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Tinicum Park

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itsRudy
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.7 years 73 played 62 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Needs an Update, Perspective of a Blind Noodlearm

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 18, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

As you drive in, cruising next to the Delaware River on the way, there is an avenue of trees that plays #1-4, and the most convenient parking is in the furthest back lot.

From the very first tee, Tinicum felt like a very old course, in a good way but with accumulated baggage. It still surprised me that it dated all the way back to 1992.

Each hole has 3 possible pins, with a dial like Tyler State Park displaying hopefully current info. Which is great in theory...

Now, I'll be the first to admit I'm a shameless noodlearm, I average about 250' on a good day and might throw 290' every so often. With the long distances here up front, I didn't start having any fun until #4, which was a highly treed 317' at the time? Dunno.

When #7 entered the woods and it became a bit more technical, I was in my element for about three holes. And most of the back nine was a pleasure. Even though it appears fully open and flat at first glance, the majority of course is treed fairways, to one extent or another, with enough elevation humps to obscure distant pins in the front holes. The trees provide a good level of technicality, lines, and need a measure of luck.

Much of the back course near the back parking lot plays near an old canal and what used to be an old towpath, from what I gather.

On a Monday afternoon, the only other players I saw were a party of 2 well ahead of me when I drove in. Compared to the heavily used tees, I'm not sure what the verdict on crowdedness is.

Overall, it's way more course than a typical community park, well worth the play, but also heavily flawed. There is a very good course here, but details need reworking to bring it out.

Cons:

The overarching weakness is that the basket location was far too often mysterious, off the tee, due to multiple pins, distance, obscuring trees, and hard to comprehend signs.

Perhaps it picked up the idea of a dial and multiple pins from Tyler 40 minutes south. While it works well there, it didn't work here for me because a number of dials are missing or were flat out wrong. Time after time on the distant holes, I wished I brought along my mini-bonoculars to find where the target was. I was throwing blind.

Udisc has an absurd number of map layouts for this place as well, when they feel like changing pins, which seems like every six months. Does it become like a whole new course every time? Hard to say, but I doubt it. It's an attempt to cater to mixed skill levels but strangely, I never seen shortest 'A' pin positions used. Just the longer 'B' and longest 'C'.

It would be better off keeping either buying another set of baskets so intermediate pins can be up all the time or investing in quality advanced and amateur tees instead, so multiple levels can play concurrently.

Speaking of, the tees here are in an extremely sad shape for having been updated around 2015, gravelly ruts in the ground that are sometimes ten feet long, sometimes they look like explosion craters over thirty feet in length, with no clearly defined end. More often than not, I teed off in the grass just for safety. A testament to sheer usage, perhaps.

Signs are really impressive in build quality, layered plastic with two colors, that are routed/carved. However, the details of the map were utterly baffling to me and will be to other newcomers in cold half of the year. Squiggly lines I thought conveyed a mysterious missing "forest" actually meant mowed fairways that were gone this time of year. Take a gander at #18 sign (or any hole sign really) and imagine that the entire field was completely evenly mowed while reading it.

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I couldn't make heads of tails of it while playing. Now looking at photos here, I realized what it was supposed to mean but I'm glad I played now instead of in summer. Not a fan of narrowly mowed fairways strips and playing disc hunt amongst higher grass in a field.

While the treed holes were overall good, there were few too many dead straight tunnel shots through the tees, at least three, and not enough anhyzer ones to even it out for the LHBH/RHFHers.

You have to backtrack the entirety of #5 before throwing it due to design. It's there to have a single, token, uphill, but it's boring and wide open. Unnecessary contrivance. It seems if they broke up #1 into two warm-up holes, they could forgo this lackluster uphill and have the player simply cross the field from #4 to #6 without all the extra backtracking.

Similarly, there is a lack of basket navigational aids. Some tee signs show next tee. Only one basket had Next Tee indicator, in form of a taped spoke. And the distances between baskets, like #9 to #10, can be fairly large. Udisc was used fairly frequently.

#18 is a fairly massive, slightly downhill, 800' drive as an ender, but it criss-crosses the walking path from 9 to 10 to do it. While the distance is impressive, ending on a wide open hole really isn't.

I would be thrilled to see this course fixed to some extent, but lacking either that or a massive gain in my driving distance, I doubt I would drive out this way again.

