Morris Plains, NJ

Greystone Woods

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MakeItMali
Experience: 10 years 209 played 11 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful Hike Plus DG

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 9, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Absolutely loved the hike and tree coverage. Several ponds with geese, ducks, and interesting birds. During the day there wasn't much overlap and I had the place to myself most of the time.

It was really easy to navigate using the map and signage.

Tons of varying shots and the ability to make the course as difficult as you want it to be.

Ability to play from different tees that actually offer different experience. A+

Cons:

No water fountains
Not ideal for cart
Could use a bit better tee boxes...

Other Thoughts:

real solid design with great basket placement
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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Greatstone Woods ! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Greystone Woods is a nice piece of land that is primarily disc golf , but some hikers/dog walkers may drift through . There is adequate parking across Old Dover Road from the course . I didn't see a bathroom here . I played most of the course with Joe , a disc golf junkie that plays here a lot . He also showed me how to birdie hole #13 .
The Equipment - The tee pads are crushed gravel , several tee pads per hole . There are rumors of pavers , but I never saw any . The tee signs were paper in plastic sleeves ( ? ) . The baskets are yellow numbered Discatchers , easy to spot in the woods . There is a lost disc return box close to the #9 hole . Putting your name and phone number on the insides of your discs will greatly increase your chances of getting one back .
The Landscape . The area was clean and mowed when I was here . Only some overgrowth was a little out of control . The course has some elevation to it . It rolls most of the way , with a couple of good uphill'downhill holes . The course is mostly woods , with some thick overgrowth in a few spots . There were a couple of creeks that come into play , but the most scenic areas are the large ponds . that divide parts of the course . Basket places make you think about risk/reward upshots and rollaways because of the water .
The Highlights - Some good holes to play here . #2 ( 375', 453' ,658' ) starts off as a straight or slightly left to right drive , only to change to a hard right uphill dogleg . #7 lightly descends to a basket protected by trees , on a right angled slope where the right side leads you to a water filled creek . A long putt can hit a tree root ( mine ) and roll right into the creek . #13 is a fun left to right midrange through a narrow passage that travels over a dry creek at the end where the basket and green are just beyond . #18 ( 306' , 380' 615 ) is a good finishing hole . The fairway is slightly open , but it's hard to go for the hole because large trees and their canopies line the right side and the left has a huge amount of thick 2 1/2 ' high overgrowth
Signature Hole(s) - Tough to decide . #9 from the blues has the most picturesque , where you throw out of a small doorway tee over part of the lake , bringing it in left , past a building and towards the basket , on an uphill slope , protected by trees . The White hole takes the water out of play , but gives you the choice of a straight shot down a narrowing fairway , or going out and right to left to try to avoid as many trees as possible . #17 was a fun downhill sloping drive that goes towards the basket that has both ponds behind it . The green is narrow and overthrows will be punished .
The Beauty - This course is above average in raw beauty . The woods , couples with the creeks and ponds make it easy to take a step back take the area in .
The Time - Playing with a partner for over half the course , it took us a little over an hour and a half to play . A group of 4 will take about 2 hours and 10 minutes .
Course designers Jeff mahler and Eric Robbins did an excellent job with the course design .
The course is very popular with the locals . I saw families with strollers , sets of couples playing as a group , The combination of short and long tees make it inviting for everyone . The locals were nice ( Thanks for being my course guide , Joe ) .

Cons:

#1 Safety - There were a LOT of people on the course when I was here on a Saturday . Some are not as skilled on course etiquette as more experienced players . Add a few blind holes , and there are going to be chances of being hit . Stay aware when out there .
#2 Navigation - Several chances to make wrong turns here .I turned right instead of left after hole 5 , and almost started playing #12 . Crossing the pond after hole #8 and knowing where you are going can confuse out of towners or newbies . The course needs some directional signs .
#3 Disc Risk - We spent some time in the overgrowth looking for Joe's drivers . ( trimming it back some will keep people coming back. It's a big tunoff to spend 20-30 minutes a round looking for your disc ) . ) . Add that and the pond that will claim a disc here and there , and your disc risk is Medium . Use a spotter when you can .
#4 The Equipment - This course is way too popular and too highly rated ( #2 in New Jersey ) to have crushed gravel tee boxes and paper/plastic tee signs . Morris Plains Parks , This Is On You .
Bring bug spray during the summer . The elevation will make you sweat , and the ponds will draw even more insects .

