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chris deitzel
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 30.6 years 286 played 54 reviews
3.50 star(s)

enjoyable course drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Markham is a beautiful park that has just about everything you can think of going on at the park, including an RC airplane runway near the course. A lot more to do here than just play disc golf. Though the course itself is fairly secluded with lots of holes playing through the woods. And the holes that are out near the road aren't too busy with traffic because it's so far in the park where the course is. It's a good 3-5 minute drive once you enter the park to get to hole 1. Some benches and a little pavilion at hole 1 are really nice to just sit and view the lake. No bathrooms, looks like everyone ducks into the woods. If you got to go, do it when you enter the park.

The course itself has multiple tees and pins and is pretty easy to follow. Though my first time through I definitely needed to pull out the map and figure things out. The course kind of plays in a figure 8 starting from the parking lot. There isn't a lot of thick jungle-type rough that is found in a lot of Florida courses. The holes have a lot of variation and there are some memorable spots throughout the course. There are a few tricky water shots if playing the long tees. Most can be avoided easily from the shorter tees. But don't let that scare you, Florida has tons of water and these are on the easier side of the water holes.....well mostly.

Concrete tees from what I remember. 2 baskets per hole. Well maintained. Overall a solid course.

Cons:

It's inland slightly from Ft Lauderdale so that means it gets hot. I've played here 3 or 4 times. A few times in February where the weather was ideal, the course was dry, and there were no bugs to deal with. I have also played here in June when it was so hot and humid with mosquitos a constant annoyance. Yet, I still played all 18 that day and enjoyed the course enough to want to come back.

No bathroom always sucks, but for those who don't mind the woods, there are plenty to hide in.

It's flat. If it rains, it's wet.

Other Thoughts:

Markham is a solid course. I've played nearly 50 courses in Florida and I would put it in the top 1/3 of the ones I have played. It has some design elements that I really like. I think for the most part the holes were fair and played cleanly. Not a ton of nasty rough, but there are a few spots that are thick if you aren't controlled. For the area, I really enjoy this course and it's definitely worth a play if you are nearby.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Markham Park Appears To Be Designed By The Same Folks As Tradewinds! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 31, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

You drive quite a ways through the park to finally find the course. There is a large course sign here complete with map. The small parking lot has space for maybe 20 cars. There is a practice basket here, as well. The signs and baskets are the same as the Tradewinds course. There are multiple concrete tee pads on each hole, sometimes two and some have three. They are signed as Rec (Reds), Am (Whites) and Pro (Blues). Some holes have two baskets, both a green Prodigy and a Discatcher.

Holes 1-12 play out one and back to the start, then # 13 to 18 play off in the opposite direction and return back with 18 finishing at the parking lot. This is a lovely park. It doesn't have all the water hazards that most Florida courses have but of course, it shares the Florida flatness. The multiple tees and baskets, although somewhat confusing, should provide some variety for most any level of player.

The main challenges here are some water on holes 2, 3 and 13, par 4 distances from the Pro Blue tees, the road and boardwalk and the tress and jungle on many holes.

For the Signature hole here at Markham DGC, I nominate both basket placements on # 13. 13 is about a 325' hole with a lake on your left side. Both baskets are cleverly placed up in the woods on your right. The Discatcher is marked by two small red ribbons. I'm not sure If these ribbons indicate a Mando or just show you that the basket is back in this area with the basket set up high on this path. I like it either way.
The green Prodigy basket is farther away but it's set up and away on this 10' pile of dirt. It's a wonderful placement, too. It's kind of a waste to have them both on the same hole as most players will only experience one or the other.

I also enjoyed the clever little basket placement on # 14. It's just 152' from the Whites but the basket is set in this sloping little hill. Here in Florida, it appears any little bump that has a basket on it gets me all amped up.

Cons:

Florida flat.

Having three tees and multiple baskets certainly keeps things fresh for locals but it is a bit confusing for the traveling player.

Other than 13 and 14, I was slightly underwhelmed by the experience here.

Players say it can be very warm here so bring water.

Bicyclists and cars can be present so make sure the coast is clear before teeing off.