Other Thoughts:

Out of XXXXX:

Terrain: XXXx - Very Good. Mostly flat but a ton of room and lots of trees to make things interesting.
Execution: XXx - Typical. It's a good course mostly in layout, but some holes need rework, the pin concept doesn't work here imo. The strip-mowed fairways in summer are not my thing and makes for baffling signs in the other half of the year.
Upkeep: XX - Reasonable. The overall park seemed nice and kept if dated, as were the fairways. Tees are in horrendous shape. Pin dials missing.
Difficulty: XXX - Intermediate. Other than distance, most of the difficulty was just a step over average. Lacks punishment in missing a line.
Fun Factor: XXX - Good. I had a better time than the flaws would indicate, but it really took a long while to get going. YMMV here based on throwing distance.
Overall: XXX - Good but flawed. This course should be a half a star higher than if execution and upkeep were better.

Amenities: There was a portapotty right before the last parking lot.
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HyooMac
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.7 years 415 played 380 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A challenging mix 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Great mix of open and wooded holes. You need to be able to throw both "high and smart" and "low and careful" - the trees get you on the wooded holes, and the rough gets you on the open holes.
- They do a lot with a largely flat setting - and have figured out how to incorporate every slight elevation change available.

Cons:

- Signage is getting a bit old and spotty. I hate to see maintenance slip on the small touches. The course is mowed and maintained - so the holes themselves are great. But a little attention to signage and "next tee" arrows would make it even better.

Other Thoughts:

- This is a very good course, and I found myself pushing my rating up the more I thought about how good the holes are.
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Ryal
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 6.8 years 216 played 182 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Come To Tinicum 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+ One tee pad per hole but multiple possible pin locations. This means a lot of variability between sessions.
+ All tee signs are made of sturdy plastic. They show a diagram of the hole ahead, the distances to the different pins locations and each pin's par. A dial below the sign indicates to the player which pin is currently in play.
+ Among the open holes, the grasses are mowed at different heights to create clear lines between fairways and rough. The rough areas are not too tall, so any discs that land there can still be easily found.
+ The course plays in a quiet and expansive township park area with two or three holes alongside a natural canal. There are no mind-blowing sights here, but it is still a peaceful place.
+ Very many wide open holes to let loose and throw your hardest and farthest. Many holes are in the 350-foot range or more! Be ready for a healthy walk.
+ A few wooded holes peppered in add variety to the course.
+ Easy access to bathrooms right next to Tee5. Benches and trash cans are everywhere. Please do not litter.

Cons:

- There are no 'next tee' signs. It's true that the 'current tee' diagrams point the player in the direction of the next tee, but it ought not be put upon the player. Signage is part of any course, and 'next tee' signs go a long way in making the course play more smoothly. The biggest offenders of this are from hole 4 to 5 and from hole 9 to 10.
- The tee pads have a lot to be desired. The best way I can describe them is loose fine gravel. The material is unevenly spread within most tees. A player can slip on such a free-moving platform. A few have been used so much that there are deep ruts carved down the middle. This limits the player's mobility during a wind-up.
- Not much elevation challenge to speak of. There are some gradual uphill and downhill slopes, but this course is mostly flat.
- With the exception of holes 7, 13 and 14, there are no densely wooded holes that truly challenge a players accuracy and placement.

Other Thoughts:

My favorite hole at Tinicum might be hole 3. To my mind, it is the most dynamic of the course, meaning that it has the most varied elevation. I like its downhill slope followed by slight uphill charge to the basket. Plus, it isn't too long or too short.
My least favorite hole here might be hole 12. It was pretty flat and straight-forward.

As for the course as a whole, Tinicum Park's disc golf course is a nice open place to practice your power drives. The course does have wooded holes, but they are not the focus of this venue. Still, players who prefer challenge through deliberate placement will probably enjoy the park-style holes because of how organized and apparent they are.
The tee pads are lacking, and the elevation is minimal. There are no truly dazzling holes here, but Tinicum is a good place to go for a slow-paced and leisurely session with friends or solo.

I recommend Tinicum to the power throwers who are looking for a calm place to fling their farthest. Technical players will probably enjoy it, too, because of the occasional wooded hole that takes you by surprise. The varying pin locations ensure that playing here will not feel predictable, although it is kind of a let-down if a pin position that you like isn't in play that day. But, that's just how it goes sometimes.
Come to Tinicum for a wide-open low-pressure session of disc golf. Bring your furthest gliders!
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odysseus
Experience: 29 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A rebirth...of teepads! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 20, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Tinicum is experiencing a face lift! New stone dust pads are being installed on EVERY hole! Completely level & raked (as of mid-late Nov).