Other Thoughts:

After seeing the first tee box and paper tee sign , I thought Greystone was going to be way overrated , but I was surprised . Solid design with great basket placement more than make up for it . I can see why people flock to this course . Hole variety and challenge , + Fun Factor galore .. The course seems to have an even amount of straight , right and left handed holes and the 3 tees make it attractive to any player strengths . A couple of suggestions would be to add a putting basket , and maybe a nice chill area with picnic tables right after hole #18 , where locals and travelers can congregate and relax . .A thank you to Morris Plains Parks Dept and Greystone Woods Disc Golf Club for the upkeep and care they put into this nice course . Make sure before coming here to play , that you check out the course Facebook page and the the club calendar . They have Wednesday evening Doubles starting at 6pm and Tag Rounds on Sunday mornings at 10 am Sundays , plus tournaments once in a while .
My Recommendation - Bringing an intro, a newbie families or a date might be a good idea for this course . So many people playing during peak times will show how cool it is to play the game , and make some friends . Locals will and do love this course . The can progress from the red ( short tees , on up to the blues at their own pace . Intermediates to pros have plenty of length combined with accuracy to keep their games sharp . Not far off of I-280 , this is a good stop for a traveler . Not particularly fast , but fun . Course Collectors only have this course close by , but it a fine one for your collection . Not near a destination course , but given the chance , PLAY IT !!!!
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MEmond
Experience: 8 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great Once you know where you're going. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Fun, challenging, and interesting holes, water hazards, and plenty of parking.

Cons:

The place can get packed on a prime weekend so plan on getting there early or at an off time. The markers on the holes are mostly just computer print outs in page sleeves stapled to posts close to the ground. Some are missing or hard to find. It was a challenge to find where to go on some holes. They really need to update the hole markers. It also wasn't clear where to drop found discs (I've since learned where it is).
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goalie95
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

An excellent course, despite needing some work 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 5, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The course offers a large variety of holes that allow for the course to be played by struggling players(me) and the more proficient player. 18 holes all with 3 different tee boxes and baskets that are topped with yellow rims that allow for you to easily see the basket unless the hole is long and windy like 14. The course allows you to play the front 8 or the back 10 due to the configuration. The front 8 is the more challenging course especially holes 2 and 3 where you can find many people struggling to keep their scores low. The back 10 has a lot of fun and challenging holes especially holes that favor the long thrower like holes 11, 14, 17, and 18. Hole 9 offers a challenging over the lake throw for more advanced players but offers it as a completely optional shot. Some of the holes offer a higher risk for losing a disc either in water or high brush(when not chopped down), but if you are a solid player the risk is low. Also, a disc returner box is located at the path to the white tee on hole 9. So put your name and contact on the back of your disc and you very well may get it back.
***A warning to those who play 17, its difficulty is deceiving. It's very easy to lose a disc either in the water or brush.***

Cons:

Not all holes have permanent tee boxes. They are working on rectifying that, but it's a slow process. Due to this, some holes have very rutty tee boxes that aren't suited for large run-ups. 14 can be challenging to know where to go if you end up off the fairway. Not blaming the course since it's out of its control, but after a rainstorm, the course is extremely muddy and after snow and ice the course takes a long time to thaw/dry out. The tee pad to 14 was frozen this winter the few times I played.

Other Thoughts:

I wouldn't play this course with a beginner as they will struggle immensely. It's a challenge and even after playing a large number of times there are still struggles you face. However, this course is a great course to play on if you like a challenge and it's in a beautiful trail system. Also, the community is super friendly so don't be afraid to tell someone they had a nice shot. The course will only improve as the years go on and I don't see the volunteer community going away anytime soon.
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HyooMac
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.8 years 419 played 387 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Unique New Jersey

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 27, 2024 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

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Another visit to Greystone, and time for another update. More volunteer hours = all paver tees, more brush clearing. And now, some great alternate baskets!


