Baskets - The yellow rimmed baskets and great. They stand out really well and make shot choice reasonably easy. For someone like myself who has not played the course before this was a useful tool (however see Cons also)

Hole Maps - Every hole (except hole 2) has a map on a post to tell the player what to expect, where the Mando's and OB lines are. Most of these are really easy to follow and so made my playing experience better because it gave me a good idea of where i was going.

Cafe - After a long journey this was a welcome relief. So nice also that the staff were knowledgeable about the sport.

Baskets - Not every hole has a yellow rim basket. On holes 3 & 12 the baskets have a metallic silver band, which for 2 holes where the player doesnt have a view of the basket from the tee seems a bit unfair. Could these baskets not be swapped round so that they are used on holes where the basket is obvious and not leave a player guessing where they have to go.

Tees - The rubber matting is not the best (ive seen worse) and doesnt provide the player a stable footing. Some tees, such as hole 10 seem reasonably new however others like hole 14 are definitely in need of repair

Uploaded photo's - Before my visit i studied the photo's on this site to try and give myself the best idea of where i was going. Unfortunately nothing had been uploaded since 2011 and so the holes have changed order since then.
I have taken photos of each hole so there is now a full set uploaded so it is up to date for players.

As ever i will try now to give a hole by hole run down of what to expect.

Hole 1 - A difficult tunnel shot to start. From the tee the basket is visable and obvious but fail to make the hole in the trees and you will find thick trouble.

Hole 2 - A long par 4 with the Croydon tram way down the right hand side. 3 mando trees stop you sending a drive out over the tracks. This hole is deceptively long. It just seems like it will never finish!

Hole 3 - A straight hole to a basket, huddled on the edge of the trees ahead. 2 mando's left and one right force a low straight shot

Hole 4 - A blind tee shot over a ridge, through a gap in the trees. The hole then falls away to the right. careful not to go long on your second shot as there is a deep ravine 20ft left of the basket.

Hole 5 - A straight shot along the hedge line to a basket protected by 3 trees. A nice easy hole

From hole 5, walk through the gap in the hedge and along the top path (keeping the trees close to your left hand side). You will become aware of white boards in the hedge (at around 4ft up). Go between the 2nd and 3rd boards along a well defined path. This will lead to the 6th Tee

Hole 6 - A short uphill shot, with a double mando on the first set of trees. Difficult to judge the distance but then equally easy to over shoot on your second shot,

Hole 7 - A long hole, with a confusing tee sign. The hole map shows an OB line running down the grass infront of the tee, but i found no way of telling what was in or out of bounds, especially as off the tee there is a small tree directly in line with the basket forcing the player to play out to the let before cutting back right to the basket.

Hole 8 - A shorter hole, with a steep drop off to the basket. OB left and behind the basket means you will need to be accurate with your lay up's.

Hole 9 - A long par 4, with a funnel to the basket. This is a well designed hole which makes the player have to really think about shot choices. There is a mando on the start of the wood tunnel which ensures that you dont miss it out completely.

Hole 10 - Signature hole on the course. Play from off the top of the ridge, down into the valley. This hole is deceptively long.

Hole 11 - Play back up the other side of the valley to a basket which is tucked into a little wooded hollow. I really like this hole, although i feel it is tricky to get it right.

Hole 12 - A blind tee shot over a ridge (a bit like hole 4), however this time don't cut the corner too close as there is a massive fallen tree which will gobble your discs. However don't go too wide as the slope will make your disc roll for miles.

Hole 13 - This hole felt a bit like an after thought and had been forced into a space to link up all the other holes. It just doesn't fit in very well. An open shot down the hill to an unprotected basket. If you have the distance this should be an easy 2.

Hole 14 - Another long par 4. OB down the left and a Mando on the right to stop wide shots to the basket. Hit the gap ahead of the tee and the hole opens out to allow an easier 2nd shot to the basket. Be aware of the thick brambles behind the basket.

Hole 15 - I got really confused here as the hole map shows that the hole bends round to the right, however in reality the basket is actually tucked to the left of the large tree in the middle distance. Be aware of runners and cyclists using the path before you throw too.

Hole 16 - A long par 4 uphill. I got completely lost here and had to ask a couple of players who were luckily on hole 2 where i was going. From the tee use the tall tree which has had all its branches cut off as a reference. I think this is the one which is a Mando to the left of (although not certain). From this tree the hole turns right to a small copse.

Hole 17 - A long downhill shot to a basket protected by 3 tall poplars. I really like this hole. It is framed well with the woodland behind and is attractive to the eye.

Hole 18 - A difficult downhill hole to finish. With the angle that the tee is at, you are not directly aiming at the basket. With the wind blowing this can be a difficult hole to get right. The trees on the left of the basket are not OB, however the ones to right are, so be careful not to overthrow.

I really enjoyed this course, however in winter with no leaves on the trees im sure that it played slightly easier than it would have done at the height of summer.
I will return at some point, when the leaves are still on the trees to see the differences

Lloyd Park has been my 'home' course ever since I started playing in 2009. It has undergone many changes in that time, from new holes, to rubber tee pads, to its first new set of baskets (currently being installed). It's tough to rate it as low as 3.5 but after playing some of the world's best courses I think this is reasonable.

It is a full length 18-hole course with lots of variety, in attractive parkland.

There's plenty of challenge here, particularly up to about 970 rating, I'd say. Players in the 850-950 band should love it.

If you're visiting London it is easily reached by public transport. There is also free parking and a short course layout.

The grass is only cut twice a year by the council - usually in early May and September. That means from roughly mid-June to the end of August the grass gets very long and it can be very easy to lose discs if you play without spotters.