Other Thoughts:

Just as I was finishing, two total novice players showed up with two discs each. Having completed my 18, I felt that had, at least, a working knowledge of how the course plays. As I tried to explain to them, I realized these two were in so far over their head. They had no clue about following any course, no chance of tackling a course with multiple pads and multiple baskets or a course with water or jungle lined fairways. I watched them tee off on # 1 and the second guys throws this wild-assed forehand about 300' well into the jungle. I'm sure that disc is gone forever. I have to say, Markham DGC is not exactly beginner friendly.
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Jpuder
Experience: 21.6 years 38 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of south Florida's best! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 23, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Excellent mix of tight wooded holes and open bombers
-A few ace runs, par 4's, and a triple mando
-Equal mix of hyser vs. anhyser (or forehand) holes
-Minimal water holes (unlike some courses in Florida where it is overused)
-Great signage, multiple tee pads, and multiple baskets
-Limited interference from park-goers due to the park being so large and the DG course being marked well.
-Maintenance is superb!

Overall: There is a lot to love about this course and it has a little bit of everything! The locals have put a lot of TLC into adding multiple hole layouts/baskets and using all the available space. I would recommend this course next to anything else south Florida has to offer. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Cons:

-No bathrooms on the course (there are some at the park but you would likely have to drive to them)
-Limited elevation change.. but it's south Florida so that's expected (there are a few holes on mounds/hills which is nice)
-Holes 16 and 17 feel pretty dull compared to the rest of the course (they feel like connecter holes to get you back towards the start)
-Lots of annoying sounds from both the RC airplane field and the gun range
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Brave_Sir_Robin
Experience: 10 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Local Course in a Great Park! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 26, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

+Multiple concrete tee pads on each hole (Rec/AM/PRO)
+Signage indicating pin placements, distances, par, and next hole direction.
+Parking area has a practice basket by the tee pads at hole #1 and a big disc golf sign with the course layout and general rules for newer players.
+Course layout circles the back end of the park and ends up back at the starting parking area.
+Good variety of hole difficulty with wide open, wooded/tunnel shots, and elevated pin locations.
+Plenty of signs throughout the course reminding players to clean up after themselves.
+Very scenic course, specifically holes 13-15.

Cons:

-No signage towards the main park entrance indicating where the disc golf course is located. This can be confusing for first-time players to the course.
-Lack of water fountains or bathrooms on the course (plenty of woods, trees, and lake water, however).
-A lot of the holes are by the main roadway to the outdoor gun range, which has a lot of runners, bikers, and cars traveling through at times.
-Some holes could use a pin placement identifier (at least on the Rec/AM signage). For example, hole #13 has two pin locations, but it is difficult to see which location the hole is at from the pad, making disc selection and shot planning more time-consuming.
-Some holes can be difficult to play after a rainstorm passes through. For example, on one of my recent outings, the Rec pad and some of the AM pad on hole #8 were submerged underwater, and this was a few days after the last storm passed through.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I like playing this course when I can. It's close to my work office (~5 minutes away) and I usually have a good time playing a round in a timely manner. I like the elevated pins on holes #13 and 14 (when in that position) and the amount of par 4 holes to work with.

A few things to note for new players to the course:
• There are a few water holes early in the course and on holes #13-15 that a towel would be helpful to bring to help dry yourself/discs faster.
• Speaking of water, make sure to bring plenty to drink as the course can be quite hot, even in the early mornings/late afternoons.
• Make sure to keep a close eye on the road and throw when you have clearance (on holes 5-6, 12, and 16-18, particularly). I have almost hit a few people on bikes that rapidly came down the road while I was teeing off.
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LeftysLivesMatter
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun layout 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 15, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well balanced, lefty hyzers overwater , some woods, some open field, plenty of lines for everyone, multiple tee pads, multiple basket positions.

Cons:

No bathrooms, water hazards, can flood some holes out on good rains

Other Thoughts:

I think it's one of the best in the area. Fun challenging and makes you want to come back for more. Makes you play various shots using a wide range of discs.
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ramastrapa
Experience: 23.7 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Lefty Delight 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 21, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Disc Golf course basics - teepads, signage & baskets - are impeccable.
Professionally poured concrete teepads - Red, White & Blue - on all holes, as applicable.
Course plays fair with a good mix of thick woods, water, semi-open & open holes demanding a variety of shots.
Course is welcoming from Red Pads & challenging from Blue pads, making it interesting for newcomers & professionals alike.
Where available on provided land, good use of elevation, relative to South Florida anyway, on pin placements.

