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Tampa, FL

Crosswynde DGC

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1.675(based on 6 reviews)
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PieMethod
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Experience: 16.9 years 394 played 17 reviews
1.00 star(s)

At least they tried drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 2, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Being on a condo property, it's maintained beautifully. There are benches around the pond and even next to one of the tee areas.

They were able to make a few holes pretty tight to the water, but I still only used a Roc and Aviar. The two lakes in site made the views pretty nice while playing.

The tee areas have a post with a number, and natural pads.

Cons:

It's difficult to call this a course, as it doesn't have proper playability or a cohesive track. There are only four baskets, and 9 tee posts, so with it not being a busy park it's possible to be able to play everything without worrying about hitting anyone, but it would have felt better if they had just made the tee areas go straight line back and forth rather than the criss-cross/scatter pattern they've implemented.

Being on a condo property, there aren't any public restrooms or any trash cans to utilize while playing.

Other Thoughts:

This would be nice to have at your apartment to warm up before heading out to your local 9 or 18, or for entertaining friends without killing them on a harder course.
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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Not Worth A Stop 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 17, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

After seeing a composite 2.0 rating for this 4 basket 9 hole Crosswynde course , I was curious how they pulled it off . They didn't . Coming into this apartment complex , you are immediately not feeling a good vibe . I parked in a prospective renters space hoping that I wouldn't get chased out . Print the map , or you will wander aimlessly around .

Cons:

#1 . This is NOT , in my opinion , a course . 8 brown poles with metal numbers on it ( I looked all over but could not find the #7 pole , so I had to safari it ) throwing to 4 Dynamic Recruit baskets chained down ( They are more for people to buy so they can practice in their yard , instead of installing on a course ) that don't catch well . There is no kiosk or any directional signs to guide you . , so print a map . The basket behind the large tree next to the lake serves holes 1,8 & 9 . There is a basket around the corner of one of the complexes that serves holes 2 & 7 , one basket beyond a dog park and gathering place is for holes 3 & 6 and a basket sitting in an open fairway is for 4 & 5 . You are not sure where to stand when next to the poles , since the grass has no wear in it . Sad . #2 Safety . WOW !!!! Where do I start ?! Unless a traveler picking up a quick course , I can figure that only a newbie living in the apartments would come here , since 5 or 6 decent courses are less than 10 miles from here . There is a lot of lake water and " Danger , Alligators " signs posted . Sending newbie " Junior " out with a newly bought roller disc might not be a good call when his arm gets taken off from reaching for his disc to a sloping hill next to the lake . Combine this with having to throw over a dog park and a gazebo where some older residents meet on holes 3 and 6 , the complexes that are in play very close to holes 2 , 3 , 5 & 7 . and you have a great reason to shut this course down . I couldn't throw hole 2 because someone had put a picnic table at the end of the fairway and 4 people were sitting and talking . I don't know if anyone here knows anything about the course , which is fine . #3 Target Group . This time , I am not talking about the potential human targets on the course . I am what people that this course is designed for . No decent players will play this , even if they live IN the complexes . Travelers will want to get on/off the course as quickly as possible if they need a warm up before playing a real course .Newbies or families ? There are a couple of water carries and a lake in the back near the flight path of hole 6 ( lake in front is also close to holes 3 & 7's paths . That , plus breaking a window out of your neighbors place isn't very attractive . #4 . Disc Risk . There are a couple of spots where the rough is a little high , but the grounds are well kept . The disc risk lies in the water carries ( safe for a decent casual ) and maybe a mad tenant who , after getting beaned , will either throw it in the lake for you , or try to shove it up your nose . #5 no ameneties . no tee pads , signs , real baskets , etc. If not for my friend , the well traveled and organized Wellsbranch , there would be no online map , either .

Other Thoughts:

I have always be up for someone installing a course to promote disc golf , and as long as taken care of , I try to give the benefit of the doubt .The grounds here are very nice , with Spanish moss and large oak trees on the premises . but this course is a dud . I will bet that they pull this within a year or 2 after several tenants or their pets ( or their windows ) are struck by a disc , or someone gets eaten at the lake . Putting practice ? go to holes 4 or 6 for that . I personally wouldn't see myself playing this course again , even if I lived in the complex next to hole 5 . My Recommendation : REALLY ?!?! This course serves no one . Even introducing the curious to the game . I don't want them thinking that this is the norm . Unless a bagger picking up a quick play , avoid this course . Drive or bike to the many other nearby parks with real courses .
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