-Really good mix of fairways for 12 holes. There are a few doglegs that require big sidearms, turnovers, or hyzers. The available elevation is taken into use too. #6 was my favorite hole. It's a nice 350+ downhill over a field and through some trees. The retention trees are mostly to the right and there is a bush in play in the middle of those trees, so this was a cool backhand flex.

-Good use of the river. The first hole is very short, probably more than the listed 141 feet; it's probably about 175'. It's pretty steep downhill and the creek is just about 15' past the basket. You want to go for the ace on this hole and there's a little bit of wiggle room to go for it, but it's risky to go for it. #4 was a cool hole with the creek in play on the right side, making it an obstacle the entire way.

-The field by the parking lot is really nice to practice some big drives in. You have over 500' of space in an open field.

-Course is pretty old, but the signage is still there on most holes.

-No tee signs for #4 or #12. Just brown markers from what I saw.

-I hated the second hole. It's definitely more than the listed 204'. It's probably about 260' and it's a sharp dogleg left with a low ceiling and heavy vegetation on the left side. You could throw a safe straight shot and have a simple 100' uphill approach and make a tap in three, but nobody wants to do that on a 260' footer if they can reach it. Wasn't a fan of #8 either. I saw the picture on the media, it looks like there was a mando pointing right of a tree. Makes sense considering the road is on the left side, but there's no line to the pin with the designated mando preventing you from throwing a big left to right skip. The only logical line warrants a penalty stroke.

-Crazy spit outs. The single chain baskets are worn out. I had many dead center spit outs. It's like the chains have minds of their own. They catch about as poorly as a Sun Joe catches grass. It's like the cutting blade has a mind of its own.

-Holes #2 and #3 cross each other. #5 and #6, while they are a couple of the better holes, they go up and back down the same field. #8's tee can get in the way of #7's green. They probably could've done better with nine holes.

-I was in complete solitude when I played Hunter Park. Nobody was in sight, despite being in the middle of the college neighborhood. It was a very peaceful atmosphere, at least to my experience. The layout was okay. It has a few considerably enjoyable holes that are pretty well thought out (#4-7 are all good). I wasn't fond of the ending though. #10 was a pretty bland putter shot toward the road. #11 was a little better, just needs some trimming, and #12 was an anticlimatic finish.

-Stoney Hill is an amazing course. It's in my top three and is one of the few courses I rated a 5 on. Hunter is more accommodating for newer players, but Stoney is a top disc golf experience in my opinion. Call the Sauls and see if you can play a round or few there. Play one round there and you won't feel like leaving.

I was on my way to Savannah and needed a stop to stretch my legs when I noticed Hunter Park was nearby so I thought I'd drop in to play a quick round.
-The park had some nice terrain features, including minor hills and a creek throughout.
-It made good use of the beautiful old trees to force some shot shaping, usually either dead straight or giant hyzers
-Parking right by hole 1
-Bridges across the creek
-Hole 6 was nice. a 300' downhill shot with the pin near the creek. 7 was also solid, likely a RHBH turnover that keeps pushing down what appears to have once been a road or driveway.
-I'd like another shot at hole 3, playing downhill at first and over the creek with a low-ish ceiling, I really wanted to hit the line but ended up catching a tree by the creek.

-The biggest con is that it felt crowded, far too many shots played near or across other fairways. Off the top of my head, 2&3 fairways overlapped, the ideal line on 3 crossed 4s tee, 5&6 were parallel fairways with only 50 feet or so of separation between the baskets, and things got really muddled around 10, 11, 12, & 1. It seemed like 9 properly spaced holes would better serve the course, though I didn't get the impression the course was regularly busy. Also, houses came into play on 2 and 5, a street on 7, 8, 10, and 12, and the shelter is right in the fairway on 4. If this park ever gets busy several holes would not be safe to play.
-Turf teepads
-Bad/no signage. Most tees were parked with a post that showed hole number and a (highly suspect) distance. Notably, the post was missing from 4 & 12 and we were forced to use a combination of UDisc and looking for a worn patch to guess at the teepad's location.
-The park just felt a little neglected. It wasn't a bad park and I never thought of it being dangerous, but there was graffiti covering the pavilion, lots of litter, and the creek looked pretty grimy.
-Hole 2 wasn't bad at first, a par 4 tunnel shot with the woods on one side and creek on the other. However, once you reach the end of the tunnel (maybe 220') you had a 60 foot uphill pitch to the pin. It doesn't work as a par 4, but isn't really reachable off the tee either. The pin either needs pushed further up the hill or kept at the end of the tunnel and pushed back.
-Baskets were serviceable, but didn't catch great.