And, pin positions are being changed! I have travelled to Tinicum for the past 5+ years, and this was the first time I played #5 to any position not on the hill (it was in the farthest). Nice to see these being rotated more frequently! It makes this a GREAT bomber course when the baskets (especially the back #9) are rotated to the longs at times. There was a long span where the back was only in A or B.

Not only can you bomb you heart out, but the wooded sections require touch, finesse, and accuracy. Long drives on open holes might seem like a free for all, however correct placement does go far.

Power of ~400ft is needed to score on most Par 3s. Great place to experiment with new drivers.

Well-manicured; always see the parks dept. performing land maintenance.

Cons:

If the pins were rotated more frequently, I would play here more often.

At times, high winds can make this course difficult to enjoy. This is moreso true when the rough is long, but it has not been all year!

Other Thoughts:

Now that Tinicum has new teepads (and hopefully, rotated pins consistently), it is on par with Little Lehigh & Jordan once again. It is the definition of drive for show, putt for dough.
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SmurfItchy
Experience: 13.1 years 62 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

3 holes to every hole, a fun course to go to 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is a little out of the way but totally worth going to! The first couple holes are pretty much the same, wide open how far and close can you throw. But once you moved into the woods it was a lot of fun. With different lines and lengths, its never the same old throw. Going from open to woods back to open back to woods and ending in an all you can throw hole!

Cons:

Other than some holes just being wide open, where its more how far can you throw than how accurate can you be, it was a very fun course.

Other Thoughts:

I would have done it twice but I went after work and would not be able to get in the 2nd round before it got dark. This is a fun course and if you go right after they mow you are at low risk of losing you disc. And with 3 hole locations on every whole, it gives the course a new feel every time you play!
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Afropirg
Experience: 9.7 years 34 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Tinicum 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 19, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good mix of open and wooded holes.Multiple pin placements for each hole gives a good variety of shots for each hole. Fairways where well defined and mowed. Rough area's haven't grown in yet but you could still see that they are in fact the rough.

Seating at just about every hole. Playground for kids, walking path along the canal. Water hazards come into play on a couple of holes, but not many.

Each hole has multiple ways to attack the basket. If you have a roller you can break that out on a few holes, anny shots, hyzer shots....long bombs. Really got to air it out on a few holes, especially 18 which is close to 800' par 4.

Cons:

Some people may feel the holes get repetitive, but I don't think so. Its a nice mixture of open and wooded.

Only negative I could see is the natural tee pads being pretty worn in. Maybe moving them from time to time to prevent them from getting a big rut in the middle of them.

Other Thoughts:

I wanted to see the course before I played it in an upcoming tournament (People's Detour) and really enjoyed the back to back rounds I played. We got their early enough that for the first round we had the course to ourselves so that enabled us to try multiple shots with different type of shots. Second round we noticed a few more people showing up so we played a normal round.

I didn't mind the natural tee's but some seem to be worn in pretty good. I think 3 I tee'ed off from the side. There was a lot of foot traffic and bike traffic along the canal, so I can see that becoming a potential problem while playing 10 and 11.

All in all I really enjoyed the course. Looking forward to this upcoming tournament and later in June.
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UCC Wizard
Experience: 9.6 years 8 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Befitting Bucks County 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Played this course back-to-back on a beautiful fall day, because we just couldn't force ourselves to leave after 18. Well marked holes with integrated maps and tee location markers at every tee box. Great combination of medium and long holes, as well as open and wooded holes. I defy anyone to play a round without hitting a tree trunk, yet all holes still offer you a chance to play cleanly. 18th hole 799 foot finisher is a challenging par 4 for anyone despite the straight-away layout. Getting there in 3 requires consecutive distance bombers. Fun finish. Large practice hole area near 1st tee, along with restroom facilities is a big plus. Being close enough to Nockamixon or Tyler State Park for high quality same day marathons is a plus.

Cons:

As awesome as this course is, its a real headscratcher as to why the complete lack of quality tee boxes. This is the 1 glaring weakness. Some people complain of the flatness, but since that is definitely a personal preference, I don't hold it against the course. Tee boxes on the other hand, are not a personal preference and are unequivocally a bummer for all players. New concrete pads would easily boost this course rating to over 4.0.