+ Easy-to-spot painted wood blocks mounted at the fonts of blue and white tees. Pavers on about half of the blue tees. Reds are still just dirt (but I don't know how much traffic the reds get).


+ Excellent navigation from basket to tee: some baskets have indicators, and there are small directional arrows guiding along paths where holes cross. Scout project benches at many tees. Great footbridge to cross the stream on #15. Chimes to indicate all clear on several short holes where the basket is blind


+ The is a woods course (not a "wooded" course): it's a layout that has been carved through deep woods with only the necessary amount of clearing to make it playable. It feels like the natural setting that was already there. As other reviewers and fellow players have remarked, Greystone is like a hike in the woods where you get to play disc golf


+ Greystone's holes offer a wide variety of challenges: short ones that require careful landings, long ones that require length and precision, and lots of hazards that will jump up and bite you. There are steep slopes and water next to eight holes, lots of subtle elevation changes where you'll find yourself well below the basket, and trees: trees everywhere. Only #17 and #18 are out of the woods


+ Blue layout is substantially different, longer, and more challenging than White (more than just the long water carry on #9). Adds variety for replay - but it increases the difficulty on at least half of the holes.


+ Now with the alternate blue baskets there's even more variety, especially how much more they give the white layout. Two standouts: you have to play across the stream on the short #8, and you're shaping a left-to-right instead of a right-to-left. The blue basket on #10 is framed perfectly by the hallway of trees in front of the white tee.
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Cons:

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- Weaker holes are #10 which, although a lot of the brush has been cleared, the way to the sidehill green feels like a bit of a crapshoot through all the skinny trees. And #11 which isn't bad but is so indistinguishable that I have trouble picturing it after having played it ten times.


- Signage is still the same temporary stuff that I first saw here almost seven years ago: it's paper maps in plastic. Some of them have weathered to be hardly legible, others are falling off the posts or lying on the ground. I'm guessing that regular signage would be considered too "permanent" for the county park management and isn't allowed. It's a "con" when you measure Greystone against other top-level courses, but that's superficial: it affects the overall experience, but not the play or the design of the holes
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Other Thoughts:

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~ Based on my own experience as a beginner in 2018, I wouldn't recommend Greystone to newbies. I never played from the Reds, but Whites are a difficult intermediate course and can really discourage someone trying out disc golf (stick to park courses for a while)


- If the course isn't busy, consider the "White - Less Walking" layout on uDisc (9-11, 6-8, 1-5, 12-18), which really cuts down on the average round time.


~ Greystone will be enjoying it's 10th anniversary this year, and it remains unique among the almost 450 courses I've played. The designers and volunteers have created genuine "intermediate and above" challenge while keeping the natural woods setting intact. Greystone was one of the first courses I played in the Northeast, and for travelers making their way through NJ, I always recommend Greystone first. To take nothing away from other top courses, none of them are as unique an experience as Greystone.
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MikeSKY
Experience: 9 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Greystone Woods 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 11, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Amazing trail. Nice streams and pond. Wooded but with space for some nice shots. 3 tee boxes for every hole. Good signage, and up kept nicely. Good disc retrievers next to each of the water hazards.

Feels like a really nice hike with a good Disc Golf course on it.

Cons:

You can lose discs here into water hazards as well some high tough brush if your shot is even just a bit off.
Tee pads are natural. But there up kept okay.

Other Thoughts:

There are some cute frogs fish around.
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Selurznug
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 4, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very challenging wooded course.
Some narrow lines through tons of trees.

Cons:

Can be difficult to navigate, look for yellow markers on ground.
Bring bug spray.
Very challenging, beginners will shoot +20 or worse.