Cons:

No Toilet facilities or Water Fountains provided in Disc Golf course area of the park. This has nothing to do with the course itself, just come prepared.

Other Thoughts:

Subjectively, as a lefty back-hand thrower, this is my favorite course in Broward.
Objectively, for parks under the Broward County umbrella, this is the most well manicured & appealing course in Broward.
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seniorsmooth
Experience: 94 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Awsome course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 9, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

* open / non congested disc area
* good variety of holes with plenty of challenge especially from the back tees
* water, manditory, and elevated holes provide additional difficulty
* good mix of tunnel shots and open, hizer and anhizer holes,
* well maintained, clean , picturesque

Cons:

* course is toward back of park, takes a few minutes to get there
* navigation to hole 13 is a bit confusing the first time you play....go toward the lake

Other Thoughts:

I've played probably about 100 courses and don't understand the low rating on this course. It is a great course. Thank you to all that built it and maintain it.
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adlacro
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.8 years 149 played 125 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Park Em at Markham 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 13, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

18 holes with multiple pads on every hole (most have three, some have two) and many holes have two baskets, a Prodigy T1 (green) and a silver Chainstar (holes 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13-15, and 18); single basket holes are the T1. Good mix of wooded and slightly more open holes with OB water on a few holes and an OB road on most of the others. Challenges all levels, from making birdies from the short pads to tight lines and huge drives for the pro players. Four holes play as par four and depending upon your pad and basket choice, all four can be birdied or can make for a really long day. Does not interfere with other park amenities. Practically right off the highway. Good usage of the "hills" on 13 and 15 (T1 basket)

Cons:

Being a bit inland, it gets even hotter and more humid in the summer, make sure you have lots of water. The pond is not too deep if you're just a few feet in, but it drops quick, use caution. I mentioned the OB park road that comes into play on a few holes. While it's not a really busy road, there will be cars, so exercise caution and wait for them to pass (same goes for the cyclists who use that road too). Flat, but typical for south Florida.

Other Thoughts:

Bring headphones if you get distracted easily, as there is a shooting range that can be heard on holes 13-15, as well as a model airplane field near holes 4-7. I thoroughly enjoy playing Markham, and it fits in quite well with a number of the other courses Broward County has to offer. It is not a stand out course, but it's very solid. Come challenge yourself at Markham. You'll be glad you did.
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.7 years 278 played 273 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 28, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

There are exactly five pros to this course. 2. 3. 13. 14. 15. These holes bring it. They all run parallel to the lake but often there is a tree line in between so the fairways vary between lake bordering and not. Fairly generous but nicely shaped to allow some different throws. When in standard pins, these are just well designed golf holes. (the b pins are a little gimmicky.) Wood chips on the ground keep it from feeling like a road. It is also nice that 2 and 3 put the lake to the right while the others feature the lake on the left.
There are a few other good things here. The double mando on 8 is really unnecessary because I can't imagine anyone not wanting to go that way. Still, 8 is good hole that at least forces a low straight shot. ( finishes well, offering a protected basket to toughen up an open hole.

Cons:

The rest is fairly bland as most of it crosses a small parcel of field. I'm not sure if there is anyone that would attempt the carry on 15 that wouldn't be bored by a lot of the other holes here. It's mostly open, park golf with a few trees scattered around. It's such a big park that I'm surprised that they couldn't find more good terrain. The parcel of trees opposite the last three holes in particular looks like it could have supported a series of tough tunnel shots.
The worst of it is those last three, as well as 5 and 6. All basically along the road and inviting golfers to have a wait while cars pass, or have cars pop up while the disc is in flight. Worse, the road is to the left of the fairway on four of the five holes.
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Hector Chain
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 222 played 189 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 23, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

On the drive through the park, I saw a rare sight: a sign saying "You're entering a disc golf area. No picnicking, no sunbathing..." Something like that. This area is fortunate to have such massive parks that they can say "Okay, the volleyball players will go over here, the bikers over there, runners over here..."

Most of the holes play in the fairly open area on either side of the park road, but holes 2-4 and 13-15 duck into the wooded area along the shoreline of a nice looking lake.

There aren't a ton of trees in the open holes (I wouldn't call them "open" if there were), but they are used well. Hole 5 uses a line of palm trees nicely. There is a gap in the row if you want the easier backhand, but you probably will have a tougher look at birdie. The turnover shot will get you closer but forces you to pick a gap (or hope).