Other Thoughts:

Bucks county in the fall is as pretty as it gets, and this course alongside the Delaware takes full advantage. You may have to search for your discs in the leaves after throwing a low worm-burner during the fall, or wade thru some heavy fairway rough in the fields during the summer. But you'll be doing it in beautiful Bucks county.
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patlgn
Experience: 10.6 years 6 played 6 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Flat, long 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 13, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Well maintained, clean course.

Cons:

Fairly boring course to play. I played two rounds there in one day and by the second many of the holes were blurring together. Almost all the holes are very flat. Most of the holes are pretty open and not that challenging. Of the wooded holes, one lacks any clear lanes and the other two are just narrow straight-aways. Also, poor teepads (or lack thereof); all they have is gravel, which has been worn down to uneven pits.

Other Thoughts:

Could do with better signage on how to get from hole to hole.
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seanyboyhoward
Experience: 10.7 years 40 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Tinicum 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Manicured fairways in the open fields holes add a feeling of playing on a links course for ball golf it is awesome.
I love natural tee pads but these could use a little TLC. You use ever shot here, makes for a challenging round.
The canal comes into play on various occasions which makes for some touchy upshots and death putts.

Cons:

Hole 7 is a little too tight. I like technical holes but its a little rough off the tee.
Would just like some direction as you get into the park as to where hole 1 is.

Other Thoughts:

Course is alot of fun!
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thecoasterman589
Experience: 10.6 years 33 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

This course is great! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 8, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

*A good combination of wooded holes and open holes
*Some holes with water hazards to make it challenging
*Very scenic location
*Well maintained tee boxes and baskets
*Fairway and rough on some holes
*Ninth hole is near the parking lot so you can go back to your car
*Not many places you could lose a disc
*Near some other courses (Nockamixon and Alexandria)
*Nineteenth hole for putting practice
*Very clean

Cons:

*A lot of walking between holes
*Pretty Flat
*Sign missing on sixteenth hole

Other Thoughts:

This is a course that will make you want to come back and play again
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EWSdiscgolf
Experience: 10.6 years 89 played 28 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Tinicum is the Bomb 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 7, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

- This place has a 19th Hole for putting
- There is A B and C pin placements
- The signage was pretty good
- The 18th hole was a BEAST
- It was almost like a mini clubhouse between the 9 and 10th hole. There was a parking lot, bathroom, and another practice basket.
- This course is half open, like 5, it's short but uphill and completely open and 18 is open but partly downhill
- You just want to let your discs fly because this course is so great.
- Good dirt tee boxes
- The baskets were terrific
- There was even a marked "fairway" on some holes
- NO garbage on the course
- NO runners that you can hit

Cons:

- I wasn't sure what pin placement it was
- Some holes had long walks to the next one, and it took me 5 minutes to find the tee sometimes
- Some tee boxes were worn away

Other Thoughts:

Not many other thoughts. This course was awesome!!!
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Fishfood
Experience: 23 years 25 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Get out the Big Gun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Fun 18 hole course when you want to just let your discs fly. Long course, less technical than most courses of this level. Good for the long thrower who has accuracy to back it up. Some of the ruff is disc swallowing deep. Well maintained, plays in multiple pin postions, gravel tee pads, signage is o.k. and Mach III baskets are nice.

Cons:

Signs could use some updating and the tee pads are a mess, in serious need of maintenance. Some of the front 9 holes are challenging but it's mostly run and gun course.

Other Thoughts:

I like Tinicum Park, it was the course I cut my teeth on over 10 years ago...I still like to play it, but it's not a course I want to regularly play b/c it's just not that challenging of a course. Good to air out your discs and keep them in the fairway, but other than that, it's always fun to visit here for 18 holes and a sore arm.
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Akavar
Experience: 10.7 years 3 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Learning Disc Golf Here 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

For those of us older players this is a flat course - easier on the knees. There are plenty of wide open holes nicely balanced with a few narrow tree lined holes.

The canal and towpath add a little bit challenge on a few holes. I love 18 - it just keeps going on and on with plenty of room on both sides so that if you are off a little bit the penalty is not too high.

Finally, the grass on the fairways is always well maintained. The sight lines on most holes are very good.

Cons:

This course always has a problem when it rains. The tees are gravel and get slippery with the smallest amount of rain. Also, there are a few places on the course where you find standing water after a rain.

Other Thoughts:

I am learning to disc golf on this course. It is long which helps to build stamina. It has a lot of wide open holes so I do not worry too much about losing discs.