This park seems to be what happens when a park wants to install a course and brings in local enthusiasts to design it. The holes weren't bad, but didn't really take into account safety or par considerations. I think shrinking it down to 9 and reworking it a bit could bring it up to a 3 star course with the addition of teepads and signs. Still, if you're driving past Newberry and you need a quick stop you could do worse.
(P.S. The McDonalds up the road was literally the worst I've ever been to but that's another story)

A course with 12 holes that could have done better with fewer.

Hunter is a bit of an odd park. It's shoved into a bit of space that both feels like a neighborhood nook and a regular community park - it has the terrain features of a large park, but all fits within a couple of blocks and has houses bordering it. Thus, you get big hills and a creek at the same time as being at risk of clunking houses. This oddness doesn't even include the fact that it has 12 holes, which I have only found in 3 of 260 courses to date.

As noted, the terrain features are good. There's a nice mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill and a variety of tree thickness. A creek comes in to play frequently, possibly the star feature of the park.

Hole design is generally enjoyable, as well. Guardian trees define some holes, a treeline is the key feature on others, and some weave through sparse stands in a very 90s disc golf style. Only one hole is over 300', but the way that distance is used varies throughout.

The course also flows well from basket to tee throughout, and concludes near its start.

This is one of the few places out there were the flaws are so big that they altered my overall perception of the course gameplay.

-Amenities: Half-hearted. Natural tees, sign posts with info but no map, decent single-chain baskets. Holes (4) and (12) are missing their tee posts, so it's impossible to know where to throw from without GPS.

-House Risk: Buildings are easily reachable by a misjudge of flight paths on (2) and (5). Further, the road and cars are in play on at least three other holes out here.

-Creek: The creek is used well, but parts of it look suspect for retrieving discs in between overgrowth (home for snakes?) and a steep drop.

-Weird Holes: Some holes here are great. Some are not. (4), (7), (8), and (9) all raised my eyebrows for trees interrupting all apparent flight paths. They are negotiable, but disagreeable.

-Overlapping Fairways: Hole (3) requires throwing right over the fairway of (2). Hole (12) tees off well in risk from holes (1) and (11). Several other moments present blurred fairway boundaries and potentially risky tees.

-Variety: All par-3s (though marked as 4s sometimes) playing in the 200s. There are some enjoyable holes, but nothing is going to blow your mind.

I typically rate a course relative to all other courses I've played, then write my review. In this case, when I wrote the pros I was beginning to think that I had given Hunter an unfairly poor rating. However, when I got to the cons, that idea was dispelled. Almost every hole out here has some element detracting - whether obstacle risk, bad line, overlapping fairways, or unmarked tees. It is serviceable, but shouldn't draw anybody except those in Newberry. It's Reasonable.

~Similar Courses: Honestly, I'm struggling, so don't put too much stock in these. Kennesaw State University (Marietta, GA); Platt Park (Gainesville, GA).

-Tee posts with distance
-Good use of available land
-More "Teeth" than I expected
-Navigation was reasonable without a map
-Would be a fantastic glow golf course

-No welcome sign with layout
-Grass tee pads with no marking except tee sign
-No bridge at 3rd hole
-There are some potentially dangerous overlap zones if the course was full.

I had a few minutes while traveling between Columbia and Greenville, and took the chance to play somewhere new. I did not go into the round with high expectations. I figured this was going to be a simple round on a simple course. I figured a bunch of short and wide open baskets. But, I was pleasantly surprised.

Don't get me wrong, it is a mostly simple course, but there are some hairy holes here. Hole 3 was especially interesting. It took a lot of imagination to figure out the best way to clear the trees and the stream to have a birdie chance. I chose a small hole in the trees and I actually hit it to get a birdie, but I imagine that is the toughest hole on the course.

Hole 4 was another respectable hole. Nice forehand flick for some decent distance required from right handers. Hole 7 probably is also in the top 3 holes for the course with either a big sweeping forehand or a wide anhyzer BH.

The day I played, it was SUPER wet, so not having tee pads was a huge deal. There are some slopes that you have top tee from that are definitely slippery when wet.

Because there were only tee signs with no marked pads, I was confused on which side of the sign I should tee off from. It may sound like a small detail, but that minor difference made a big deal on how I approached several holes.

If you are passing through, I would say this course is worth a quick play, but it is by no means a destination course.

