St. Petersburg, FL

Azalea Park DGC

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PieMethod
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 17.4 years 398 played 17 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Azalea needs Azaleas

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 31, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

The disc golf course has its own section in the park, not giving much ambiguity to lead anyone to believe it'd be a goos spot to set up a picnic. I love when multi-use parks don't try to jam disc golf into the space, either making it dangerous or full of traffic jams from pedestrians. Being a multi-use park, there are plenty of trash cans along the walking path that goes along the entire course and perimeter of the park. The only tee pad that has a bench is hole 2 (see Cons), but there are plenty of benches along the walking path if your round takes you longer than anticipated.

The course plays along the perimeter of the field, utilizing every tree possible for shade on tee pads and some of the fairways. The course map is accurate, showing hole distances and both basket positions for every hole. It's cool when parks take the time and effort to put in two basket positions for each hole, giving a bit of variety for the intervals between position changes.

Tee signs have everything you want: hole map, par, distances, and sponsorship. There is a placard on every tee sign post for A and B position (see Cons). However, the baskets are easy enough to see from every tee pad, so no worries on figuring out which basket you're going to. Every basket has a sign with an arrow pointing to the next tee, as well as a red flag for indicating wind variables.

The course is amazingly rec friendly, pretty open shots with some trees coming into play throughout some fairways and along at least half of the greens. There are plenty of opportunities to get deuces every hole. While no hole is longer than 345 (290 after that), there are opportunities for recreational players to really put something behind their shots from the tee. There's no elevation or forced elevation through landscaping, a very flat course. They made use of every single tree they possibly could, making sure the course wasn't just a bunch of open air pitch-and-putt shots.

The park is well kept, the grass was recently mowed and the trash cans seem to be maintained on a frequent basis. There is plenty of parking, and there are restrooms on site both in the parking lot area and between holes 5 and 6.

Cons:

Hole 2 bench is set pretty much in front of teepad, that could be dangerous if a Richard takes the box.

The placards that show which position the baskets are in are missing the indicator buttons, that was kind of disappointing but the baskets are all visible from the tee so it wasn't anything to ruin the round.

Other Thoughts:

The course is located in Northern St Pete, less than a mile from the Tyrone Blvd Mall. The course sits adjacent to neighborhood right across the street on one side, and a vacant lot on the other side. The park has a multi-mile walking trail, tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, and pavilions available for rental, giving a bit of everything for everyone to be able to get some outdoor time.

It was an easy round, I only brought a driver, mid and putter and used the driver twice. Even waiting for a group on two holes, this track only took 20 minutes to complete. It isn't anything super special aesthetically, but a nice track to stop at on your way home from work, or visiting family in the neighborhood.
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IceBox Productions
Experience: 11.4 years 2 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Azalea Disc Golf Course Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 30, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beginner Friendly, clean, kept up consistently, quick round, the only 9 hole in the area (that's free), great course for night disc golf, even when rain hits the park handles it well, and safe area

Cons:

Short holes for pros, and not many obstacles like trees, bushes, etc.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I love this course because of its unique yet flexible design. For example, You could play the course 3 times over and still work on your throws differently (so the course is versatile).
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nitron2097
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.8 years 13 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Local Park Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 29, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Pretty centrally located on 22 Ave. just off 66 St. and Tyrone, so it's near main drags.
- LOTS of food and shopping with Tyrone Mall two minutes away and the Dick's there has disc golf stuff.
- Decent amount of parking.
- The course is in a rec-center type of park so there are a couple other activities with an outdoor gym, tennis and racquetball courts, and sports fields.
- The course plays clockwise around the perimeter of a large field. There are two places you can park; right off 22nd Ave. by the tennis courts or further down the street at the Rec Center building, and either place you start (hole #1 or hole #7) has a hole that finishes in the same place.
- Rec Center building is unlocked weekdays and I believe they still check out discs though I've never done this. Restrooms and water inside the building too.
- Not many trees and no water hazards to speak of.
- All distances are short and very beginner-friendly, even to the longer pins.
- The design did the best it could; you can throw different shots and some holes have enough of a shape to need a specific fade.
- Great putter practice course; even a rubber arm like mine can get to everything here with a putter.
- Good course for declaring mando's and just having fun.
- Of all the courses in the area, this one does the best after heavy rain. And very little sand means no mud problems.
- Insects are not an issue either; even fire ants are scarce here.
- The tees have great texture and grip even if they're wet; more courses need tees like this.

