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Beaches DGC reviews
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1
EspressoPatronum
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
18.8 years
256 played
243 reviews
Take Cover!
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 22, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
- plays in a well-maintained city park with some cool beach views
- ample parking
- some tree hazards on select holes
- woodchips around baskets
- Innova DISCatchers with blue bands in good shape
- next tee indicators on baskets
- plays very quickly if you're looking for a quick, casual round
- navigation is all very straightforward
- ample parking
- some tree hazards on select holes
- woodchips around baskets
- Innova DISCatchers with blue bands in good shape
- next tee indicators on baskets
- plays very quickly if you're looking for a quick, casual round
- navigation is all very straightforward
Cons:
- does not actually play on or really that close to the beach
- holes are all pretty short and wide open
- course is entirely flat without any notable hazards
- safety hazards literally everywhere with walking paths, etc.
- have to pay for parking during peak times/seasons, but course is free
- holes 2 and 3 play too close to each other
- turf tees are just ok
- tee signs are very basic with no maps, but in decent shape
- hole 9 finishes some distance from start/parking lot
- holes are all pretty short and wide open
- course is entirely flat without any notable hazards
- safety hazards literally everywhere with walking paths, etc.
- have to pay for parking during peak times/seasons, but course is free
- holes 2 and 3 play too close to each other
- turf tees are just ok
- tee signs are very basic with no maps, but in decent shape
- hole 9 finishes some distance from start/parking lot
Other Thoughts:
Beaches disc golf course is within Toronto city limits but a bit away from the busiest parts of downtown. If you are going anywhere near downtown, expect significant traffic. This park is clearly very popular and that's the main problem with this course. While the course is fun for a casual practice round, and likely a great introduction to disc golf for many people... it feels like this is one of those courses that just shouldn't exist.
There are walking paths all over, streets nearby (some of which you have to cross to play the course), people having picnics, dog walkers, bikers... and more. Many of these people are pretty aloof about disc golf and may be walking through the middle of the course. It's just asking for someone to get clocked with a disc. The layout here seems like it could be better, what with ending away from the start of the course, the street crossings, etc.
With that said, it's a fun enough course for a birdie run. Ideally, try to come when parking is free, as this is a very quick, short-distance round and not really worth pay to play. The beach is visible in the distance but isn't really right by the course. You will not need a driver for much of anything here, with holes barely topping 200 ft. This is the kind of course you can complete solo in 20-30 minutes.
One thing I've noticed about Ontario is there are a lot of Innova DISCatcher baskets with custom-colored bands or graphics. It seems like each course has a bit of its own flavor to the baskets which is cool. The turf tees here are level, and while you'd think a park like this would have concrete, they are serviceable. Hole distances are in both feet and meters, which is nice for us Americans (as sad as that need may be!).
This course is nothing to drive out of your way for; it is almost entirely flat except for one tiny little hill on hole 7. I played mid-day on a Friday and it was packed with people. If you're a bagger, this is one of the options that's actually in Toronto, but it's not worth the traffic to come out here if you aren't going to Toronto itself. White Spruce over in Brampton and other nearby courses are much more worthwhile destinations.
There are walking paths all over, streets nearby (some of which you have to cross to play the course), people having picnics, dog walkers, bikers... and more. Many of these people are pretty aloof about disc golf and may be walking through the middle of the course. It's just asking for someone to get clocked with a disc. The layout here seems like it could be better, what with ending away from the start of the course, the street crossings, etc.
With that said, it's a fun enough course for a birdie run. Ideally, try to come when parking is free, as this is a very quick, short-distance round and not really worth pay to play. The beach is visible in the distance but isn't really right by the course. You will not need a driver for much of anything here, with holes barely topping 200 ft. This is the kind of course you can complete solo in 20-30 minutes.
One thing I've noticed about Ontario is there are a lot of Innova DISCatcher baskets with custom-colored bands or graphics. It seems like each course has a bit of its own flavor to the baskets which is cool. The turf tees here are level, and while you'd think a park like this would have concrete, they are serviceable. Hole distances are in both feet and meters, which is nice for us Americans (as sad as that need may be!).
This course is nothing to drive out of your way for; it is almost entirely flat except for one tiny little hill on hole 7. I played mid-day on a Friday and it was packed with people. If you're a bagger, this is one of the options that's actually in Toronto, but it's not worth the traffic to come out here if you aren't going to Toronto itself. White Spruce over in Brampton and other nearby courses are much more worthwhile destinations.
16
1
KillerKoala777
Experience:
5.5 years
190 played
9 reviews
Good Pitch N’ Putt
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 17, 2022
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Signs - Every hole has a tee sign and while they don't have maps, the holes are short enough to not need them. Distances are in both meters and feet.
Pads - All tee pads are turf and are in good condition. You won't need much power for these holes so turf is actually a good option.
Baskets - Baskets are all present and are good quality Innova.
Flow - This course is easy to navigate and flows well. Every basket has a marker that shows the direction of the next tee so getting around without a map is an easy task.
Setting - The course is in a small city park with lots of shade and large, mature trees. None of the holes play over any roads or paths so other people aren't getting in the way.
Pads - All tee pads are turf and are in good condition. You won't need much power for these holes so turf is actually a good option.
Baskets - Baskets are all present and are good quality Innova.
Flow - This course is easy to navigate and flows well. Every basket has a marker that shows the direction of the next tee so getting around without a map is an easy task.
Setting - The course is in a small city park with lots of shade and large, mature trees. None of the holes play over any roads or paths so other people aren't getting in the way.
Cons:
Length - This is the major con. All holes are very short. I threw a midrange on all of them and outdrove most of them. But it is good to practice putter shots or approach shots. There is enough room at the park, I think it would be great to add another 9 holes.
The only other con is super nit picky, but hole 9 finishes a little ways from the parking lot and the most direct route back is across a couple fairways. But as this course seems unlikely to be busy, not sure it is a big deal.
The only other con is super nit picky, but hole 9 finishes a little ways from the parking lot and the most direct route back is across a couple fairways. But as this course seems unlikely to be busy, not sure it is a big deal.
