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Griggs Reservoir Park

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rocketmanlynn
Experience: 33 years 11 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Flat and mostly open holes. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 1, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

If you like longer open courses, this is the course for you.
If you are nearby, It is a good course of convenience.
The distance on many holes is what gives this course value.
You need to place your tee shot accurately at 250 - 320 to get a 2.
This is especially true on #4, #5, #10
Avoiding the water on #8 and #18 give those holes some value.

Cons:

Just lots of flat open holes.
It was placed in a mobile home park after it was flooded. It was better before the trees had to be removed. That really hurt #6, 7, 11, 13. So now here are lots of open holes with no obstacles.

Other Thoughts:

I play this course regularly because it is my closest course, but it is definitely not my favorite.
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tommarker
Experience: 5.7 years 10 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2nd home course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 8, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- location. minutes from OSU. Makes for a great lunch break course for me. disc shop just down the road on Riverside is a bonus.

- i personally find the park to be aesthetically pleasing. The scioto along the western edge of the park brings ducks, geese, herons and other wildlife. Even though you're pinned in between the river and a major road, I find it a peaceful distraction, especially around 11am on weekdays.

- The course used to have a lot more trees. Emerald Ash Borer devastated the park, and the City cut down a great deal of trees, which has really affected the challenges presented. New trees have been planted, and in about 10 years, it will be more interesting.

- practice basket available at the entrance, plenty of parking.

- I think this is overall a good course for my skill level (beginner rec) with enough challenge to make me think of the different shots I can use and apply basic strategy. holes 8 and 18 give me a little panic playing close to the river, but the rest of the course is very forgiving.

-local club does a good job of changing the pin placements from time to time. when 10 is up in the woods, it's a little harder to find if you are new to the course.

- local players are extremely friendly, happy to let people play though.

Cons:

- lots of dog walkers. some are more oblivious than others, so you need to be aware of others. Also watch your step, lots of dog poop, especially near the parking lot.

- Erosion is a large factor on this course. The Scioto floods a few times a year, enough to overtake holes 6,7, 8, 17 and 18 especially. If you see this, there is also a good chance that there has been sewage overflow as well, so personal health risks are a factor. Play smart, and avoid the water during floods.

- 6,7,8, 17, and 18 all play really close to the river. I've also found a lot of discs thrown from 4 that hyzer out into the river around the 18 tee.

- When the river is high, OB means your disc is likely gone. Lots of beginners means lots of missing discs, and several people walk this course and the river to retrieve discs. One or two are honest and will call a number, but most of them end up at Play it Again Sports.

- If you're not used to the course layout, it can be confusing as to which basket you're aiming for. From tee 5, you're looking at 16. 5 is buried in the woods to the right about 10 meters out of sight. the map attached to this page is extremely helpful.

Other Thoughts:

As a developing beginner, I can appreciate this course. It's a great course for building confidence.

For 18 holes, it plays quickly. I can run through the course with just a Comet in less than an hour, which is perfect for lunch breaks.

Lots of comments that this is crowded course. going at lunch on weekdays, I've maybe had to share the entire course with one person max. Afternoons and evenings are quite busy.

This course has high sentimental value, as it's the first course I ever played while still in college as it was near my girlfriend's apartment. 12 years later, I decided to actually get into the sport and it's a nice trip down memory lane.
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DiscinOhio
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Experience: 10.8 years 199 played 190 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Classic Par 54 (+2) 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Griggs is a classic park style course that plays along the banks of the river. It's tailored to intermediate level players with a few scary shots along the water.

+ I'm a fan of simple, easy to follow courses. I'd rather play a course like this rather than an overcomplicated course with four different pin positions, 100 sets of tees, crazy twists and turns, etc. Griggs is straight forward with one tee and one basket, perfect for a casual round.

+ All tees are concrete and in very good shape. The tee markers don't have maps or anything, but they serve their purpose and are easy to spot.

+ Surprisingly there's a decent amount of distance variation. Holes range from about 180' all the way up to the 600' monster for #18.

+ My two favorites were probably #4 and #18. I just liked the pin position for 4, backed up against a huge rock. You can barely see the basket on the approach because of how dark the green is.

