Virginia Beach, VA

Bayville Park

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Borrachos
Experience: 21.5 years 65 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Great Signs 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 28, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Obvious fairways in a very wooded course, nice long tee pads, quick to play even with several groups on the course, holes are designed in a nice out and in so there isn't a long walk back to the parking lot. Great signs!!! Baskets were great as well and it was easy to tell which to throw to depending on which tees you were playing.

Cons:

Get ready to yell fore. It's a small area so chances of getting hit or hitting someone (which I did, sorry about that!) is high. Plus, ricocheting off a tree or errant throw will put you in another fairway. Could be confusing if you are from out of town, like me, but the signs come in handy.

Other Thoughts:

Interesting course and it seems Va Beach DGer's take care of the course. Didn't see any litter and the signs haven't been messed with. My favorite holes were either 14 or 16. Great course to work on your accuracy.
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vb5star
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Bayville 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 27, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

No wait time during the weekday. I love how the front and back 9 end in the same area. Can be in and out in 45 min if needed.

Cons:

I wish that there wasn't so much light interference at night with traffic and houses. Glow golf would be way more fun. Big groups on weekends and evenings. Should be a a rule of no groups bigger than 5.

Other Thoughts:

Seems like the club does change some of the basket positions regularly. Thumbs up on that! Great course check it out if your in the area.
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movieguy84
Experience: 16.5 years 28 played 21 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A nice trip to VA 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Everything is very well marked and it is easy to find your way around. There are multiple tees on some holes and multiple pins on others. the course is nice and open for all its shots. no areas were your disc can get lost.

Cons:

They say it is a 20 hole course i played all the yellow baskets and it was only 18 so i think you might have to play a combo of red and yellow to hit 20. all the holes are simple and range from 200 to at most 318 feet so not a very big distace challenge for how open the course is.

Other Thoughts:

This was my first course i played outside of new york and it was well worth the time to stop by and play it.
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justinTHEcoastie
Experience: 10 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Not bad 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Great scenery, multiple tee pads and baskets, free.

Cons:

Course is cramped, you have to throw over people going opposite way at times.

Other Thoughts:

This isn't a bad course. If you live in the area it's worth going, if not you have to pick your time, VA traffic is awful.
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xxxvictimizerxxx
Experience: 21.4 years 12 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Bayville - Virginia Beach DG 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2004 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Love this course. The first course I have ever played and still love coming back home to play it.

If you are just getting going this is a great course to do it at. Most of the holes are fairly short. There are holes of all variety. Left and right hooking. Center placed tree obstacles. Short finesse shots.

And its really hard to lose a disc here! Not a lot of thick anything to get lost in.

Cons:

The only con I would really say Bayville has is its lack of distance. Being a short course overall, there are no real chances to test your arm. I have not been back yet since the additional two holes were put in though.

Other Thoughts:

If you are in VB and you have your discs...this is the place to play.
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robz85
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

home course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 11, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

this is a great course to start playing on. the short tees to the short baskets are great for beginers. this course has 3 tee positions and 2 basket positions on most holes so it can be played in many different ways

Cons:

on the weekends the course can be very crouded, but most of the people are good about letting faster smaller groups play thru

Other Thoughts:

i have been playing this course for almost 15 years and it never seems to get old. they are always working on adding new basket locations to change the design
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Dischucker
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Da Beach 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 3, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course offers a great environment for any disc golfer. It offers friendly players and a fun course. I started playing not to long ago and this is where i started. Locals helped me out and i picked it up quick. The course has a nice layout with trees and bushes to make the holes tricky. Its pretty gnarly on some holes, but dont be scared, its fun. Plenty of trees out there for sure, but landscaped perfect.

Cons:

Nothing, but more hot chicks playing would be killer!

Other Thoughts:

Come ace one
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jkdisc
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.1 years 117 played 110 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 12, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Locals volunteer to keep the Bayville beautiful. It is a very friendly crowd. During the summer they meet weekly. There are numerous garbage cans, benches, and bag holders. There are 20 holes and warm up baskets. 2 concrete Tees and 2 baskets for each hole. This is a great starter course for newcomers to the sport with locals who will help you along. The tall trees give a shady canopy from the Virginia sun.

Cons:

It gets very crowded at peak hours, waiting can get lengthy. The course is tightly put together so you may need to let the group ahead of you tee off before you throw because many of the baskets are near the next tee. In the Fall the leaves like to hide your disc. Many holes just feel the same, needs more variety.

Other Thoughts:

There aren't too many courses in the area but, Bayville is the quickest to get to from the more populated areas. If your in the area it is worth checking out.
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tmahan
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 41.4 years 86 played 31 reviews
3.00 star(s)

play a piece of DG history 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 20, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is a series of somewhat tight but fair fairways. The lines are mostly straight looks, but there are few benders in there. You can also play a few of your own mandos to add interest but be very careful of players on adjacent fairways. Nice concrete tees and two baskets on most holes. Great location right near the bay and some good restaurants (try the cream of crab soup at Charlies), 15 minutes (without traffic) down Shore Drive to the ocean. Either the second or the third basket course ever installed depending on who you listen to, you're playing a piece of disc golf history. Great course to play with a Roc (or a Roc equivalent), you really get a chance to work on precision here. Friendly group of local golfers.

