Haslet, TX

Haslet Community Park - Old Layout

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dreadlock86
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 382 played 309 reviews
2.00 star(s)

surprisingly entertaining 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 15, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-concrete short tees and 2 additional longer tees on each hole
-solid baskets in great condition
-great signs
-creek adds interest and danger to a few fairways
-very little traffic
-easy to find, right off the main road
-piece of cake to navigate

Cons:

-very short
-almost entirely flat with very few obstacles other than the creek and the occasional tree
-the wind here is brutal, great for practice but can be frustrating
-no variety in terms of distance, elevation, or lines

Other Thoughts:

I was bracing for the worst on the way to this course but it actually has a lot to offer for a small town, 9 hole course. It would be a great place to bring a beginner if it weren't for the wind.

Having 3 sets of tees is great. Better players can use the blue tees or you can make 3 loops and play each set, a nice option since it is so short to begin with.

The course makes good use of the few terrain features that are available. I saw a few young trees planted but this place could immensely benefit from planting some more trees and bushes.

Most players will want to skip this course. It's a good option for a quick round if you happen to be in the area but it is definitely not worth the drive.
For those looking to play new courses just for the sake of it, this course and the 2 in Saginaw are a close trio of mediocre 9 holers to hit at once before heading to a real course to finish off the day.


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Pizza God
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Premium Member
Experience: 36 years 1689 played 554 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Up shot central 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 12, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good baskets. (I noticed a little rust on one of the baskets chains)
Tee Pads for the short positions.
GREAT course for new players (or players who want to work on there up shots)
2 longer tees marked on every hole.
All signs were in good condition and the course was easy to follow.

City has been planting trees and bushes on the course. In a few years they will even come into play.

Cons:

Longest hole from the long position was about 310ft
a few holes were boggy.
Rec players may have a hard time throwing across the creek on #4
every single shot I too from all 3 tee's on all 9 holes was a hyzer.

Other Thoughts:

This course would be great for new players and rec players, but for me, it was a pitch and put course.

Playing fast I wound up shooting -17 on the 27 holes. The only reason I didn't shoot better was the wind. (that and I didn't warm up and have not been playing much)

I used either a Star Roc or my CE Valk on every long hole, used a Star Roc or CE Classic Roc on the medium holes, or used the CE Classic Roc or Aviar putter on all the shorts.

Really, I only needed 3 discs.

This is one of the courses that I have now played and will never play again.
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strain
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 42 played 39 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun and Easy Little Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 14, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Good Parking
-Nice DISCatcher baskets
-Concrete tee pads for beginners
-Multiple tees
-Good signs with hole info
-Very easy to navigate
-A few ace runs
-Very clean and well maintained with a few trashcans and benches throughout the course
-Beginner friendly

Cons:

-Can get very soggy by hole #1 and #2 basket after a good rain
-Only concrete tee pads for beginners tees

Other Thoughts:

This is a short and sweet course, it was still fun to play. There is not really a challenge at this course just basic straight shots. I will play it again when I am in the area.
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mrstiggy
Experience: 14.9 years 80 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Not Bad For A Small Town 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 5, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Brand New DiscCatchers, Concrete Tees, Multiple Pin Locations. Well Kept, litter free park. Signs at each pin location for distances. Short Tees have a hole picture. Some small challenges on 3 or 4 holes.

Cons:

Short. The longest hole is about 240 from the concrete. Most holes are wide open. Little obstacles or shade. Not really worth going out of the way to play, but if you live in, or are in the area, its worth a play.

Other Thoughts:

Before I actually got around to playing this course I must have drove by it at least 10 times. I even pulled in the parking lot once and decided it was not worth it. The course actually plays a lot better then it looks from the outside.
This could be a great park in a few years when the trees get bigger. I really enjoy playing this park to boost my confidence. I usually finish at least -7, and I am horrible at DG. Good place to bring your kids to learn DG. There is also two playgrounds on site, and great views of the rail system.
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lohrtom
Experience: 15.1 years 40 played 16 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Haslet Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 9, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

When I played I was the ONLY PERSON in the entire park. It is compact and you can see every basket on the course from any hole. Short distances are a great confidence builder. Well kept park. Little chance of losing a disc. Easy to find. The course is nicely laid out and the markers are the best I have seen, not paper under plexiglass that lasts only until a hard rain but nice metal signs that give you distance, par, and directions to the next hole. Good course for beginers honing their skill. A great lunch time course as it takes maximum of 30 minutes to play nine.

Cons:

It is windy mostly which can make it a bit frustrating. If you are an experience player the course offers little challenge. Nearly no obstacles. Distances are very short which can be either a pro or con.

Other Thoughts:

A great place to play by yourself to get in some practice or for younger players needing shorter distances.
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turnerco
Experience: 15.6 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Haslet Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 31, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Being a beginner I played this couse recently. For beginners I say this is a good course. There are three holes with "minor" water hazards but most are short and open so someone can build their skills without loosing disks in the process.

I played early one Sunday morning and no one was on the course, but I do not know how crowded it might get at other times. The course is easy to follow.

Even on the courses with a water hazard the water is not deep generally and the brush is not bad. I did not see any poison ivy whcih is a good thing.