1/7/21 Update:
Out of the 66 courses I have reviewed, this is where this course ranks along with similarly rated courses:
Rank-Course, Location
50-Dacusville DGC, Dacusville, SC
51-Pauls Valley Flightline DGC, Pauls Valley, OK
52-Michelin DGC, Spartanburg, SC
53-Holmes Park, Greenville, SC
54-Seven Oaks DGC, Columbia, SC
55-Margaret Hunter Park-Newberry, SC
56-Black Mountain YMCA, Black Mountain, NC
57-Furman DGC, Greenville, SC
58-Easley High School, Easley, SC
59-Noble E. Young DGC, Tyler, TX

Hunter Park is a fun, fast-paced course. Some solid, challenging hole layouts makes for a nice round. That said...
- This is an excellent 12-hole, mid-range course. Average hole length is just under 240 feet meaning players can throw mid-range or putter on most holes.
- Course centers in and around the valley leading down to the creek. This slope and elevation variance comes into play on every single hole on the course! On one hand, that creates a lot of upshots and downshots. On the other, it makes this a cramped layout. More on that later.
- Even the short holes have a challenge factor involved. #1 is the shortest hole at 141 feet. It's a downhill, low ceiling shot. Can easily have your disc roll or sail 50 feet past the basket.
- To make up for a lack of distance, course puts a tremendous premium on accuracy. #3 has a tight window to throw to. You hit the gap, you've parked your tee shot. I hit the branch instead and had my disc fall straight down. As is the case with the entire course, it was a simple up and down from 75 - 100 feet out. Barring wicked bounces or penalty strokes, be aggressive on the tee because you should be easily salvaging par.
- The downhill holes towards the creek are all really good/fun. I think #4 is the course's best designed hole. It's only 225 feet, but you've got the creek on the right side the entire length of the fairway. You've got a shelter on the left, several trees to carve your throw around and a slight dip down to the basket. A simple 3 if you choose to go conservative, which is a weird proposition for a short layout.
- #5 plays uphill to an open field basket. That's needed so you can turn around and throw back down towards the creek. It's a slight downhill shot for the first 80% of this 316-foot layout. The basket is hidden from the tee because there's a bigger drop-off the last 50 feet of the hole. Basically, you want your disc barely clearing the ground before the final drop. Anything too high is going in or past the creek and OB. This is a fun, throw several discs type of hole.
- #9 is on the other side of the creek, 237-foot downhill, dogleg right shot. You can play this hole several ways: straight through the trees, hugging the trees, or out wide with a big sweeping L-to-R fade. This adds distance to the hole but also gives players the most control over the hole. I opted this route, thought I threw an excellent shot, and landed 25 feet from the basket with a giant tree in the way.

One major flaw and it's going to make or break a player's experience. The layout is too cramped. I mean several tees are only steps from the prior hole's basket.
- Don't know how crowded this course ever gets, especially with the college next door. I played on an August Sunday afternoon and had the course to myself. If the course were crowded, I'd be much more cautious and hesitant, negatively impacting my affinity for the course. For example, if the course was crowded, you'd have to be careful with the overlapping on #2 & 3; you'd be waiting to tee off on #4 until #5 teed off. You would have to wait to tee off on #6 until #7 teed off; and on #11 for #12. You get the point.
- Holes also overlap, in addition to playing too close. #2 & 3 was the worst offender. Shoot, even if you were walking up #2's fairway to scout, you might turn right into a disc flying your way. Or if you're walking down #3's fairway after teeing off, you may have a disc coming around the bend on #2.
- A little clearing is needed at points on the course. The gap on #3 seems like it's smaller than should be due to overgrowth. #2 is also extremely thick on the left side of the fairway. If you hug the edge, trying to cut the corner tight, you may end up in the thick stuff.
- Signage could be better. On most holes, multiple baskets are visible from the tee. It's always fun trying to guess which one to throw to. The online course map isn't very helpful on an iPhone, so just be prepared for a little scouting on your first visit.

Hunter Park is excellent in hitting its target. I don't know what more you could do in terms of building a 12-hole course in such a small space. Sure, several holes could be extended 50 feet, but that's not making a difference in its play.
- Honestly, I was surprised how much I enjoyed the course. This is essentially a 12-hole light version of Timmons in Greenville. That's my ultimate fun-factor short course. This felt like an extension of that.
- You could play this course safe and get 12 straight pars. You could play aggressive, also shooting even par - 6 birdies and 6 bogeys with a bunch of OB penalties. Which round sounds more fun?
- The variety and flow of the course needs to be appreciated. Just look at the first part of the course: short, downhill (#1); short, dogleg uphill (#2); downhill, tight fairway (#3); short, protected basket (#4); wide-open, uphill (#5); open, downhill, protected basket (#6); uphill, dogleg right, longest hole (#7). You're having to throw a different shot on each hole and can't just settle into a rhythm of throwing the same shot on every hole. Well, you could, if you're playing boring.
- I'd play here a lot if I lived close by. Besides just a normal round, you can practice all sorts of shots and/or create your own safari layout. Want to practice long downhill putts with a creek in play? Several baskets options, want to throw blind shots to a Creekside basket? Good course for that. Want to bomb 600 feet from the parking lot to hole #5? Check.
- You're in a good spot for playing other courses: 15 minutes to Stoney Hill. That should be enough. If it's not, it's 30 minutes to Crooke Creek; 45 minutes to Columbia (Earlewood); one hour to Greenville, Spartanburg. Start your day here, pack up the cooler and head out for an excellent round of South Carolina disc golf.

