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Laurelain Park reviews
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Kinda Plain Laurelain 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 24, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ The whole course plays throughout a peaceful community park with lots of open space, a small stream and some nice elevation.
+ Practice basket and lost disc box nearby the info kiosk with course map.
+ The tees are flat, long, wide and strong poured concrete.
+ The baskets are numbered and have 'next' signage on them, but...
+ Practice basket and lost disc box nearby the info kiosk with course map.
+ The tees are flat, long, wide and strong poured concrete.
+ The baskets are numbered and have 'next' signage on them, but...
Cons:
- ...The baskets/chains are somewhat worn down and weak. A few display the incorrect hole number.
- I personally don't like playing so close to residential areas like with holes5 through 9.
- There are no clues to tell the player how to get from 17 to 18. I almost tricked myself into believing this to be a 17-hole course.
- Most of the holes can be classified as 'wide open,' which doesn't make for a particularly stimulating round.
- I personally don't like playing so close to residential areas like with holes5 through 9.
- There are no clues to tell the player how to get from 17 to 18. I almost tricked myself into believing this to be a 17-hole course.
- Most of the holes can be classified as 'wide open,' which doesn't make for a particularly stimulating round.
Other Thoughts:
I liked the look of hole3 because it gives the player a nice view of the larger area. Since I played in autumn, the two mando trees were a nice blend of yellow and orange. I liked playing hole10 the most because it was the most dynamic and adventurous by far. I thought hole18 was the least interesting because of how straight, flat and wide open it was with few other features.
As for the course as a whole, Laurelain Park is a fine place to go and spend an afternoon with friends- even if they are new to the sport. The fairways are mostly open and rarely stretch past 350 feet. It is approachable for newbies with just enough texture and natural features to be a small challenge for seasoned players.
It's spread too thin, though. The stream is never really a bothersome obstacle. The hills don't stick around for long, either. The crown jewel, hole10, is a shot of adrenaline to the disc golfing heart with a dazzling cliff tee-off and a mischevious creek in the middle of it all. But the buzz wears off pretty quickly afterward with nothing after that but flat fairways with either peppery tree cover or wide open fields.
Still, there's nothing offensive about the course except maybe the mystery walk from 17 to 18. But there's also very little that captivates the player. So, a 3/5 is just right to my mind because the course is definitely better than average, but that's it.
In closing, I wouldn't say that Laurelain is worth going out of your way for. However, if you're going to be in the Reading, PA area for a day or two, make sure you check it out as well as the enjoyable 9-hole courses nearby. Gently recommended.
As for the course as a whole, Laurelain Park is a fine place to go and spend an afternoon with friends- even if they are new to the sport. The fairways are mostly open and rarely stretch past 350 feet. It is approachable for newbies with just enough texture and natural features to be a small challenge for seasoned players.
It's spread too thin, though. The stream is never really a bothersome obstacle. The hills don't stick around for long, either. The crown jewel, hole10, is a shot of adrenaline to the disc golfing heart with a dazzling cliff tee-off and a mischevious creek in the middle of it all. But the buzz wears off pretty quickly afterward with nothing after that but flat fairways with either peppery tree cover or wide open fields.
Still, there's nothing offensive about the course except maybe the mystery walk from 17 to 18. But there's also very little that captivates the player. So, a 3/5 is just right to my mind because the course is definitely better than average, but that's it.
In closing, I wouldn't say that Laurelain is worth going out of your way for. However, if you're going to be in the Reading, PA area for a day or two, make sure you check it out as well as the enjoyable 9-hole courses nearby. Gently recommended.
3
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jbetz45453
Experience:
11 years
14 played
12 reviews
Pleasantly Suprised. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:May 10, 2016
Played the course:once
Pros:
Has some interesting holes.
Has a white tee that is good for kids.
Makes good use of the land available.
Hole #4 has two baskets and can be played as a simple par 2 or a pretty challenging par 3.
Good course for beginners but even an experienced player can have some fun here.
Porta potty there during the soccer seasons.
Has a white tee that is good for kids.
Makes good use of the land available.
Hole #4 has two baskets and can be played as a simple par 2 or a pretty challenging par 3.
Good course for beginners but even an experienced player can have some fun here.
Porta potty there during the soccer seasons.
Cons:
Grass tees.
Throwing over a walking path on some holes so just watch out for walkers/joggers.
All holes under 400 feet.
Throwing over a walking path on some holes so just watch out for walkers/joggers.
All holes under 400 feet.
Other Thoughts:
Hole 2 and hole 4 are my favorites here after playing here twice.
Hole 2 is a drive into an opening in the woods with a creek to the left and the basket to the left in the back of the woods.
Hole 4 is a drive down a hill to either a par 2 basket which is pretty simple or across the creek for the par 3 basket.
The park has some walking paths but were not overly busy when I was there.
Most holes have 2 different places to put the baskets not sure how much they change them. A few holes have a shorter tee and I know hole 1 has a longer tee for a little more challenge.
Most holes have at least one tree you have to deal with which is more fun that just playing in an open field.
Hole 2 is a drive into an opening in the woods with a creek to the left and the basket to the left in the back of the woods.
Hole 4 is a drive down a hill to either a par 2 basket which is pretty simple or across the creek for the par 3 basket.
The park has some walking paths but were not overly busy when I was there.
Most holes have 2 different places to put the baskets not sure how much they change them. A few holes have a shorter tee and I know hole 1 has a longer tee for a little more challenge.
Most holes have at least one tree you have to deal with which is more fun that just playing in an open field.
2
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CapedCrusader
Experience:
2 played
1 reviews
Good for a Quick Casual Match 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 24, 2016
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Good layout
-holes are relatively interesting
-spaced out with little overlap
Beginner-friendly
-holes are not extremely challenging
-not many places to lose discs
Makes for a good, quick round
-with only 9 holes, this is great for the casual player looking to play a quick round
Nice atmosphere
-the park is well-maintained and enjoyable to be at
-holes are relatively interesting
-spaced out with little overlap
Beginner-friendly
-holes are not extremely challenging
-not many places to lose discs
Makes for a good, quick round
-with only 9 holes, this is great for the casual player looking to play a quick round
Nice atmosphere
-the park is well-maintained and enjoyable to be at
Cons:
There is a popular trail that runs through the course. It is not uncommon to take a break to allow someone to unknowingly stroll across the middle of your game.
Not very challenging for veterans due to short holes and lack of obstacles.
Not very challenging for veterans due to short holes and lack of obstacles.
Other Thoughts:
Highly recommended to anyone looking to take up the sport and to any casual players looking for a quick and simple round.