Cons:

- Very basic design; you don't really have to think at all out here. All the shots are pretty straightforward.
- Not much cover at all; the sun is brutal during the summer.
- Only one little gazebo near hole #1 so if you hear thunder or see rain, you don't have anywhere to wait it out besides your car.
- People tend to just come here and lie in the grass or play with their dogs, which I can't blame them for; just something to be aware of.
- The baskets don't get moved hardly ever; the last time I played here they were moved for the first time in almost a year.
- No on-course benches.

Other Thoughts:

Definitely not a "go out of the way to play" type course but I wish there were more little local park courses like this; more people could be introduced to the game that way. But this is a cool little park course that even a kid can snag some pars and maybe even a bird or two on. Sometimes we just come here to have fun or if we feel like scrubs that day. Others might not give it a 3.0, but its got baskets and it doesn't eat discs; it gets an auto 3.0 from me.
This is also the best place in the whole county for glow golf; the park is completely open and we've never once been kicked out after dark, especially during winter when the sun sets early.
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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.6 years 764 played 387 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Good Starter Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 15, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

The 9 hole Azalea Park disc golf course sits right in the middle of the suburbs and close to a school , which is perfect for who it serves . The park is small and gifts most of it's grassy space to the course . The cement pads here are worn but still seem to grip . The baskets are the basic Chainstars that are so common here in Florida . The signage is good. Very descriptive with hole # , distance and path for both basket placements . There look to be 2 alternate pin positions per hole . This is typical park style playing . The course is easy on the joints , since it is as flat as it gets , the walks to the next hole are normally short , and looking for your disc is a nonfactor . The park was mowed and clean when I was there . There was a building with bathrooms between the parking lot and the course . The course starts next to the parking lot , with a 240' drive into the most trees you will see on a hole . The course will then run sort of clockwise around the park . I guess they didn't want to plant trees in the middle of the grassy part of the park , because there are only 1 or 2 trees in play for most of the holes after 1 and maybe 7 , which you either have to swing a wide right to left drive or run a tight straight ( 280' ) low run to the basket . There are no signature holes on this course , but it is a fun practice area and a great into to disc golf for the nearby schools and area . This course plays quick . I played with a local and we finished our 9 in about 40 minutes .

Cons:

#1. Challenge . The holes pretty much are a straight line from the tee pad to the basket . With the exception of a tree or 2 , this flat course is an ace run/ birdie fest for any seasoned player . The wind will help make your putting and a drive or 2 go awry , but really , this was easy . #2 safety . There are sidewalks on sides of the course and the level grassy area looks inviting for the neighborhood kids to play on and families to spread a blanket in a fairway . Skip a hole if you have to . #3 no amenities , no kiosk ,, no after round benches ,

Other Thoughts:

They really jammed this course into such a small area , but it seems to work . An easy play in a local section of the St Pete area . No fear of the locals losing their prized driver or approach disc in the weeds , or their arm by a hungry gator near the water . Once you can graduate from this course , you can take your diploma and drive up to nearby Taylor Park, Tacobaga , or Youth . My Recommendation : only putter or midrange practice for the seasoned players , but fun for the families both local and traveling to the area . Great for newbies , local 2 disc throwers , travelers and course baggers . I played with local enthusiast Bill who plays the course all the time and hopes his practice carries over to some good rounds at some of the 18 hole course north and east of him . If you are even traveling and intending to play some of the other nearby courses , use this one as your warmup . Give the course a shot .
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NAV009
Experience: 5 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good, but not Great 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Short
Open
Easy to Navigate
Quiet

Cons:

Ants
Dips in Terrain (walking)
Nearby School
Mowers
Restroom Access

Other Thoughts:

It's a nice beginner course. The mowers and the insane traffic for the school on the west side of the park is incredibly distracting if you're unlucky enough to be there at those times. The building at the start of the course has nonsensical hours and the only access to restrooms, which means they're unavailable more than they're available. There's also usually some kind of breeze from the SW that can really carry a disc. I am a fan of how open and easy to navigate the holes are. I have no trouble finding baskets, and the place is pretty clean. The sparse trees can add a little extra challenge, and overall a great park to develop basic techniques.
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guitarjock73
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun for young family on vacation 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 9, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course was a perfect choice to bring my wife and 2 year old daughter to play while pushing my 11 month old daughter in the jogging stroller. Very flat with sporadic trees and mostly shorter distance holes, it's a great example of a course that will keep a newcomer to the sport interested vs losing discs in the water or deep in the woods. As more of an MA2 player, the round for me was mostly working on putter and mid approaches and my putting. Always useful practice!!