Cons:

Being in Tidewater the terrain is mostly flat, but the numerous trees keep it interesting. The biggest problem here is how tight the fairways are to one another. This is exacerbated by the second biggest problem, which are the crowds. if you play here on a weekend, keep your head on a swivel. Course is pretty short so if you come here looking to throw bombs you'll likely be disappointed, though the tosses from some of the long tees (like #14) to the long pins are pretty good pokes.

Other Thoughts:

I'm of the opinion that every really good course has elevation changes, but I really like this course, so I guess that's a testament to the character of this one. I like the tightly lined faiways. #6 is probably the most challenging hole for me. The stretch from 14 - 17 is probably my favorite, especially if you play #14 to the long pin on the right. #15 is a decent toss into a small grove, 16 is a shorty with a mando that can play to an elevated pin, and #17 is a nice chuck across the creek to a guarded pin. If you're in the area you owe it to yourself to stop by, on a weekday you can be out of there in an hour easy.
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Dooley
Experience: 31.4 years 102 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great VIrginia Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Benches and Bag Holders near every cement tee pad.. Great signs with several holes offering dual tees. All holes also feature a second longer red basket to play to as well , making this really two courses in one.

Cons:

Some holes are pretty tight, so some luck is needed to drive the basket. All hole are similar in that the terrain and tree density is consistent, No water and no elevation to consider.

Other Thoughts:

There are friendly locals who play here, and the park itself is pretty good for picnics.
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notyourfrog
Experience: 15.5 years 4 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Old Faithful 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 9, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has been the standard default for disc golfers for years for good reasons including (but not limited to) the highly visible pins, reasonably well-maintained grounds, and realistic pars. With multiple tees and enough variety in hole layouts Bayville manages to keep each round interesting.

Cons:

The fairways are a bit tight. It's not unusual to hear "fore!" called out during your game. The traffic can get a little heavy at times, but even then most of the players are courteous. 13b and 13c are superfluous.

Other Thoughts:

What I love most about Bayville is how reasonable the pars are. Every hole is a par 3, some are easier birdies than others, but I doubt you'll finish -20. (If you do, you need to step up to the next tee level.)
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Gran Pa Fibbz
Experience: 21.3 years 13 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Bayville 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you want to try your hand at Disc golf this is the place to start. The course is fairly open, but with enough technical difficulty to keep it intresting. The tee pads are concrete and kept clean by the park staff. the signage is good and it is easy to find your way around. Three holes deserve special mention. To my knowledge on hole six on the front nine has never been aced from the Pro "T". If you like a challenge try the pro T 14. like wise give the pro "T" on 18 a look But to my mind hole 13's pro "T" is as tough as they come.

Cons:

Some of the fairways are a little close together. So keep your eyes open. This course has a lot of traffic on the weekend and friday afternoon. plan accordingly. And be patient with the newbies.

Other Thoughts:

If you play in the fall before they rake up the leaves. Make sure you get a mark on your disc. The leaves do a good job of hiding them. Also play attention to Basket placement. They move the around alot.
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halasjackson
Experience: 15.4 years 7 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Beautiful 3-par flagship course of Norfolk 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 20, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beautiful location dedicated solely to DG -- a walking trail wraps around the perimeter of the course and it has never posed a hazard / problem to my game.

After the early spring leaves are raked up, copious amounts of wood chips are laid down -- I love this as a playing surface.

Rarely muddy, and the surface is never cluttered by troublesome foliage. You rarely spend time disc searching (again, after raking).

Trees are very tall and are sparse enough to be optimal course hazards, but close enough to provide a unique, beautiful, and immensely helpful foliage canopy. It is almost like walking through a giant DG "outdoor stadium."

Maintenance and upkeep are top notch.

Hangers, trash cans, and signs at nearly every holes.

Concrete tee pads in excellent condition.

Regular movement of pins keeps course fresh.

Cons:

If you play in early spring before the course is raked, watch your disc very carefully -- the carpet of leaves is thick.

The course is amost entirely flat.

That's about it. I love this course.

Other Thoughts:

This is the Norfolk / Va Beach area flagship course. A must play.

Still a great place to hang out. 99% of the people are very cool, though some of the uber-regulars are weirdos. I'd swear some of them actually live at the course and would bleed bong water if you poked them...

Most people are very nice and will let you play through or tag along if you ask nicely. Have fun!
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Wundrkid
Experience: 16.6 years 8 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Cool but Crowded 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 10, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

At the beach, 18 holes

Cons:

A little too crowded in the summer. Its not a bad thing really when you think about how popular the sport is becoming. It is just terrifying when you disc is flying at Mach 1 into a crowd of players. And waiting 15 minutes to throw on each hole gets a little old after a while.