Other Thoughts:

Hole 2 and 3 is probably toughest back-to-back combo I've ever experienced.
Can be very discouraging going into 4 +5 sometimes...
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Ryal
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 6.9 years 222 played 184 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Greystone 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 22, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Three tee boxes per hole so that every player can choose their challenge.
+ Virtually all of the tees had their own info placard indicating the hole layout, distance to the pin and the par. (I don't remember about the red tees, though.)
+ Most of the course takes place in the woods, which forces players to be a bit more strategic with their throws.
+ There are some wide-open holes to allow for maximum power drives.
+ Very friendly regulars/locals.
+ Some stark elevation challenges throughout the front 9. Things level out, on average, during the back 9.
+ Water hazards on many holes make for some exciting disc golf.
+ Some nice scenery all throughout.

Cons:

- Every now and again I was confused about which pin to throw towards. For instance, baskets 5 and 11 are very close to one another. Also, one could be forgiven for thinking that basket 4 is the proper target for tee 12 and vice versa.
- I had extreme difficulty finding my way around. What few 'next tee' signs I saw were simple little wooden arrows painted yellow with numbers on them stuck into the ground.
- Some of the fairways felt just a bit too narrow. Hole 4 jumps to the front of my mind as the biggest offender.
- A place like this always has the potential to have very many people out walking their dogs or out for a stroll. Use caution.
- Watch your step. There are dozens of rocks, roots, and stumps everywhere you go.
- Gravel-type tee pads have a lot to be desired.

Other Thoughts:

Greystone Woods deserves a higher rating than what I gave it today.

Next tee signs. Why put something so vital down so low and in a color that blends into the environment? I'm not looking at the ground in search of the next tee box. My head is up. I'm looking into the middle distance in all directions. Everyone does that. Next tee signs belong at eye level attached to the trees surrounding the basket or attached to the baskets themselves in order to point the players in the proper direction. And if there is going to be a long walk between holes, please have multiple signs reinforcing players' confidence that they are still headed towards the next hole- especially in a place like Greystone that has paths leading every which way and doubling back on themselves. I got lost three times here.

Barring that, I can't deny that the disc golf experience itself was a ton of fun. There is enough variation in your immediate surroundings to make each hole feel fresh and adventurous. Fallen trees, steady hills, and many bodies of water give Greystone an atmosphere of unexplored wilderness, which I liked. The course feels as though it was planned around the scenery instead of forcing the scenery to change for the course. Although, this sometimes means that fairways and rough can look exactly the same.
Personally, hole 8 was my favorite because I've grown to like downhill shots. Plus, the pin was nicely placed just close enough to a nearby stream to be a threat. And it was nice to look at.

Overall, I would say that the course is geared more towards intentional placement because of the many densely wooded holes. Greystone would rather challenge the player's tactics than power. But there are three or four holes for the power players, too.

I definitely recommend Greystone Woods to pretty much any player. Three sets of tees mean that anyone can get a good round in. If it's your first time like it was mine, just go with someone who's been there before or find a local to guide you. I would love to come back here one day. If the next tee sign situation is fixed, then I will gladly award a higher rating.
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Davus
Experience: 15 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Course! Expect Trees.... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 17, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Variety of holes
- Not bad signage
- Lots of elevation changes
- Deep woods (might not be a pro to some)

Cons:

-natural tee boxes are sometimes pretty pitted, but they work on them and try to keep them maintained
-tons of trees. isnt really a con, but can be frustrating

Other Thoughts:

Great course.
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BigAl724
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.7 years 178 played 144 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Awesome natural setting 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Greystone Woods is located in a very picturesque forest just outside of the noise of Northern NJ. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of land that I've played on, which is especially nice given its close proximity to NYC. As soon as you trek into the woods, the peaceful, natural setting greets you and you can really escape from everything else. This is a prime example of a course where the hike itself is almost as enjoyable as playing the layout.

The designers did a great job using the natural features of the park to create many fun, unique holes. There is a fantastic incorporation of streams, ponds, and mature trees. Elevation, while never too drastic, is used well and is seen on most of the holes in some way. One of the aspects of the course that I enjoyed the most was while it is mostly played in the dense woods, it doesn't feel repetitive. There are many shots that play from the open into the woods, while other holes play completely through the woods through varying degrees of thickness. The different uses of water add to the variety as well. Streams run through fairways and near baskets, and you get a big pond shot as well on hole 9.

