Brickyard Bayou DGC reviews
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SpeedoJosh
Experience:
3 played
3 reviews
Good beginner and intermediate level course! drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 7, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
Fun course with a lot of different shot options. Great for a beginner or even intermediate level who want to practice different throws/discs.
The space is kind of small for 18 holes, but exceptional use of space makes it not seem so. Few times I was turned around not realizing I was in an area I was at a few holes back.
We drove an hour to check it out, and felt it was worth the trip. I've played courses way higher rated and wouldn't drive more than ten minutes to play them.
As far as I can remember, every tee had a number, bench, and picture diagram of basket location.
The space is kind of small for 18 holes, but exceptional use of space makes it not seem so. Few times I was turned around not realizing I was in an area I was at a few holes back.
We drove an hour to check it out, and felt it was worth the trip. I've played courses way higher rated and wouldn't drive more than ten minutes to play them.
As far as I can remember, every tee had a number, bench, and picture diagram of basket location.
Cons:
Area is kind of iffy feeling, but didn't have any issues.
Tees' condition would be the biggest con. Some are paver stone type, not level, and short. Making approach awkward.
"Next tee" indicators are getting pretty worn/wonky. So a little confusion on next hole occasionally. No big deal though.
Tees' condition would be the biggest con. Some are paver stone type, not level, and short. Making approach awkward.
"Next tee" indicators are getting pretty worn/wonky. So a little confusion on next hole occasionally. No big deal though.
Other Thoughts:
The distances are on the smaller side. 2-300-ish for most. I blew past a few baskets with drivers. Short drivers will appreciate the hole distances though. I used it as an opportunity to try out other discs.
Overall a really fun course. Perfect place for someone looking to get out and launch some discs without having to dodge 1000 trees or thread down narrow fairways.
Overall a really fun course. Perfect place for someone looking to get out and launch some discs without having to dodge 1000 trees or thread down narrow fairways.
2
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stevebgrpc
Experience:
16.8 years
1 played
1 reviews
New Signage coming tomorrow drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jun 13, 2022
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Nice layout, fun to play but like so many places in this area they have poor signage.
Mark and I installed a new course map and a main sign. We had help from Kent Mally and others.
Mark and I installed a new course map and a main sign. We had help from Kent Mally and others.
Cons:
I hope to start the tee signs for each hole and will be looking for monetary help to get the signs printed.
Maybe the Dubs money will be enough.
Maybe the Dubs money will be enough.
Other Thoughts:
Love the course, the people and the support. So maybe we can turn it into a premier location for everyone to enjoy!
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Out On The Bricks 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Mar 22, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
This medium-length, technical course is a welcome addition to the Gulf Coast's increasing density of disc golf. It's a great choice for beginners and novices, with little chance of losing a disc, while providing opportunities for obscure shots and birdies from more advanced players.
The land was once Bayou View West, a subdivision consistently flooded by the more furious hurricanes, Katrina being the last straw. The Fed's bought out the neighborhood (with a few exceptions ) and removed everything not natural, then gave it to the city, stipulating that no structures were ever to be built on it.
Jim and Mick built it as an alternate materials/bootleg course in 2012, with much sweat and not a little cash, and in spring of 2017, Gulfport finally reached the 21st century and provided full support.
Tees #1 and 10 start within 30 feet of each other, so you can play your favorite 9 if time is short. The tees are composed of pavers and/or gravel boxed in by garden timbers. There's lots of shade (except #s 5, 16 and chunks of 9, 13, 14) due to the mature oaks, pines, cedars, magnolias and other exotic vegetation from former residential plantings.
You'll find hallway-style drives, fat hyzer hucks with narrow approach windows, a few big-arm tosses, pocket greens, a hanging basket, and a lilac and gardinia jailhouse with a slightly elevated basket on #12.
Once the vegetative bonsaiing is finished and the standard accoutrements are in place, I see this course as an elegant, punchy after-work playground for connoisseurs, with a friendly nod to novices and families.
The land was once Bayou View West, a subdivision consistently flooded by the more furious hurricanes, Katrina being the last straw. The Fed's bought out the neighborhood (with a few exceptions ) and removed everything not natural, then gave it to the city, stipulating that no structures were ever to be built on it.
Jim and Mick built it as an alternate materials/bootleg course in 2012, with much sweat and not a little cash, and in spring of 2017, Gulfport finally reached the 21st century and provided full support.
Tees #1 and 10 start within 30 feet of each other, so you can play your favorite 9 if time is short. The tees are composed of pavers and/or gravel boxed in by garden timbers. There's lots of shade (except #s 5, 16 and chunks of 9, 13, 14) due to the mature oaks, pines, cedars, magnolias and other exotic vegetation from former residential plantings.
You'll find hallway-style drives, fat hyzer hucks with narrow approach windows, a few big-arm tosses, pocket greens, a hanging basket, and a lilac and gardinia jailhouse with a slightly elevated basket on #12.
Once the vegetative bonsaiing is finished and the standard accoutrements are in place, I see this course as an elegant, punchy after-work playground for connoisseurs, with a friendly nod to novices and families.
Cons:
The coming cement tees and signs will add a half point. If they ever come...
Heavy rain can leave a foot or so of water in the ditchy sloughs in the woods and 1-3 inches in the fairways for a few days.
Unfortunately, the no-structures edict from the government means no bathroom. The ditch woods provide enough cover here and there.
Heat, humidity and bugginess in the summer, but that's anywhere east of the Mississippi River.
UPDATE: Finally they have a contract mower doing an excellent job, the last bridges have been installed, soggy walks at #s 3 and 6 are bedded with sand, and the local disc club has been tidying the nooks and crannies too! Sadly, this is offset somewhat by the substandard gravel tees and lack of decent signage.
Heavy rain can leave a foot or so of water in the ditchy sloughs in the woods and 1-3 inches in the fairways for a few days.
Unfortunately, the no-structures edict from the government means no bathroom. The ditch woods provide enough cover here and there.
Heat, humidity and bugginess in the summer, but that's anywhere east of the Mississippi River.
UPDATE: Finally they have a contract mower doing an excellent job, the last bridges have been installed, soggy walks at #s 3 and 6 are bedded with sand, and the local disc club has been tidying the nooks and crannies too! Sadly, this is offset somewhat by the substandard gravel tees and lack of decent signage.
Other Thoughts:
A dog park and community garden 1 block east, a bar and Quikie Mart 2 blocks north, and every now and then you can hear gunfire from the police range 1/4 mile away. Or from the apartment complex across 34th Ave.
