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Hole #12 (Taken 9/2009)
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Hole #12 Basket to Tee
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Reviews: 29
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mid length & wooded 
Pros: Nice park
Good mix of tunnel and open shots
Practice basket
Good mix of tunnel and open shots
Practice basket
Cons: No tee signs
No true long hole(s)
Short rubber pads
No true long hole(s)
Short rubber pads
Other Thoughts: After identifying the 4 disc review this course had garnered, I planned a trip here. The course and park were beautiful. The fallen leaves and autumn colors provided a picturesque landscape.
Although this is certainly a nice course, the layout left a little to be desired. Even though I never got "lost", I didn't like not having tee signs. When you step from your car, you approach 3 unmarked pads, all together, pointing in slightly different directions. Its easy enough to find the map posted at the entrance, but this struck me funny. The flow however, is quite smooth.
I never once needed a max range driver, and I only threw a midrange a couple times. Many deuce opportunities. I threw Stalker or XL, then putter on most holes.
Most courses tend to benefit left handers. Not here. There is a heavy mix of right to left shots. As a lefty, I had to pull a lot of drives off the tee.
All in all, I liked the course. If it were local, I would play it often.
Although this is certainly a nice course, the layout left a little to be desired. Even though I never got "lost", I didn't like not having tee signs. When you step from your car, you approach 3 unmarked pads, all together, pointing in slightly different directions. Its easy enough to find the map posted at the entrance, but this struck me funny. The flow however, is quite smooth.
I never once needed a max range driver, and I only threw a midrange a couple times. Many deuce opportunities. I threw Stalker or XL, then putter on most holes.
Most courses tend to benefit left handers. Not here. There is a heavy mix of right to left shots. As a lefty, I had to pull a lot of drives off the tee.
All in all, I liked the course. If it were local, I would play it often.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Relaxed, secluded, fun 
Pros: Beautiful, relaxed park setting surrounded by an abundance of nature
First-rate design especially considering the limited land allocated
Well defined fairways and manageable rough
Rubber tee pads & baskets in next to new condition
Fun for multiple skill levels / nice course for introducing disc golf to new players
Clean; maintenance is top-notch
Park amenities close by
Easy to get to - right off I-70 and close to I-75
First-rate design especially considering the limited land allocated
Well defined fairways and manageable rough
Rubber tee pads & baskets in next to new condition
Fun for multiple skill levels / nice course for introducing disc golf to new players
Clean; maintenance is top-notch
Park amenities close by
Easy to get to - right off I-70 and close to I-75
Cons: No tee signs (seriously, this takes .5 off my review)
Mostly short and not very challenging
Lack of 'pro' tees or baskets (to increase challenge)
Holes play similarly and can get repetitive (specifically the back 9)
Not much elevation change
Even though water is nearby, it does not come into play
Some holes play by roads and errant throw could hit cars/pedestrians
Mostly short and not very challenging
Lack of 'pro' tees or baskets (to increase challenge)
Holes play similarly and can get repetitive (specifically the back 9)
Not much elevation change
Even though water is nearby, it does not come into play
Some holes play by roads and errant throw could hit cars/pedestrians
Other Thoughts: What a peaceful and serene course - especially when you're the only one there at 8:30 in the morning! The first set of holes got my hopes up - peaking with the retention dam hole (see pics). I was really expecting to play along side it hoping it would lead to more adventurous holes
So it was somewhat of a let down when the map indicated I was going back instead of forward. The remainder of the course plays around the land adjacent to the road, parking lot and circle around the practice basket. So don't expect to cover a lot of ground. It's mostly back and forth in a somewhat confined area. There are a few wooded holes but for the most part, they're mostly comparable - well kept, distinct fairways with manageable rough on each side with some mature trees mixed in. I enjoyed the placement of the pins where a tree, elevation or turn either way can make one settle for par when a birdie was expected.
There's not a lot of variety or challenge here - words like 'epic' or 'pro-caliber' do NOT describe this course. However, it has a huge fun factor which tends to appeal to a range of skill levels. Hopefully the people in and around the area (and passing through) are giving this course a play as it is well deserving. Of the 3 Dayton area courses I've played, this is by far my favorite.
The lack of tee signs is an obvious omission which reduces my score by a half point. I had a map and there was no problem but for such a well done course, I was expecting the icing on the cake (I understand, there are most likely legitimate reasons for the lack of tee signs).
Side Note:
Getting back to my car from 18, I noticed an older couple with binoculars unloading a spotting scope from their trunk. Being a birder, I knew this was a tell tale sign. As they walked by, I struck up a conversation regarding the birds I'd seen in and around the nearby 'lake' (it really wasn't one when I was there - lack of rain had the water receding quite a bit. This produces 'mudflats' which attract shorebirds which invariably results in birders on hole 13). Accepting their gracious invitation, we spent the next 2+ hours birding around the park. So ironically, I unintentionally spent double the time birding as I did disc golfing!
So it was somewhat of a let down when the map indicated I was going back instead of forward. The remainder of the course plays around the land adjacent to the road, parking lot and circle around the practice basket. So don't expect to cover a lot of ground. It's mostly back and forth in a somewhat confined area. There are a few wooded holes but for the most part, they're mostly comparable - well kept, distinct fairways with manageable rough on each side with some mature trees mixed in. I enjoyed the placement of the pins where a tree, elevation or turn either way can make one settle for par when a birdie was expected.
There's not a lot of variety or challenge here - words like 'epic' or 'pro-caliber' do NOT describe this course. However, it has a huge fun factor which tends to appeal to a range of skill levels. Hopefully the people in and around the area (and passing through) are giving this course a play as it is well deserving. Of the 3 Dayton area courses I've played, this is by far my favorite.
