Testing that awkward putt/throw range with no tees.

For the length of this course, the basic equipment is just fine. DISCatchers are doing well, and the natural tees are marked by signs with number, distance, and par. There's no need for maps as the holes are short, and benches are superfluous since you can easily play in 15 minutes.

The property gets good upkeep. Landscapers were doing another part of the school grounds when I went through the course. The signs and baskets are in nice shape.

As for the actual disc golf portion, holes are around 100' or slightly more and have zero obstacles, except for one tree on (5). Three or four holes have meaningful (as in 5-10') elevation. For me, it's that range just between the long jump putt and a half-thrown approach shot. If grabbing <150' aces is a goal for you, this is a prime candidate. I personally had a cubby ace as I jump putted most of the holes twice for fun.

Lastly, the course would set up decently for safari. You could designate certain areas OB, and the mild elevation and couple of trees would provide some obstacles. So, if you want to throw towards nice DISCatchers, you could use this place evenings or weekends.

There aren't major issues. The concept of an easy, short, open school course was well executed. It has everything it needs. On the other hand, that's not setting the bar very high. I basically jogged the grounds, threw some quick jump putts, and patted myself on the back for bringing down my UDisc average round score with a -9. It's just not that exciting.

A few concrete cons, though. First, the basketball court and playground could well attract kids and pose a safety hazard to playing the safari layout. Second, there is limited availability due to school hours. Third, a couple parts of the course got a bit marshy. Fourth, there is one obstacle, which is even less than most elementary school courses.

This one is for kids, neighborhood safari players, and baggers. I don't have any real summary besides what I've stated.

~Similar Courses: The well-done version of Catawba Trail ES (Elgin, SC); the first few holes of Dupree Park (Woodstock, GA); basically any practice area listed on this site.

H. E. Corley Elementary DGC is a short 9 hole course that sits in the back yard of its school . The school has pre kindergarten thru 5th grade students . There are no bathrooms but parking is adequate . Getting to the back lot and front of the course involves several extra streets .
The tees here are natural , and the signs are small wood ones maybe a foot or so off the ground . The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers .
The course plays very short , all holes ranging from 61' to 164' , so any adults , and some kids , are going to have ace runs the whole time .
The course was mowed and landscaping here is above average . There are a lack of trees and just a couple of small hills , but the trees were factored in just like the hills . #4 basket is even up a little hill and behind a low canopied tree .
This course is a fast play . I finished in about 15 minutes .
Disc Risk - There is literally No Way to lose a disc here unless you leave it in the basket when leaving .
It is yet another activity for the school to get the kids outdoors and active .

Safety might be a concern for the little kids and the disc golf area being windy some of the time . The school might want to add an ice pack or two for the amped up tykes .
Accessing this place was weird . You can see a basket from the main road , but you have to drive to a side street , go down a few hundred yards , turn right , go down a couple hundred yards , then turn right again . WOW ! A drivers test on navigation And disc golf within an hour ?!
Hours of operation are after 6 on school days . So , play on weekends or after dinner from late August thru May .
Having never played as a 5-11 year old , I don't know what a course like this looks like , but it is just an ace or deuce run for most .

When I found out that the Sauls were the course designers , I almost burst out laughing . They designed a world class course on their grounds , with holes almost as long as all 9 holes here combined ( 972' ) . I don't intend on that being a put down . The course owes no apologies to anyone . It is designed with 5-11 year olds in mind . If I lived down the street , I would come up and work on my putt-approach game . During my brief stay here on an early Saturday afternoon , I saw a dad with his 2 young sons playing , so the course must be getting Some play . , It is always pleasing to have short course like these to both introduce the game and the school to the public . The Fun Factor is here , just in short spurts .
My Recommendation - This is the kind of course to best introduce disc golf to grownups like mom and dad as well as the children . 1 discers will enjoy it here , and locals can build up their ace stats and maybe even make up a side safari course . Putting practice for the experienced , and since it is right off of I-26 , this is a nice leg stretcher for the traveler and an easy bag for the course collector . The decision is yours !

The course is very simple. No real obstacles. There is a little bit of elevation change which makes for great practice for putting and approaches. If I lived close by, I'd really enjoy this course to blast around for practice. The tees and holes are very easy to find.

