Winston-Salem, NC

Horizons Park

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JesseDGC
Experience: 8.3 months 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Horizons: A Top Tier Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 22, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-The holes are not very long or heavily wooded, making it a great course for beginners to learn at, as well as intermediate players who are looking to improve
-The holes are easy to locate, without a map, the course flows from hole to hole very well
-The park is very well maintained
-Great scenery
-Has 3 bonus holes if you want to get a few more in after the 18

Cons:

-A couple of the baskets are close to the parking lot, so there is a slight risk of an overthrown disc going towards the cars
-The course might be too easy for advanced players

Other Thoughts:

This is the first course that we take other friends who are interested in learning to play disc golf to, and it's always well-received! My personal favorite course.
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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31.7 years 764 played 387 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A Piece Of DG History 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 25, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is not too far off of Rt. 52 between the Virginia border and the city Winston Salem . The parking lot is large . Park away from the course baskets . A gust of wind may pull a newbie"s drive right into your car grill . I played this course at 9:00 on Memorial Day . Horizons Park is the oldest course in North Carolina ( ca.1982 ) . The locals must appreciate this course , because there were already about 15 players out here .
There was no map on DGR ( ? ) but there is a kiosk near hole #1 which is in the corner of the lot , facing the road . Take a picture , or you might walk to the wrong tee pad .A box is near hole 1 with score cards and supposedly some maps inside ( empty when I was there ). The park and course were in immaculate condition . Branches trimmed and grass cut short . A couple of trash bins near the course help with how clean the grounds were . The tee pads were old school size , only about 4' X 8' , but level with the ground . There was some good signage at each of the holes . Also old school , but in very good condition ( some are listing 260'-270' holes as par 4's ) . The baskets were the old DGA's ,maybe MACH II or III ? Still in good condition . This part of the park looks suited for disc golf only . I didn't see any walkers or runners , except back near hole 12-13 . No big walks here . The course flows pretty logically , but the fairways are kind of close . This was okay back in the 80's , when most were throwing Whamos at the baskets . You will find yourself back at the parking lot if you need to fill up with water a couple of times . As a matter of fact , I think the #8 basket puts you right against it .
The holes play ridiculously short here , as can be expected . I am guessing that they haven't changed the pins or tees since the beginning . The course lightly rolls on some of it's holes , but the elevation is really nothing to speak of . There are a couple of easy tunnel shots , interesting basket placements , but nothing very challenging .
There is a bonus of 3 holes ( A , B and C that are on the right of the #13 basket and will take you back to the 14th tee ) . I don't know why they don't advertise that the course is actually 21 holes . The course is totally park-style , with the most amount of trees on the add on holes .
Disc Risk : Almost none . The park is so well manicured and clean , you would have to leave your putter in the basket or chuck a terrible drive into a tree to lose something here .
Even though the course is 21 holes , it is a fast play . I think I still finished in about an hour . A group of 4 men that were in front of me and enjoying themselves looked to be playing at about a 2 hour clip . My favorite hole here was #12, a long easy 300' descending shot .The fun factor here is through-the-roof high . The park and surroundings are both serene and beautiful . Take a few moments to take it all in

Cons:

This is a preserved North Carolina Disc Golf Icon . It was created 6 years after the first Disc Golf Course . If there were any "concerns " it would be for safety's sake . Fairways run up on each other and since this course can and will attract a lot of casuals , newbies and families , the chance of getting hit with a disc is higher than most places . You don't have to have your head on a swivel ( the locals seem very courteous ) , but you need to be aware . I didn't see where the bathrooms were , but I guessed the barn . Tee pads could have been longer for the newbies/kids . Good players will complain that it is too easy and it needs 2 tee pads per hole .

