesting anyway.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I would say that this course was well worth the 30 minute drive and the $3 to play. I wouldn't say it's a cant miss, but I will not fail to play it every year I'm down for my Emerald Isle vacation from now on. Based on previous reviews the course absolutely blew me away.

I also think this course could be a truly great course if someone ever decided they wanted to give it more dedicated attention, but that also could ruin just a little bit of its charm, so I was well pleased with it just as it is.
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Tunasub
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Needs professional guidance 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Campground amenities. Scenic course alongside a river and several fishing ponds within the campground. Wide open course with long & shorter pads on some holes to easily play for intermediate/rec. level players. Several benches thru out for rest between holes

Cons:

No real signage for direction of play or course flow. Tee pad & pin placements encroach other fairways could be very hectic and even unsafe during a tournament . Property has great space but no real pro par four or fives laid out. Fisherman unaware of golfers?!? Some fishermen were parking in fairways and one guy even on a tee pad

Other Thoughts:

Beautiful piece of property but as for disc golf this place is more geared toward catering to its campground & fishing amenities. More of a recreational course while on vacation. With a professionals touch the course could be a diamond
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walrussparky
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Like to play new courses 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lovely place, lovely people. The owner and course designer Doug PDGA #54737 played along. Challenging but reachable water holes. Mature Cyprus natural setting. Worth playing.

Cons:

Course lay out is difficult for the first time player. We suggested permanent arrows to next hole showing distance and they agreed.

Other Thoughts:

A place of history as Ray and Ruth reclaimed this area from abuse and created the lakes. We traveled to a wedding and just stopped by and they made us feel right at home.
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Chaingang2
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Fantastic Course in Maysville 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Course makes fantastic use of surrounding scenerey and obstacles. Very challenging for lefties or righties. Plenty of rest spots and seclusion. Nice mix of open/ woods, lots of water in play.

Cons:

Plays around fishing lakes, and can get congetsted during the summer.

Other Thoughts:

My favorite course in eastern NC..... Bring a disc that floats and a cooler for the beer, and have a great time. This is a private course and you must register/ pay before playing.
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Chingmaster
Experience: 23.9 years 1 played 1 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Why Pay to Play 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 10, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The water hazards and scenery are nice.
I like the benches and trash cans throughout the course.
I like the mix of some open and some wooded holes with tight lanes.

Cons:

The baskets are reused on different holes.
The baskets are poor in quality.

Other Thoughts:

Adding concrete pads to throw from and installing posts to hang bags from would be a nice upgrade. Add more holes along the backside of the Park, and eliminate the reuse of the holes on the first 5 baskets.
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chainbangers
Experience: 12.2 years 15 played 8 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

-Beautiful scenery
-Camping and amenities on site
-Open

Cons:

-Poor baskets
-Poor parking
-Poor signage, very confusing
-Can run into fishers/campers
-Can get repetitive with few baskets

Other Thoughts:

-Water really psych'd me out, I'd aim away from it but still go near it.
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disc138
Experience: 17.1 years 7 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

nice area
had fun

Cons:

cheap baskets
hard to find tee's
not worth paying for

Other Thoughts:

watch trying to look for your disc next to the creek next to holes 1-5 if it looks like you can cross your going to sink in some mud!
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willhoit
Experience: 32.8 years 5 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

I love the WOR 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Challenging hole layout- Beautiful scenery- **Camping/fishing/kayaking on site also**

Cons:

Need bug spray in the summer

Other Thoughts:

This is the perfect spot for a weekend camping trip. Close proximity as base camp to New Bern, Kinston, and Jacksonville disc golf parks also (all within 30 minutes).
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