Playing all 9 holes takes less than 15 minutes. No obstacles, but you could definitely make your own holes to make the course longer and with more obstacles. There is next to no shade. One tree with a bench under it in the middle of the course and that is about it.

There is plenty of room and opportunities to create your own holes. We made a hole that stretches from the back of the building by the gas lines to hole 3. This would be a fun course for children or people new to disc golf. If you are a well versed player, it is very boring.

Corley is a short, short, short, pitch-n-putt school course. If you live in the neighborhood, take advantage of a solid practice layout.
- Corley is easy in terms of being a regular course. The average hole length is 108 feet, with the longest hole being 164 feet, and three being 82 feet or less. I brought 2 discs and only needed the second when I want to flick a forehand throw.
- For an elementary school course, this should be appealing to the kids. You want the kids to not feel overwhelmed nor feeling like something is too easy. This should strike a happy medium for the 6-8-year-old range.
- There's just enough variety in each hole that I didn't feel like I played the same hole 9 times in a row. You've got to throw around the trees (#2); throw under the branches - #5; downhill putt #6; and uphill shots - #7 & 8. Throw in enough open spaces and spaced-out baskets that one can easily be practicing all sorts of approach/mid-range shots throughout this area.
- Quick round(s). I played through twice (18 holes) in about 15 - 20 minutes. Put it this way - I was visiting relatives who lived less than a mile away. I was gone less than 30 minutes driving here, playing, driving back, and most people didn't even realize I had left the family gathering.

You can't rip a course aimed at 6-8-year-olds for being too easy for an adult. This course achieved its intended goal of being kid-friendly. That said, the biggest con isn't even with the layout itself:
- The drive to the course was confusing. You get to the front of the school on one street. To get to back lot - where the course is - you've got to turn onto two more roads. I've updated the directions to reflect this. So, either park in the first lot and walk across the school property or drive another ½ mile to make the long loop around to the back lot.
- Let's see. What else? The walk from #9's basket to the parking lot is (proportionately) long. You pretty much walk the length of 3 holes (back to the first tee). Make a bonus 10th hole.
- FWIW, no trash cans, benches, restrooms or water fountains available. Gas stations, fast food joints are 5 minutes away, so you'll be fine.
- Not Stoney Hill. Make sure you're going to the correct Sauls course when wanting a challenge.

Corley is pleasant for what it is: 9 baskets in a small field.
- I'd be using this course for practice a lot if I lived in the neighborhood. It's fun to think you could essentially have your own private 9-hole practice layout in your backyard.
- For a school course, if there isn't already, it'd be great to see a loaner disc program for students and/or neighborhood kids. Make this course even more a part of the neighborhood by making it even more accessible for residents.
- If this course weren't a 4-minute ride from where I was, and if I weren't wanted to pad my stats, I wouldn't have stopped by. If you don't live in the neighborhood, you're only stopping by to add it to your played column.

The rating is all relative to how course ratings go. I actually loved this little course. It serves its purpose.

My buddy actually aced hole 2. I don't care if it is 107ft, he aced it. It was his first ace and it made his day. That alone made it worth the drive.

Fun little pitch and putt. We took 3 discs and really only need a putter.

All signs were there. Nice, clean, accurate.

Definite battle course. You had to battle to see who was going to miss a birdie because you'd be a fool to not birdie every hole out there.

No tee pads.

SHORT! But again, all relative.

No bathrooms.

Only open when school is not in.

We played two 9 hole rounds. I shot -8 and -9. Then we went backwards safari on this mutha!!!!!!!! That was some of the most fun I've had playing dg in awhile. And to be honest...shhhhhh....come closer...I'll whisper it.... our made up holes were better than what they had laid out. But it's all good.

Started at Southeast, played Seven Oaks, and finished at H.E. Corley and couldn't of been happier!

-Great baskets
-Easy to navigate
-Signage is adequate (only one sign missing).
-Quick play!
-Ace runs!

-Very short
-Very open
-Lack of challenge for any experienced players.
-Grass was knee high
-Course is only open when school is not in session.

This course was obviously intended to introduce young kids to the game and it does just that. This would be a great course to bring the whole family out and enjoy being outside. For adults who have any experience playing Disc Golf this course provides little to no challenge, but ace runs abound!