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Moser Park

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letsgobulls_24
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.9 years 549 played 19 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short, interesting holes 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 28, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

After browsing some of the other reviews, it seems that I played this course at the perfect time of year. I can see how the overgrowth and the insects would be troublesome during the summer, but in the dead of winter, I found the course to be quite charming. Several clever basket and tee pad choices make this course stand out. From the get go, you're shooting tight tree lines and working your way around some big obstacles, shooting to baskets on slopes and over ponds. Hole 8 was equally scenic and scary.

Cons:

The course layout is a little wonky; it took me a bit to locate 8 and 9. The playability would benefit from clearing out a few of the holes to make them slightly more open, if only for diversity's sake.

Other Thoughts:

It's a shame that this course has such a low score! It provides a good challenge for those trying to improve their short game and work on technical shots. Perhaps if it were better maintained during the warm months, it would be less frustrating for local players.
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smoothie
Experience: 10.9 years 8 played 4 reviews
1.00 star(s)

better options in the area 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Its a disc golf course
In a wooded setting

Cons:

completely overgrown with weeds and poison ivy. not well marked, hard to play with the amount of trees and brush in the way

Other Thoughts:

We left after 9 holes and went to another course where we were told its basically a winter course
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yoshi_jockey
Experience: 23 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Never play in the Summer!!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I am rating this "reasonable" simply because of the enjoyment you can have playing this course in the FALL or SPRING; however, this is NOT a course to play in the summer.

Tight shots force you to work on your accuracy. Shorter lengths make this course less daunting for newer players.

Cons:

A few of the long tees are ridiculous shots in which you would have to hit about a five foot gap multiple times.

Undergrowth in summer can make it difficult to find even the best shots, leading to frustration

Hole 5 is a gimmicky shot with a raised basket, maybe 6-7 feet off the ground. Although, it is only a 150 foot (ish) shot, so that is its only defense

Other Thoughts:

This is the worst course I would ever conceive if played in the summer! There are not just mosquitoes, there are mosquitoes hyped up on steroids who have come to destroy all that lingers within their forest. They are so numerous, operating in a herd-like seek & destroy fashion, that you end up throwing your disk as fast as you possibly can, simply to move away from the black cloud that is the mosquito infestation. Then, once you have successfully thrown your disc, you are faced with the nearly impossible task of locating it among the dense undergrowth, thick greenery, and water hazards, where, again, you are being attacked by mosquitoes the whole time!!
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Matthew boals
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 29.9 years 274 played 65 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A Perfect compliment to the other Ft. Wayne Courses 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The Terrain-Thick Woods,short and technical with water,when there. Three Elavated Baskets,one natural,two man-made. One with a 6' center pole!? First time I've ever played a hole like that. All baskets are in great shape and catch well. 2 or 3 different styles DGA? & Spiderweb? Signage; All tees have signs with basic information.....hole number,par,distance. Color coated Directional signs painted yellow for short tees and black long tees. They are 3' tall post throughout the wooded area of the course. A TRUE TEST of anyone's short technical game! On a few holes the "Fairway" is so tight I thought about throwing my mini for my drive,just for fun.

Cons:

The Terrian-Built on a flood plain. Recent Flooding has large Logs and branches throughout the course. Some of the Footbridges have been washed out of place. The baskets are a little hard to find,Especially for first timers. Yellow paint will go a long way. No numbers on the baskets,but being a short course it's easy to figure out.

Other Thoughts:

The TItle says it all...A perfect compliment to Fort Waynes other courses. Shoaff Park being the longest and most open,and both Sweeney courses coming between Shoaff and Moser,not only in hole distance,but variety. Plenty of parking with a shelter. Timing is everything to enjoy this course. Spring time; after the leaves are in,but not after a spring storm. Fall time; before the leaves fall. Winter time; Frozen ground with no snow. Summer time; A cool and windy day with long pants and DEEP woods off! The Maintenance and up-keep on this course must be on- going,more so than any other course. To everyone involved THANK YOU! One last thing.....print a map!
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Zigzaggler
Experience: 42 played 14 reviews
2.50 star(s)

It's OK 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 9, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

LOTS of chances for an ace!!!!!!! A good park for short game practice !! Most holes are reachable with a putter or a mid range at most..The course is tucked away nicely so not a lot of traffic other than other huckers.

