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Dacula, GA

Maple Creek Park

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wellsbranch250
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1.50 star(s)

A Utility Nine Holer 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

(1.456 Rating) A lightly wooded Beginners' course, without a creek in play.
- NOVICE FRIENDLY - At 2200 feet and little to no obstacles, newer to Novice level players will enjoy this course. Player's that are around an 835 rating should average par out here if played all par 3s. A couple sub 200 footers and one open hole maxing out at 420 feet. Overgrowth is limited to two holes, (5) and (6), and there is no water in play despite the course's name.
- ACEABILITY - Holes (1) thru (4) have huge ace potential. To skilled players they are just putter runs.
- QUICK PLAY - I finished my first round out here solo in 25 minutes and I spent 5 minutes looking for a disc. Figure 45 minutes for a foursome.
- NAVIGATION - Despite no navigational aids or course map postings on site, I had no trouble running this layout. There are wood posts with simple signage and it was adequate for this open layout. The course makes a loop around the park counter clockwise.
- MAINTENANCE - This looks like a park that's constantly maintained. Entirely mowed for my visit.
- CHAINS - Great baskets, DISCatchers. Unfortunately, a typical comment for me when I quickly run out of pros.

Cons:

No glaring issues, it's just a small park that will only attract a small audience.
- LACK OF CHALLENGE - Middle rec players and up will not be challenged. Advanced players in the neighborhood will likely be striving for 9 deuces and average 7 to 8 down.
- MULTI USE HAZARDS - There's a walking path in play on 3 holes. Players may have to wait a couple seconds a few times each round. Really this is just a minor issue.
- SIGNAGE - Very simple. Just a hole number and distance, although probably adequate for this style of course. The distances seemed off on a couple holes.
- CHARACTER - Course amenities are pretty much non-existent. No tee pads, no alternate basket placements, no multi tees and only one park bench near a tee. There is a shelter in the park and restrooms.
- UNIQUENESS - The variety is pretty bleak. Only a couple of twisting holes on (5) and (6). Thankfully these two holes twist in opposite directions. The other seven holes are basically open shots. As for elevation, there is basically none. Hole (8) plays up perhaps 10 feet and holes (1) and (9) play down about 10 feet. That's about it. Great for a disc golf cart however.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Most parks look nice and this one does as well. However, in comparison to all the courses I've played to date, (308 courses as of this review), Maple Creek Park is well below average in beauty. There are no backdrop views, elevation elements or water features. The positive aspects are limited to mowed fields and trimmed trees, something almost all parks can claim.

Other Thoughts:

Maple Creek Park will work as a utility or practice course for those that live within a few miles. It will also work for beginners as the course offers the basic elements of the game in forgiving format. This is obviously a nice bagger course as well because it flows great and it doesn't take very long time. For those across town, there is no reason to stray here unless that player feels the need to play every course in the metro area once.
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