Other Thoughts:

I started playing on a course that was created the same year as this one . It still stands , but it is now a completely different course . Horizons Park is one of history's courses . There are very few of them left . Never change a thing here . It is great the way you have it . Challenging ? Uh, no . Fun ? Incredibly . I would be on this course all the time if it was in my city or area .
I guess that the locals feel the same way . The course was filling up as I was leaving at about 10::00 . You will see some great mountain views looking past the hole #2 and #12 baskets . Do not blaze through this course and leave as fast as you entered . Enjoy the walk , the scenery and the history .Thank You , course designer Tom Monroe , and Forsytth County Parks and Recreation for all of your hard work in building and maintaining this course .
My recommendation : Pros and intermediates should visit at least once to appreciated the past , and they could work on their game with just a midrange and a couple of putters . Good for the course collectors , travelers looking for a good leg stretch , out of town players racking up course along the Rt. 52 , I-77 and 421 corridors , and absolutely great for newbies , locals , kids , families , and introducing the curious to the game . If anywhere close to the Winston Salem area , PLAY IT !!!!!
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KenanFlagler01
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 198 played 192 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun, scenic, old school course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 8, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

I've had Horizons Park on my wish list for a long time. Being the oldest course in North Carolina, it's one all locals should bag. And it didn't disappoint. It actually exceeded my expectations in one way: the course and the surrounding area are beautiful. This is a perfect setting for old school disc golf.

+ The number one pro for me is how beautiful the park is. It has the look and feel of a NC foothills course (think Yadkin County Park or Rolling Pines). It's just a beautiful part of the state. I incorrectly thought, this being the oldest course in the state and *near* Winston-Salem, that it would be a small, urban track (think Kentwood). Wrong. Horizons Park is a decent drive north of Winston in a rural part of Forsyth County -- almost in Stokes County. The setting here is gorgeous.

+ It's amazing to see how far the game has advanced when you play an old course like this. Many of the tee signs still indicate four sub-300-foot holes being "par 4's." (Ignore that and play everything as a par 3; it's a short par 3 course, at that). Back in the day, this was probably a challenging course. Today, it's a near-perfect entry-level course tailored to beginners. Intermediate players will enjoy the scenery, the history, the birdies, and mid-range and upshot practice. Advanced players won't get much out of this other than tons of birdies, ace runs, and that scenery and history.

+ Navigation is simple and the tee signs are accurate. No long walks between holes. (In fact, the holes are too close together, to be frank.) There are score cards with maps in a box near the first tee. (Unfortunately, I snagged the last one! Hopefully, someone will restock them. Oh, the scorecards still list four par 4's too.)

+ If you prefer park-style golf over woods golf, you'll enjoy Horizons Park. There is virtually zero risk of disc loss. There's no rough. It's just a well-manicured grassy park with rolling hills and mature trees. The baskets are placed to bring in the trees as obstacles.

+ I really enjoyed the add-on holes, "A", "B", and "C." These holes are much more wooded than the rest of the course, although I'd still put them in the park-style category. These holes are located behind the barn. You can really play them in any order, but I would recommend just adding them to the end of your 18 holes for a full 21-hole track. They appear to be holes 19-21 in UDisc.

+ Good baskets and tee pads.

Cons:

I don't have any major gripes with Horizons Park. When it was built, it was obviously a cutting-edge course, being the first one in the state. Now it's really a terrific rec-level course. If you're an intermediate, advanced, or pro player looking for something challenging, this isn't it. But it works perfectly as a fun, scenic course, even if it's light on the challenge.

- Not very challenging for today's player.

- The holes are really stacked on top of each other in a small area. I wish they could have used more of the property and spread things out some -- maybe make a few longer holes. As the park is situated, be aware of a number of parallel fairways (virtually every hole, actually). I played on a light day with perfect fall weather. On heavy traffic days, you would really need to watch out for players on other holes.

Other Thoughts:

Make plans to play Horizons Park! Now with the new Rock at Stonewall course, recently opened as a destination pay-to-play course only 10 minutes away, I can't think of a better 1-2 combination in North Carolina (or anywhere I've played) for classic 1980's old school juxtaposed to a modern day behemoth track. Play them both!
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keltik
Experience: 17.6 years 47 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

NC's first course is still fun! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 23, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- New tee pads (not sure when)
- Classic park style course (beautiful old growth oaks and cypress trees)
- Bucolic setting
- 3 extra holes (more challenging)
- Can be played with one disc
- Nice new tee signs
- very well kept and clean

Cons:

- Maybe a little too easy (even I can shoot under par here...)
- navigation can be a little confusing if you don't play here often
- couple of iffy pin locations (people teeing off can hit you with an errant throw)
- kind of in the middle of nowhere (bucolic setting at the price of a long drive)

Other Thoughts:

It would be easy to give this course a lower rating but I appreciate it for what it is. It is our state's first course and it has stood up to the test of time. It has been fantastically maintained by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. The new teepads were a much needed upgrade and so were the extra holes. I do kinda miss the fence that used to go around the property.
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nexusben
Experience: 5 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great casual/beginner course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a great location for disc golf. It's not a ridiculously hard course no matter your skill level, and it's a lot of fun for anyone.

- Located not too far from Winston-Salem area
- Clean park with generally nice people
- Playing alone on a relatively empty day you can play the entire 18-hole layout in under 30 min

Cons:

- Compact layout leads to a lot of close play
- Parking situation can be tight on weekends

Other Thoughts:

As mentioned, this isn't a very challenging course, but it's a ton of fun. I play here 2-4 times a week if not more.Highly recommended!
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New013
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.4 years 179 played 120 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Classic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Layout - Horizons is an oldey, a course of yesteryear, it's like time traveling to a time long long ago for people who are not that old as this course surely is. To truly understand a course such as this you have to get in the shoes and knee high socks and short shorts of the people of that bygone era.

First, they were frolfing with legit frisbees. Just like the iPhone and the internet and pewdiepie; they had no friggin clue what a Shryke was. So the holes are all short, so short in fact 300' holes here are par 4's.

Secondly, just like old ole Avery Jenkums they wanted less trees so the grass meadows are dotted with old growth trees which sparsely create multiple lines for you to enjoy. If you don't like multiple lines throw a hyzer every time, Avery approves.

Thirdly, this is a great course for people new to the game or who just aren't that good to come have fun and chuck stuff around.

Fourthly, they added three new holes with more trees in the way if that's your thing.

Recap: Short holes, multiple routes, open holes and less open holes. Three new holes.

Equipment - They recently poured giant concrete pads bigger than some of the holes. Older baskets but they work better than those at the Ledgestone.. am i right? Informative tee signs that let you know the basket you're throwing to is definitely one of the 10 you can see.

Atmosphere - Quaint little area full of grass, one sweet tree, other trees, two red barns and smiling faces.

Cons:

Layout - All the holes are short. They're kind of cramped in together so navigation can be an issue if you're new and can't read signs to good. Not a ton of variety, it's a lot of throw whatever shot you want and miss 4 trees.

Equipment - One of the pads was broken negative 1 review point.

Atmosphere - Sam Mowles passed awful gas on the barn hole.

Other Thoughts:

I've been awake for a very long time so excuse the format of this review. I'm not giving Horizons a 2 because I think it's bad and not worth playing, that's just kind of where it fits in with other courses I've reviewed.

It's a great course for new people, families or just to have some fun throwing discs. The historical factor is super cool and honestly to be that old and in such great shape is a miracle in itself. Definitely worth hitting if you're in the area. Below is a numerical scoring some people seem to want.

Parking: 6
Sweet Trees: 1
Red Barn Quality: 10
Duos of Chuckers playing super slow: 400
Bambi meadow beauty: 8

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jsemales
Experience: 20.5 years 91 played 39 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great confidence builder 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 11, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a shorter course that really allows for you to work on your approach game. It's a great confidence building course. I was able to fine tune my game and become a lot more familiar with my fairway and midrange discs. The putts are fairly simple and you can post some pretty ridiculous scores. If you've gone out and played some tougher courses lately and gotten beat up, get out to Horizons and get your groove back.

Cons:

It's short and some of the tee pads are short, don't whine about it.
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pmay5
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 21.5 years 577 played 266 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Oldest Course in NC 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 21, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good tee signs, benches and concrete tee pads on every hole. The tee pads are a little short, but not a big issue on this course.
No blind tee shots, good use of the limited elevation here.
Well maintained, the grass was cut to a good level the day I was there.
All the baskets are in good shape.
Trees on the property were used well, to make you shape shots. No thick woods to frustrate anyone, just old growth trees.