+ #18 was almost 600' along the water. The sign reads "Go Big or Go Fishin'" in sharpie, and I was the latter of the two options. My brand new Escape is on its way to the ocean.

+ Parking lot is massive, and the kiosk is decent. There's a restroom and practice basket near the start: Makes an 18 Hole loop from start to finish.

Cons:

- Griggs isn't the most challenging course in the world. There's not much shot shaping so it may get easy to get bored of the somewhat repetitive nature of the loop.

- If you don't know the people on the course with you, I bet you could describe them to someone better than their own mother after the round. Just about every hole plays right next to another, especially after the first 3 holes.

- Baskets catch decent, but they're rusty and may be hard to spot at times.

Other Thoughts:

Griggs is a Columbus Classic that makes for a decent casual round. While most won't find a ton of challenge, there's enough mature trees and water to keep it interesting. Overall, just a decent 18 holer.
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ad166809
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.1 years 55 played 24 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Griggs 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 9, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Tee pads are nice and concrete.

Course design is pretty good. You play throughout the Reservoir and will end on a short walk back to your vehicle.

Foliage maintenance is good, although there is not much to maintain.

Porta-potty at the beginning of the course.

Parking right next to hole #1.

Locals are very nice at this course. It's very laid back because no one really comes to Griggs for a challenge. Its mostly just there to get a quick round in with the buddies before heading somewhere else.

Cons:

Not a fan of these old style baskets. Last time I did putt well enough that they caught most my putts.

I very much dislike their tee signs and markers. I was so confused the first time I was here. It only has distances. Not good for a course that has tons of baskets all out in the open.

Little to no elevation changes. Holes #1-3, probably the most fun holes on the course do utilize some elevation change but after that it is pretty non-existent.

No Epic Holes at this course. I really wanted to give #18 epic hole status but I really only thought it was epic because the rest of the course is so bland.

No running water.

Not much variety of hole distances. Most are between 200-300.

You will not need many discs in your bag to play this course. I played the entire round with an XXX Opto, Shark and Wizard. I used my Krait 1 time.

There are almost no technical holes out here. I would almost say there is no open bombs either because you don't really need to be able to bomb it off the tee to shoot well here. You should have tons of birdie looks whether you throw with power or not because most the hole are so short.

Griggs is not challenging, but is a great way to get in a quick round in under an hour for those that don't want to spend much time out playing.

Not much scenic beauty out at Griggs. I find this to be unfortunate with the river literally being right next to the course they do not use its scenic beauty enough.

Course was crowded most times I have been here. Then again all Cbus courses seem to always be crowded. Would much rather play in the Dayton area with higher quality courses and less foot traffic.

Other Thoughts:

I hate to give Griggs a 2.0 because I have shot decent out at this course. Its an easy drive from Dublin, Hilliard or some of the other northern Cbus suburbs. I just could not find anything stellar about Griggs. I do think it is good practice for those just beginning the game or for those who want a quick round but if you are looking for a fun challenge across a cool landscape Griggs is not your place.
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Loddydoddy13
Experience: 16.1 years 54 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Griggs Res DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 18, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well maintained. Nice pads and baskets. Multiple basket locations on many holes. Solid Variety of holes. Very well laid out for what the park is with not much room. Good practice without being short and simple. Very open for beginners with some challenges for others.

Cons:

Park can be crowded with walkers down the path that lines the course. Simple long narrow course that you play down and back. Very open not many obstacles.

Other Thoughts:

Very nice disc golf course in a nice location not too far from city. Hard to not love the site of my first ace! Hole 14
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MickFNasty
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
0.00 star(s)

Just a guy 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

um... some holes have multiple pin placements?

Cons:

The course is all over itself. You're throwing at other holes, almost across them. There are no obstacles. No long tees. Small parking lot right off a busy road.

Other Thoughts:

I wouldn't want to ever play in a tournament here.
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SaintAjora
Experience: 8.8 years 4 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Intermediate Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good forehand shots. There are a couple of shots that will really give the good players a tough time. Easy to play.

Cons:

Many shots are wide open. Not a lot of trees/obstacles.

Other Thoughts:

I got here a lot regularly. Send a PM
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zetterbeard
Experience: 7 played 7 reviews
2.50 star(s)

I mean, it's still disc golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 2, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Good course location. Located right near Upper Arlington, easy to get in and out of.