Cons:

Most of the course is in low ground beside the railroad tracks making it playable on mostly dry days stray shots seem to find their way into the mass amounts of poison ivy or mystery ponds of black water from railroad run-off....so be careful!!!
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A little silly 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 9, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays mostly through dense woods with lots of small trees and punishing brushy rough. A couple holes play a little more open, with a water hazard on the first hole.This is a course that makes you hit your lines, or you'll find lots of trouble and some high scores.

There are dual tees to offer a couple different levels of challenge, most of the long tees add length and an extra bend or two in the fairway. There is a good mix of holes with right or left curves, it's a short course but it has some different lines to hit. The layout is pretty easy to follow, with signs where multiple paths are present to follow.

Cons:

The course is wooded to the point of absurdity at times. A few of the holes from the short tees, and many of them from the longs offer no real line to the hole. When a large portion of the course is poke n pray, it loses a lot of fun factor, and gets really repetitive. The course is really short, so there isn't enough length variety to really keep the holes from feeling very much the same. There are lots of mucky and wet areas in the woods.

Other Thoughts:

This is a short, technical course with punishing rough and tight lines. Beginners will find it pretty punitive, and might be frustrated. More experienced players will find it too luck based, with lots of clearing needed to make real lines on many holes. The long tees are a good thought, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. A narrow fairway that bends 3 or more times in under 200' doesn't allow for real disc flight. This isn't the course I would recommend in this area, there are more fun places to play that offer a more skill based disc golf test and have more variety.
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jammydee
Experience: 15 years 46 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Muddy but Unique 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is one of the most unique courses I've ever played. You're literally teeing out of a pond on hole number 8, and water is everywhere. There's even an elevated hole that provides some fun ace opportunities. This course makes excellent use of trees and water.

Cons:

It's very muddy. The bridges are sometimes just pieces of wood you have to cross (balance beam style), and mosquitos and poison ivy were rampant. If you aren't at a level where you're pretty sure the direction your disc goes when it leaves your hand, steer clear: you WILL lose one in the water.

Other Thoughts:

Playing it safe from the short tees I didn't lose any discs, and only one of mine got wet. People knock this course for being tight and unimaginative hole-wise, but it's one that's worth playing if you like technical shots and fun ace-opportunities.
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Chaincrowder
Experience: 20 years 4 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 25, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

If you like getting aces, this course is for you! Short tees are very beginner friendly but also teaches to throw a straight shot. Also offers a second set of tees that are A LOT tougher! par is 58 from the long tees.

Cons:

Not much fun in the summer time due to all the mosquitos and poison ivy. Natural tees get muddy.

Other Thoughts:

Scorecards and maps are located on the side of the building next to the sign board. My personal favorite course in our county.(Xcept in summer!!)
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supernaut
Experience: 110 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

It's not all luck 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 14, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

New baskets in place of old homemade ones; Chainstars. Great course for learning to weave through trees and throwing straight shots. Only playable course in the area when snow or cold temps are around because majority is in woods. Short holes make for more ace opportunities.

Cons:

Unplayable most of the year due to thick brush, poison ivy, and lots of mosquitoes. You'll spend more time looking for your disc than actually playing during the leaf months. A few holes need a tree or two cut for realistic windows.

Other Thoughts:

This course is great in the winter, even with snow on the ground. The holes are short enough where concrete pads aren't necessary for good drives. Don't expect to shoot well the first time you play because many of the windows are small but definitely not impossible even though it may seem that way.
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bilemshious
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 27 played 17 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 28, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Interesting course. Uses unique landscape well - water, woods, slight elevation changes. It even has an elevated hole - the basket is about 6ft above the ground. Very technical. The course is easily navigated. There are arrow signs leading you to both the short and long tees. Requires variety of shots. Good for winter/leaf-less months. Has benches throughout the course. That certainly is appreciated. Local players at the course were exceptionally helpful (letting me play through, guiding me when I looked lost, asking if I was finding my way around).

