San Diego, CA

Morley Field

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flyskyhi
Experience: 28.4 years 20 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

My home course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 18, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The course is great. Lots of terrain and trees. Good pro shop on site. Clean with not much trash around. Friendly folks. Easy to navigate w sturdy Tee boxes and nice maps.

Cons:

Lots and LOTS of friendly folks. The course would get a much higher rating if it weren't so crowded. I play solo a lot and seem to get around fairly easily, however if you go in a group it will take a long time to get around. This place is crowded on weekday mornings! Weekends are too frustrating for me to bother unless i get there at 6:30 AM. Even then the parking lot is 1/2 full already.

Other Thoughts:

Play it. Have fun, just be patient and expect to hear a LOT of "FORE". Might just yell it yourself a few dozen times.
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okjazz
Experience: 34.7 years 3 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun while visiting the area 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2006 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

multiple pin placements, rugged terrain, variation of holes, good challenges

Cons:

prefer no green fees but the cost is minimal
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markwilsonsd
Experience: 45.4 years 26 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

My Home Course (Since 1979) 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 12, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

"OG" disc golf course. Lot's of personality. Friendly people. Never at a loss for someone to play with. Good pro shop. In beautiful Balboa Park (across from SD Zoo!). No two holes the same. Well maintained. You will use ALL of your shots and will need to learn some new ones. Some very scenic holes.

Cons:

1. "Banders" - a term I made up! Since Morley is a "pay-to-play" course you are given a bright paper wristband to wear as proof that you paid. Most locals collect them on their bag straps. "BANDERS" are usually a) completely unaware of their surroundings or anyone around them. b) and they don't care. c) they are usually dragging a large cooler and drunk or on their way. d) are responsible for 90% of the "FORES....!" you will hear in a round (one per hole!?) e) add at least 1 hour to rounds on weekends! f) never return lost discs to the pro shop. g) play in flip flops or barefoot... I could go on! I love people but they will get on your nerves quickly as you sit for 10-15 minutes between each hole because they genuinely think its funny to annoy people.

2. Parking
3. Crowded!!! Most played course in USA!

Other Thoughts:

It really is a fun, beautiful course! I am thankful I live in San Diego and play Morley 3-4 times per week! If you know all these things going in, you will have a better time!
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johnt1969
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 41.4 years 166 played 25 reviews
3.00 star(s)

I finally played it... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well.... I finally got to play here. I have been waiting over 20 years and wondering what Morley Field would be like. I had pumped it up so much in my mind that there was no way it could live up to my expectations and I was right. It didn't. But it's still a good place to come if you're in to disc golf. It's one of those places you just have to go play.

About the course. This place has all the amenities. There's restrooms, a pro shop that sells discs, drinks and snacks. You can also rent discs here. You have to pay a small fee to play the course but it's not a problem. Judging by the amount of people out there playing it could make someone a millionaire. haha.

The course is short but it's not easy. There's a million different pin placements for each hole and they move the pins on monday. That's one of the really neat things about the course. There are concrete tee pads and very good tee signs. The land that the course is on is also very neat. It's got rolling hills and other good disc golf course topography.

Cons:

There will be a million people playing this course no matter what time you are there. I went on a Tuesday morning and there were tons of people playing. It was unbelievable.

You will hear "FORE" a bunch and you should pay attention. Discs are flying around all over the place here. There's definitely a chance to get hurt. There are also crossing fairways in a couple places and holes that are very close together. Back when this course was put in it wouldn't have been a problem but with the new disc technology it's a dangerous place to play.

Because of the cons it's not one of my favorite places to play and I probably won't go back but I'm glad I finally got to play here. I had a smile on my face the whole round just because I was playing Morley.
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mjheckman
Experience: 16.4 years 6 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Duck and Cover... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 14, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

I played this course 3 times in 4 days. So, obviously I liked it. It's well groomed, clean, and has manicured lawns... it's good to see that the "green fees" are being well spent. There's very little chance of losing a disc on any hole. Many hole variations; changing every Monday, that give the course a very different feel. For the most part, the course requires accuracy over big distance.

Cons:

Like many others have said... if you're looking for a serene round of disc golf this aint the place. The course was packed on Friday, Sunday and Monday... and when I say packed I mean PACKED! My head was constantly on a swivel! At times I felt like I was in a fire-fight... especially on holes 16, 17, 18 & 19! All of these holes play across each other and it can be simply dangerous.

Other Thoughts:

I know many of the locals may hate the idea, but I would eliminate the 19th hole. It would speed up play on the back 9 and it would reduce the number of near misses and potential head wounds.
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Rizbee
Experience: 46.4 years 320 played 11 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fore!! [repeat ad nauseum] 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 1, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

An institution in disc golf history - been around forever. Morley's best attributes are the wide variety of pin positions and the variety of shots required across all pin positions (but possibly not in one round). Locals do not tire of the layout. The course is very well maintained and has an excellent pro shop. You'll rarely (if ever) be without a playing partner, and competition (bagtag challenges, skins, etc.) is always available.

Cons:

You will hear "FORE!!!" shouted more times in one round at Morley than a month of playing anywhere else. Lots of casuals out to play and drink beer (not necessarily in that order). Rounds can be interminably looooong, with 8-10 minutes on the tee per hole on the weekends commonplace.

Other Thoughts:

Morley has a unique, beatnik atmosphere which is loved by local players. This, however, may make it an inappropriate place to bring kids to play. Playing well here requires precision drives and stellar putting - lots of 2's available. Leave your 450-ft drive at home - you won't need it here.
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gwillim
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.4 years 169 played 41 reviews
2.50 star(s)

- 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 3, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Many different pin positions for each hole.
Well kept grounds.
Decent elevation changes.
Lots of events going on to participate in.
Great weather year round.
Discs available for rent or purchase on site.

Cons:

CROWDED.
6 8 10 somes etc.
Ridiculously long round times.
General lack of etiquette from hacks.

Other Thoughts:

Morley Field is the course that I learned Disc Golf on, and for that reason I appreciate it greatly. When not crowded, Morley is a great course to play and a fantastic practice course. However, when it's crowded, I would rather spend my time throwing drives in a field for practice.

San Diego desperately needs more courses to accommodate the hordes of people that play Morley Field any given day.
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ddevine
Experience: 45.6 years 133 played 39 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Big Crowds 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 1, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Its in San Diego! A wide variety of shots with multiple pin positions that change every Monday. Lots of "late trouble", with well protected baskets. Although it is short by today's standards, deuces require well executed shots. Even so, top players should aim for double digits under.

Cons:

Probably the most played course in the country. Many blind tee shots that reward muscle memory.

Other Thoughts:

This is a very enjoyable course when it is not crowded.
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bryon
Experience: 63 played 58 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Disc Golf Rules 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 20, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

A pay to play course that is reasonably priced and very busy on weekends. Every hole has multiple pin positions that change every Monday making it a different course every week. Except for the last few holes that crossed each other, all holes were layed out well and no two holes seemed similar. Some of the long positions I saw, but did not get to play because the pins were not set there, were well protected and looked challenging. A good course to take beginners and a good course for advanced players as well.
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