Cons:

Not too many, several of the fairways were parallel, up and back. I imagine there could be a lot of overlap on busy days or tournaments.
Kind of a pain to get to (north of W-S), but not the course's fault.

Other Thoughts:

Some Disc Golf history here, the oldest course in North Carolina. This explains the short tee pads, short holes and overall condensed space this course is on. If timg had ratings by Course Category, this would get a 4.5 or 5.0 in the Family/Beginner Category. Great course to bring a Newb or the little ones.
Since this course is over 30 years old (probably older than some reading this) they would have built it with freestyle frisbees in mind, hence the short distances. The holes average just 236' each and I'll bet you can see 16 of the 18 baskets from the parking lot!
There are four Par 4s here, not really necessary, the longest is just 300' downhill, wide-open. I'm not even counting that as my first eagle!
I wasn't expecting a lot when I came here, I heard it was short and easy. But it was fun to play, for the history of DG and to work on your upshot and putting game. All NC DGers should play this at least once, to see how the game began here and how far we have come in course design and length.
It's too bad that Winston-Salem hasn't been able to add another course over the last 30+ years, especially after being the trailblazers in the state!
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PlaynDoc
Experience: 27.5 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Horizons 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 26, 1999 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

my first course. the form wants me to add additional wording to help other players. well, here's some info --> go play it. you won't be disappointed

Cons:

too far away from where i live now.

Other Thoughts:

only-one-in-my-life, hole-in-one, hole 16. witnessed.
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BuzzSharpe
Experience: 54.4 years 77 played 24 reviews
4.00 star(s)

It's Perfect For What It Is 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 4, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

As the oldest existing disc golf course in North Carolina, Horizons is the ultimate solely Red level, Recreational, beginner and old timer friendly course that will call for a variance of directional and distance discing.
Well laid concrete pads may be considered too small by some, by today's standards, but for hole lengths, they are more than adequate, as they are well mulched and have additional, level run-up/step-up space behind them. The DGA Mach 3's, with the number plates on top are in great shape and call us yonder to yesteryear when most all baskets were of that make. They, too, are nicely landscaped, with much mulch. There's a few places, where a dim eyed old man would appreciate the bright yellow band of a DISCatcher, but I still like these baskets a lot.
With the relative closeness of holes, and the big, readable, informative tee signs, navigation is a breeze, even for a half blind old man like me.
Great use of the tree stand (can't quite call it a forest), other trees and tree lines, the barn, as well as the limited elevation differentials available, present a well varied 18 on a relatively small allotment of land. There are some close proximities between some baskets and OB's like the parking lot and the park road, but I perceive this as a Pro, as that necessitates use of careful consideration when driving to, approaching or putting at these targets, adding to the challenge of what many would consider too easy, short and open. Though it is a relatively short and open course, Horizons can bite you and bogey you if you take her for granted, as I did on #9, finding a tree right in front of me, for which I really wasn't looking and landing my second shot behind another majestic, mature hardwood, blocking my putting path to save par. A missed putt, off the basket can roll a ways away, as I saw happen to a fellow on #4. A slightly wide or long shot can put you past the split rail fence or on pavement and penalize you. Horizons is a very well maintained and manicured course in a wonderful, multi-use county park, with no interference or interaction with those other activity areas. A couple of benches and several trash cans are good amenities. Close by restrooms and water fountain are great ameneties. The box beside the bench at Tee 1 is pretty much always filled with well designed and detailed score cards. And you can eyeball your parked car from pretty much everywhere on the course, except for the 12 green/13 tee area.

