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Reviews: 4
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The Only Course In NYC 
Pros: My roommate and I played this course for the first time today. There is good variety across the holes that will test all your skills. There are lots of open areas, approaches requiring great precision, doglegs, very narrow fairways with thick woods and OB areas, a few legitimate water hazards, uphills, downhills and of course, plenty of trees and park users! A major component of this course is interaction with other park users. During peak hours & days, it can be virtually impossible to play several of the holes due to the high traffic. Two of us were able to play on just such a day because there were scattered thunderstorms and rain and there weren't as many people in the park as there usually would be. It still required quite a bit of skill to negotiate the holes without endangering any people or pets.
Cons: The tees and holes could be marked better. According to the course "am" and the website, several tees are supposed to be marked with submerged orange bricks however we didn't see a single one. There was also some confusion about the holes even after consulting the pictures on the website. As other reviewers mentioned, some of the holes have disappeared or have moved due to recent destructive weather and park maintenance. After a run through the course, we had a much better idea of where the intended holes were and we played through.
Other Thoughts: As disc-o maniac mentioned, most park users are ignorant to disc golf so quite a few discs were thrown back to us after drives or during the approach to a hole. It seems that more park staff and police are aware of the course since we were not approached or bothered, even when we were putting Hole 4 in front of an NYPD officer. Since there are no other courses anywhere in NYC, I'll happily play this unorthodox course, quirks and all!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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5+ 
9/3/2011 
9/4/2011
Review By: disc-o maniac Played: 11 Reviewed: 7 Exp: 5 Years
This review was updated on 9/5/2011
Pros: I have played Prospect Park DGC numerous times considering i live across the street from it. While it is a big object style course (trees, poles..etc as baskets) allowing maximum drives, there are very few times that the meadow isnt over populated with people, creating an unsafe enviroment to play Disc Golf. A list of Pro's providing that the course isn't crowded with park goers are:
1) Huge Distances- Holes vary from 300+ to 500+ it allows monster "let em' rip" Drives without the consequence of losing a disc due to the open space provided.
2) a great layout that showcases the great attractions and paths the park has to offer (some holes play near but not over the main lake allowing for a comfortable and nice realxing experience)
3) While this is a object course, there are still many technical and precise holes that allow you to practice those tough shots. (theres one 300+ hole where tomahawking is the only way to throw because of a 6 foot tree wall in front of you)
1) Huge Distances- Holes vary from 300+ to 500+ it allows monster "let em' rip" Drives without the consequence of losing a disc due to the open space provided.
2) a great layout that showcases the great attractions and paths the park has to offer (some holes play near but not over the main lake allowing for a comfortable and nice realxing experience)
3) While this is a object course, there are still many technical and precise holes that allow you to practice those tough shots. (theres one 300+ hole where tomahawking is the only way to throw because of a 6 foot tree wall in front of you)
Cons: The are more cons than pros, simply because of the location of the course.
1) Location! - located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, This park gets extremely crowded on Weekends and Off-work hours, Unless you aren't afraid to hit 10+ people per hole, it is strongly recommended that you visit this course during work hours. i went at 10 am on a tuesday and it was great.
2) The Object are tough to Locate - The Parks department isn't fully aware of the disc golf course so Light poles, Water fountains, Benches may be removed by the time you get to this course, i went yesterday on of the "basket" trees was cut down due to the hurricane, and the "basket" pole on hole 17 was removed for added room to play soccer.
3) The first hole is no where near the entrance of the park so it is awefully difficult to access the first hole. The course plays around back to the first hole and if the course wasn't an adventure for you, going back to the entrance from the hole will be. ( the quickest exit from the course is over a big 1/4 mile path over a groomed mini mountain)
4) Lack of Disc Golf knowledge from the locals - Brooklyn is very ignorant when if comes to Disc golf, very few people know what it is, so many times you'll be given your disc back or asked to play catch. Yesterday 6 people returned my disc after drives. It felt great informing more people about disc golf but after a while, i kinda just wanted to play. I also got warned by a parks department rep that i might get a fine if i keep hitting the light pole (which is marked as a hole)
1) Location! - located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, This park gets extremely crowded on Weekends and Off-work hours, Unless you aren't afraid to hit 10+ people per hole, it is strongly recommended that you visit this course during work hours. i went at 10 am on a tuesday and it was great.
