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Hole #3 (Taken 8/2008)
Hole #3 (Taken 8/2008) 
3 / 270ft.
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Great Course 
Pros: Great course running through a park. Both short and long holes but more short holes. Very challenging due to a stream running through a bunch of holes. Many holes have the stream to the left or right which poses a water hazard. A good variety of tree shots and anhyzer opportunities. Plenty of parking because it is right near the civic center of Arvada. Tee pads are nice concrete with good signs to navigate you.
Cons: Sometimes you have to wait in the summer due to a bunch of people.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Pros: The course has fresh looking tee signs and tee pads/concrete for every hole. From what I hear, it's a really old course and they made some good use of the land. A pretty good variety of shots too.
Cons: It's tight layout has a few holes overlap. Your target is in the fairway of the next tee. It can interrupt the flow of play. Also, the creek that runs through it is nice, but I don't really like that almost every single hole puts water into play - I'm talking about within 20 feet of the forced line. I'm all about risk-reward, but I think risk should mean losing strokes, not your trusted discs into water. Basically, I feel like two people could throw identical shots and one could catch and roll in the water and another could be parked. Some say "tough, deal", I say a little unfair an frustrating.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Front 9 on a tough course
Pros: obstacles, water hazards ( a creek runs through the course) nice signs that describe each hole, they even have a picture of your view from the tee
Cons: played on a sunday and the course was very packed, but it spread out after the 1st and 2nd holes, walking to tees required walking through holes (could be dangerous)
Other Thoughts: this was a great course, very challenging for me, a self proclaimed beginner, i only played the front nine because i was with someone who had never played and her discs kept going in the water, and we were in need of something a little less challenging that we could play around at, i cant wait to go back and play this course when it is less full, a week day is probably best
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Nice place
Pros: Very nice creek running through the middle of the course, making every shot vulnerable. I think thats a pro, challenging courses make you a better player. Great signs, great big huge tee pads, some of the largest I've seen. Tight shots, require accuracy and finesse.
Cons: The course is shared with a skate park which put a ton of kids in play on several holes. There are neighborhoods surrounding the park so bad shots could end up on a roof or fenced yard.
Other Thoughts: This park has been crowded pretty heavy the times I've gone and some of the holes switchback which causes even more delay. Best to go early. The neighbors seem to be cool, so just knock on the door before you climb someones fence or walk into their yard. This shouldn't be a problem for your above average player.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
One of the greats 
5+ 
8/14/2008 
10/17/2008
Review By: Camgolfer 
Played: 51 Reviewed: 28 Exp: 10.1 Years
This review was updated on 7/8/2009
Pros: There are so many technical shots that it forces you to improve your game. This park is well used so you can always find someone to play a round with. There are shots in this course for every player. The design is well laid out so that it does not favor any players. It is easy to over estimate some holes so you have to consider your shots very carefully. This is course that anyone in Denver will tell you is great. It combines many great strategies on throwing disc. Multiple pin placements make playing this course often a different challenge.
Cons: The sidewalks pose a problem when it is old lady with small dog walking day. Holes 7 & 8 overlap. This can cause a bit of a backup because you have to wait for other players to clear the area, pedestrians and people retrieving their lost discs from OB and the creek. Hole 17 had a blind fairway that shoots over the creek and busy sidewalks from a lower area. While this is a good shot, a spotter or a loud warning must be given before teeing off to ensure that no one gets hit.
Other Thoughts: Every time I play this course I have a unique experience. Do not miss this one! Play this one earlier in the morning (before 11) to get a quicker round in. Bring a Golden Retriever, shorts, or a pole. There are high chances of having to make a water rescue.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Always a fun experience
Pros: very easy to navigate (even has pictures with pin placements), multiple pin placements (some very, very challenging and near water hazards), very technical with trees and water, parking and bathroom on site, tee pads and pins in pristine condition, lots of variety to the course requiring a variety of shots and strategy, players who play here are generally very nice and courteous.
Cons: Not a lot of longer holes, very little elevation change. Water can be annoying at times, especially when a big group is looking for their discs and holds up those behind them, very crowded at times, Is a public park so having a high pedestrian awareness is a must! Some pins have a lot of mud around them during wet months.
Other Thoughts: This has become my favorite course as of late. Every time I come it presents a new challenge or intrigue that I always go away with. Having a water on most holes has made me a better, concervative disc golfer and I am very thankful for the lessons this course has taught me. Course also hosts annual tourney, so that is a true testimant to the calliber of course this really is.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
High Fun Factor
Pros: The reason Johnny Roberts is the most popular disc golf course in the Denver area is that it's flat out fun. Most holes are reachable for birdies and at least two holes, 10 and 11, are always ace opportunities. Risk/Reward high with OB on every hole: street, sidewalks, skate board park, basketball court. Basket placements near Ralston Creek, so lots of death putts. (Miss and you're wet.) If you throw straight as an arrow and stay dry, several strokes under par is possible. (Putting is the key to scoring well since all baskets are reachable.) Big bonus: If you play off peak hours, you can play a lot of holes in a very short period of time. Mile High Disc Golf Club, the City of Arvada and Tom Hamilton do an excellent job of keeping the course fresh with different pin placements and park maintenance.
