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Rosa Park reviews
5
0
2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 30, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
- new baskets
- good turf tee pads
- good variety shots needed to hit the lines on the course
- trash cans and seats at most of the tee pads
- fairly easy to navigate
- good turf tee pads
- good variety shots needed to hit the lines on the course
- trash cans and seats at most of the tee pads
- fairly easy to navigate
Cons:
- no tee signs
- parking is not close to hole 1 and if you aren't from the area it's confusing where to walk
- not much distance variation, most holes are right around 250 to 350 feet
- parking is not close to hole 1 and if you aren't from the area it's confusing where to walk
- not much distance variation, most holes are right around 250 to 350 feet
Other Thoughts:
This is a real fun course and with a set of tee signs,this could be the best course in the area in my opinion.
9
0
Rosa’s friendly, but she does bite 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 11, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
• Warm up basket next to #1 (to the left)
• Restrooms onsite
• Nice mix of technical shots with a couple spots to let fly
• Decent park amenities: Picnic benches, swings, large grassy area, skate park, and some very intriguing mini-train tracks
• The tees that are installed are great (either synthetic grass or rubber mat)
• Restrooms onsite
• Nice mix of technical shots with a couple spots to let fly
• Decent park amenities: Picnic benches, swings, large grassy area, skate park, and some very intriguing mini-train tracks
• The tees that are installed are great (either synthetic grass or rubber mat)
Cons:
• The tees that are not installed can have some tricky footing with the hard, compacted uneven ground.
• No signage (yet)
• Lots o' Poison Oak lurking off the fairways like some kind of disc demon
• No signage (yet)
• Lots o' Poison Oak lurking off the fairways like some kind of disc demon
Other Thoughts:
Tips:
• Use the UDisc app for navigation (the 18 hole layout)
• When you cross the bridge from the main park, head right at the fork to get to #1
• #9s tee is past the corner fence out in the field a bit. You'll probably hesitate thinking you're walking onto someone's property.
• #18s tee is a decent ways to the right when you enter the clearing after #17.
Random Thoughts:
Rosa Park is an impressive use of an interesting piece of land that surrounds the backside of a small community park. It is a largely tightly wooded affair where just about every shot is less about distance and more about hitting a narrow window in the trees. If you hit those lines, you'll probably be rewarded with a decent birdie attempt. I say "probably" because sometimes you can be quite near the basket and completely blocked by either the main trunk of a tree itself or a low canopy ceiling. Now if you do hit a tree…apologize to the tree (maybe volunteer some protective netting for a couple)…and then hope you aren't nestled in a field of poison oak. A great throw can go from a very warm feeling of accomplishment to sheer terror when you get a bad kick. You're going to walk up to a couple shots, see how short they are, and think 'I got this!' and sometimes, you will, and other times, you're going be thrilled to get par. There are a couple shots out there (#6 & #9) where you can air something out a bit, but just about all other shots demand a decent amount of precision. Even #18 being a par 4, you might think you can just let fly, but I strongly encourage you to make it around the corner. I barely threw it 10' long straight and was buried in a spot that only a tomahawk could save. I hope all this doesn't come across that we (my wife and I) didn't enjoy ourselves out there. We definitely did. We enjoy these types of challenges. I just want those of you who only like to bomb shots to know that this might not be the course for you.
As for the course itself, it's a largely dense tree/hardpan surface with just a dash of elevation change and some kind of walking trails weaving around the perimeter and occasionally into the course a bit (so pay attention to the walkers). It can be a little tricky to navigate in several spots and where there aren't tees installed you'll need to look for a wooden board in the ground to mark the tee (UDisc is your friend and/or the little 'next tee' indicators hooked to the baskets). There's also one of the most extreme BMX courses I've ever seen right in the middle of the back 9. There are some crazy extreme jumps on this thing. Maybe it's motocross? And one jump goes right into a tree. It's nuts, and I love it. I used to do a little BMX back in the day and I'm certain I can hurt myself out there. Anyhoo…out in the main park, you'll find a large grassy area where you can warm up a bit, along with the restrooms, picnic tables, and a skate park to break any bones left after you're done with the BMX track.
Bottom Line:
We did not get a chance to visit this course when it was a 9-holer, but it's clear from the current 18 that there's a lot of love from the course crew going on out there. I suspect in the near future the rest of the tees and the signs will go up, the paths will get beat in a little more (along with the poison oak), and this will be a great destination course for the precision thrower. But why wait 'til then?! Get out there now and lace a shot!
• Use the UDisc app for navigation (the 18 hole layout)
• When you cross the bridge from the main park, head right at the fork to get to #1
• #9s tee is past the corner fence out in the field a bit. You'll probably hesitate thinking you're walking onto someone's property.
• #18s tee is a decent ways to the right when you enter the clearing after #17.