One reason that I would love to play here often is that there are many lines offered on pretty much every hole. This allows the player to be creative. Even while most of the course plays through thick woods, you don't feel constrained to only playing certain lines; you still have plenty of chances to open up. Being able to do this consistently in the woods is a great quality.

Another one of the best parts of the design is the thoughtful pin placement. Baskets are often placed on slopes, near water and drop-offs, or are well-protected by trees. Also, there is a great variety of pars and hole lengths.

The three different tee positions do a great job of accommodating varying skill levels. Hole 9, for example, is a long pond shot from the blue tee, while the red tee doesn't go near the water. While this is a challenging, diverse course, new players also get to experience the unique setting that is offered while playing a simpler layout.

Cons:

Navigation isn't a huge issue given that there are so many arrows that point you in the right direction, but there are still a few parts that aren't perfectly clear since there are so many different paths that you can take. There are times where multiple baskets are in view as well.

Tees are mixed, with most of them being natural. I can see them getting muddy and torn up over time. On that note, this is a rugged course with many paths consisting of mud and roots. Definitely not a simple walk in the park.

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed playing in this type of setting, especially given its proximity to the city. With this being a newer course, I can only see it getting better over time. With a little more work and traffic, this course will continue to settle into a more defined form that the best courses have. I haven't played many courses in New Jersey, but this is my favorite in the state and I'd imagine that many others feel the same way.
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Discette
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 27.7 years 675 played 64 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Grey Stones and Woods! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 28, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Greystone Woods is an 18 hole disc golf course located in a community park. As the name suggests, there are a lot of Grey Stones everywhere and a lot of trees. This course plays through the woods, up and down hills and around some ponds. There are also a couple of wide open holes. I played this course as part of a road trip playing 12 states in 12 days. This was the only disc golf course I played in New Jersey. I chose this course as DGCR listed this a the top course in New Jersey.

I used bullet points for those that don't want to read the entire review.

Multiple tees
Every hole had a blue and white tee. These tees are made of packed gravel. While most of the tees were very rutted and not very level, they were still playable. I see other reviews saying there are three tees per hole. If so, the third set of tees are not shown on the tee signs and they are not very well marked.

Signs
There were signs on all the long blue tees. Sign graphics were up to date and showed the direction of the next tee. The tee signs only showed the blue and white tees, not the red tees. There were also stakes in the ground to help with the walks between holes.


Variety
This course does have an excellent variety. Some holes are short and wooded, others are open. There is quite of bit of elevation in play on most of the holes. There are some shorter birdie holes and others are Par 4 even from the shorter White tees.

Compact Design
Except for the walk to get to hole 1, this is a pretty compact layout without a lot of extra walking. It is possible to get back to the parking lot at Hole 9. Once you tee off over the water on 9, you can walk over to the parking lot on your way to the pin. I always appreciate the chance to go back to my car and pick up supplies or drop off my coat or unload trash. It would be easy enough to start play on Hole 9 and play the "back ten" first.

Navigation
Even though there are excellent tee signs that show the way to the next tee, it does get confusing in a few places. Just keep your eyes open for the stakes leading the way. Again, there can still be confusion as there are stakes for other tees right where you would expect to see a stake for your next tee.

Restrooms
There were no restrooms or portable restrooms on the course or in the parking area. As some holes are in the woods, there are opportunities for privacy during the round.

Kids, Carts and strollers
I would not recommend kids in strollers as the terrain is just a bit too rough. A disc golf cart might do OK, but again, there is some rough terrain and steep areas that would just be tough for a cart to navigate. Older kids should be able to walk along. Not really a great course for kids to play as it is rugged and long. If the kids get cranky or tired, play 8 holes and return to the car. There are no restrooms and no running water on the course so be prepared.

Playing Alone
This is a tough course to play this one alone as there are blind holes, water hazards and some rough areas. Bring a friend or be prepared to do some searching for "lost" discs.

