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Hermitage, PA

Buhl Park

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3.85(based on 22 reviews)
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DiscinOhio
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Experience: 11 years 203 played 192 reviews
4.50 star(s)

1,000 Footer in a City Park? Yes Please! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Buhl Park isn't your typical city park course. Lots of long, challenging holes that perfectly incorporate Hills, scattered trees, and water. This course can challenge anybody.

The enterance area to the course is just fantastic. Very nice quality sign reads "Buhl Park DGC, a Trevor Murphy signature design". Trust me, this is definetly a signature course by Mr. Murphy.

First off, there is a large practice area with three baskets. Nice way to start off.

Lots of unique holes that were designed perfectly. Variation in distance, tree cover, and elevation make this a real western PA gem.

Three sets of tees, all of which are concrete. The tees do a very good job of providing variation hole to hole. The tees aren't just stacked directly in front of each other.

Mach V baskets are one of my favorites. Each hole has one, with the number boldly printed on top.

#14 is a really cool pin position. The basket is guarded by shrubs and tall pines.

There's a good amount of scattered trees in the park, so most holes aren't just "grip it and rip it". Lots of lines to hit, as well as risk reward situations.

Odds of you losing a disc are very slim.

This is a very clean cut, well maintained Park. Very enjoyable round here.

There's a fun hole that plays downhill, through scattered trees. It's over 1,100 feet from the blues! Didn't expect that in a city park...

#18 provides a nice view of the pond, and makes you a little nervous throwing your approach. Don't end your round on a lost disc!

Cons:

There's really only two issues with Buhl Park.

I'd like to see someone paint the top corners of each tee box so you know which tee is which. That would definetly be a big improvement.

Many holes play near walking paths. The park is so big, the odds of a bunch of people walking in the same area are low. Still, keep an eye out before you throw.

Other Thoughts:

If there were no other pedestrians here, this would be a 5.0, great job by Trevor Murphy to put a quality course in a very nice park.

If you're in Western PA, make sure you play Moraine and Buhl. Buhl Park competes with the best of them, glad I got to enjoy it!
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larryj1
Experience: 19.2 years 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Another Great Course for the Shenango Valley 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Being from the Shenango Valley, I always said, "Buhl Park would be a great place for a disc golf course". And now, Trevor Murphy has done it, and in a crazy-quick amount of time! The layout takes advantage of much of the perimeter of the park, with some nicely laid out holes. Add to this Trevor's ability to sell it to the administrators, and there you have it! An excellent course! And the best part is that it seems that a lot of locals are jumping in with both feet! Way to grow the sport Trevor (His second install of this year, by the way!)

Cons:

Some holes might be a little long for some beginners, but hey, more driving practice for the newbees!
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killercactus2001
Experience: 10 years 4 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Excellent course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Variety of different hole types - obstacles, elevation changes, open holes, narrow holes... a little bit of everything. Very few bugs. Park is very nice and a great place for a course!

Cons:

Watch out for people walking / driving
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1 4
Dustin Bateman
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Very nice course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

A VERY nicely laid out course. Both times I've played my wife and 5 year old son came along and also enjoyed the sights and sounds the course has to offer. Front 9 is a nice mix of holes that require navigating around trees while the back 9 is a more open feel with longer throws possible. Very well thought out. Thank you to the park for allowing the course and a HUGE THANK YOU to Trevor also!

Cons:

No scorecards the second time we played but easily kept track of our score as the tee markers list the pars for each hole. Other than that the course is GREAT!
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SoupSizzle
Experience: 9 years 24 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great new Course in the Shenang Valley!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has something for everyone! Nice shorter holes, longer holes for those with big arms, a few holes that are very technical (#15 is the signature hole, IMO)...easily walkable, it opened yesterday & I've played it twice already! Fun for myself, my 8.5 month pregnant wife and our 2 year old son! Great use of the park, highlights everything that Buhk has to offer, while not getting in the way of other people enjoying the park for various reasons! 2 tee boxes make it great for beginner or vet!

Cons:

No signage at 1st or 10th tee yet, but I'm sure they are in the works!

Other Thoughts:

Come play this one! While 9inThePines is much more technical, Buhl is an amazing course to learn and even challenges those who have played for awhile!
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beeegeeeuu
Experience: 11.1 years 19 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 31, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Lots of variety. Long holes, short holes, holes with trees, holes with only a few. Great use of land.

Cons:

Most problems will be solved once signage is up as it could be confusing for new players. After you finish 18 it is a bit of a walk to get to the parking lot. Also the park is a bit weird about how to get to the course.
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