-Decent signage, every tee box has a sign with the hole number and distance.

-For the low rating this course has, it does have a few good holes. 9 and 10 are really fun and will actually pose a good challenge.

Cons:

-A lot of the cons have been mentioned but I'll drop my own variations of them here:

-The vast majority of the holes are a straight shoot across a 220-270 ft green. Not much variation, maybe they'll follow the tree line, maybe there will be a few trees here and there, but the course is pretty boring. If you can put any sort of control on your drive, you should be able to have a bird opportunity on most of the holes here.

Because the course is packed in so tightly, it can be difficult to know which basket you're supposed to be throwing at. There are multiple tees where it's pretty vague which hole you're supposed to be throwing at, so it can be quite confusing.

-Lots of traffic, both DG players and walkers. There's a long path that runs the length of the course and people walking on it will definitely slow you down. As far as DG traffic goes, this course get friggin' PACKED. Griggs should take a twosome no more than 45-60, but if you go at a bad time, you could be out there for close to two hours. If you're wanting to play Griggs, go before 3-4pm on weekdays (if possible). Not sure about weekends, but I imagine it can get busy on weekends.

Other Thoughts:

-I mean, it's Griggs. You're not going to get anything special here. It's disc golf, it's close, especially if you live in the center/ west side of Columbus. Don't come here with high expectations. Really the only reason to play this course, in my opinion, is if you live close by and want to play some disc golf.
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Mulligan
Experience: 26 years 68 played 11 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Meh, mostly 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 4, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I'm not going to bother to right a complete review here, cause I think most things have been covered... but anyone giving this a 4 star review is completely delusional. I think a 2 star is pretty much right on.
Pros of this course are its got a few technical shots to the right that are fun for fore handers and good training ground for RHBH folks. Its near Disc Golf Mart, and you were going there anyway, so... Overall, a good course to work on form and technique, but only on off peak hours.

Cons:

There are locals that seem to think its their job to disrupt disc golf by either personally escorting their dog across a fairway, or allowing it free reign to crap all over the fairway without them. Regardless, the local Upper Arlington bourgeois seem to feel like they own the park and sometimes completely disregard the paved road they could keep their dog on just to mess with disc golfers.

Speaking of... dogs. This park attracts more people with dogs they can't control whatsoever than any I've ever seen. There's no stopping it, so you must accept it or go elsewhere. That just seems to be the vibe here.

Then, there is the traffic. Easily the busiest course in the area. Really tough sometimes to gauge when a good time to play might be. A lot of folks that are new or very occasional that don't know the etiquette play here often, too, which can be frustrating.

In terms of the course layout... its okay.. just, okay. Nothing to write home about. Maybe 5-6 interesting-ish holes, but overall fairly generic. In certain areas, if you drop it in the river that is off to one side... adios!

Other Thoughts:

Theres a local guy that goes by River Rat that apparently makes it his job to scour the river for lost discs. That would be great, if he called people back. But, it's known that he doesn't call any numbers unless its someone he personally knows, and I'm disappointed that the local club, and Disc Golf Mart, know him to sell off/keep discs that are marked with other folks numbers he never called and haven't put more pressure for it to stop. I've heard the story too many times, and just had a conversation about this that confirmed it, again. Long story short, if you lose a disc in the water you probably won't get it back, and I can't recommend a course that has this kind of behavior so well documented.
A few years back, I even took it upon myself to come out in wader boots and collect discs to call folks... dude showed up in a wetsuit in his truck. The vibe of such activity is douchey, to say the least.
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Derek B
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.8 years 397 played 46 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Riverside "Drive" 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 27, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

1) Concrete tees
2) Multiple pin positions
3) Good mixture of lefty and righty holes
3) Highlight holes: 18

Cons:

1) Not a lot of obstacles to shoot around (trees cut down)
2) Crowded with pedestrians and dg traffic during warmer months
3) MUDDY when wet
4) Tee signs need updated
5) Navigation issues - bring map. Eg. ,hole 5's basket in B position in woods to right - visible basket is 16, not 5.

Other Thoughts:

Griggs is sandwiched in between Riverside Drive and the Scioto River on a relatively small rectangular piece of land. It plays in a giant loop, so by the time you get to hole 10, you are far away from your car. It is flat for the most part, with a few slight elevation changes on a handful of holes. The land is dotted with mature trees, but for the most part, it is open.