Also, I very much appreciated the longer, although narrow tee pads and newer baskets. Very easy to navigate as well.

Cons:

Not very many cons here. It's a course that doesn't pretend to be what it isn't. Very simple with one set of tee pads, 9 holes and appears to have A and B positions for baskets.

I would simply recommend proper footwear since there are some areas with ants. Not uncommon in Florida. Simply being aware of it will go a long way. But that really is the only thing that can ruin your trip at this course.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, my family and I had a fun time playing a nice short round while on vacation. When they get older and start to get the addiction, we'll certainly come back to the area and play some of the other courses it has to offer!!
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 46.4 years 1562 played 1507 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Splendor In It’s Simplicity! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 19, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Azalea Park is a medium sized city park. It's completely flat with a minimal amount of scattered trees. Some holes have one or two to avoid while other holes have a few more. There is a small kiosk at the start with the course rules and a map and hole distances , both A and B. The tee pads are nicely long and grooved. The tee signs are nice colored ones giving both the A and B distances. There is a place on the sign pole for the basket location pegs but there were no pegs. A house number was attached to each sign pole. There is a fairly large, white metal next tee arrow hanging under each Chainstar basket. The course's loops around back to the start.

This is a simple course design. Other than the A and B positions, everything is simple and easy here. Only one tee pad and only one basket per hole. This is definitely a recreational course. The A distances are usually in the upper 200's or just over 300 while the B distances were usually in the low 200' range. When combined with the scarcity of obstacles, it makes for an easy, no stress round. Maybe that's why there were 6-7 groups out throwing today. The perfect Florida January day with temps in the mid-sixties and clear skies probably didn't hurt either.

# 7 might be the most interesting hole here. It plays either 225' or 280' straight ahead down a wide enough fairway with three trees on both sides. # 8 is 200' from the shorts and 300' in the long position. RHBH only have to avoid a single tree. Lefties will find this hole a little bit more challenging.

Cons:

Only 9 holes.

Scarcity of obstacles.

Recreational distance and challenge.

Flat.

Only one set of tees. (I don't consider this a con but many players will and besides I'm struggling to come up with many negative things to say here.)

Other Thoughts:

There is a reason the course was somewhat crowded today. That's because it's a easy throw. No lost discs. No water hazards. No underbrush. No stickies of any kind. No gators. It's also the primary reason that three of the groups had an elementary school boy playing. I love to see them out on the course.

If you want long, hard challenging courses, this is not for you, check Cliff Stephens. If you want water hazards galore, head to Lakeview. You want lots of thick underbrush, try Tocobaga. But if you want to bring a kid along or your girlfriend or that newbie, Azalea DGC might fill the bill.
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ricklev
Experience: 30 played 30 reviews
1.50 star(s)

An okay practice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 13, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Cement tees on each hole with decent length
-Grass on all holes, though very patchy on some
-Okay baskets
-Not much chance of losing a disc
-Not crowded
-Length is good enough for practice for beginner to intermediate
-Easy to find, easy to navigate the course

Cons:

-Very patchy grass
-Numerous ant mounds, albeit small ones
-No personality. It's a Florida course, but you wouldn't know it. It looks like an average urban park anywhere in the country. Some trees, but not enough.
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vidakd
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Indespensible 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 20, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is my favorite course in this are and will probably stay my favorite for a very long time, for a very simple reason: this is where I have the most fun and can have fun with friends... and that's what this sport is all about for me.

-The first point is the most critical... The layout is very well done, easy to follow, and accessible for players of ***all levels***. Your shots have to go very wrong to go into the street and the park is not busy enough to have pedestrians walking on nearby sidewalks with any frequency. This is a course that a mix of skills can play at together, or one you can very easily teach people how to play on. It's where I started, and had I begun on any of the other courses in the area, I seriously doubt I'd ever have continued playing this game, mostly due to the second point...