Hole 13 was probably the best. There is a defined backhand route over land, but there are two big turnover routes over water that might give you a better look at the basket if you dare.

Hole 14 was also great. With the shore on the left, you
are throwing to a gap on the right with a tight uphill shot to a basket on a little ridge (this was the only elevation I remember). You need to decide if you are going to lay up to the gap or try to nail it with a RHBH turnover. Fun hole.

Tee pads are concrete. Navigation was pretty easy except for the transition from 12-13. Go kitty corner from where 12's basket is and go toward the water.

Cons:

Almost no elevation here.

The wooded holes play very close to the water and have trees in the middle of the fairway. This means that if you play here often enough, it is an absolute certainty that you'll have a shot that clips a tree and shanks into the water. You're not allowed to go after it, either.

Most of the holes here are perfectly enjoyable, just not particularly memorable.

Other Thoughts:

Another nice Florida park that did a good job of planning out the space available. This isn't the best course in the area, but if you have time for 3-4 courses, don't hesitate.
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AS_Gator
Experience: 8 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Best in Broward 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 11, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great mix of wooded, open, and water holes located in a very large, beautiful park. I'd rank this as an intermediate course, due to the variety, length of shots and basket placement. Some baskets are placed up on hills, which is rarely seen in South Florida and adds so much to the course.

Near perfect Condition - Paved tees, good signage, and well maintained. The holes near the lake are especially nice to play, very serene.

Figure 8 Design - so the first 12 holes circle counter-clockwise around with a lake on your right, the remaining holes, once you come back to the middle, run clockwise with a lake on your left. I thought this was really smart, since it should balance the course for left and right handed players.

Few people ever go to this side of the park, other than the road (see Cons) running through the middle of it, so it still feels separated from the rest of the busy park.


Cons:

The road that runs through the middle of the course is adjacent to 8 holes. Though only a few cars and bikes roll by, not a huge problem, it still takes away some of the appeal.

No restrooms/water fountains anywhere near the course or the course parking. Hopefully, that will be added sometime in the future.

Some holes along the fence line make retrieval tricky,but there are gaps in the fence to jump through.

Rainy weather will flood some fairways (#7,8,9).

Watch out for fire ants!

Other Thoughts:

One of the best, if not, the best DG course in Broward. This one and Heritage Park are my two favorites, though Markham takes it by a slight edge. Snyder Park might be close once its complete.

Large, amazing park with plenty to do. Pavilions, Mountain Bike trails, Gun Range, Boat Ramps, Camping, RC Plane Airfield, & Dog Park.
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kturn
Experience: 10.5 years 10 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

New improvements 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I recently had the opportunity to play this course on a weekday afternoon and I was the only one there. The course was easy to find using the directions given on this site. I found that the course was very well maintained and found that it now has concrete tee boxes and the hole maps are now permanent and are accurate and give direction to the next hole.

Cons:

Watch for cars as stated in previous reviews there are several holes that run adjacent to a park road. It wasn't a big problem for me playing on a weekday but I can imagine it would be an issue on weekends.
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Peter S
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 29.8 years 165 played 32 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Markham Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 30, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Now 19 holes. New cement tees for all pads. Red, White and Blue all now have cement pads with B-pins on several holes. Fisrt park in the area with four par 4 holes. Variety of shots required. More long holes than other area courses. Baskets are all in perfect shape. Fun between the uprights/trees mando. Elevation: There are a few pins on mounds which adds to aesthetics and challenge as there is fear of some roll away. 6 holes play along a lake with two that have over water options. Now 19 holes with the newly added 14a bonus hole which sits on top (long) on in the center (short) of a very steep hill. New long pin for 13 is also on a steep hill and short missed puts will roll all the way down the hill. The new cement blue tees have added more challenge to appeal to pro level players. The red tees do a great job of setting up new players with lines for success as they are in places to help you avoid going into the water or the o.b. road. Many restrooms in park (although not close by course)

Cons:

6 holes run along a gravel road that is rough on discs & feet. Not for flip-flops. Proper footware required. Multi use park is always busy & people like to park on the grass with no idea they are on a golf course. A little mud at times in some spots by the water after rain.