About 5 years ago, the course received a makeover which greatly enhanced its appeal for the intermediate to advanced player. New target positions were created, and for the most part, the course has stayed in this layout ever since. The tee signs need to be updated to match the new positions though. If you haven't been here before, you should bring a map because there are a few holes that might trip you up. (See above for example).

The course has an OB road that follows the length of the rectangle, creating some more challenge on quite a few holes. There is a nice mix of lefty and righty holes. I would say that the lefty holes are truly lefty holes, not only because of the shape of the hole, but because of the OB road on the left of the fairway...holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 18 come to mind.

There are a few ace runs and some long holes to navigate as well. Since some of the targets have been moved, the narrow strip of woods in between the course and Riverside Drive is being used to create more obstacles to shoot through/around. The river comes into play on a few holes as well...7, 8, 17, 18, which adds some challenge.


The course is (or was) fun to shoot, but unfortunately, they cut down a lot of the trees on the course (they were infected with the ash borer) from what I heard. The last time I played there was last April and they had already cut down 3 or 4, but there were a lot more that were marked for termination. I haven't been back because I've heard it isn't nearly as much fun now. I'll update my review when I go back this year.

That said, the Columbus Flyers have done what they can to prepare the course for the future by planting new trees...and the placement of those trees will make for a very challenging course someday. Until then, though, the course is in a transitional period.

Because this is the only truly challenging course in the area, it draws a lot of dg traffic, so be prepared to do a lot of waiting (or playing through) during the summer months. And be prepared to wait for walkers (not zombies) and joggers too, as a lot of people come here for R&R as well.

One more thing...this is one of the worst courses to play when the ground is wet. The ground has a lot of dirt exposed and this dirt is very clingy and clay-like when it gets wet. It will stick to your shoes like glue and you will gain 5 pounds in 1 hole because of it. Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into when you're done or drive your old car to the course if it's springtime, or any time you think the ground may be wet.

For now, I give this course a 3, but that is based upon my memory of it before the tree massacre.
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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.6 years 397 played 383 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Campground Conversion serving dual groups 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 26, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The Griggs "Riverside" course in Columbus, OH was clearly installed over the plain along the Scioto river where there once was a campground facility (you encounter the old asphalt drives as you go). It does utilize the available rolling terrain on holes 1-3, and the uphill treeline on 4, 5, 10 & 11, as well as the trees guarding you from putting any in the river on 8 & 18. It is interesting to see that none of the holes really put you at any real risk of going in the river, which might actually be a plus, because retrieval there would be very risky, if not impossible.

Sporting a variety of hole distances (220 to 454 feet in the B positions), the course seems geared to benefit folks with Intermediate distance and above, because it's open enough to set longer arms up for deuce opportunities, while recreational arms (max 'D' 250-280') will often be playing for a three. The course seems to be very popular with (casual playing) young men who can bring their girlfriends out and impress them with long-ish drives (especially if they can drag along a noob buddy to put their skills in perspective. But it also plays well as a tourney course because of the Columbus Flyers' own Paul Jay's creative use of OB, island greens, etc. If you play with strict OB rules for the drive and walkways, there are plenty of opportunities to stray, and add strokes.

Having a nice park kiosk map sign at the first hole, benches where appropriate, one set of level, flush, well-proportioned concrete tee pads (I love the grooved traction strips at the front and back ends!) and decent DGA baskets in either of two pin positions, the infrastructure here at Griggs is sound. There are a lot of baskets out in the open, but the ones set into the woodline create a fun but fair challenge.

Cons:

The park entrance could use a sign for newcomers, and they should be encouraged to bring a course map, because of the confusing, crossing flow between 5 to 6 and 16 to 17, plus the somewhat blind pin positions on 4, 5 & 18. When you stand on the 5th tee, the basket you CAN see is for hole 16, yours is just short of there, in the woods, right. And when you stand on the 16th tee looking at a line of three baskets spaced in about 100' increments, your target is the first one (though if it's safe to do so, I suppose bigger arms probably safari on out there!).