Cons:

The four holes par rated at 4, for an overall schematic of 58, which in essence, relegates the course to Green level status. Ignore that, play all Holes as Par 3, and Horizons is a GREAT congenially competitive Red level course. As well as I played today, I can't, in good conscience, consider it a 12 under round. Just like as badly as I played the last time I was here a month or so ago, I can't score that as a 2 under round.
There are some close proximities between a few fairways, particularly going back and forth through the tree stand, as well as between a couple of baskets and next tees. But as this is more of a controlled placement type of course, rather than an unleashed power layout, it is of little concern. But for safety's sake, you can always wait an extra moment while the players ahead of you clear the next tee and be watchful and mindful of errant shots from neighboring holes and yield right of way as necessary. This course is too enjoyable and quick to play anyway to be in any type of that much of a hurry

Other Thoughts:

I've many great, good memories from playng here over the decades, though none of them are of aces made or witnessed, though it would seem that Horizons could be considered the consummate ace race course. I almost got to see one on 18 today, but he hit the basket and it fell to the ground for a drop-in deuce. I won the Silver Medal here in the 2003 State Games, but had to listen to my girlfriend of the time rag on that, as she won the Gold in the Women's Division. She shouldn't have, The only reason she did was because the TD forced a 16 year old, good player of a girl out of the Women's Division to play with two teen aged boys in a three person Juniors Division, where she finished third/last for the Bronze. She would've earned Gold in the Women's Division by about eighteen strokes. I've always felt badly for that little girl, as she really was good, shooting right around par, and driving the green on #12. And she was good company in my group the first round.
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Notverygood
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.4 years 76 played 35 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Clean, short, fun. A classic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 21, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

10 years ago, I would've rated this course much higher, and I can understand why the hole lengths are so short. When this course was designed and made (80's) that was the distance you could throw...the lengths were appropriate.

However, for today's standards, this course is a fun, beginner friendly length, but doesn't offer much in the way of a good challenge for the experienced player.

That being said, I still think this course is fantastic!
Clean, friendly atmosphere park, with a well maintained course perfect for introducing a new player, a newer player working on their game, or the experienced player polishing their game.

Although the course is mostly open, there are still preferred lines, and plenty of penalty for error on this course! If you don't take it seriously, it can lead to pars that should've been easy birds.

As i mentioned above, the park is always clean (little to no litter! Take note Charlotte area players...) and well maintained. The park is somewhat on the out skirts of Winston and helps keep the park quiet and serene. Although it can get crowded during peak hours, I've never had a less than enjoyable time playing Horizons

Cons:

The layout of the course is a bit crowded. The fairways tend to run parallel to each other and there are several baskets close to Tee boxes. On a busy day, or with an inexperienced player, this could potentially pose a hazard. Just keep your wits about you, not a major turn off, but not ideal.

Tee pad length. Another minor con, and somewhat nitpicking, but the tee pads aren't very conducive for a proper run up. Although most holes are within stand still reach for the experienced player, I still like enough tee pad to work with.

Other Thoughts:

Horizons is a great fun, short length course with some added "cool factor" due to its age.

Not quite a "championship" level course, but great for the newer player, or introducing new players. It's also great fun to play as a break from the grueling Charlotte courses

The park is located in a quiet rural-ish area, has a great dog park across the street (for the wife and kids to take the dog possibly?) and has been around forever. What's not to like?

If you're passing through, or looking for a change of pace, this is an excellent option. Just don't expect long crushing drives and difficult tight fairways
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nevets4433
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.9 years 62 played 60 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun for All 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 8, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Horizons park is a solid, short eighteen hole course situated just outside of Winston-Salem. The hallmark of this course is accessibility...meaning that almost anyone could have fun here. Most holes are in the range of about 250ish feet with relatively clean lines. There are a few trees in play for almost every hole, but not a single line I would consider tight. What that means for Horizon Park is that anyone from beginner up could come play a quick, enjoyable 18 hole round.

All holes have nice signs, concrete tee pads, and baskets are all numbered and in very good condition. Many of the green complexes and areas around the tees are freshly mulched and the landscape really looks like it gets a lot of TLC.

My favorite hole was hole 14 which forces a neat anhyzer (RHBH) around a big red barn. That was definitely a pretty shot.

Evidently this is the oldest course in NC...it is really cool to see old classic courses stand the test of time (though I understand it has had a few re-routes along the way).

Cons:

The most obvious con is the length. Most of the holes are short and that made for a bit of monotony in the middle of the round.

There are a few places, especially from 14-18, where navigation is a bit tricky because a lot of holes are in close proximity.

When crowded, players definitely need to have a heads-up mentality due to the cramped nature of some of the holes. A few tees and baskets are a bit close and stray discs definitely can become a problem.