Other Thoughts:

I am very happy to have another local course that has a lot of challenge. The course if fairly new and already has benches, garbage cans, signs and a practice basket with measured putting circle. Seems there is something new each time I go. 8 new B-pins. Paved parking lot. Mulch between 2&3 and 15&16 help soften the journey. Boardwalk between mando trees to keep us out of the mud is a nice touch. Cement pads for all tees.
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flambamtym
Experience: 3 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Solid, Just Needs Time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 18, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Markham Park is an excellent area, with plenty of outside activities aside from disc golf available.

Brand new, with a great course map and excellent baskets.

A bit scenic, especially in the holes by the lake and in the woods.

Good course variety (a mandatory shot between two trees, a few holes with a water hazard)

At some of the holes, the park supplies 10-foot long rubber pipes with metal hooks attached to the ends, for fetching frisbees out of the water or high trees.

Cons:

No concrete tees (just two red stones per hole)

Weather can be an issue, with virtually no shade.

Located next to a frequented road, so expect to wait for cars to pass at some points.

Ignorant campers occasionally set up right next to baskets or in the middle of the course.

The poles are placed in obscure, unguarded locations (propped up against random trees, on the edge of the water) and probably will be subject to theft or disappear after a storm.

Navigation occasionally an issue (individual course maps often blow away from their markers in the wind, later 9 holes located on an obscure, unmarked path)

Other Thoughts:

Markham Park Disc Golf seems to have earned a bad reputation for being "incomplete", judging from the ratings. However, it's noticeably improved in the 2 months or so between my visits. Again, for the most part, it's well mapped, has decent variety and challenge in its holes, is nice to look at, and even offers the handy retrieval poles. With time, the course might install concrete tees and better course maps to ease navigation. All in all, aside from its poor location right next to a commonly-used road, give this one a shot.
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thrembo
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 48.9 years 242 played 194 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Course Complete And Playing Well 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 14, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has improved greatly over the years and is turning into a top-notch DG course. Three sets of nice concrete tees per hole and 2-4 pin placements make the course accessible for all skill levels. The course is fun to play and is quite scenic, especially on the wooded water holes.

Cons:

There is a giant sign now, telling people to stop parking and picnicking on the course's fairways, but they still do. The park can also be insanely busy at times.

Other Thoughts:

This course puts a smile on my face and is a blast to play. It's quickly becoming one of my favorites in the area. It may be best played in the morning during the week though.
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joesouthfla
Experience: 12.8 years 10 played 10 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Markham is now 18 holes! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 7, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

18 holes that offer a variety of open and wooded fairways. A couple of elevated baskets (3&13) also add to the variety. Most holes are below 300' but there are three par 4's. The holes that run along the lake side are scenic but only come into play on three holes.

Cons:

The course is still under construction so some of these cons will be obsolete very soon.
- Natural tee pads that will be replaced with concrete in the very near future.
- Only am pads are available at this time. Long pads and Rec pads will be added soon.
- some holes flood during heavy rains
- no restrooms or drinking fountains at the course. (There are nice restrooms nearby but you will need to drive)

Other Thoughts:

As stated above this is a course still under construction so keep that in mind when you read some of the cons that people are posting.
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BogeyNoMore
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 19.8 years 479 played 183 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Mark'em off my "courses to bag" list 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 27, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice, clean, large park offers lots of activities.
• Mostly open fairways sparsely dotted with some well-placed trees. About half the holes allow for several different lines, a couple really force you to make a decision on the tee, and one (not that tight) tunnel shot says, "here's your line, hit it."
• Holes 3 and 6 feature well tucked pins that require beautiful drives to deuce, and at least two pretty good shots to par... screw up either your drive or approach, and you'll likely take a 4 on them. Pins for 7 & 8 are located nicely as well.
• Bright red stones with hole # let you know when you've arrived (but are hard to spot from the previous pin if the grass recently mowed).
• Reasonably attractive course, but nothing spectacular.
• 10-15 min from Sawgrass Mills Mall for a quick round while the wife/GF goes shopping (too bad it's not 18 holes yet).

