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Florida State University

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aclay
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 39.6 years 309 played 236 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Beautiful setting, decent course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 19, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

-- Tee signs with all of the information you need, including distance.
-- Quality baskets, with numbers
-- Decent concrete pads
-- Beginner friendly
-- Water OB on many fairways. That adds some risk/reward, but the water is clear and shallow near the fairways and holes, so retrieving a disc from the water isn't a problem.
-- The course is well landscaped and scenic, with beautiful views of the water (not the Gulf of Mexico, but a large bay off of the Gulf).
-- There are plenty of places to sit and take a break while looking over the water.
-- Intuitive course layout once you find No. 1, which has a nice map near it. Once you get started, you won't have any trouble finding your way around the course.
-- Holes 1,9, 10 and 18 all meet up close to the parking lot, making a stop by the car for needed supplies mid round pretty easy.

Cons:

-- Baskets are ridiculously close to proceeding tee pads. The front 9 in particular feels this way. Taking three holes out would alleviate that problem, but someone clearly wanted to make sure the course had 18 holes. The back 9 isn't as bad, but it is still somewhat crowded.
-- Too many extremely short holes (one under 100 feet and several others under 150).
-- Too many holes on the back 9 play close to or over pedestrian walkways, meaning some long waits and danger to non-disc golfers. I played on a summer weekday, so this wasn't an issue, but I doubt I would attempt the back 9 on a weekday during the school year.

Other Thoughts:

-- The short holes give you lots of ace runs, but beware. I tossed one in the water thinking like that.
-- The course itself isn't very challenging (only one hole longer than 300 feet), but it isn't as easy as the distances might make you think. And the natural beauty is hard to overlook.
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KINGDUCK
Experience: 15.3 years 57 played 34 reviews
3.00 star(s)

nice little sleepy course by the ocean 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 10, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

ocean view
well maintained
easy access
easy to follow layout with great signs
par 2 holes a one throw challenge...all or nothing

Cons:

college campus...students or functions may get in the way.
short layout...space seem crammed into small area
par 2 98 foot hole one a bad start to a course for many players
not a course for advanced players

Other Thoughts:

nice little course with par 2 challenges I have never played anywhere else...great course for beginners to learn the game.
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G8rman78
Experience: 9.2 years 6 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Quick 18 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 17, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well kept course along the bay. There are some beautiful sunsets to enjoy while playing in the evening. It's fun, but not overly difficult. It can be easily played in Under an hour and if you have not time you can get more rounds. Nice layout that good through parts of the campus.

Cons:

There aren't too many opportunities to throw long drives. There are several par 2 holes. Make a mistake here and you will pay. If you aren't careful you will be wading in the bay to retrieve your discs. I know...I've done it plenty. The wind can be vicious at times. The last 3 can be be looked at as negatives, but I consrist then more as challenges.

Other Thoughts:

If your staying at the beach and need a fix this is the closest course. With playing for sure!
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jbeezus
Experience: 7.9 years 46 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beautiful views and a scenic layout. Plays very quickly and very clean. Well organized and some really friendly folks.

Cons:

Plays like the equivalent of a normal golf par 3 course. Very fun for beginners or to try for aces.

Other Thoughts:

I would play this course with kids in a heartbeat. Really cool place.
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S.Cann
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15 years 156 played 83 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 28, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-This course is set right on the bay and has probably the best setting for playing disc golf. Clear water, spanish moss, palm trees, and white sand.
-The course plays in a figure-8 with holes 9 and 18 playing finishing near the parking lot.
-The baskets were great and the signs were excellent. All signs contained informative maps and distances.
-Water comes into play on 17 holes (the exception being hole 12). Unfortunately most of it is incidental as it either lines the side of the fairway or is a trap for the shot that goes long. I wish there were more water carries than the small drainage pond on 11 and 18. With some clearing a shot over the cause way behind 4's basket would add some intrigue.

Cons:

-Easy, easy, easy. The perfect course if you are new to the game and it will boost the confidence of the more experienced disc golfer.
-We played on a Sunday during winter break and there were no bathrooms or a water source.
-Close quarters. We had discs flying by us from other groups and had to wait several times for groups that were not even on our hole. You can literally stand by hole 9's basket and see all baskets from the front 9.

Other Thoughts:

I really wish that I could rate this course higher, unfortunately it just left me wanting. You see the potential in this course on holes 4, 9, and 18 and even a 12 hole course like that would be better than all the ace runs here. For what it lacks in difficulty, you will be hard pressed to find a prettier course.
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