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Hole #1 (Taken 8/2009)
Hole #1 (Taken 8/2009) 
3 / 200ft. 3 / 227ft.
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Pros: - Morse Beach presents itself as a fairly typical park-style course: a predominately grassy lawn-like surface dotted with mature trees, a few smaller pine, benches, sidewalks, and other park activities (e.g., swing sets and basketball courts). A large grassy berm comes into play on a couple of holes (#6, 7, and 8). Scenically located on a lake, Morse Beach offers nine holes, each with two teepads.
- Good use of the available elevation. #6 shoots off the top of the berm, as does #8. #7 tees off of flat land to the basket on the side of the berm, creating the risk of rollaways.
- Good concrete pads (two pads for each basket). Signs are attached to the pads, and although one or two are missing, the flow is easy enough to follow. The signs number each alternative pad as though it were an 18-hole course.
- Good use of the available elevation. #6 shoots off the top of the berm, as does #8. #7 tees off of flat land to the basket on the side of the berm, creating the risk of rollaways.
- Good concrete pads (two pads for each basket). Signs are attached to the pads, and although one or two are missing, the flow is easy enough to follow. The signs number each alternative pad as though it were an 18-hole course.
Cons: - Many of the holes are short and open (#'s 2, 6 and 7 come to mind, while #8 has only a couple tiny pines to contend with on a super short downhill).
- The "back nine" really doesn't do a whole lot to change up the looks on most of the holes.
- The "back nine" really doesn't do a whole lot to change up the looks on most of the holes.
Other Thoughts: - Morse Beach is well-maintained, kinda fun, but in the end pretty darn easy: an above average beginner/rec/introduction-to-disc-golf course but not much in the way of excitement or challenge for experienced (but not necessarily good) discers.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Fun to shoot low scores
Pros: Great layout for a small course
Easy to par but takes a touch to consistently birdie
Easy to par but takes a touch to consistently birdie
Cons: Short course
Some other tees don't give much of a different shot
Some other tees don't give much of a different shot
Other Thoughts: This course is easier to get well under par. At random draw doubles on Thursday the winners could be at -17 or they could be at -10 depending on pairings and the wind. It is an enjoyable course to play and try to get a new best score. If you don't think you will be challenged come out to a tourney or Thursday doubles and see how you compete. (challenge thrown down)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Morse Beach is a short but fun little course in a well taken care of park with a beautiful view of the lake from the last few holes. Navigation was very easy and there's even a map on the bulletin board. It's got 9 baskets and 18 tee concrete tee pads with tee signs embedded in the back of the pad. The signature feature of the course is the levee which creates some fun elevation on three of the holes. The course plays through mature trees, sometimes with a couple routes to the basket and zero rough so there's no chance to lose a disc here.
Cons: The shot selection is lacking. Because it's all mature trees and routes through them, only hole 5/14 is a legitimate turnover shot IMHO.
The course is very short, only one hole over 300ft and it's downhill so it doesn't play that long. With the exception of the three holes involving the levee, the course seems a bit repetitive.
I really didn't find that the alternate tees added anything to the course. Some of them (2/11 and 8/17) are just 30 feet away in a straight line.
The course is very short, only one hole over 300ft and it's downhill so it doesn't play that long. With the exception of the three holes involving the levee, the course seems a bit repetitive.
I really didn't find that the alternate tees added anything to the course. Some of them (2/11 and 8/17) are just 30 feet away in a straight line.
Other Thoughts: Overall this was an enjoyable round with some great scenery and a couple memorable shots involving the levee. The course is great for casual players, families and locals, but don't expect a challenge.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Where's the Respect?
Pros: This is the most underrated course in the greater Indianapolis area. I went expecting nothing, but was completely blown away by how intriguing this layout is. The pros here are alot of fun ace runs and focusing on your mid range discs to get the job done. The layout and design couldn't be better for the space used. The double teepads per 9 baskets is a brilliant way to make the most use of the space. It feels like an 18 hole course. The hill levy for hole #7 and # 16 are more challenging than they look.
Cons: The only con is if the course is busy you need to be careful of entering the path of other players. There isn't alot of land used here.