-This is the only course within about 20+mi without water features, meaning it's the only course beginners can be comfortable learning on. Narrowly avoidable water features are fine for pros but a disaster for beginners or many intermediate players. Wasting $10-30 on lost discs every time you play or ruining your day drudging around in snake and alligator filled ponds is an easy way to get turned off to the sport altogether. I cannot imagine even finishing a game with 2-3 beginners on any of the other courses around here.

-Grounds are mowed and maintained impeccably 24/7. Never seen it overgrown.

-The baskets are all in great condition.

-Lightly wooded and no undergrowth setting makes it very hard to lose discs, another big pro for smooth, fun games when you're starting out or in mixed company.

-Dog and cooler friendly. All friendly players that I've encountered.

-Only 9 hole course in area. Not a bonus for everyone, but it gives you better flexibility for how long you play.

-This one is more subjective, but worth noting. Since it's an easier and more laid back course, there seem to be fewer "pros" playing here, which IMO makes it a more comfortable environment to learn and progress in, without feeling like you're being judged.

Cons:

-The diagrams show alternate baskets that have long since been removed, really need to be updated and distances verified. That said, there's never confusion about which basket you are driving to.

Other Thoughts:

-As others have said, pros or better intermediate players can park most drives without much of any tree obstruction. These people will get bored after a few playthroughs, but I wouldn't consider a beginner-oriented course being easy a con or a reason for marking it down. It fulfills its purpose perfectly.

-I like to play fairly quickly and carry a bag with everything I need, including a space for trash, so I don't take issue with the lack of trash cans on most holes. I also don't typically sit down to eat formal meals halfway through a round, so I don't mind that there is only one picnic table at the second hole, and would think it a waste of resources to put more out there.
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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 10.8 years 694 played 680 reviews
2.00 star(s)

No Overgrowth! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 14, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

(1.885 Rating) (REVISED - replayed September 2017) An open and beginner friendly course.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - This is a very solid beginners and rec course, and they will love this course alike. No chance to the lose a disc unless you put it on top of the palm tree. The fairway lanes are wide and there's no water hazards.
- ACEABILITY - Several holes are aceable, You will have exceedingly great opportunities on holes (1) and (5).
- TEE PADS - The concrete pads are among the best I've ever seen on a 9 hole course, at least 16 feet in length and with a traction texture. You'll have way more than you'll ever need.
- MAINTENANCE - The grounds appear to be mowed weekly. The park is very clean despite just the one garbage can along the layout at tee (2). There are no areas of overgrowth along the layout.
- NAVIGATION - One of the easiest courses to navigate that I've ever played. There is a course map at one. All the holes play in a clockwise motion starting on the south side of the course. Plus, there are no blind baskets and few trees. I'll also mention that the course is good for those that like to bring out the disc golf bag stroller.
- NIGHT GOLF - This is an ideal night golf course. Spacious fairways, few trees, no overgrowth and no water hazards in play.
- QUICK PLAY - A single could easily complete a full 9 in under 30 minutes. Groups of 4 should probably finish in under an hour.

Cons:

Short on uniqueness and void of a challenge.
- UNIQUENESS - On some courses you play, you'll look at your bag and realize you only have one disc that can maybe do what you need it do, to hit a fairway. Azalea is the opposite. All the holes are straight, generally open and can be approached with by multiple angles.
- ELEVATION - Really none to speak of. I know that this is typically for Florida, but this course is flat for even Florida standards. No more than 5 feet of elevation change throughout the entire course layout.
- DIFFICULTY - Azalea is not much of a challenge to advanced players and above. None of holes are that exceedingly hard. Intermediates players that can throw 325 should be able to birdie them all after 10 or so rounds. Intermediate players should be around par or a few down after 9 holes, with advanced players being several under.
- CHARACTER - A touch below average. There is only one set of tees. There is no seating except for hole 2, no community board, no practice basket. There is good hole signage and a course map. About half of the tees are shaded well. At first glance there appears to be multiple pin placements, but they never change and are always in the long position.
- SPACING - Slightly below average. If the course were full, there would be a few tees that could be reached by an errant throw because of no tree protection. Also, a few fairways feel partially shared.
- WAITING - Lots of park patrons using park for other reasons. On my first round here, I had to stop for kids playing football catch in the middle of the course. In addition, the course is surrounded by a sidewalk and its heavily used. I've never played a round here and haven't had to stop for walkers.
- RAW BEAUTY - The raw beauty of the course is a bit below average. As stated above, no elevation changes, few trees. The course is also surrounded by visible roads. The grounds however have always been trimmed up nice, so it's not a total loss.

