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Vero Beach, FL

Kiwanis Hobart Park

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dbthurber
Experience: 30 years 44 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice Park drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 11, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very nicely maintained park. Nice concrete pads and clearly marked signs at pad with distance, par, mandos and trees clearly marked. Baskets are newer and visible. Baskets also have directional arrow to next tee as well as all the Baskets have lights for when the sun goes down. Fun course to play. One basket was inside a huge concrete pipe. There are lots of benches and garbage cans.While we were there, there were many kids & families playing on the playground. The course is set up nice as to not have overlapping space between flying disc's and running kids.

Cons:

While I found this course to be fun and easy to navigate, it is not a course for beginners. Lots of trees and heavy brush. I think 4 mandos. It is a good tech practice course. I would recommend Lakewood Park for beginners.
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pmay5
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Experience: 21 years 482 played 245 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Now 18 holes and a solid course

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 12, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course has now been expanded to 18 holes. The original Mach Vs are in decent shape, but the new ones are in great shape. It looks like the original 9 hole course was in the middle of the park, mostly between the drive that circles the park. The new holes were added in thick woods and some open space on the west side of the park.
The original concrete tees are in good shape and the tee signs are very good (better than the wood carving signs pictured on here), hole layout, par and distance, but they have not been produced for most of the new holes.
The new holes add a different element to this course, the orginal holes (mostly the now the Back 9) play through scattered trees, primarily straight with just some shot shaping, the new holes give you different shapes through thick woods and a few partially open holes (including a unique pin position), plus another Par 4.
Not a lot of other activities in the park, primarily just picnic shelters, which shouldn't lead to a lot of interactions, but one of the earlier reviews said this could be an issue.

Cons:

While they did a good job of clearing the new holes, including around the greens, the roughs are still pretty thick and the tees are sand/gravel, with landscaping flags marking the fronts. I would imagine the roughs will get beaten in with over time, and if the tees can be paved, it will greatly enhance this course.
Holes 14 and 15 share much of the same fairway, going in opposite directions, not ideal but I can see why they did it.
Without tee signs on the new holes, and the older tee signs no longer matching up with the correct number, its a little tough remembering which hole you are on. The Next Tee signs help, but the map on UDisc is a lot of help.
While the new layout no longer crosses the park drive (sand/gravel) you do play close to it on several holes.

Other Thoughts:

I'm sure most of us would prefer playing an 18 hole course over a Niner, unless you are short on time, or have several courses to bag in a day. I was surprised to show up and find an 18 hole layout (it was still 9 holes on here at that time), so I knew I had to play all the holes. It did change my plans for the day (baggers gonna bag) but not to any big degree.
The new wooded holes add a straight, tight hole, a couple of hyzers (with #7 forcing you to find a way through small trees in the fairway) and a large curving annie hole. But the best of these is #10, tee over a cleared but still rough fairway to nice grass, setting up your second shot into a tight gap, turning left, then back to the basket. This Par 4 at 500 feet is a challenge on several levels.
The most unique of these is the 227' #11, tee across flat ground, through a few palm trees, to the basket, in the middle of a 6' concrete pipe. The pipe is 4.5 to 5' tall, just tall enough for the basket to sit it. So you have to be lined up with the opening, or else you are spending a shot to get in position. I'm still not sure how I feel about this pin position, possibly having to waste a shot from inside the circle (Circle 1 that is), but it would be a fun Ace to bag.
This 18 hole layout is a good option to visit in this part of the FL coast, not real convenient to I-95 for a quick stopoff, but if the several other courses in the are busy, you should enjoy playing here.
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thrembo
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Experience: 49 years 242 played 195 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Nice Rec Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 18, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice small park but big enough to spread a decent nine-hole rec course into. One decent tee, unusual wooden tee signs that show the hole layout and distance, and one nice basket per hole. Possibly the most benches, picnic tables, garbage cans, etc that I have ever seen on a rec nine-hole course. A playground for the kiddies and a somewhat rustic but functional restroom.

The course features holes in the 200-400 foot range with plenty of trees to negotiate. Navigation is mostly super easy except for the transition from 6's basket to 7's tee. It's across the road and hiding behind a ridge. The course was clean and mowed tight. I had a fun round here and my wife enjoyed the walk around.

Cons:

The nags are mostly minor. There is one hole that throws over the park road and one that throws down it. Not a problem when I was there on a Wednesday morning as we had the whole park to ourselves.

The urinal in the men's room was a little on the high side. I'm 6'1" and had to stretch to reach it. It is the only restroom in sight. I wonder how many kids or short people have walked in and said, "what the heck man?".

The wooden tee signs are ok, for now. Just wondering how they are going to age. Also, they could use a little paint to protect them and make them stand out and easier to interpret.

Other Thoughts:

A decent local par 3 course fun for all and a great place to introduce new throwers. A good course also for traveling throwers and those on vacation that want a casual experience or can't get to some of the areas better courses.
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Purbles
Experience: 10.7 years 7 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Quick rounds at Kiwanis 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 19, 2020 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Fun 9 Hole course that wraps around the park.
Most holes are under 350 ft.
Maintained frequently, new signs installed next to tee-pads recently.
Rounds generally last 30-45 minutes, allowing you to play multiple rounds in one visit easily.

Cons:

The course is close along the road at some points.
Many trees to play around/through, often you'll be shooting between trees.
People occasionally walk around the park, obstructing some shots.
A couple of teepads consist of dirt.

Other Thoughts:

Worth the drive! play a few rounds and focus on form. Good course to practice shots & attempt aces.
Open sunrise to sunset.
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