Cons: TRAFFIC: Be aware it's a mult-use park so watch out for walkers, bikers, kids, dogs, strollers. If playing in traffic bothers you, Bird's Nest or Badlands are better choices.
Other Thoughts: Sunday morning random doubles is a Denver tradition. You may get paired with a top pro, or a beginner, either way, always a lot of fun.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Not a bad way to spend the morning 
Pros: - Quality benches and restroom on premises.
- Long tee pads allow you to stretch out.
- Several intimidating holes that test your nerve. You'll find yourself throwing over the creek multiple times, and in at least one case your disc must fly over the creek twice on the way to the basket.
- Nicely manicured and laid out. You never lose track of where you're going.
- Long tee pads allow you to stretch out.
- Several intimidating holes that test your nerve. You'll find yourself throwing over the creek multiple times, and in at least one case your disc must fly over the creek twice on the way to the basket.
- Nicely manicured and laid out. You never lose track of where you're going.
Cons: - Was hard for me to find. Directions seemed to be misleading. YMMV.
- When you do go into the water expect difficulty in getting down and back up. The steep banks are challenging.
- While you will find a lot of variance in how you have to get through the trees and over the creek you won't see a lot of differences in hole distance. Most seemed to be in the 250-300 feet area. Not necessarily a bad thing, but if you enjoy seeing how far you can throw this might not be your cup of tea.
- When you do go into the water expect difficulty in getting down and back up. The steep banks are challenging.
- While you will find a lot of variance in how you have to get through the trees and over the creek you won't see a lot of differences in hole distance. Most seemed to be in the 250-300 feet area. Not necessarily a bad thing, but if you enjoy seeing how far you can throw this might not be your cup of tea.
Other Thoughts: Played with three locals... Miles, Jamie, and Jedidiah the dog. From their scores and mine it seems like shooting right around par your first time here should be an atainable goal. Don't let that fool you, however, as this will likely be the most fun 54 shots you'll attempt in the Denver area.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Denver's best? 
Pros:
Johnny Roberts differed from the other eight Denver courses I've played in that it's short, technical, and still challenging. There's a decent shot variety required to score well, but more mid-range tee shots than drivers. Unlike a lot of other Denver courses there's very little room for error requiring tee shots on very specific lines. The concrete tees are acceptable sized. The double chain, DGA baskets are in good condition. The tee signs are fantastic with map, annotated photo, and distances (see photos). The course has an OB creek flowing through the middle that often comes into play with respect to challenging pin placements. Unlike most of the Houston water I'm used to, the creek water was shallow and clear making wet discs easily retrievable. The parking lot was large and restrooms were available.
Johnny Roberts differed from the other eight Denver courses I've played in that it's short, technical, and still challenging. There's a decent shot variety required to score well, but more mid-range tee shots than drivers. Unlike a lot of other Denver courses there's very little room for error requiring tee shots on very specific lines. The concrete tees are acceptable sized. The double chain, DGA baskets are in good condition. The tee signs are fantastic with map, annotated photo, and distances (see photos). The course has an OB creek flowing through the middle that often comes into play with respect to challenging pin placements. Unlike most of the Houston water I'm used to, the creek water was shallow and clear making wet discs easily retrievable. The parking lot was large and restrooms were available.
Cons:
Being a popular course in a public park it was crowded; and not everyone there were experienced players with knowledge of golf courtesy. This is a multi use park and the course plays dangerously close to the walking/jogging path, basketball court, and skate park. #17 is an especially dangerous blind hole throwing directly across a walking path. There are a couple crossing fairways which is never preferable but often a necessity to plan a course in a small area.
Being a popular course in a public park it was crowded; and not everyone there were experienced players with knowledge of golf courtesy. This is a multi use park and the course plays dangerously close to the walking/jogging path, basketball court, and skate park. #17 is an especially dangerous blind hole throwing directly across a walking path. There are a couple crossing fairways which is never preferable but often a necessity to plan a course in a small area.
Other Thoughts:
Johnny Roberts was a frustrating course for me to play right now because my long game is much better than my technical ability. I think as my skills progress I would come to appreciate this course more than some other long but wide open, "how far can you throw", Denver courses. But even then I would still like to see a couple more longer holes to balance the course for power players.
Johnny Roberts was a frustrating course for me to play right now because my long game is much better than my technical ability. I think as my skills progress I would come to appreciate this course more than some other long but wide open, "how far can you throw", Denver courses. But even then I would still like to see a couple more longer holes to balance the course for power players.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.
A Special Course
Pros: Pretty course and very unique. Most of the holes are relatively short with a lot of risk/reward due to the creek. The teepads were very nice, as were the baskets. I've never played another course that demanded so much strategy/accuracy.
Cons: Can be difficult to account for fellow players or pedestrians. I imagine the creek can take errant discs.
Other Thoughts: My favorite course in Denver area.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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