A few of the baskets, noteably 8 and 18, are very close to the parking lot, whereas 13 plays by a road. That could be difficult for beginners and I never like to see people's cars and roadways in play due to safety concerns.

I noticed the parking lot was marked OB on the tee sign for 17, a hole where it doesn't really come into play. I would have liked to see it marked more clearly on other holes where the parking lot and roadways were a more direct obstacle.

The tee pads are very short...it would be nice if they allowed for a bit of runup. Luckily, many have nice mulched areas around them which helps extend the pads to some degree.

Some of the holes on the site are marked as par 4s, but realistically everything here should easily be a par 3, even if the course is aimed at beginners.

Other Thoughts:

I played just before a round of the NC Junior Championship here. It was really great to see so many juniors and parents out enjoying the day. I think this course lends itself nearly perfectly to a juniors tournament, and hope the local scene continues to support play like that.

I was on the fence here between giving this course a 2.5 and a 3. I made my call based upon the fact that it is in impeccable shape and I really did have a fun time. It is not necessarily a destination course, and the difficulty level is pretty low, but it is simply a fun place to come throw discs and relax.
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waltny
Experience: 10.8 years 40 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Horizon 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 22, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very clean and well kept
Wide open spaces with little worry of losing a disc

Cons:

Tee boxes too close to baskets
Some fair ways nearly overlap
Some very short holes

Other Thoughts:

Fun place to play other than a league night.
I only broke out a fairway driver for holes 12 and 13, otherwise I would say a US, stable/neutral, OS mid along with a putter is all you need.
Not very technical, but a few shots I needed a healthy anny to flex back to park it through the trees.
I got rather confused on where basket 15-17 were after coming off basket 14 as the land markings seemed a little off the first time through.


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Fox-17
Experience: 8 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Classic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Clean location
- Great for beginners
- Varied length of holes
- Clear tee and Pin locations.
- Nice gentle elevation changes

Cons:

- Stray flying disks could present a problem, if large # of people are playing, (not much room between holes).
- Some may find the layout to be too easy/straightforward.

Other Thoughts:

I went up here on a whim, and glad I did. I found it very enjoyable and allowed practice on power/trick shots (without fear of losing a disk) yet still gives a bit of a challenge. This is the first DGC in NC, so the layout is setup to attract people to the sport.
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Mortis Canyon
Experience: 14.5 years 31 played 13 reviews
2.50 star(s)

First Permanent Course in NC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 3, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Park was clean and nicely kept up

Extremely easy to navigate

Proximity of parking to 1st hole

New installed baskets

Concrete tee pads

Pretty much every hole is an ace hole

Can get a round in very quickly

Cons:

Very short tee pads. Not that you really need a long tee pad, it's just what I prefer.

Holes are short and somewhat repetitive

Course can bring a lot of traffic at times

Most holes are very close to one another. Be cautious of throwing when there is a lot of traffic.

Other Thoughts:

First permanent course installed in NC.

Fun mid-range and putter course

Easy. Good training course. Not very wooded, excellent for beginners. Easy to follow course layout. One tee and one basket. Only one or two discs needed.

Living in Charlotte, a buddy of mine and I made a mini road trip to the area and played two other courses having stopped by here to finish out our day. Glad we did because after Highland Hills and Yadkin County Park, it was nice to have a few birdies in my belt and made me feel better about my disc golf game.
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JaymzTheGreat
Experience: 27 years 20 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Home! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Easy. Good training course. Not very wooded, excellent for beginners. Easy to follow course layout. One tee and one basket. So simple for anyone to come out and play. Only need 1 or 2 disc.

This is my home course, I am from the area, and since there isn't many area. I started playing here, which was helpful, cause it wasn't difficult enough to get you discouraged from playing again. I recommend this course to anyone that is new to disc golf, or trying to hone in some skills. Overall I like the course for what it is. EASY!

Cons:

Older course, built in the late 80's. Never been modified, except for PDGA events. Could use a new design or some slight modification, or even adding a 2nd course to the park, or just another 9 to give you some more options. Short tee pads, but they are concrete and you don't need much since the distance is so short for most holes. Too far out from the city. Only course in Winston Salem, that's public.