Plenty of trash cans and benches scattered around for rest and trash disposal.

Cons:

Experienced players will find this course too easy. Other than that I saw no real negatives unless you dislike short 3 par holes,

Other Thoughts:

If you like railroads and trains a main dual tracked BNSF railline is on the west side of the course. Another track is just east of the course. So one could combine watching trains and discs in one trip.
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SomeChump
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 33 played 32 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Not worth a drive 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Might be convenient to where you live. Good course to get your first ace. Great course to bring beginners to.

Cons:

Windy. Boring. Wide open. Short. Literally. I can play 9 holes in 15 minutes here. Nearly every hole is a straight shot. The extra tees add little other than a slightly longer hole. Some don't even allow you a run-up as they were put right up to a fence. Someone mentioned them wedging another 9 holes in here. If they're like the 9 that are already there, I say don't bother. Plant more trees like they've done on #9. At least in 10 years it'll be better.

Ha ha. Read the caption on the picture to the left. "Forces you to avoid the sidewalk." That's your obstacle. The sidewalk. Not exactly intimidating is it.

The longest hole from the longest tee is 310 feet. From the paved tees most are under 200.

Other Thoughts:

I've played disc golf in 4 states (maybe 10 courses) and this is the worst of the bunch. Too bad I'm so addicted I played here nearly every day for a week because it is close to where I was staying.

Don't throw a disc with a lot of fade on #2. That pond is scrotum high and very cold in the winter.
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Joshua1972
Experience: 15.8 years 15 played 14 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Rookies 1st review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Seems like a good course to play to see if you might be interested in Disc Golf. I have played it twice now and am hooked!!! This course is gentle enough for a beginner like myself yet my friends who have been playing a while seem to enjoy it as well.

Cons:

Pretty wide open, I am looking forward to trying a more mature course.
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cc0049
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.9 years 168 played 55 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Practice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 18, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a great course to go out and practice your short game on. There are nice, quality Discatcher baskets, concrete tees, and good signage. Very easy to follow layout. The passing train makes for a cool atmosphere. There are rarely any other throwers out on the course, so you can make your own holes if you want. Very good for practicing. There are varying distances that are marked for alternate tee boxes, although they are not concrete.

Cons:

All of the holes are close to 200ft and with no obstacles between the tee and the pin; makes it pretty repetitive. Holes 1 through 3 are a swampy mess sometimes, making it pretty miserable to try to play those holes.

Other Thoughts:

It is close to home for me, so I'll go out just for practice, but you'll be dissapointed if you make the trip from too far away to actually play a round. Your goal here should be to shoot 9 under. All holes are easy birdies/ace runs from the concrete tees.
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slacker
Experience: 31 years 37 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This is a great course if you want to work on mid-range and putting, also concrete tees on all short tees.

Cons:

Very open w/ few obstructions to work around, grass tees on all long tees and a little out of the way.

Other Thoughts:

You also have to be carefull on several holes you have to throw across the walking path that goes around the park.
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jlui
Experience: 18.8 years 17 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great fun beginners course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This is a brand new course in a young, clean park. The baskets, pads, signs are all pristine. The park is small but the layout seems open. This is a fun park for beginners to learn on and advanced players to hone their short game. Every hole is an ace opportunity if you can drive 275 feet which is the longest distance from tee to basket.

Cons:

Other than the advanced tees being next to the fence on three of the holes, there is not much bad to say about this course except that it is a bit far for a 9 hole course if you are not in the North West part of the Metroplex.

Other Thoughts:

There are great tree placements that when mature, will make for some great skill shots to complete the ace.

Hole 9 for instance is in the center of a ring of young oak trees. In a few years this hole may be a local favorite.

There is a small pond on the left side of hole two with very tall reeds that will eat your disc. You'll want to stay right of the basket on this one.

There is not a lot of shade yet, so play early in the morning or in the evening during the Summer. You can get 9 holes in 30 minutes easy from the short or advanced tees.

By the way, there is only a 20 foot difference between the short tees and middle, and another 20 feet from the middle to advanced in most cases.
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Donovan
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Premium Member
Experience: 37 years 300 played 187 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Close Quarters-Tails Down 2+ years

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

Pros:

Great pitch and putt type course. There was a great job in the landscaping. The future of this course looks good. It is well maintained. Finding your way from hole to hole is easy and this is a great course for beginners, but a fun ace course for more advanced players. You are not likely to lose a disc on this course and the many benches and trash-cans should keep this place in good shape.

Cons:

On holes 6,7, & 8 you will not be happy playing from the advanced tees. They are marked right up to a fence. The close quarters means you have to just stand and throw for those advanced tees. It is too bad they did not put the cement tees on all the tee areas. I say this because the intermediate and advanced tees or grass/dirt style, while the close tees are all cement.

Other Thoughts:

I love the sidewalk that encircles the course and the people were real friendly. The landscaping is very nice. It was well designed and very comfortable place to play. The word is that they are discussing the idea of making this an 18 hole course eventually. They have the the land and enthusiasm to make this work.

Update: The parks department has been adding lots of trees lately to make these small holes more accuracy orientated, but they are still very young trees and won't be much trouble for quite some time.
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