Other Thoughts:

Intermediate, recreational and beginning players will love this course. The forgiving layout and maintenance of the park will make for a relaxing round that will boost confidence. Advanced players and above, will come away untested. For those players wanting a greater challenge, check out nearby Tocobaga DGC (Maximo Park) about 10 mile south or Taylor Park DGC, which is about 10 miles north.
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maxam70
Experience: 13.4 years 5 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 29, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

No danger of losing a disc
Simple and quick little course
Plenty of open space
Easy to navigate - the "next hole" arrow on hole #8 is gone but it's easy to figure out.

Cons:

Some holes felt a bit same-y
Most drives were rather short - I've never overshot the basket on my initial drive before this course

Other Thoughts:

I played this course today after work and it's a little gem. It doesn't pretend to be more than it is: a way to get your disc golf fix in with no danger of getting muddy or losing a disc. Took me a leisurely half an hour, and I suspect it may become a frequent stop on my commute home. Many holes were similar enough that I can see the repetitiveness becoming boring if you play it too often, but for that quick fix or a safe way to test out a new driver ... it's perfect.
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jnicola
Experience: 14 played 14 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great layout, great signage 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

GREAT signage!
Great teepads.
Solid use of alternate baskets vary distance.
Fun and easy.

Cons:

Would underwhelm very advanced players.

Other Thoughts:

Great example of making the most of a space. Didn't jam 18 baskets into a tiny place, no holes heading towards roads, easy to find stuff, fine usage of the few trees to add variety.

This course is GREAT for what it is. It's a mellow, flat course with straight forward tees. If you want a harder course, go play a harder course. Want somehing mellow? This course is amongst the best of the mellow courses I've ever played. Many course designers could learn a thing or two from the great work done here.
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S.Cann
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.5 years 158 played 83 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Excellent use of space 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 15, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is very well designed for the space. The holes here are pretty much all in view here, but the course is made interesting by forcing shot shaping and smart disc selection. I would be more than happy if this course was within walking distance of my house as it not only provides interesting holes, but also opens up the possibility of some solid safari golf. This would also be a solid course to bring newer players.

Cons:

-This course is very, very flat even by Florida standards.
-I really wish this course had more trees and a more variety.
-Azalea is not Disc Golf only, so there are lots of walkers and other park goers around.

Other Thoughts:

There is not a lot wrong with this course as it's nothing spectacular and nothing worth going out of your way for. It's just a solid small course in a neighborhood park.
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.3 years 278 played 276 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Ace Design 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 18, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

While in essence, this is just an open block with a few scattered trees, they've done a really nice job of both making it play like more than that. This could have been a practice are, albeit a really nice and good-sized one, but it's been nicely designed so that it definitely qualifies as a disc golf course.

The best part about the course is really that all the holes shoot away from the road. For the amount of space here, I was sure that the roads that border all sides of the park would come into play but they did not. This does make for a non-intuitive layout, where each tee is in an odd direction from the previous basket but next tee signs point in the exact direction you need to go. It's the amenities like those signs which help make this a legitimate course. Nice tees and solid tee signs make a round here feel like a round.

And while there is not much challenge here, the layout has been worked to its fullest capabilities. The smattering of trees are used to force a little shot-shaping. The fairways are going to be open, but there will be at least one tree blocking a direct assault on most baskets.

This is the course I want to be within ten minutes of where I live. For locals, it's a really nice place to play a quick round or practice. If it was further than that, I probably wouldn't visit it unless I was passing by. But it's a nice area to play and with ace runs possible on every hole, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people joined me in that sentiment.

Cons:

Ultimately though, it's only a single step from a practice course and though a lot of rounds could be played quickly here, experienced players will likely not want to.

It's just not that interesting. It's too short and too uncomplicated. It's as flat as my favorite tee-bird and there aren't enough trees to keep even an intermediate player from parking every hole.