Beginners
Even though there are two sets of tees, I think this course might be a bit much for newer players. Less skilled players should probably play a different course where there is less risk of losing your plastic.

Cons:

No restrooms
I can't recall ever playing a course in a community park without any restrooms at all.

Blind Holes and water danger
While I love the challenge of fast greens and water in play, it is just a bit much here. I prefer holes that reward my skills, not my good luck.

Lost Discs
It is possible to lose plastic on this course. Not just to the water that comes into play on several holes, but into the rough and loose leaves right on the fairways.

Other Thoughts:

No Wow factor
While Greystone Woods was a fun and challenging course it was missing that "wow" factor that would make me want to come back and play again. I don't mind that it was a very challenging course, I simply don't enjoy courses with more than one blind hole or more than one hole that requires luck over skill to score well.

Comparison
How can you play a course less than an hour from Warwick and not mention Warwick? While I didn't think Warwick was "all that", I did enjoy it more than I enjoyed Greystone Woods. Greystone has more personality, but Warwick was "easier" to enjoy.
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DiscUS
Experience: 9.7 years 22 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Jersey Gem 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 11, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beauty, unspoiledness, challenge, shot lines, uncrowdedness, proximity to NY.
Some variety: par 4s, elevation gain/loss, open 17 and 18, ravine shots, alternate tee pads,
water features.
Locals are cool and this is a very scenic course.
Starts and ends well and has a number of interesting holes with risk/reward.
A few holes have very distinctive character (looking at you, tunnel shot on 9 and peninsula green on 17!)

Cons:

Some poison ivy, especially in impenetrable left rough on 18--disc graveyard.
No practice basket.
Potential to lose your way from combo of inadequate signage and some hikes between holes. (Look for the little yellow arrows.)
Very occasional jogger or dog walker.
Drive from NY is demanding from a navigation standpoint. No public transportation (this could be considered a positive by some : )

Other Thoughts:

I'm still a beginner, but man do I wish I lived close to a gem like this. IMO this ranks almost as high as Warwick (NY) and Charlie Vettiner (KY)--my 2 favorites (I've only played 10 courses total). 1-16 remind me of Leonard Park a little, but less thickly wooded. These are nice woods with tall mature trees and not a ton of undergrowth. If you love Warwick you will really like Greystone.
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gemini55
Experience: 15 played 2 reviews
5.00 star(s)

best in NJ 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 17, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Greystone has something for everyone. The 3 sets of tees play to a variety of abilities and are placed nicely, providing different looks for each basket. After playing this course for 2 years, there are still holes that make me question, 'What is the best way to approach this?', which I love and do not find many other places I play. Playing in the summer with full foliage is where the challenge of Greystone shines, as gaps shrink and sight-lines are more limited. Really enjoy the amount of death putts one faces here...more than half the holes have a death putt angle. Lots of water. Great mix of many up and downhill shots (hole 3 and 16 are two of the toughest uphill drives around). Recent changes to tee pad and basket positions have maximized play on select holes (pads on hole 10, basket at 14). The front and back 9 loops start & end at the parking lot, and holes 7-10 loop the main reservoir making for many options of play for any amount of time one has.

Cons:

Miss the old 17 blue tee.
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mmblink86
Experience: 13.9 years 24 played 10 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Nock Jr. 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 15, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Demands accuracy & placement above all else, typically with one clear line of play. Landing zones and greens are clear & defined. Perfect ratio of scoring to par holes. Elevation challenge is abundant & mixed between teeshots, ups, & putts. Water is a hazard on 8 holes, whereas manufactured OB is only on 2 holes (the open shots on 17 & 18). Plays to both FH & BH, L or R. Ample parking, with a small trashcan at the entrance for carry in/carry out. And....its Nock Jr....be prepared for standstills in the fairways & rough due to the Greystones

Cons:

The stonedust pads are ok & fit the ruggedness of the course. However, having such teepads can limit driving abilities due to unlevelness & shifting.