Other Thoughts:

Nicely kept up by the city. Fall season tends to have leaves on the ground, but they come out to clean them up periodically. Everybody is nice and will help you out.
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WillAnderson
Experience: 13.8 years 28 played 12 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Pinch Off Round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 22, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

If you're taking the wife & kids to play on the playground, it's a great place to pinch off a round while they're busy. Most of the holes are ace runs w/o many obstacles or a theme. Be ready for a fun, quick round. After you're done with a quick two rounds, you'll find hiking trails behind the playground offering a nice stroll if you brought your main squeeze to impress with your birdie skills.

Cons:

Way too easy! The holes are packed like sardines causing crossover like crazy. The pads are tiny, (but it's not like you will need a run-up.) A tourney would be a nightmare! It would be awesome if they'd dedicate some of the hiking trails to the course bc the whole thing is wide open.

Other Thoughts:

On the boards, PRO/AM scores carry little deviation bc of this course's lameness. I played in the fall, & the course floor was completely covered in leaves, ankle deep. Watch your discs. Hey...LEAF PILE!
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kinger
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 109 played 109 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Southern Comfort 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

~Clean and nicely kept
~Easy navigation
~Proximity of parking to 1st hole
~Other park features & restrooms are close by
~Fun mid range & putter course
~Baskets appear to be fairly new
~Concrete tee pads

Cons:

~No need for anything more than a fairway driver
~Tee pads are short, good for standing still
~Short, repetitive holes make for quick play
~Most holes are very close to one another, be careful

Other Thoughts:

Visited and played a casual round while in the Greensboro / Winston-Salem area recently. Hit this park on a Thursday, and it was slamming with disc golfers. Very friendly locals and I was able to get around fairly quickly. I flew into this area, so only packed a Ringer, Buzzz, and Leopard.....this was all that would be required for this course anyway so it worked well. Most holes measure around 200' in length give or take 50'-70' and vary from wide open to moderately wooded. Seemed to favor right hand backhand and the layout is very pleasant. Lots of nice angle options are required from the tees presenting a fun challenge. Pars are very easy for any skilled player, but a tight tee shot is practically always needed for those birdie opportunities. Clean course and well maintained at my time of visit, the adjacent park area was beautiful and adds nice features for disc golfers and their families. An overall pleasant short and slightly technical course with a very cool history. Glad I got to play it, would love something like this near me for short casual rounds instead of always having "big air" layouts. Well done and well preserved.
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JGro
Experience: 18.5 years 16 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 7, 2012 Played the course:once

Other Thoughts:

I arrived to find a freshly mowed beautiful park with new baskets.  There was plenty of parking as the course was deserted, on a sunny 70 degree Saturday afternoon no less!  I was thankful to be the only one there because I could play a leisurely round without fearing errant discs.  Most of the holes really are all over each other.  There is a *huge* meadow behind the course that is just begging for some holes to be expanded out that way.  I don't know if that idea is even possible, but it would address what is clearly the course's biggest weakness.  The course was well marked, although I thought some of the tee signs were situated too close to the tee box for right-hand-backhand throwers like me.  I'll definitely be back to play again, especially considering the nearby playground and picnic shelters for the family. 
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chefjeff315
Experience: 12.8 years 8 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Beautiful course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 2, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very easy to navigate this course, nice mix of open shots and wooded areas. Box with scorecards at 1st tee is a plus. Course winds back to the parking lot where bathrooms and trashcans are located. Brand new Discatcher baskets had just been installed the day before I played this last week ! YAY!

Cons:

Some of the holes are a bit close, but the tee markers do a good job of showing you where the next basket is.

Other Thoughts:

I first began playing back in '85, and this is the course I played regularly as I lived in WS at that time. It is a beautiful course, though with holes ranging from 153 to 280 feet it's a bit short for more experienced players, but great for beginners. They have opened up a large area on the back side and there is a big OB area, but now it's not overgrown and easier to find errant throws. This is a beautiful park, and the disc golf course is not violated by any other park use areas.
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