Pros:
Hedges Boyer is a multi use park that features cement walking paths , baseball , basketball , tennis , swimming and even an 18 hole disc golf course. There is a medium sized parking lot near hole #1 . Bathrooms might be somewhere else in the park , but I didn't see any that were located close to the course .
The Equipment : There is a kiosk at hole #1 . Not really a course map , but a bunch of fading 8 1/2 X 11 sheets that give the information about each hole individually . There are 2 cement tee pads on most of the 18 holes here . They look to be about 3 1/2' X 8' . The signage is decent , giving you just the basics . The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers . A bottom rung on most of the baskets will have red and/or blue tape tape to help navigate you to the next tee .
The Landscape : Hedges Boyer was clean and the course was mowed . when I was here . The park has 3 level sections . 1-3 +5 , #7 and 13-18 . The rest have some inclines , declines and a couple of hills to throw off of or up . Clever basket placements of some holes either hide or make it hard to get to the pin , and course designers made good use of the trees . Make sure that you know that the whole course is park-style .
The highlights : #4 was a nice slowly descending 402' ( 324 from the red tee ) hole forcing your drive between trees and trying to wrap around a large tree at the end . #11 is a fun tunnel putter shot ( 174' ) straight downhill . Throw heavy , because the wind might pick it up at the end . #14 , the second longest hole on the course ( R=405' , B=501' ) is a tight shot that has the creek in play on the right , and some trees in play on the left .
Signature Hole : #8 , r=315 b=459 , starts out level and forces your 2nd shot up a hill and to the right to make the basket .
I am not sure how popular the course is , but I was one of only 2 people playing the course on a Monday on an early afternoon . You might have the course to yourself or battle few for a tee pad .
Time : It took me a little over an hour to play here . A group of 4 could get through in a little over 2 hours .
Disc Risk : Somewhat low . There is a spot on 14 where you could lose a driver in the water , and there is some overgrowth on holes like #5 and #8 , but if you don't overthrow or take a lot of chances , I don't see you losing a disc .
Cons:
#1 Safety : Not huge , but there are park users that walk the cement trails . After #3's hole , you won't come across them until about hole #10 . Be careful throwing the downhill #11 . There is a 4-way of pedestrians you could hit . Be courteous .
#2 Navigation : 9-10 , 10-11 , finding the tees for #12 , and #14 . . Finding the tee to #6 . These are all places that could back you up . Print a map .
#3 Lack Of OMG . No holes really stood out . #14 was nice as was #8 , but the course might not hold your interest the whole 18 .
Amenities were lacking . No nearby shelters , no bathroom , no benches .
The Loooong walk back from 18 . After leaving the #18 basket , you have to get on the path to the right , which will lead to an uphill trek . Hope you still have water left .
Other Thoughts:
This is a nice cared for park . Scenic enough with it's mature trees , it is a pleasant walk through the course . The design is not flawless , but the designer was given enough of the park , and was allowed to put dual tees into most of the holes , to make the course work . I enjoyed my round here . Just enough variety and fun to keep you occupied . and not so popular that you have to fight for tee pads with other locals .
My Recommendation : With its 2 tee pads , good for newbies , 1 Discers and locals to progress at their own rate . The back tees are just challenging enough to hold intermediates and ams , and maybe just fun enough ( minus the elevation ) for a pro to come out and work on his midrange game . A little off the beaten path for the traveler, there are other courses to play that are closer to I-90 and I-75 . The Course Collector can pick this one up along with nearby . and either head up to Walsh park ( North ) or Northbend and Firestine (West ) . Don't go out of your way , but if within 15-20 miles of Tiffin , you may want to give this course a play .