1. Course is easy to locate and is in the middle of the city.
2. Clean, well maintained, mowed, "ruff" where it needs to be.
3. Great layout, good use of tree's. Challenging placement of baskets.
4. Ample parking
5. Under used course, was the only person in the park the whole time.
6. Baskets are numbered, Tee is marked by a wooden post.
7. Once you find the first hole., its very easy to follow.
8. Good use of park and space.
It's a must play and you will use a number of disc's in your bag.

1. Needs trash cans. Park is clean but would have been nice to throw my bottle away. instead I has to keep it with me the whole time.
2. Two of the baskets are close to the street.

Take lots of water if playing during the summer months, Nice breeze, and some shade, but lots of open space in direct sunlight.,

Playing Margaret Hunter Park was a very pleasant surprise. First, and most important, it's a beautiful course. The previously posted photos were a little dated, so I've added some new ones.The grassy fairways were neatly trimmed and well maintained, with no litter. Even though I wouldn't call it a wooded course, there are a lot of mature trees to negotiate. There's also a winding creek that comes into play on almost every hole. You're either throwing across it or alongside of it, and make no mistake, it will swallow up your disc. There are many baskets set just in front of the creek, which forces you to make a decision of laying up or going for it. The layout is unique and gives you the opportunity for a variety of throws. Don't make the mistake of carrying only a driver and a putter. There are several holes over 300 feet, so there's room for most of us to rip it. Still, I'd consider it more of a finesse course. If you can keep it in play, you'll score well. I've got to believe the designer gave a lot of thought in creating the course on the size property he (she) had to work with. Well done!

Not too many negative things to say. Sure, concrete tee pads would be great, and most of the baskets could use a coat of paint. On my last visit I also noted that the basket on hole 3 had been vandalized,

I wasn't sure whether to list the number of holes (12) as a pro or a con. The temperature was near 90 the day I played so I was "done" after 12. If you've still got energy to burn, play it twice.
My family enjoys playing a variety of courses. We try to stay within an hour of home and this one was at the edge of that limit (55 minutes from Simpsonville). It was definitely worth the drive, we'll be back.

There actually is some skill required on some of the shots as this course requires finesse and accuracy more than power. It is a wonderful course to just take a Roc out and throw. There are some nice holes and some can be a challenge, especially for right handed backhanders. There are open, long drives, short hyzers and anhyzers, wooded holes, water in play on nearly every hole. There is a lot packed in on such a short, small course. It is easy to find your way around.

It is too short. Only 12 holes, which can be a positive if you want to get a round in quickly. Great course for those learning how to play. Advanced players will be wanting more. Only earthen tee pads which can be uneven.

This is the course that introduced me to and made me fall in love with disc golf, so, naturally, I am biased to liking this course. I played it quite often while at Newberry College (4-5 times a week) and my friends and I would play the 12 and then make up 6 more holes (12 tee to 3 basket). The course lends itself to that type of play if you want to add some extra holes. It may be worth the drive if you want to add another course to your "played" list. If you are in the area, I think it is worth it just to play once.

Its a good starting course for people who are just getting the feel of the game, its short and compact with not a lot of hills coming into play, has a creek that runs through the course and comes into play on a few holes.

Its short, not a lot of times to pull out the drivers and let one air out, not worth driving to go play.

I got to college at Newberry College so me and my buddies play this course many times during the week and the school year. Its a fun course for you and your friends to go out and cut up and have a great time.

Located in a pretty and otherwise unused city park. Pretty short, three holes around 275-325' and the rest shorter. Uses large trees, some elevation, and a creek so all holes have modest but interesting challenges to them.

Some sharp-turning fairways, especially RHBH anhyzer, allow you to use a variety of discs.

Lightly used---you'll probably have course to yourself.

Only 12 holes. Though as short as it is, you can play 2 rounds and have the equivalent of a single 18-hole round.

Dirt tees, some a bit uneven. Tees are only marked with a post; front of tees not clearly marked.

A fine place for beginners, families, & kids. For more advanced players, a chance to work on your short game in a pretty setting.

With the low usage, you can create your own tees and holes crisscrossing the course, if you want.

Not worth driving to get there, but if you're passing through the area, certainly worth a visit.