Random Thoughts:
Rosa Park is an impressive use of an interesting piece of land that surrounds the backside of a small community park. It is a largely tightly wooded affair where just about every shot is less about distance and more about hitting a narrow window in the trees. If you hit those lines, you'll probably be rewarded with a decent birdie attempt. I say "probably" because sometimes you can be quite near the basket and completely blocked by either the main trunk of a tree itself or a low canopy ceiling. Now if you do hit a tree…apologize to the tree (maybe volunteer some protective netting for a couple)…and then hope you aren't nestled in a field of poison oak. A great throw can go from a very warm feeling of accomplishment to sheer terror when you get a bad kick. You're going to walk up to a couple shots, see how short they are, and think 'I got this!' and sometimes, you will, and other times, you're going be thrilled to get par. There are a couple shots out there (#6 & #9) where you can air something out a bit, but just about all other shots demand a decent amount of precision. Even #18 being a par 4, you might think you can just let fly, but I strongly encourage you to make it around the corner. I barely threw it 10' long straight and was buried in a spot that only a tomahawk could save. I hope all this doesn't come across that we (my wife and I) didn't enjoy ourselves out there. We definitely did. We enjoy these types of challenges. I just want those of you who only like to bomb shots to know that this might not be the course for you.
As for the course itself, it's a largely dense tree/hardpan surface with just a dash of elevation change and some kind of walking trails weaving around the perimeter and occasionally into the course a bit (so pay attention to the walkers). It can be a little tricky to navigate in several spots and where there aren't tees installed you'll need to look for a wooden board in the ground to mark the tee (UDisc is your friend and/or the little 'next tee' indicators hooked to the baskets). There's also one of the most extreme BMX courses I've ever seen right in the middle of the back 9. There are some crazy extreme jumps on this thing. Maybe it's motocross? And one jump goes right into a tree. It's nuts, and I love it. I used to do a little BMX back in the day and I'm certain I can hurt myself out there. Anyhoo…out in the main park, you'll find a large grassy area where you can warm up a bit, along with the restrooms, picnic tables, and a skate park to break any bones left after you're done with the BMX track.
Bottom Line:
We did not get a chance to visit this course when it was a 9-holer, but it's clear from the current 18 that there's a lot of love from the course crew going on out there. I suspect in the near future the rest of the tees and the signs will go up, the paths will get beat in a little more (along with the poison oak), and this will be a great destination course for the precision thrower. But why wait 'til then?! Get out there now and lace a shot!
6
0
Friendly Locals & Local Disc Club Working Hard To Bring Rosa Park DGC Up To Respectability! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 20, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
Rosa Park DGC in Santa Rosa is kind of in it's infancy. The baskets are @ combination of Discatchers and older PDA models. There are currently no tee pads and no signage of any type. Navigating this course would have been impossible had I not had the good fortune of meeting four locals at the first tee (Dabs, Ashley, Rabbit and Wes) who graciously allowed me to join them and who then complimented profusely when I threw anything remotely straight.
The local club here, United Flyers of Sonoma is working hard at fundraising in order to raise funds for needed improvements. I think they'll succeed.
The course is set behind the park. To reach the course, walk back past the gazebo and cross the little bridge. Hole # 1 is just ahead. They said there is a map on another competing disc golf website. There is none listed on DGCR. The course area is flat with lots of trees. I don't think any hole is over 400' but the trees provide plenty of challenge enough. Missing your line often leaves you knee deep in trouble. I don't believe you could score well here without a wide variety shots including rollers, overhands and flicks.
We played, what Dabs called, a modified tournament layout with 12 holes. At an upcoming tournament, they'll bring in additional baskets to make a full 18 holes.
My favorite hole was definitely # 11, at least that the way we played it. It's the hole over by the pasture. It's about 190' with a very pretty little natural slightly right bending fairway just waiting for that little forehand flick.
The local club here, United Flyers of Sonoma is working hard at fundraising in order to raise funds for needed improvements. I think they'll succeed.
The course is set behind the park. To reach the course, walk back past the gazebo and cross the little bridge. Hole # 1 is just ahead. They said there is a map on another competing disc golf website. There is none listed on DGCR. The course area is flat with lots of trees. I don't think any hole is over 400' but the trees provide plenty of challenge enough. Missing your line often leaves you knee deep in trouble. I don't believe you could score well here without a wide variety shots including rollers, overhands and flicks.
We played, what Dabs called, a modified tournament layout with 12 holes. At an upcoming tournament, they'll bring in additional baskets to make a full 18 holes.
My favorite hole was definitely # 11, at least that the way we played it. It's the hole over by the pasture. It's about 190' with a very pretty little natural slightly right bending fairway just waiting for that little forehand flick.
Cons:
The biggest problems currently would probably depend on whether you are a local or a traveling player. As a visitor, I would absolutely vote for signage. I'm sure every local would want concrete pads.
The course is flat.
Not a lot of places to really air it out.
Some poison oak to avoid. Guess which member of our five-some landed right in it?
The course is flat.
Not a lot of places to really air it out.
Some poison oak to avoid. Guess which member of our five-some landed right in it?
Other Thoughts:
When finished, the course will probably rate as an average course but it will be an average course that is cherished and loved by the local players.
Currently, I would probably advise that traveling players skip Rosa Park if you can't find a map. There is no chance of finding your way around sans map. Frustration would set in. Even with a map, it would be difficult. But, I think if you come back in a year or two, the course will be greatly improved.
Currently, I would probably advise that traveling players skip Rosa Park if you can't find a map. There is no chance of finding your way around sans map. Frustration would set in. Even with a map, it would be difficult. But, I think if you come back in a year or two, the course will be greatly improved.