Other Thoughts:

If you're looking for a course suited to beginners, this is the one. A good amount of distance to allow multiple throws. A few obstacles to make sure there isn't a straight path every time. No strain. No risk of disc loss. No time spent looking for discs and no frustration.
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Charbachuk
Premium Member
Experience: 16.3 years 212 played 16 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good practice course. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 26, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Course is located in a quiet, nice neighborhood on the grounds of a city recreation center.
- Good variety of shots and lines on each hole.
- Multiple pin positions have been added to make course longer and more difficult.
- Great chance for an ace.
- Really good course to practice your game.
- Nice lowing ceilings on some holes create a moderate challenge.
- Nice, accurate tee-signs.

Cons:

- Course is very easy and becomes old really quick.
- Not uncommon to get stuck behind a pack of beginners.
- Parents from the school allow kids to run on fairways; watch where you throw.
- Very small parking lot; usually full around the time school lets out.

Other Thoughts:

- The locals call this course "The practice facility", and that's exactly what it is. Each hole offers a lot of different lines to practice without the risk of losing a disc or taking forever to find it. Not a very difficult course, but a great course to hit up on the way home from work, or to practice some drives or putting.

- Not a course I would drive out of my way for unless you plan on playing other courses in the area.
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weatherbill
Experience: 8 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice time here 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 25, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice distances for a chance at an Ace. Park is in a nice neighborhood. Very nice area with bathrooms. Not too woodsy, which I like. Over all, a very good time here.

Cons:

lacks some obstacles and lacks more holes. Just 9 of them on this course

Other Thoughts:

I really like this course. I get sick of those high ratings of courses that are too hilly or too heavily wooded. This course is more to my liking because of its openness and chances for an Ace due to holes not being too long.
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davmer2303
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.1 years 25 played 24 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Resources Maximized 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 2, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

I was wondering about this course after playing Buckhorn in Valrico (Field with baskets). But it was really a pleasant surprise. The park is basically a large rectangle. There are tennis courts and workout equipment separate from the DG area. And they don't really invade. There are sporadic trees, but whoever set up the holes, really used what was available to integrate into shotmaking. There are some low shots, some hyzers, some multi lined shots, and one hole that stretches out to 350. Most holes are around 250 with a couple shorter. It's easy to play quickly and get in as many holes as you want. The neighborhood seems pretty nice, and for a rec course, this was a great experience.

Cons:

Because there isn't any elevation or much tree cover, there are wind issues, so be prepared to deal with that while putting. Honestly, this course is a great use of the property. I would play it a lot if I lived closer.

Other Thoughts:

This would be a great early morning warm up course before playing the other harder courses in the area. It's nine holes with just enough challenge to keep your brain in the game. Nothing to complain about here. Just a fun, little course!
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thrembo
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 49.5 years 245 played 198 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Rec Course Done Right 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 26, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is how you do a neighborhood rec course right. Concrete tees, nice baskets, and make the most out of the available terrain/obstacles.

The course has a high fun factor.

Family friendly, near a school, in a safe, clean environment.

Cons:

Short and easy, which may be a con for some more advanced players.

Multi-use park, watch out for nongolfers on and around the course.

Other Thoughts:

If I lived in this neighborhood, I would play this course every day.

Seasoned throwers down here on vacation may want to play some of the better 18 hole courses in the area.
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natebohn88
Experience: 12.4 years 11 played 2 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

great course for a quick 9, doable in under 40mins, great to work back into your throw, water fountain near the tennis courts

Cons:

watch out for the kiddys, #1 runs right along a path to the school/parking lot
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Bingo
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fantastic Practice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a really great course for either a quick 9 holes without a lot of hassle and/or for really practicing your shots without fear of disaster if something goes wrong.
I love this course for the ability to drop in and throw a quick game.
Parking is right at the first tee.
The single best thing this wide-open course is perfect for: trying out new throws, new angles and/or working on getting an ace.
The course has also been very lightly populated the times I've played. Bring a stack of plastic and throw multiple drives without fear of holding someone else up.
Most of the holes have trees as obstacles in varying degrees of mild to moderate. Nothing here is highly troublesome.

Cons:

For people who don't really need a lot of practice or who are skilled enough to be able to practice on tough courses, this one will most likely bore them to tears.
There is a school nearby. I suspect at peak times during the day when school is in it might be a slight problem on hole 1. The last time I was there was during summer but some sort of activity was going on. Even then unless I REALLY shanked a drive it wouldn't remotely be a problem.

Other Thoughts:

I do suggest the course for anyone looking for a quick game, an excellent place to practice or just to prove to themselves there is a course in Florida not covered by Saw Palmetto, gators and water!
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