Port Aransas DGC reviews
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Port Aransas DGC 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 8, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
My three pros:
-ITS RIGHT NEAR DA BEACH!
-The back side of the course is very pretty with views into the nature refuge behind the park, a couple of pretty ponds, a large grassland and very nice mowing of the fairways. Although the course is routed around a baseball field and existig park stuff the outer fringes of the park were surprisingly pretty and made for the closest environment to playing at the beach that I've encountered yet.
-Two Tee signs at each hole with blue signs at the longer tee and red signs at the shorter tee. The tee signs are visible from each previous basket making navigation pretty easy once you find the first tee located near the skate park area. The blue tee shots mostly required a mid-range with 6-9 requiring longer shots into a pretty constant headwind, the red tees however were pretty fun playing with just putters. While the two tees werent super spread apart, they were different enough to make 2 rounds thru exciting.
-ITS RIGHT NEAR DA BEACH!
-The back side of the course is very pretty with views into the nature refuge behind the park, a couple of pretty ponds, a large grassland and very nice mowing of the fairways. Although the course is routed around a baseball field and existig park stuff the outer fringes of the park were surprisingly pretty and made for the closest environment to playing at the beach that I've encountered yet.
-Two Tee signs at each hole with blue signs at the longer tee and red signs at the shorter tee. The tee signs are visible from each previous basket making navigation pretty easy once you find the first tee located near the skate park area. The blue tee shots mostly required a mid-range with 6-9 requiring longer shots into a pretty constant headwind, the red tees however were pretty fun playing with just putters. While the two tees werent super spread apart, they were different enough to make 2 rounds thru exciting.
Cons:
My three cons:
-No tee pads, just grass/sidewalk. The course is still so new the grass isnt worn in yet near the signs so its unclear where the intended tee pad is. The first tee sign is a few feet from a covered shelter near the skate park which is a nice idea but the space felt a little cramped for throwing. Most other holes had a little more room to throw but the teepads were a bit of an oversight or a work in progress.
- Several holes throw along the walking path around the park which is a universal DG no-no. Lucky for me there was no-one at the park so no-one to look out for. Also there arent many blind areas so theres not much hazard of hitting someone you dont see, rather maybe having to wait for people to walk by. I have to imagine theres rarley anyone walking the paths here though.
-No shade. I played on a hot day and it was hot. Like super hot.
-No tee pads, just grass/sidewalk. The course is still so new the grass isnt worn in yet near the signs so its unclear where the intended tee pad is. The first tee sign is a few feet from a covered shelter near the skate park which is a nice idea but the space felt a little cramped for throwing. Most other holes had a little more room to throw but the teepads were a bit of an oversight or a work in progress.
- Several holes throw along the walking path around the park which is a universal DG no-no. Lucky for me there was no-one at the park so no-one to look out for. Also there arent many blind areas so theres not much hazard of hitting someone you dont see, rather maybe having to wait for people to walk by. I have to imagine theres rarley anyone walking the paths here though.
-No shade. I played on a hot day and it was hot. Like super hot.
Other Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this course for several reasons. Being located in Port A is nice because in my case I was only there for the day and the course is in a convenient spot considering the Port A traffic. Also the bird viewing area down the road was pretty sweet and theres a nice hiking trail behind the park. Theres a skate park and swimming pool at the park itself also. The course was really well maintained with no trash, nice mowing and some pretty views.
One area for change is that the course is possibly too short on some of the blue tees considering the space available. It also looks like theres plenty of room near the entrance of the park for more holes so maybe they could expand in the future.
Something to consider before bringing beginners out here is the wind was a pretty strong and constant 20mph+ blowing inland from the coast and unfortunately the last three holes play strait into the wind. Add to that the fenceline that runs along the last few holes and theres a good mix for a disc getting blown right over the fence. Similarly #5 throws perpidicular to the wind with a pond on the left waiting to eat a uncomitted toss.
This course is a fun rec. course that could be fun and a little challenging for beginners. I will definitely play again when back in the area!
FIRST REVIEW!
One area for change is that the course is possibly too short on some of the blue tees considering the space available. It also looks like theres plenty of room near the entrance of the park for more holes so maybe they could expand in the future.
Something to consider before bringing beginners out here is the wind was a pretty strong and constant 20mph+ blowing inland from the coast and unfortunately the last three holes play strait into the wind. Add to that the fenceline that runs along the last few holes and theres a good mix for a disc getting blown right over the fence. Similarly #5 throws perpidicular to the wind with a pond on the left waiting to eat a uncomitted toss.
This course is a fun rec. course that could be fun and a little challenging for beginners. I will definitely play again when back in the area!
FIRST REVIEW!