The tee pads are better than they were but can still be slippery when wet. On the whole I would recommend your grippiest shoes for this course.

It may look from the course map that this course is mando-heavy - don't let that put you off! Many of the mandos don't really come into play and are just for safety; others shape the holes nicely, using the space as well as possible.

There is a long-ish walk between holes 5 and 6: after hole 5, walk through the gap in the hedge and follow the tree line up and to the left, probably about 250 metres, before turning left through a gap and up into the next field for the tee of 6.

- Good tees (grow through rubber matting) and tee markers throughout
- Great mix of holes testing a range of shots
- Fantastic location and straight off a tram stop with car parking available
- Cafe on site with I believe disc hire again
- Excellent friendly local club and local club chairman. If you are coming to play get in touch with them first you won't regret it.
- For a public park in the middle of greater London I have hardly ever had to wait for pedestrians to throw. Couple of holes around the lower field and squeaky bum Causeway can block up a bit but most of the rest of the park is very little used. Hardly any rubbish or dog mess that I have noticed here either - the local club does a good job of litter picking on rounds.
- Really well done website - http://www.croydondiscgolf.com/course
- Great views out to the city from the top of the hill.
- Two courses a beginners and an 18 hole Blue course

- Grass. Almost impossible to play by yourself from late May - to the autumn cut. Prepare to lose discs if you do.
- Baskets - old, and not the best catchers.
- flow is sometimes a bit tricky especially getting out to the back top field holes 6 - 8, there is a long walk to get there and it is not particularly intuitive.
- Few unintuitive walks between holes on the beginners course

Superb facility and the only one of it's kind inside the M25 belt. I love playing here and always look forward to the challenge it sets. What was the old 3 and i think now hole 17 is my particular favourite and an iconic hole, an 125 meterish slightly downhill long par three playing into a basket in a dell, it's as wonderfully shaped fairway and always a good two to pick up likely to grab shots on the field.

The top of the world drop hole 10 is a throw your bag hole looking for the cubby ace.

Hole 4 is a really good par 4, requiring a couple of different shots to pick up the 3

The last two mandos on Hole 2 are poorly defined trees which are easy to throw over the top off causing confusion as to whether you have passed the right side or not. I'm not really sure they are necessary for the hole, which would be a good long gold level 3 without them, IMO they don't really add anything on this hole for a top level player.

I remain unconvinced on the change to Squeaky Bum causeway (hole 9) , think this would be a better hole with a change of tee position to allow an attacking shot up the tunnel. Not a big fan of forced putter positional/layup shots off the tee on par 4's. I preferred the old layout.

All in all a must play course when you are in London.

EDIT* Just noticed lots of the hotos are out of date - the course has been substantially redesigned back in about 2012 with the old holes 1 and 2 disappearing 3 and 4 becoming one hole and three new holes out the back coming into play. Another one must have been lost somewhere but can't think which. Tee position for 1 and 18 have changed as has the overall flow. Better course now all round although old hole one was my first ever ace so some sadness for me!

- Easy access from public transit

- Friendly locals.

- High grass in fairways (and everywhere else). Before you give me a negative review for calling three feet high grass in the fairway, hear me out. It really does make for a different DG experience and will change your shot selection greatly. As long as you have a spotter, it is a pretty cool change!

- Great use of elevation.

- High grass everywhere could lead to some lost plastic.

- Dirt tee pads.

- Course layout can be a little confusing, particularly the walk between 5 and 6. If it seems like you are going the wrong way to hole 6, you probably are doing it right.

Check out www.croydondiscgolf.com and post on the forum to let them know you are coming. They have a very active club and were more than willing to help getting me a guide!

I got a little lost off of the transit. Although it takes you straight to the park and cafe, it doesn't quite take you to the first tee. Once you get to the cafe, walk to the right all the way down the open field. You will see 18's basket and the teepad for number 1 is just to the right of that.

Very nice course with a good variety of holes.

Some elevation changes on the holes that add to the difficulty/variety.

A very nice park.

Aging baskets, that could use a little maintenance. they had good heavy chains though and caught well. (except for hole 1 which was missing chains entirely!)

Watch out for locals walking the various paths that intersect and cross quite a few of the fairways.

Would be great to see improved tee boxes on this course. Cement or Rubber even would be better than the ruts that are forming on each hole.

Having a guide is recommended, and on some holes a spotter is a good idea, to watch out for people walking the park.

I was trying to find a way of playing disc while on a very short business trip to the UK. I posted on their local club's forum and got a response the same day from someone who would come out and help me.

He met me at the course with a few discs for me to borrow and we had a great round.

I wish I had more time to play another, but unfortunately I had a plan to catch.

If you play disc and are in London I definitly say you should make your way out and play a round or two. Even though DG is not very prevelant in the UK, this course is a good one. Not the best course I've ever played, but it's definitly better than many of the courses that I've played in Illinois.

Keep spreading the word about DG in the UK guys.

A great 18 hole par 3 (one par 4) course.

For amateurs it is a perfect and accessible introduction to disc golf. For more experienced players there is plenty of room to air out and throw every single shot you know. As well as enough challenge to make you think.

Its even better when the winds up and its damp out, suits the UK!

Fairly simple, not very punishing to bad shots. Only one par 4, lacks some tech and tight wooded holes, although that wont stop you form taking that route! Could really do with some 'Pro' tee placements.

When this course was first installed some other local residents took exception to the baskets and set them on fire, beat them with baseball bats, filled them with rubbish, pulled them out the ground and threatened the organizers.

In the face of all this Rich Wood and the crew kept at it and the course does not disappoint.

The course is from the heart.

Much respect to all involved.

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