Other Thoughts:

Based on lines of play & hole quality, I feel Greystone plays equal to Nockamixon & Tyler. It's the gem NJ needed, and it keeps getting better.
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forehandfranz
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.9 years 226 played 128 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nicely Done! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 14, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This relatively new course is a rugged slice of thick forest, hills, rocks, numerous trees, and water hazards to boot. It reminds me of some of the classic east coast courses nearby like Tyler, Iron Hill, Cranbury Park, etc.

You have a choice of three tees per hole which very nicely allow for different challenges. I switched between the long blues and medium whites and found them both to be quite good. Even the shots from many red (short) tees were fun but were more challenging than you would expect for being the short tees. I would not really recommend this course for newbies as there are so many trees and some nasty high grass rough off the open field holes, that they may want more of an open course experience (like Rutgers) for their first few times.

There are a mix of par 3,4, and 5 holes, but regardless of what par you are playing, placement on the fairway is important to score well. The rough is forgiving, in that you can get back on track with a skilled shot, but it won't be thick or full of schule for the most part.

The signage here is top notch and I never had a problem finding tees or pins

Cons:

The tee pads are natural, but in so-so condition. Sadly, many are not flat and somewhat rutted out. It is not easy to get a run up due to the ruttyness and the short length of many.

Other Thoughts:

This course is still a bit rough on the edges, but this is to be expected from a new course. One of the designers told me they had to hand-saw a good majority of the trees in the fairways - holy cow, what a job that would have been! Thanks to all their hard work.

Add some fresh tee pads and a practice basket and this would take it over the top.
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Travkin2
Experience: 7.9 years 12 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 10, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Solid layout that mixes in elevation and water. Guys do a great job improving it and cleaning up the course. Pretty well marked. not too many people play here often so it's pretty open and peaceful the whole time.

Cons:

Par 4's are a bit heavily wooded, long, and tight, but that's not necessarily too bad.

Hole 10 is kind of "lucky" since you just throw it straight and hope not to hit any branches and have your disc fall into nearby water; only have a decent shot at birdie if you get lucky through the tree.
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kindableu
Experience: 126 played 16 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Signature NJ Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 10, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Greystone woods feels like a destination course in an area of NJ that is lacking in disc golf courses.

-Great mix of holes
-Elevation changes
-Water Hazards
-Navigation between tees (if you look at the map the front 9 and back 9 overlap a bit and they've done a great job in keeping you oriented in the right direction)

Cons:

-Tee signs (diagrams are good but the laminated sheets aren't built to last)
-Tee pads (the box of logs + stone dust is perfectly functional and fits with the "woods" aesthetic but concrete pads would be ideal)
-Heavily wooded course = lost discs. I found two (and contacted the owners and (almost) lost one myself

Other Thoughts:

This feels like a special course. The natural beauty is plentiful, the holes are all interesting and unique and there is obviously a lot of care into making the course accessible for players of all skill types (3 levels of tees, plenty of left hand friendly holes).
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whitefedora
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Experience: 15.6 years 906 played 36 reviews
4.00 star(s)

The beast you love to master 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 4, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- 3 different tees for every hole and type of player
- beautiful serene woodsy park
- tons of elevation change
- great variety of winding long and short holes
- some fun unique holes that really differentiate from other courses by using the unique topography as best as possible
- benches on periodic holes
- signs with each hole and little arrows mark where the next tees are
- lots of fun water hazards
- the rough is punishing, but not lose your disc bad (for the most part at least)

Cons:

- I guess the water could be a con to some as well, but really you only have a chance to actually lose the disc to the water on 2/3 of the holes. One of which is only if you play the blue tee.
- gravel/stonedust tees, but there are plans by the club to get concrete eventually I believe. And the tee pads are smooth enough that it doesn't bother me.
- 18's rough can be pretty gnarly depending on the time of year.