Cons:

• Lacks variety in terms of distance and fairway type. 8 out of 9 holes are between 275 and 350, and there isn't much to speak of in terms trees close to the tee. There's plenty of room to make some over 400' ...but they didn't.
• There's a fence all the way down the right side of 7... just waiting for one to get away from you - very possible if it's a bit windy.
• Florida's flat and so is Markham. I value what elevation can bring into play. Hole1 plays down the spine of a berm, but even that little bit of elevation doesn't really come into play. May I suggest extending some poles to raise baskets and create the possibility of long comebacks on missed putts? Yes, it looks gauche, but can be easily dressed up by surrounding with landscape timbers or stones and filled with dirt. Viola! ...an elevated pin that adds risk/reward, looks more interesting, and doesn't cost much. Not as much fun as rolling hills, but jacking up a couple of baskets 1-2 ft can help spice up a flat course.
• Needs tee signs badly, but based on the other Broward County courses, I have a feeling they're coming.

Other Thoughts:

Brings another course to a thriving a metro area that doesn't have many. Prior to 2013, there were only two courses in a county with a population of 1.8 million. Broward County Parks & Rec has finally recognized the sport's growth, recently responding with Plantation Heritage and Markham to supplement longstanding Easterlin and Tradewinds.

Hole 2 may be the ugliest hole I've seen in a long time, but fits the definition of risk/reward and is a bit of a butt-pucker. A scraggly pine (that grows outward as much as upward) sits smack in the middle between tee and pin, forcing righties to throw a spike hyzer (up and over it) or a FH/annie (around it... and possibly in the drink if it glides long). It's a tourney worthy deuce or die hole, but there's just something about it I don't like.

This parcel of land isn't that great for disc golf, but I don't even think they used it to its potential and could've created a few more interesting holes using the same property.

Markham has a few things going for it, but on the whole, it just ain't all that exciting a course. If that's not the definition of "meh," I dunno what is. 2.0 is reasonable, and that might be stretching a bit, because I think 18 holes worth of this (plus concrete) might rate a solid 2.5. Hopefully, they add some variety when they expand.

Not worth going out of your way for, but if you're visiting friends or family west of Ft. Lauderdale, pack a Tee Bird and a putter and have some fun.

*Edit: Rating revised from 2.0 to 3.0 after playing 18 hole layout 12/26/15. Additional holes address lack of variety.
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Brendan
Experience: 13.7 years 41 played 2 reviews
2.50 star(s)

On it's Way 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 10, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful Park
Plenty of space, few interruptions from non dg park goers.

Cons:

Needs some TLC or rather just more players coming through.

Signage is really lacking.

Some holes could use minor adjustments.

Other Thoughts:

This course is definitely worth checking out. It seems like the kind of place that is still smoothing out the initial implementation.

Another minor note. I was visiting from out of town when I played. Maybe I'm getting to old and too persnickety. Maybe it was just that group of people. Perhaps its just something in the water. I (playing alone) caught up to a four pack that did not let me play through. Not only has this never happened to me, I've never actually seen it happen to any one else. Maybe I've been lucky.
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zubeala
Experience: 12.7 years 109 played 13 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Potential 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 3, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lovely park. Great bathrooms and fountains (not close to the course though). Everything is brand new. Course is in a fairly isolated area. Read the driving directions carefully. Two or 3 interesting holes. Volunteers were adding benches and clearing brush the day I was there. That is always a good sign. It shows somebody cares and will care for the course.

Cons:

No tee pads or tee signs (yet). Map is a must. If the volunteers wouldn't have told me where a couple holes were, I would have spent a lot of time looking. Hole 7 is a narrow fare way bordered by a 6' chain link fence with barbed wire (I did see an opening), but I hate that type of hole. People can and do park anywhere in this park. There was an SUV parked directly in the middle of hole 5. The guy was in it, saw me coming and just sat there.

Other Thoughts:

Hole 2 is the only hole where water comes into play and is a nice risk-reward hole. This is a fairly short course, and is great for new players and old farts like me. Hole six is great, with the basket pretty well hidden in the trees. I look forward too the 9 hole addition, and appreciate the care being shown here.
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discjocky
Experience: 14.2 years 16 played 8 reviews
5.00 star(s)

markham is almost complete ! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

multiple pin locations pro pads benches and tee signs are in . mulch on the rocky/gravel fairways and a bridge on hole 8 for when it floods . what a great job they have down with this course . they also put no parking signs on the fairways where cars were parking and strickly enforce them . if you havent played this course check it out !

Cons:

none

Other Thoughts:

do not listen to any negative comments this is a awesome course !
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