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hasselhoff
Experience:
7 played
2 reviews
Most Unique Course Ever drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 15, 2023
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
By far the most unique course I have ever played. Incredible attention to detail has been given to all aspects of this course; layout, decorations, signage, etc.
Multiple pads baskets for each hole making it fun/challenging for any skill level.
Multiple pads baskets for each hole making it fun/challenging for any skill level.
Other Thoughts:
You have to play this one if you are in the area.
14
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Colorful, cultural and full of charm drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Oct 8, 2023
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Updated October 9, 2023
"Unique" is probably how most would sum up this course in one word. If you've read the other reviews, you'll probably read that a lot. Many older reviews do not reflect the current status of the course, so read recent reviews. Matt, Rob, Lorna and the absolute gang of supporters have done an incredible job transforming this property into something that honors it's heritage, while creating a course that appeals to beginners all the way up to the pros. That's no easy task. I've personally watched this course evolve from a seasonal 9 basket course with a few interesting touches, to a year round 42 basket, fully developed, beat in course. Every hole combination (82 total holes, as of this writing) is well thought out; there are no throw away holes. Every hole has 2 tee's, as well as red and gold baskets installed on each hole. The course is not biased to the RHBH shot (as so many older local courses are); you'll have an opportunity to use every throw you know. Distances vary from 158 - 600+, with a couple par 4's sprinkled in. The property itself features lots of oaks, palms and manicured fairways, and most of the shule has been removed. Paying homage to the property's ties to the carnival industry, there are carnival rides and trinkets throughout the course. You like creative basket placements? You'll love this course. There's multiple hanging baskets, elevated baskets, a basket inside a carnival ride, and even a double stacked basket. The most recent redesign now incorporates nearly the entire property. This course is loaded with amenities: a practice basket, measured driving range, and a well kept port-o-let. If you lose a disc here, you'll probably get it back; they have a disc return box and there's a very high rate of participation amongst the locals. You might even see a local pro like Kevin Kiefer III. This course continues to grow for the better by leaps and bounds. I'll try to keep this review updated as they add more features.
"Unique" is probably how most would sum up this course in one word. If you've read the other reviews, you'll probably read that a lot. Many older reviews do not reflect the current status of the course, so read recent reviews. Matt, Rob, Lorna and the absolute gang of supporters have done an incredible job transforming this property into something that honors it's heritage, while creating a course that appeals to beginners all the way up to the pros. That's no easy task. I've personally watched this course evolve from a seasonal 9 basket course with a few interesting touches, to a year round 42 basket, fully developed, beat in course. Every hole combination (82 total holes, as of this writing) is well thought out; there are no throw away holes. Every hole has 2 tee's, as well as red and gold baskets installed on each hole. The course is not biased to the RHBH shot (as so many older local courses are); you'll have an opportunity to use every throw you know. Distances vary from 158 - 600+, with a couple par 4's sprinkled in. The property itself features lots of oaks, palms and manicured fairways, and most of the shule has been removed. Paying homage to the property's ties to the carnival industry, there are carnival rides and trinkets throughout the course. You like creative basket placements? You'll love this course. There's multiple hanging baskets, elevated baskets, a basket inside a carnival ride, and even a double stacked basket. The most recent redesign now incorporates nearly the entire property. This course is loaded with amenities: a practice basket, measured driving range, and a well kept port-o-let. If you lose a disc here, you'll probably get it back; they have a disc return box and there's a very high rate of participation amongst the locals. You might even see a local pro like Kevin Kiefer III. This course continues to grow for the better by leaps and bounds. I'll try to keep this review updated as they add more features.
Cons:
Very few!!! I have to be hyper critical to come up with any.
- 5$ to play via an honor box or $60 yearly pass. This "con" is really diluted by how much of that money goes back into the course.
- Mosquitos are a constant problem so bring your favorite spray
- Course is pretty much isolated from greater Tampa
- Based on a select player's comments, some might find this course... chintzy? If you're a super serious person this course may not appeal to you.
- Course sometimes suffers from minor flooding that rarely results in the course being unplayable.
- Property also hosts non disc golf related events which may result in the course being closed.
- 5$ to play via an honor box or $60 yearly pass. This "con" is really diluted by how much of that money goes back into the course.
- Mosquitos are a constant problem so bring your favorite spray
- Course is pretty much isolated from greater Tampa
- Based on a select player's comments, some might find this course... chintzy? If you're a super serious person this course may not appeal to you.
- Course sometimes suffers from minor flooding that rarely results in the course being unplayable.
- Property also hosts non disc golf related events which may result in the course being closed.
Other Thoughts:
This course has grown into my favorite in the Tampa area, and lucky for me it's also closest to home. Outside of somehow introducing more water hazards and elevation to the property, I struggle to think of a way to get more use out of this space or to improve it's rating. They have literally thought of everything and made up some things along the way too. The heart put into this course is obvious and it all adds up to a unique disc golf experience - there's not a course like this anywhere in the world.