Other Thoughts: I feel this course deserves more respect. I play mostly on courses that require long bombs off the tees. This course actually tested my skills the opposite direction by easing off the distance and being precise on my disc selection. I think this course is a blast. Don't let the low rating fool you. The fun factor is as good any in the greater Indy area.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
May need more of a challenging coarse Pros: Shorter holes but can be easily birdies. A couple of shots off a giant hill which is fun. Few tree shots to but pretty standard throughout
Cons: Too easy especially with pars. They should all b 3's really. Not much variety here. Good for hopping for an ace then an easy putt-- needs more of a challenge or trees but not bad of beginning
0 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Fun pitch n putt
Pros: The course plays through a mix of small and mature trees with a couple open holes in a mostly flat park. There is no underbrush on the grassy well-kept fairways, and no chance of losing a disc. A couple holes play up and down a fairly steep levy making for some interesting elevation shots.
Most holes have one or two main lines to the hole, with some other tighter "local" routes. There is a good mix of holes where the best route is a right or left turning shot, with a couple straight ahead. The course has good flow, with no long walks between holes, and no holes that aren't obvious from the tee pad even with lots of baskets in a small area.
The course has great amenities. There were two nice concrete pads on each hole, many that were set off to the side to give a little different look at the hole. Each pad had a tee sign set into the back corner with hole number, distance, and a hole map. There was a nice kiosk at the beginning of the course with a course map and information about other local courses and leagues. The course is pretty with some nice lake views and a family friendly park feel.
Most holes have one or two main lines to the hole, with some other tighter "local" routes. There is a good mix of holes where the best route is a right or left turning shot, with a couple straight ahead. The course has good flow, with no long walks between holes, and no holes that aren't obvious from the tee pad even with lots of baskets in a small area.
The course has great amenities. There were two nice concrete pads on each hole, many that were set off to the side to give a little different look at the hole. Each pad had a tee sign set into the back corner with hole number, distance, and a hole map. There was a nice kiosk at the beginning of the course with a course map and information about other local courses and leagues. The course is pretty with some nice lake views and a family friendly park feel.
Cons: The course is very short. Nearly all the holes are under 300', and most are very reachable with a midrange even for a mediocre player like me. Because there is no rough, the course doesn't feel like there is any variety, you are just shooting through the same trees for another short shot.
Because the tees are set down into the pad, you don't know which one is for the "front nine" and which is for the "back" without walking up to them. This isn't a big deal once you know the course, but it was a little irritating the first time through. The two tees per hole also caused some backups when groups were playing the front and back at the same time. Most groups seemed pretty courteous about it, but I did see some groups throwing at the same basket at the same time...
There were a couple spots where walking paths and picnic areas were in play on holes, and they seemed to be well used so it really could be a safety issue. The worst spot was the hole off the levy, where newer players are most likely to hyzer out early, and both the next tee and a picnic area were in the likely landing zone for that kind of shot.
Because the tees are set down into the pad, you don't know which one is for the "front nine" and which is for the "back" without walking up to them. This isn't a big deal once you know the course, but it was a little irritating the first time through. The two tees per hole also caused some backups when groups were playing the front and back at the same time. Most groups seemed pretty courteous about it, but I did see some groups throwing at the same basket at the same time...
There were a couple spots where walking paths and picnic areas were in play on holes, and they seemed to be well used so it really could be a safety issue. The worst spot was the hole off the levy, where newer players are most likely to hyzer out early, and both the next tee and a picnic area were in the likely landing zone for that kind of shot.
Other Thoughts: This is a great little course for learning on, or for working on hitting lines with your putters and mids. Beginners will find some challenges here, but the lengths are reasonable and there are no spots to lose discs. More experienced players will not find many challenges here or much variety to keep things interesting.
I thought this course was a lot of fun for a quick round, and it's great to have a family friendly course, and even better to see families with kids on the course enjoying being out together. This isn't a destination course, there are more challenging and interesting courses in the area, but this one is not a bad stop if you don't have much time.
I thought this course was a lot of fun for a quick round, and it's great to have a family friendly course, and even better to see families with kids on the course enjoying being out together. This isn't a destination course, there are more challenging and interesting courses in the area, but this one is not a bad stop if you don't have much time.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Small course, but fun 
2-4 
2/28/2010 
3/7/2010
Review By: chuckdisc Played: 31 Reviewed: 13 Exp: 3.7 Years
This review was updated on 3/9/2010
Pros: - A very clean and well maintained course.