Other Thoughts:

hole 1 is great start to a course. Nice easy hyzer shot that doesn't net any elevation, but does have a valley fairway with flat grassy green over the hill. Could easily get a 2, 3, or 4 here. Definitely can make a tone to the rest of the round, lol
Hole 2 is a nice long hole to get the party started. Flat tight and straight with the last part of the hole going uphill on a long gentle anny.
Hole 3 is a beast. A bit of a walk up the hill to get to in the first place and then the hole is all uphill and winds through a bomb FH flex flight. Not that I can even imagine anyone throwing that far, but that's the shape of the fairway.
Hole 4 is long downhill hyzer shot through a tunnel of trees. The basket is precariously placed at the end of the hyzer on the edge of a flat green that past it goes downhill another 40 feet or so. Can be quite punishing if you miss long with the putt.
Hole 5 is a short downhill that is open until the hyzer finish through the trees. Definitely still need an accurate line here.
Hole 6 plays over a walk way with high visibility (so I don't consider it dangerous not to mention few other walkers here) and takes a gentle anny that rides up near the water
Hole 7 is short steep downhill throw that requires either a luckyish hyzer or a precise RHBH flex shot. Fun. Green is steep and goes down towards water, but with all the trees from the basket to the water, it would be incredibly unlikely to hit that water. Not that it would be lost if it was in it anyways.
Hole 8 is slightly downhill and short with a gentle hyzer and the creek lining the entire right side.
Hole 9 is a bomb from the longs over the intimidating lake. The short is super tight low ceiling FH or super tight BH through two rows of pines. I really like the BH hyzer option here
Hole 10 is like throwing trough a circle. Very fair, but tight. Goes over a dam and up a hillside green with a built out platform.
Hole 11 is a long straight shot with a sloping right to left fairway.
Hole 12 is a nice refreshing uphill short shot from the middle tees and is a bomb from the longs with a twisting fairway
Hole 13 is tight and short from any tee making a gentle anny curve, but with quite the punishing right to left slope that will kill a poor drive
Hole 14 starts off with a big downhill drive that halfway down the hole makes a 45 degree hyzer turn. The deception here is that as you get closer to the green, a river follows and gets closer to the green
Hole 15 is a blind FH downhill shot over a creek.
Hole 16 is quite the big uphill shot with a few different lanes. The green is perched on a steep hill, but is actually very flat up there. One of my favorites.
Hole 17 is an intimidating downhill shot with water on the left. And the green acting as a bit of a peninsula with pines on the right. First real "open" shot though.
Hole 18 is a downhill wide open bomber with gross rough to the left and tall pines lining the right. Great way to end a tough wooded round of golf.

Ultimately this course is just a real fun beat down. Not as long or quite as hard as nockamixon, but it adds some real fun factor and risk/reward of it's own. The people helping are great and keep tinkering, but not in a bad way, which is why the tees are not concrete yet. With concrete tee pads and maybe a second set of baskets, this could be a real premier course, but it's super fun as is.
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owvanguard
Experience: 15.9 years 170 played 34 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Simply Awesome 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 21, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 great holes all of which have a long blue tee area and a shorter white area.

Every tee pad has a great sign for reference.

Awesome use of water and elevation.

directional signs are great.

Low chance of losing discs on every hole.

Cons:

no bathroom

Several holes are blind shots onto tilted fairway that could have roll-aways. This makes it hard to find discs.

For a first time player you are throwing toward water on a few holes and I didn't realize it until I walked up and saw my disc in the water on three occasions.

Other Thoughts:

I saw that many holes will have a very short red tees for beginners. This is a great idea.

If Nocxamixon and Tyler has a child it would be Greystone.
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StephenLavely
Experience: 10 years 28 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Newborn course, still growing. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Legit disc golf course with a wide array of shots.
Tight wooded shots, open field, water hazards, long and short shots
Great scenery around a few lakes and a stream. Holes 9, 10, 15, and 17 are my personal favorites.
Great innova baskets.

Cons:

Still has natural tee pads.
Layout is a little funny. Have to do some back tracking to get to the back 9.
Signage isn't quiet what it can be.

Other Thoughts:

Great course that still has some growing to do. When fully developed with concrete tee pads and nice signage this will be and upper tier course. Not a world class 5 star course but a unique and solid 4 star course. As is its a 3.5
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