Because this course is so flat a beginner can concentrate on learning to throw and not be constantly challenged by difficult terrain. Also, there is a nice practice area where a beginner can spend all the time they need to get better at the game.
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blazerico
Experience: 18.8 years 321 played 37 reviews
3.50 star(s)

no homeboy bias here 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 15, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-The course is flat and technical on a lot of holes, but there are a bunch of chances to air it out.
-It's easy on your body and cart friendly
-usually well manicured
-new benches on most holes
-You WILL see wildlife here: eagles, herons, turtles, muskrats......just walk the canal path for a minute.

Cons:

-no concrete tees. (I don't think I will up my rating when they do get installed) Concrete would really help after rainy days though.
-discs can be easily lost in the canal when water is high/murky/clogged with plant growth.
-high grass in the summer can make finding discs really fun

Other Thoughts:

Trying to keep it real here and not be biased even though this course is five minutes from my house. I love it here because it is so close and I can get out and play almost any day of the week. It is flat and there are some open holes, but that doesn't mean it is easy by any means. Tinicum can be a challenge to disc golfers of any skill level. I avoided this place for the first few years that I played because I heard it was boring and flat. after the first time i played, I was mad because I hadn't tried it sooner.
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Brendan
Experience: 13.7 years 41 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great Course, Beautiful Opens 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Well manicured fairways make the open holes much more aesthetically pleasing.
Park cleanliness in general is spectacular.
Old Shade.
Tree obstacles are typically just trunks and not branches.

Cons:

No major elevation changes. (Most times I really want to throw a disc off a cliff)
Tee boxes were mostly puddles when i was last there.

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stout202
Experience: 14.1 years 52 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Tinicum DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 1, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beautiful scenic park right next to the Delaware River on the PA side. Decent mixture of wooded/open holes but the course definitely favors big arms.
Multiple baskets (A,B,C) at each hole that are rotated regularly.
The course is usually well groomed with defined fairways and rough.
The canal on the west side of the course plays a factor on a couple of holes and will make you think twice about how you approach the basket.
Signage at the hole is accurate and includes a dial that lets you know what the basket location for that day is.

Cons:

Variety is a bit lacking, many of the holes are fairly similar. A good technical game is not necessarily required to score well but you definitely need to be able to bomb a drive.
Very flat-elevation changes are one of my favorite qualities of a good DGC and there are none to speak of at Tinicum.
When the course is not well maintained it can be a pain searching through the high stuff for your disc (solution-thow the disc straight!)
Sometimes there are other activities going on at the park (boy scouts, polo, etc) which can get in the way of your game. We had to skip a hole one time because the fairway was occupied by boy scouts camping.

Other Thoughts:

You're not going to find the amazing signature holes and variety like you would at some of the other courses nearby but its certainly worth playing. On a nice day its a beautiful place to be outside discin'. There is also a course only a couple of miles away in Alexandria, NJ...you could easily hit them both in an afternoon.
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RamsFan1
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.5 years 91 played 91 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Solid But Unspectacular 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 7, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Located in a nice county park just across the Jersey border. Three possible basket placements at each hole. Signage is excellent and depicts par, distance and basket location, while a rotating dial at the base of the tee post lets you know if it is in the "A", "B" or "C" position. An arrow is etched into each tee sign pointing you to the next tee off area. Course layout and hole variety are both satisfactory. Numbered Mach III baskets are old but work well. Mowed pathways leading to the field holes are a big help. Benches exist at most of the holes, porta potties are available and parking space is decent.

Cons:

Dirt tee off areas, which is a big downer given what the rest of the course offers. Depending on pin placement, holes 5 and 6 play dangerously close to each other. High grass can make it tough to find errant shots. Most holes favor the guy with the big arm. Wind can wreak havoc on your round depending on the time of year you play. The sign for hole 16 is missing as of 5/7/11. Bag poles and the occasional "next tee" arrow would be nice additions to the course.

