Pros:
Wedgewood North took its name too literal when it put in a disc golf course. 12 'holes' and 4 baskets are all crammed into a little space. But' it's great if you live there.
- The course has four baskets with three tee locations is what makes up the 12 holes. Holes #1, 5 & 9 play to the first basket, #2, 6, & 10 play to the second, and so forth.
- This is 100% meant for kids and casual players. On that mark, the course nails its goal. Most holes are wide open, unobstructed aims at the basket. All four holes to the final basket (#4, 8, & 12) play through trees. The other 9 holes only have a smattering of trees.
- The course is short. I don't think any hole plays longer than 200 feet. I threw the junk discs that stay in my truck (Cro & Rhyno) and reached each basket without needing a run-up.
- The biggest benefit of the course is the use of open space as a practice area. Throwing from #1's basket to #3 you've got several hundred feet of space to practice throwing. In that sense, use these baskets for mid-range shots, approach shots, and putting.
- I've only driven by, and finally played, this course on weekdays. I've never seen anyone playing. Maybe there are some players on the weekend or after work. Otherwise, there isn't a lot of traffic.
Cons:
There are two big issues here, both having to do with the layout.
- The 12-hole layout is cramped into a tight spot. I sincerely doubt there will ever be a backup. But, if there are multiple players, there will be delays due to the whole three tee pads to one basket thing.
- The other issue, which really is the deal-breaker for this course, is that it plays as three 4-hole loops. #1 plays along the far left of the field; #4 finishes the far right of the same field. After #4, you walk across the parking lot to tee off on #5, then again for #9. It's not a long walk, but when you walk the entire length of the course to play it again, it's not appealing. I'm guessing there's a safety factor for this decision instead of having people throwing in opposite directions. So, if you're ever playing this course seriously, be aware.
- A couple of the tee markers are missing and/or hard to find.
- Course borders the back yards of homes. If you go past the first three baskets, you are in a backyard.
Other Thoughts:
Wedgewood North is a hard course to take seriously. It's fantastic for practice. It's great for kids and families. It's not a 12-hole course.
- If you are looking to play a full round, your best bet is to create a safari layout, zigzagging back and forth to the baskets.
- If you are looking for an 'ace', come here. Granted it's not a real ace, but it's still a confidence booster.
- I spent more time making the walk from the last basket back and finding the correct tee marker than I did playing.
- I'm guessing this course is for residents only. I initially discovered, and finally played, the course because I have a customer in the neighborhood and had time to kill waiting on them.
- This is not a destination course. This is not even a full course. But, if you want a quite place to practice, this is a good choice. Very close to the interstate.