Speaking of signage, the course could use an update here. Now that there are multiple pin positions, it would be great to have these upgraded to ones with schematic maps and both (all?) distances included. And though the new basket position on hole ten is excellently placed uphill in the woods, it ain't either of 249' or 265': it's a much longer hole.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the fact that the course had to be shoehorned into a very long and narrow strip of land, eliminating the possibility of getting two loops in. The ideal in this situation might have been to figure a way to arrange parking in the middle of the strip, rather than at the south end only.

Finally, there are a few holes (4, 8, 17, 18, maybe others) where you'll need to wait to make sure non-players walking, strolling, and sometimes pausing on the path are clear before you throw. And many of those folks seem a little clueless that you might hit them.

Other Thoughts:

This is obviously an established, heavily played course, well enjoyed by the Columbus disc golf scene, and may be the strongest option on the west side of town.
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jimcramer24
Experience: 13.8 years 26 played 13 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Decent course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 18, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice course. The course was fun to play.

Cons:

A little hard to follow at times. I found myself throwing to the wrong basket, only to discover a basket tucked up in the woods on at least 2 holes. I found the concrete pads to be a little slick, due to being wet.
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W7amf
Experience: 19.1 years 10 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

not to shabby 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

an average course with a good layout and good scenery. good for a quick game.

Cons:

can be crowded and some holes intersect a little.

Other Thoughts:

this is a fun course to play a quick game before or after work. you only need a couple discs to play this whole course if you are confident. lots of college kids and runners.
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Nasty Nate
Experience: 21 years 12 played 11 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Don't waste your time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 27, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Concrete tees
-In a nice area
-Has benches and trash cans

Cons:

-Every shot is the same. Straight ahead. Sometimes slightly to the right and sometimes slightly to the left.
-Only one tee position on all holes
-Gets crowded and the overlapping layout makes it easy for errant throws to hit someone
-Inaccurate tee signs that have also been defaced
-Possible to throw errant shots into the river or the street on some holes
-The tee sign on hole 16 is too close to the tee pad and is a danger to hit your hand on (RHBH)

Other Thoughts:

Boring and somewhat dangerous. This course does not have much to offer besides a sketchy layout. The park has many patrons besides disc golfers and they are often on paths right next to the line you are throwing (which is always straight). This course was fitted into the sliver of land that runs along the river so it's just a big narrow rectangle with a disc golf course crammed in. Every shot is repetitive and there's just nothing here to make you want to return.
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ForehandAnhyzer
Experience: 19.8 years 12 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Not Worth the Drive 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Griggs is clean and well maintained
- A Decent walkabout
- Some decently long holes
- Concrete tee pads

Cons:

- Griggs is very boring and samey
- Most all shots are straight ahead shots on an open fairway
- Confusing to navigate to the next hole
- Crowded and with more than just people trying to disc
- Risk throwing your disc into the water or onto the busy street on several holes.

Other Thoughts:

Griggs, to me, is certainly off the list of places to play. It is too far away from where I am and it is just not worth the effort to play. Hoover is a hundred times better of an option. Griggs used to be a bit of a shithole back in the day, glad to see it is now nice and cleaned up, but it still suffers from being contained in its long, rectangular strip of land. All the holes are essentially the same with no real difference throughout the course. I applaud it for being clean, but it is just too boring and not worth the drive.
Also, not sure about others' experiences, but when I played here last, my dog started freaking out - she was getting stung by bees, so I lay my bag down to go try to help her, and when I look back at my bag, my bag is swarmed with bees. We spent 10 minutes trying to find a long enough stick/hatch a plan to get it. I have never before seen anything like this. And this was right around the basket of one of the holes, right next to the walking path. So this is my own experience and anecdote, but I am just wondering if anyone else has been swarmed with bees while discing at Griggs! And they were angry, my friend. Anyway, all of this considered, it is enough to keep me away from Griggs. I would rather take my chances at losing a disc at Simsbury, or practice my form at Evans park for a while than make the drive to UA for a big "Meh!"
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EvCal10
Experience: 10.9 years 7 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 9, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice scenery
Great concrete tee pads
Very close to Disc Golf Mart
Plenty of opportunities for local tournaments and league play
Accurate signs

Cons:

Sometimes very busy
A couple of holes intersect so the basket placement is confusing
Pathways next to holes so you will sometimes have to avoid non-discers
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Puckstopper
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.7 years 36 played 36 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Nothing special 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 1, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Concrete Tee pads

Close proximity to a good disc golf store.