- Par signs with distance, pro & AM's par, and basket location.
- Cement tee pads at every hole and every alternate hole.
- Interesting shots on hole 6 &7 good use of the hill.
- Some of the alternate tee pads are like playing new holes. You can play alternate as back 9.
- You have a good chance to get an ace on this course.
- Most holes veer slightly left or right.
- By hole 1 there is a map & info about course
- Hole 8 could not be any easier basket is only 108ft away.
- Par signs with distance, pro & AM's par, and basket location.
- Cement tee pads at every hole and every alternate hole.
- Interesting shots on hole 6 &7 good use of the hill.
- Some of the alternate tee pads are like playing new holes. You can play alternate as back 9.
- You have a good chance to get an ace on this course.
- Most holes veer slightly left or right.
- By hole 1 there is a map & info about course
- Hole 8 could not be any easier basket is only 108ft away.
Cons: - Only 9 baskets. Front 9 share with back 9.
- Some alternate tee pads are only 20 to 40ft away other tee pad.
- Only 1 hole over 300ft
- Duck boop was all over the course
- Some alternate tee pads are only 20 to 40ft away other tee pad.
- Only 1 hole over 300ft
- Duck boop was all over the course
Other Thoughts: Not a hard course so if you're new to disc golf you will probably like it here. If you're a pro you might find it not challenging enough. I played there my first time in an ice tournament. I placed 12th out of 38 people. Played a total of 44 holes. Allen Hazelwood held a good tournament and I met alot of ggod people from the Morse Beach D.G.C.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Great for Beginners
Pros: Quick and easy. There are 9 baskets with 18 holes all in a small area. Baskets, tee boxes, and signs are in great shape. The signs are so detailed you could probably throw well on a pitch black night.
The landscaping is well kept.
You will not lose your discs here.
The landscaping is well kept.
You will not lose your discs here.
Cons: The course is short, and not challenging at all. The 18 holes are forced into the barely enough space for 9 holes. There is only one somewhat good hole on the entire course.
Also, most of the holes look the same. About 200-225 feet with a slight bend to the right or left. You could get a good score here with a midrange and a putter and thats it.
The course is flat and slightly wooded.
Also, most of the holes look the same. About 200-225 feet with a slight bend to the right or left. You could get a good score here with a midrange and a putter and thats it.
The course is flat and slightly wooded.
Other Thoughts: Given the fact Dillon is only 10 minutes away I do not imagine I ever play this course again. If you are looking for an area to train your short game, its great, but other than that it has nothing to offer.
Great for beginners, but boring for all who are past this status.
If you are looking for a fun, challenging course in the area, go to Dr. James A Dillon park.
Great for beginners, but boring for all who are past this status.
If you are looking for a fun, challenging course in the area, go to Dr. James A Dillon park.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Tees and baskets are in good shape. The tee signs are nicely detailed on basket placement in relation to the trees around. Very helpful. Holes 6 and 7 are fun and interesting utilizing the huge, steep hill. Great course for beginners learning to play the game. This course is sure not to frustrate. Also, great for a quick round if you do not have much time - it's short and simple. The simpleness of each hole allows for one to throw a variety of shots/discs in order to get the job done - great for practice.
Cons: 18 hole course - sorta. My buddy and I were the only two playing, but I can only imagine the kind of confusion and chaos that would ensue with a bunch of people playing here. Many of the holes are scrunched in this small stretch of land. That is the main problem of this course. Although, the designers did a good job in utilizing the land that was allotted them.
Other Thoughts: This is not a fun course. Being only 5 miles from Dr. James A. Dillon Park, it's hard to justify a trip to this course. It would be great to practice your short game and for beginners. But that's about it. I hope my review is not viewed as completely negative as this course isn't bad. It is just lacking. I cannot see myself playing this course again in the near future.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Morse Park
Pros: As was said before, this is a great place to work on your approach and putter driving.
The course has always been kept clean and has been groomed well each time I have been there.
The course has always been kept clean and has been groomed well each time I have been there.
Cons: Can't really think of any cons...it is what it is...
Other Thoughts: This course is a LOT of fun for Ace Race's and night golf...
Fraternal Order of Police building on other side of parking lot...I'm just sayin'
Fraternal Order of Police building on other side of parking lot...I'm just sayin'
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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