Fort Pierce, FL

Gordy Road

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adlacro
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.9 years 152 played 125 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Gordy Road

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 6, 2023 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

27 holes with baskets in good condition. The main 18 hole portion has short and long pads (concrete, in good condition), while the backside 9 have concrete tees in fair condition. Course winds through a natural preserve area with defined fairways. There are multiple pin placements, indicated on the signs as to which placement the basket is currently in. Good mix of shorter holes along with longer ones and a few water carries on the longer blue pad layout. Trash/recycling bins next to a few holes and next to no garbage on the course, local club puts a lot of love into the course and it shows.

Cons:

Off the fairways on a few holes is extremely thick rough, especially on the backside holes. The tees are ample on the 18 hole portion but rather short on the backside 9 portion. Course tends to flood easily after heavy rains and can make a few holes unplayable. The course is bordered by two major highways, so while convenient for getting to the course, it does make for a loud atmosphere.

Other Thoughts:

If you're looking to play all 27 holes, come when it has been dry for a while, and my suggestion is play 1-7, then the backside holes starting with 7b, and then go to hole 8 to finish the regular layout. It will be a shorter walk than 1-18, then backside 1-9. Overall, this is a fairly typical Florida course that is not a destination course, but fun if you're passing through and want to stretch your legs after driving on either I-95 or the Turnpike, as the course is mere minutes from both.
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thrembo
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Experience: 48.9 years 242 played 195 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Don't Let Her Good Looks Fool You 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 31, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a tough course, Scenic, but unforgiving. This course will test you. It has all of the standard features. Very nice tees, nice baskets, etc. A lake and plenty of trees around it.

Cons:

The rough here can be very brutal, with tall thick grass that seems hungry for plastic. Standing water seems to be a problem after heavy rains.

Navigation can be a little tricky. I would recommend using a map or playing with a local the 1st time through.

Other Thoughts:

An interesting course, but I would caution new players. Spotting is required on many holes or discs will be lost.
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Peter S
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Experience: 29.9 years 165 played 32 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Gordy road 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 23, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

So many pros where to start. First the challenge & variety of shots is unmatched by the courses in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area. Long & short concrete tees on all 18, new signs & baskets for new 18 layout, no crouds, watter holes, fairways that look like a ball golf course (winter) with manacured grass fairways that transition to short, then longer/taller rough.

Cons:

Can be a disc eater. Weeds very tall on 17, 18 & 19. No return to car until 18. A bit in the middle of nowhere for a south Florida resident. Can be standing water aound by 10-11 after rain. Not an easy flow & hard for first timers to negotiate even with signs. This was to preserve some of the original layout. Not mowed frequently enough so a gamble to visit if conditions are not updated. Can range from super nice when mowed to a mess when overgrown.

Other Thoughts:

If you are driving north to Disney or down to south Florida on I-95 or Turnpike this is a don't miss in winter when rough is usually down. It is only 2 minutes off the highways. The palm trees, weeds and water can eat discs. Bring some sacrificial lambs for first time. As you can see from the pictures taken in July, the rough is very tall in summer. Restroom by parking lot for the ladies. Picnic tables by parking area. Since it is far from home bring lunch & spend the day. Trash cans by rest room only so pack in-pack out. Dont be a dirty disc-r. This is a hard course that is not for beginners. Some of the Reds play like White or Blue level. The Blue tees here play like Gold level with the long water carries & rough.
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TiVo713
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

not for beginners! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

It's a beautiful course, with great teepads, new baskets, and very well laid out. On the course map it doesn't look like an impossible course...

Cons:

...however the fairways are wayyyyy too narrow, i'm talking like 5-10 ft wide mowed grass with knee high grass everywhere else. It hadn't rained in a few days and the course was pretty wet with areas flooded. If you're a beginner, i would not recommend...

Other Thoughts:

While I'm a halfway decent disc golfer, i was going up to a tournament with my ultimate team. I provided loaner discs for everyone. By hole 6, they had thrown 7 discs either into the water, into trees, or lost in rough grass never to be seen again even with a teamwide manhunt. Would it kill you guys to open the fairway up a tiny bit? Being a ft lauderdale player, i'm used to more open spaces like tradewinds, easterlin and indian hammocks.
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21111
Experience: 26.9 years 111 played 14 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice 9 holer 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 20, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Holes 3 and 4 from long tees are two of the best anywhere. fairways are mowed.

Cons:

Fairways need to be widened or Atleast landing areas developed to make it more enjoyable experience.

Other Thoughts:

Nice use of the terrain, like the elevated basket on hole 6.
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bennyb
Experience: 32.9 years 27 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Gem in FLORIDA 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 24, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well groomed
Friendly locals (they like to Turbo putt)
tons of fun obstacles

Cons:

Lots of obstacles
Close fairways
Only 9 holes. Though there are long and short tees
Signage a little confusing

Other Thoughts:

Cool little spot.
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slipdisc
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

nice little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I think it great to have a course in the area. A nice 9 holer and fairways are kept mowed, well marked. It is very private which is nice. A couple of water hazards make it interesting. Quite a lot packed in a small course.

Cons:

GPS wont get you there!
The directions on this site are accurate.

Other Thoughts:

Some have mentioned the long walk to 1st Tee. If you come in the recreation area and go past the main parking lot on left, there is a dirt road off to the right, go through the gate (if open ha), that will take you to a small parking lot right at the 1st Tee!
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rjgarment
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A fun little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 25, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Secluded, Like having your own private course.

Cons:

Tall thick "bedding" grass makes finding your disc a bit of a pain. Water hazards are designed to challenge the backhanded player.

Other Thoughts:

I wouldn't mind a little less authenticity in regards to local foliage, i.e. shorter grass. The tall grass REALLY makes it a pain to find your disc on a few holes.
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Dooley
Experience: 30.9 years 102 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice spot 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 1, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nobody plays here! I've been here over 20 times and never seen a single person, although I've found a few discs. The layout isn't actually forward and backward like the previous review suggests. It's dual tees. Red and Blue. There is a nice fishing lake that comes into play on a few early holes. No water otherwise. There are no real mature trees here so loosing a disc isn't a problem other than the taller palms which eat discs like cookie monster on cookies! The course is well groomed but by who? Not sure. Seems like the county parks association takes care of it. Easy layout, with a few switchbacks.

Cons:

Not easy to find. County parks also gates it during the wet season and into the summer. Not being able to access the parking lot adds about another 3000 feet in and out to the whole walk.
The Florida turnpike is overshadowing the course, so it's often windy and often noisy.

Other Thoughts:

Over all a decent design, good baskets and little traffic. A nearby park offers some scenery and some gators!
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