Cons:

Damaged/missing/inaccurate signs

Boring layout frequently overrun by non discer's who don't understand that their leisurely stroll along the river is forcing you to either wait to throw or risk hitting them.

Jogging/Bike trail runs right though the center of the course, basically dividing it in two lengthwise. This forces the same decisions as I mentioned in the previous con.

Long "out and back" layout with tees close together in some places, and too close to pins in others.

Other Thoughts:

Overall Griggs is a solid beginners course, with it's open layout and few trees to punish errant shots. Unfortunately it's proximity to OSU's campus ensures it's frequently crowded with players of all levels, which makes using it as a training ground for newer players problematic.

There are two weekly doubles leagues here as well, so don't bother trying to get on Monday or Wednesday evenings unless you want to play doubles. On the bright side most of the players in these leagues are friendly and welcoming to newcomers, so don't be afraid to come out.

While having to wait on other users of the park to clear your throwing lanes can be frustrating, there is a decent amount of "scenery" on the trail, so it's not always bad.

I'd really like to rate Griggs higher, but other than doubles or tossing a few holes to test a disc I bought at Disc Golf Mart I really don't play here. Mainly this is because Griggs is lacking in personality, and just doesn't have anything that makes it stand out above the crowd in Columbus. When I'm deciding where to play a round, it's just never what I think of. If I want to stay close to Columbus at the cost of dealing with crowds I'll go play Hoover, and have a more memorable round. If I really want to play a good course I'll head down to Pickerington and hit up Simsbury.
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drblam
Experience: 12 years 10 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Played almost every day this week update. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 4, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good length, and croncrete tee pads.

Update: I really enjoy the mixed of anny and hyzer holes on the course. Also, more porta potties than the last time I was here, and the locals (mostly the players with bags, not the single disc-ers, go figure) have been very nice and are willing to help if you get lost.

Cons:

Poor repair. Bad signage. Overcrowded on any weekday. Made more difficult with strange basket placement which adds to navigation problems.

Updated: many of the baskets appear to be in their "easy" positions, possibly. The problem is, the signs that are present show distances and par numbers that simply don't make any since. Hole 3, for example, says 327 par 4, which makes sense when the pin is in the original position and is a hard anny. Now, it is a soft anny at about 250ft. And should be a par 3.

Other Thoughts:

Seems like the course makes more sense as a juggalo convention camping ground than a disc golf course.

Updated: signs that show both pin positions and their correct lengths and pars, as well as numbers on the baskets could really push this course up to a high three/low 4.
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NCapo18
Experience: 24.2 years 15 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 24, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Concrete tee pads
-Distance for each hole
-Lots of trees
-Good variation of throws

Cons:

-Trees are slowly being cut down because of the emerald ash borer.
-You can easily lose discs in the bushes
-No maps on holes

Other Thoughts:

I probably play this course the most because it is the closest to my house. Good variation of throws. You can throw a 2 on most all holes or ace. Holes 4 and 5 are much harder now that they are more tucked back in the woods making it almost impossible to ace. Trees are being cut down because of the ash borer but they are planting new ones. Course may be bad for awhile once all the trees are cut down because there is a lot of them. The bushes make it easy to lose discs because they have a canopy which they land on and you can't see your disc. There are a few holes in which water is in play. When the water is down you can find discs. Don't come on Wednesday nights unless you wanna play in a tournament with the columbus flyers, they take up the whole course.
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steven2361
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Experience: 15.9 years 286 played 53 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Open and Short 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice concrete tee pads and decent signage although some distances are inaccurate. 2 was 50 feet longer than it said on the sign. Holes 3 and 18 stand out to me as being pretty cool. 3 is a long right turning shot slightly uphill and 18 is a bomb of a par three with water right.

Cons:

This course is very short and open. There is not much line forcing except for a few stray trees. The greens present challenge at times because rough is so close to the basket which is not my favorite way to add difficulty. 17 is a completely blind hole

Other Thoughts:

The land does not lend itself to a great course but I think it could be redesigned and become a better course. It feels like an older style lid course.
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