Other Thoughts:

I had heard good things about Tinicum, and must admit I felt a bit disappointed after playing here. While the course is not bad- designer Joe Mela undoubtedly knew what he was doing- it just seems to be missing that little something that could put it into that upper tier of courses. You can tell that at one time, Tinicum was a destination course. Now almost 20 years old, Tinicum reminds me of the once superb athlete who is now a mere mortal- still good but not great. This course lacks that extra level of care and attention given to the super courses of Tyler State Park and Nockamixon that make it stand out. These criticisms aside, it is certainly still a good play and worth your while to visit.
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toothyfish
Experience: 14.7 years 31 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Grip It and Rip It! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 13, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

If you like to throw big drives, then this is the course for you. It favors players who can throw a 400 ft drive in good control, yet it still does have several technical holes, requiring accuracy and shaping of lines.
* multiple basket locations for each tee
* current location is indicated at each tee by an A-B-C selector and footage/location for each is shown
* locations do change frequently offering some variety to "locals"
* easier walking as most fairways are clear and grassy
* generally open and free from park traffic (though there are several large events here that can interfere)
* well-maintained park - even the open fairways have nice definition
* modest restrooms near first tee, and portalets out by 14.
* The 9th basket is close to the parking lot, creating a true sense of front and back nine, and allows for re-fueling

Cons:

Personal preference plays a role in this.
* very flat - no elevation changes
* par isn't too hard to attain, but birdie is if you are limited in driving distance on most holes
* Rough (grass fields) can get very high in the summer months, making disc locating difficult
* Hole 5 Long requires alot of excess walking.
* Some tees are well-worn and need releveling, a draw back of gravel/cinder tees

Other Thoughts:

Depending on your point of view you may find Tinicum too hard, too easy, or just right. It does favor bigger arms and I found myself throwing either mids or faster drivers off most tees. There are a few low ceiling shots, making use of limited wooded areas.

The wind can be a big factor at Tinicum. The course is very exposed. Even a 10-15 mph wind can create an added challenge as it can tend to change directions around the wooded sections and close the ridge that is the back drop. Suddenly, this too-open, too-easy course gets extremely difficult as drives and upshots blow off-course. I find myself playing a very different game here than at other courses, because of the distance and conditions.

If you are looking to create a little more diversity in your golf outting, I would recommend a round at Tinicum and then head off and play either Nockamixon (20 mins) or Alexandria (10 mins)
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ArcheType
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.9 years 38 played 25 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Big Arm Wonderland 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

First off, this course is beautiful. The area is so pretty, and well maintained. The park is very scenic around it. Also the fairways look great, with walkways to holes being mowed, but still longer rough left on each sides of the fairway, it looks great.

The signs on this course are great as well, giving locations of each basket, and distances and pars for them. Also, there is a small wooden dial on the post below them that shows which position the basket is at, which helps when its out of sight.

Several holes on this offer lots of fun distance, at 600'+. Hole 18 is a big arms dream, a wide fairway to the basket at 799' according to the sign, for the longest position.

The multiple positions for baskets looked great, several holes through the trees had positions that went left and right, which would totally change the feel of the hole, and provide great variety.

Cons:

Some of the dirt tees were rutted. With how nice this course is built, concrete, or even rubber tees would really improve the environment.

Also, I was only able to play by primarily the long pin positions, but several holes seemed to only require big arm distance. There were some technical holes, but they were pretty few and far between. Some holes would be more technical by other pin positions, but many were on the same line and just shortened by 50'-100' by different pins, so it was virtually the same hole, just shorter.

Also, the course is kind of hard to navigate, a few holes have you throw across a field, then walk back to the same side you threw from to get to the next tee, which would've been tough to find if I didn't use the course map on this site.

Other Thoughts:

The day I was here, for whatever reason, a massive group of foreigners was trying to set up camp in the middle of the fairway on holes 4 and 5. I'm not sure if this happens here regularly, but it was very frustrating to demolish my score because of some campers who didn't understand english, but, I don't hold that against the course.

All in all, a great course to play and throw some bombs, but not very catering to the technical smaller arms of us out there.
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swatso
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3.50 star(s)

Something For Everyone 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

The tee signs were excellent - showed all the positions, distances to them, and currently-used position. Benches at most holes. Excellent online map. Two 9=hole loops. Practice basket. Well maintained.

Cons:

Dirt/gravel tees. Quite flat.

Other Thoughts:

Offers a variety of holes that play across the open space, within patches of woods, and amongst scattered tall hardwoods of a large public park which backs to a canal. Like to grip-n-rip on open holes? A few holes are long-n-wide open their entirety, while several others are open for a good portion of their length. Prefer tight/tech/touch? Nearly 1/3rd would fall into this category, but with minimal/no undergrowth, you need not worry about searching for your wayward disc. Is something in-between, such as fairways defined by rows of trees, or scattered trees with multiples paths through them, more your muse? A good portion of the holes would fit this description. A few right or left turns needed, but if you can simply throw straight, you'll do well on most holes.

Overall, a very solid course. Good mixture of tightness, despite the flatness, certainly worth a visit.
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