2) The Object are tough to Locate - The Parks department isn't fully aware of the disc golf course so Light poles, Water fountains, Benches may be removed by the time you get to this course, i went yesterday on of the "basket" trees was cut down due to the hurricane, and the "basket" pole on hole 17 was removed for added room to play soccer.
3) The first hole is no where near the entrance of the park so it is awefully difficult to access the first hole. The course plays around back to the first hole and if the course wasn't an adventure for you, going back to the entrance from the hole will be. ( the quickest exit from the course is over a big 1/4 mile path over a groomed mini mountain)
4) Lack of Disc Golf knowledge from the locals - Brooklyn is very ignorant when if comes to Disc golf, very few people know what it is, so many times you'll be given your disc back or asked to play catch. Yesterday 6 people returned my disc after drives. It felt great informing more people about disc golf but after a while, i kinda just wanted to play. I also got warned by a parks department rep that i might get a fine if i keep hitting the light pole (which is marked as a hole)
Other Thoughts: Prospect park provides a unique Object Course that, if attended at the right time, can be a great experience and allow you to leave as a better disc golfer. However, if you go to the park during peak hours (weekends, after 5pm weekdays) it will be a grueling and disapointing experience. So all in all, take a day off, go try out this course, and Let em Rip!
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Pros: I have none, Prospect Park itself is very beautiful and its a great walking park.
Cons: No Baskets and the Markers are no where to be found for the tees. I only found about the website with the images after leaving the course.
Kinda a waste of time if your traveling.
Kinda a waste of time if your traveling.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Brooklyn has Disc Golf!
1 8/9/2008 8/9/2008
Review By: nygfaninva 
Played: 30 Reviewed: 30 Exp: 5.3 Years
This review was updated on 7/6/2011
Pros: Great setting! The park is beautiful and a perfect setting for inner city disc golf. Surprisingly challenging for a public setting. A mix of trees and woods create the need for some tight throws. I also found that putting at an object can be harder than into a basket. Taking on more object courses can only improve one's overall putting. 20 holes with alternates in case the public traffic prevents you from playing through on certain holes. This ensures you can get a solid 18 in even if the park is crowded.
Cons: No baskets. This is an object course, baskets would make this a real great course, but from what I hear the city won't budge. A bit hard to follow. Absolutely recommend printing the map, course description and the pictures found on the course site. Each tee and goal is marked, but you will need to really look for them and if alone I believe the photos will help.
Big Con here: People! On a weekend they were everywhere. I even accidentally hit a pedestrian! My bad! But this can be overcome by starting early or playing at off times or off season.
Big Con here: People! On a weekend they were everywhere. I even accidentally hit a pedestrian! My bad! But this can be overcome by starting early or playing at off times or off season.
Other Thoughts: A really nice course, despite my Cons. You can work around the people and if you follow the course homepage's pictures, map and description it all comes together. Playing at off times (early or weekdays) would improve the course experience greatly.
One other note: If you contact the guys on the homepage, they are very approachable and helpful. I contacted Mel and he met me and took me through the course. Great guy and he is open to meeting any first time visitors to his home course. If possible email him from the home site and make a date. He made the whole experience that much better! The local guys have told me they are setting up alternate holes, to deal with the busy fairways, possibly in the woods. Check the website for updates!
One other note: If you contact the guys on the homepage, they are very approachable and helpful. I contacted Mel and he met me and took me through the course. Great guy and he is open to meeting any first time visitors to his home course. If possible email him from the home site and make a date. He made the whole experience that much better! The local guys have told me they are setting up alternate holes, to deal with the busy fairways, possibly in the woods. Check the website for updates!
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