Cons:

Having no tee pads whatsoever is a real downer for this course. Since it's basically a swamp, that means that it is always wet. Everyone I was with slipped at least once either teeing off or walking to the next hole.

I normally use all 8 of my discs on a good course. I used 3 here. That includes my putter.

Most baskets are very, very old and rusted.

Shorter people would have a tough time getting their disc out of the elevated basket. Maybe provide some stairs?

Most holes seem unimagined and uncreative. This course leans so heavily on it's trees to make the course difficult and interesting without taking into consideration how impossible it is to throw through a solid tree. I love courses through woods - trees spice things up from those open, boring holes/courses. But this was just downright frustrating.

Other Thoughts:

Being a very technical, tight course, this is not for the beginner. Don't even think about it. Go to Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne if you are looking to learn.

A favorite hole is #14. You throw from an elevated tee through a slightly open area, over a stream and to a sort of island green.

I'm glad I played this course without leaves on the trees. I can only imagine how absurdly difficult this course can be in the summer and fall.

I would not say that this course should be avoided necessarily. But there are certainly better courses in the area to choose over this one.
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danhyzer
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 36 years 2296 played 124 reviews
1.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 13, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well marked, Alternate tee positions, basket (#12) located on a island surrounded by a swamp. good dormat season course to play.

Cons:

fairways as wide a a foot, over grown in the warmer months, strange looking baskets, some of them very rusty. hand made bridges that weren't stable and we're only 8 inches wide, course built in a swamp, thus lots of mosquito's, # 3 faiway adjacent to a very active train track

Other Thoughts:

I'd suggest using only one disc in the warmer weather months (so if you lose it you wouldn't feel as bad as if you lost more on this course). #18 basket well was atleast 6 feet tall. If your a short player, find a stick.
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zud00
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.7 years 199 played 47 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Tight and Narrow 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 11, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Alternate tee stations, nice tee signs, well marked, nice use of elevatoin changes and creeks, course seemed well-maintained (recent maintenance was obvious), some unique pin placements, lots of ace runs.

Cons:

Grass/dirt tees, all holes in the woods except 2 holes, some old rackety baskets, thick brush provides lots of opportunities to lose a disc,

Other Thoughts:

This course doesn't offer much more than straight tight wooded shots. Only holes 1 and 9 are out in the open. All of the others are in the thick narrow woods.

The am tees were difficult enough, but I thought I'd give the long tees a try and all it gave me was a headache. Some holes seem impossible to weave your disc through the trees.

I played this course in the fall when most of the leaves were down making it a bit easier. I can't imagine how much more difficult it would be when the trees are full of leaves.

There are several short holes which provide for ace opportunities, although none were taken by myself. I only used a driver on one hole from the short tees and maybe 3 holes from the long tees. All other shots were taken with my stable mid-range discs or even my putter.

If you're in the Fort Wayne area, I'd suggest stopping by only if you like tight courses, if not, make sure to stop by West and East Swinney DGCs.
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discflinger
Experience: 19.9 years 153 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 7, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Tightly wooded course offering short tees for the novice or longs for a headache for the novice. Multiple routes through forest like setting. Good for a challenge. If you want a day at the park, go to Shoaff. Offers some very runnable holes in contrast. Wide variety of shots.

Cons:

There is a lot of poison ivy and bugs are plentiful, but it's nothing long pants and a bottle of deet can't fix. There has just been a good amount of clearing done, but the shule here is untamable. Keep an eye on your disc.

Other Thoughts:

The elevated pin was just an effort to mess with the donator. I don't know if I approve, but it's different.
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Innovadude
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.8 years 235 played 180 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Unmaintained, rough 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 22, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Some unique features-raised pin, water hazards, train. Has signs.

Cons:

Dirt/mud pit tees, poison ivy is everywhere, even in the middle of the fairway and under baskets so avoid the course if at all allergic. Train track in play and active-can be dangerous or hard to play around a moving train! Buggy. A basket is raised on a pole-higher than PDGA standards would allow for an event, with no stairs to climb up, so short to average height people would literally have to find a stick to knock their disc out after putting-that's just embarrassing and silly.

Other Thoughts:

Avoid it-there's better close by and it's too rough and ivy filled to bother with. I didn't enjoy it at all.
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