Other Thoughts:

I would play it again, maybe.
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SoonerDisc
Experience: 16.4 years 6 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Home Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 9, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Not crowded for being in the area of few courses. This is my home course. Challenging becuase of all the trees.

Cons:

Heavy trees and mud after it rains becuase the lack of grass.

Other Thoughts:

They usually have mini tourney on monday evenings. have yet to enter one though.
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SomeChump
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 33 played 33 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good Stuff 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 17, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is one of my three "home courses" since I live in the Tidewater area. There is a mini tourney on Monday evenings Spring-Fall which is very well run. $5 with a $1 ace pot, Rec, Adv, and Open divisions. If you come when the weather is decent there are lots of people here, but I have yet to see it packed like ball golf courses. Usually there's no trouble playing through. On a weekday morning, in the winter, or when the weather is bad you'll have the place to yourself. There are 20 holes rather than just 18 like most courses in the area. The two additions (labeled 13b and 13c) add some variety and challenge. Just watch out for the leaf ditch. I kid you not there are 2 or 3 feet of leaves in that ditch. It's a disc eater. The biggest pro of this course is that over half the holes have two tees and two separate baskets, giving you four combinations to play: short-short (pitch and putt, 200-300 foot holes with main obstacles being 5 or 10 large trees on each hole), short-long, long-short, and long-long (easy to double-bogey some of these, birdies are nearly impossible.) This really helps with the variety. It's free. Tee pads are longer than the other courses in the area and every single one of them is paved. Lots of bag posts, benches, trash cans, parking etc.

Cons:

Can get muddy due to lack of grass. Small area for 20 holes so you hear a lot more "Fore" than at the other courses in the area. No big wide open "huck it" holes. Even the long holes favor the "Roc down the middle" style of play due to the plethora of trees. Just a few true fairways, just trees every 15 feet throughout the park with baskets strategically placed. On the other hand, you can often throw multiple lines on every hole-anhyzer or hyzer for instance. Despite what other reviews say, there aren't a lot of straight shots. I can only think of 6 holes that you can throw straight at the basket, and that's just in the short-short configuration. Usually you've got to have at least a little hyzer or anhyzer to really park it.
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Jager
Experience: 17.7 years 13 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Local Favorite 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 12, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great play if your looking to squize in a quick game. Lots of good people to b.s. with. Good short game with lots of precision shots. Also maintained really well. Plenty of benches trash cans signs and concrete tees. With 2 tee's and 2 baskets at virtually every hole you can get a lot of variety out of this course.

Cons:

A bit small and crowded. I often have to wait at holes to continue playing.

Other Thoughts:

This is my home course and I love it. It's a great place to spend the afternoon. It's a small course, so playing 2 games doesn't take up the whole day. Got my only ACE here at hole 7!!!
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SimonCarr
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.5 years 116 played 57 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A nice change of pace 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 2, 2006 Played the course:once

Pros:

Most people who play this course will be locals or people who are vacationing nearby. This course is a nice change of pace when you are sunburnt and want to stay out of the sun for a bit.

Bayville Park is a relatively straight forward course, and is a typical pitch and putt course. The layout uses the available trees quite well, with several possible routes on most of the holes.

This is not a tournament caliber course, but is good for a relaxed round. It is a place people can come to work on their game. Although not extremely challenging, this course requires a good mix of shots from the teepad and will reward players with accuracy.

Cons:

The course is short, and floods easily. It is a mix of dirt and sand which can get pretty messy when you add water to the mix.

Course is probably too easy for most advanced players.

Other Thoughts:

Not a bad course at all. It is in a neighborhood and gets a decent amount of traffic. If you are vacationing at Virginia Beach, this place is worth checking out.
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swellerdiscgolf
Experience: 17.4 years 11 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

FAMILY COURSE 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 12, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

WELL MARKED
EASY TO SEE NEXT HOLE/BASKET
IN TREES (MOSTLY) SO SHADED DURING SUMMER
TRASH CAN & BENCH AT EVERY TEE
2 TEES AND 2 BASKETS FOR MOST HOLES

Cons:

USUALLY CROWDED
FAIRWAYS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER
SOME BIG GROUPS DON'T LET PLAY-THRU
NO SCORECARD / MAP

Other Thoughts:

GOOD FAMILY PARK
IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF WITH THE KIDS, NOT TOO HARD TO PUSH THE STROLLER
PRACTICE TEE
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Riley
Experience: 16.8 years 11 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Local Course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great fun playing here. Technical shots are a must on some holes which makes this course what it is. Great people and fun holes. Play this course for a while and your putting will be tops.

Cons:

No real crusher holes.

Other Thoughts:

It's my home course and i love it. Great place just to chill with other golfers. Paul is usually there selling discs out of his van and has a great inventory for a mobile disc golf supplier.
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