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The Cedars reviews
1
10
GNARBARIAN
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
Not ready to play yet. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 19, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
The front two and like the last three or four are actually in the park. They are the most playable holes on the course. I like that it is close to Harry Meyers in Rockwall and hopefully in the future it becomes playable. Would be a nice course to play on a two game day if you are in the Rockwall/Fate area once the issues are fixed.
Cons:
Multiple baskets did not have the chains assembled properly. They are hanging tangled up.
Multiple tee pads were not concreted yet. They were set up to be filled in but just had bars in two by fours.
The signs did NOT match basket locations in many cases. Generally they were in the right area, but there were a few holes where we misdrove one way only to have to go back another. First timers may have a tough time finding baskets.
Since the majority of the course is freshly cut out of a heavily wooded area there are still a lot of animals and bugs to be dealt with.
I almost stepped on a water Maccasin. There are a lot of small creeks that I suspect they hang out in. The bridges were very cheaply made.
The grass was only mowed to a limited extent. They didn't manacure the edges so if you threw a disc out of bounds it was extremely hard to find. Two foot or taller grass in some cases.
The long holes became difficult to navigate where the pins were because the signs were not accuarate. Some times it was obvious where to throw, others not so much.
Multiple tee pads were not concreted yet. They were set up to be filled in but just had bars in two by fours.
The signs did NOT match basket locations in many cases. Generally they were in the right area, but there were a few holes where we misdrove one way only to have to go back another. First timers may have a tough time finding baskets.
Since the majority of the course is freshly cut out of a heavily wooded area there are still a lot of animals and bugs to be dealt with.
I almost stepped on a water Maccasin. There are a lot of small creeks that I suspect they hang out in. The bridges were very cheaply made.
The grass was only mowed to a limited extent. They didn't manacure the edges so if you threw a disc out of bounds it was extremely hard to find. Two foot or taller grass in some cases.
The long holes became difficult to navigate where the pins were because the signs were not accuarate. Some times it was obvious where to throw, others not so much.
Other Thoughts:
My group plays two or three times a week all over the DFW. One of us quit mid way through because of how frustratingly bad the course was.
I saw a couple other groups walking out of the woods early around holes 12 or 13.
Like the title says... It is not ready yet. There is much work that needs to be done. They need to mow it better and probably pull out some more trees. There are a couple holes that may need to be re done all together.
I will return in a few months to see how it evolves. There is some potential but it is not a great course today. The way it is now makes it one of the worst courses I have played.
I saw a couple other groups walking out of the woods early around holes 12 or 13.
Like the title says... It is not ready yet. There is much work that needs to be done. They need to mow it better and probably pull out some more trees. There are a couple holes that may need to be re done all together.
I will return in a few months to see how it evolves. There is some potential but it is not a great course today. The way it is now makes it one of the worst courses I have played.
13
1
ntxdiscgolf
Experience:
29 years
18 played
3 reviews
Accuracy Needed 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 17, 2013
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
The course utilizes the existing land very well and the City of Fate has done a great job in making the land usable.
The course tantalizes the eyes from about hole 3 on. The first two holes are fairly simple, but tight and hole 3 is an 'air it out' shot on the north edge of the cedars. Hole 4 is a big sweeping hyzer that invites you to go straight after the basket (although it isn't readily visible). Holes 4 through 9 require better than good accuracy with great risk/reward benefits. Hole 10 and 12 invite the big arm guys to go long, while 11 gives one of the best opportunities to lower your score. The walk from 12 to 13 is awesome! 13 is picturesque, with the pin placed atop a berm in the middle of the fairway, with water and rough to the right. The same water and rough are in play on 14. Holes 15 through 17 offer a little more open play than the rest of the course, but that doesn't mean it's easier or any less fun. Hole 17 is the signature hole on this course, in my opinion. Slightly elevated tee with a throw across the creek to the basket nestled slightly under and behind a very mature tree. You'll want to empty your bag on the variety of lines. Hole 18 finishes similar to how you started, with a narrow fairway to a visible basket.
The Cedars probably caters more to the experienced player and is a fantastic duo to Harry Myers in Rockwall. The course will challenge you, frustrate you, and elate you all within the same round. Excellent job by the course designers (Life Disc Sports) and the City of Fate.
The course tantalizes the eyes from about hole 3 on. The first two holes are fairly simple, but tight and hole 3 is an 'air it out' shot on the north edge of the cedars. Hole 4 is a big sweeping hyzer that invites you to go straight after the basket (although it isn't readily visible). Holes 4 through 9 require better than good accuracy with great risk/reward benefits. Hole 10 and 12 invite the big arm guys to go long, while 11 gives one of the best opportunities to lower your score. The walk from 12 to 13 is awesome! 13 is picturesque, with the pin placed atop a berm in the middle of the fairway, with water and rough to the right. The same water and rough are in play on 14. Holes 15 through 17 offer a little more open play than the rest of the course, but that doesn't mean it's easier or any less fun. Hole 17 is the signature hole on this course, in my opinion. Slightly elevated tee with a throw across the creek to the basket nestled slightly under and behind a very mature tree. You'll want to empty your bag on the variety of lines. Hole 18 finishes similar to how you started, with a narrow fairway to a visible basket.
The Cedars probably caters more to the experienced player and is a fantastic duo to Harry Myers in Rockwall. The course will challenge you, frustrate you, and elate you all within the same round. Excellent job by the course designers (Life Disc Sports) and the City of Fate.
Cons:
Poison ivy and oak are very prevalent right now. The land was dense and previously unusable. That being said, I'm sure that consistent traffic will take a good bit of that out of play.
There are a couple of shots that could possibly put pedestrians at risk. Specifically on #10 where the walking path winds around the left side of the fairway. The walking path is blind to the thrower and vise versa. Not a major issue, but could come in to play.
There are no bathrooms or water on the course or in the park.
There are a couple of shots that could possibly put pedestrians at risk. Specifically on #10 where the walking path winds around the left side of the fairway. The walking path is blind to the thrower and vise versa. Not a major issue, but could come in to play.
There are no bathrooms or water on the course or in the park.
Other Thoughts:
Another great course for the DFW Metroplex. I would highly recommend this course to anyone planning to make a trip out to Rockwall County to play Myers. Make it a day and enjoy!