The lack of tee signs is an obvious omission which reduces my score by a half point. I had a map and there was no problem but for such a well done course, I was expecting the icing on the cake (I understand, there are most likely legitimate reasons for the lack of tee signs).
Side Note:
Getting back to my car from 18, I noticed an older couple with binoculars unloading a spotting scope from their trunk. Being a birder, I knew this was a tell tale sign. As they walked by, I struck up a conversation regarding the birds I'd seen in and around the nearby 'lake' (it really wasn't one when I was there - lack of rain had the water receding quite a bit. This produces 'mudflats' which attract shorebirds which invariably results in birders on hole 13). Accepting their gracious invitation, we spent the next 2+ hours birding around the park. So ironically, I unintentionally spent double the time birding as I did disc golfing!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Englewood Reserve DGC 
Pros: Clean, well-maintained tees. Challenging hole layouts. Very pretty park. Actual "fairway" and "rough" areas.
Cons: Not well marked so it is difficult to figure out as you go. The park is difficult to navigate in vehicles, too.
Other Thoughts: You should have passable skill with every type of shot to play this course well. This is a course that is not "easy" but is still very rewarding even for a novice. We had to walk over to review the posted course layout several times in order to know what to do next.There is a printable map available online - make sure you bring one. I will play this course as often as I'm able to.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Englewood Metroparks Course
Pros: Great Layout. Not too hard but still challenging. Great Views of the "lake". Elevated Basket on the back 9 was really cool. Really liked the Rubber Mat Tee pads.
Cons: None really. Maybe some signs would be nice.
Other Thoughts: I really liked this course. Set up well. Not too hard to walk and very challenging. Its a bit of a drive for me but well worth it. I recommend you playing it if you're in the area.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Beautiful
Pros: Amazing layout, creative shots, and really amazing park to play in. It's a highly used park, with an amazing array of scenery and wildlife. A large lake provides an amazing backdrop to a couple holes with elevated tee-boxes.
Cons: The sign thing is an issue, but it's not too bad. Take the map.
Other Thoughts: A map from the park entrance to the beginning of the course would be nice, because if you pass it, you end up outside the park again. (At least we did)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Scenic and fun - rewarding and variety...
Pros: The course has a lot of variety and is laid out on a some very interesting land. Open shots, wooded shots, left to right, right to left, straight through trees, short technical shots, long 400+ downhill, long 400+ uphill, unique raised basket, lake, mowed fairways, quiet and peaceful park, great parking and amenities, large fly18 pads.
Cons: no tee signs yet
Other Thoughts: This is one of those courses that you can play one day and shoot a 10 down and the next day you might come out and shoot a 2 down. There is a lot of room for reward and a lot of room for error. Your drive is very important on this course in the sense that without a perfect one - you may not birdie the hole. The scenery is amazing. If it is your first time playing take note of the course map at hole #1 or print one out at www.daytondiscgolf.org
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Englewood MetroPark DGC 
2-4 
11/28/2008 
11/2/2008
Review By: discgolferjr Played: 16 Reviewed: 16 Exp: 5.6 Years
This review was updated on 1/24/2010
Pros: Nice course in the Englewood Reserve. Not much trash. Heavily played. Most holes of decent length. Mowed fairways. Only takes about an hour and 30 minutes. Extra large rubber teepads and new DISCatcher baskets. Lots of people to help you. Numbers on baskets.
Cons: No teesigns or markers. Just rubber on the ground. Confusing if playing for first time. Need a course map.
Other Thoughts: 12 has a cool pin placement. I was expecting a course with no fairways and trees everywhere. I was impressed by the layout. If it had teesigns, I would give it a 4.5. Should be a great course for a quick round. 5 minutes from airport.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Layover round
Pros: Fun and interesting layout. It wasn't terribly challenging but it was obvious some thought was put in to each hole with respect to the relatively small amount of land devoted to it. This course is quite new so I expect it will improve over time.
Cons: The tees need to at least be marked with the hole number. There were several other people there throwing but if not I would not have gotten all 18 in. The baskets are clearly marked but going all the way to the basket and back to verify the hole number is unacceptable. Just some spray paint on the pad would be better than nothing for now.
Very odd switchback on #17 and #18. That's the only hole I got really turned around on. I played #18 first then realized my mistake and threw #17. Signs will resolve this.
Very odd switchback on #17 and #18. That's the only hole I got really turned around on. I played #18 first then realized my mistake and threw #17. Signs will resolve this.
Other Thoughts: Great course to stop in and play if you are passing through. It is literally five minutes from the airport. If you land and want to get a round in before hitting the road, this is the spot. I threw it right before turning in a rental car and flying out. Excellent location for that!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Bucolic Splendor! 
Pros: The scenery on this course is great. The course is situated in the middle of a large nature park so there are few signs of civilization. You are surrounded by trees and wildlife, a lake, and a grass-covered dam.
The course flows well and it is not too difficult to navigate even without a course map.
The course flows well and it is not too difficult to navigate even without a course map.
Cons: I wish this course was a little more challenging. I shot a -3 (playing all holes as par 3), and I'm not that great.
There was significant traffic, but I guess that should be expected given the great atmosphere and "new-ness" of the course.
There was significant traffic, but I guess that should be expected given the great atmosphere and "new-ness" of the course.
Other Thoughts: This course is definitely worth a visit. Be prepared to birdie (I hit three in a row - Turkey Time!)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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