Wonderfully enjoyable course on a particularly quiet parcel - perfect for a temporary escape from whatever's chasing you.

• Solidly designed to require a nice combo of placement with some distance. Somewhat technical without being extremely so, Masi's fairways strike a good balance between wooded and open with a reasonable range of distances. No holes are wide open, but none felt pinball like off the tee. Distance is only rewarded if it's reasonably well-placed (but you don't need a big arm score well). Clearly defined fairways play relatively straight, but very well-placed trees/vegetation strongly encourage finesse and shot shaping in the form of subtle turnovers or end of flight fade to set up good chances of par or birdie looks. Really does a lot with a scant 11 holes!

• Fairly flat for the most part, mild elevation comes into play on a few holes, but it's not the course's defining feature. FYI - neighboring Roscoe features more significant elevation changes.

• Convenient to loop in all or part of Roscoe Ewing (between Masi #'s 7 & 8) for up to 27 holes of fun... or just play 11 holes at Masi if you're pressed for time.

• Aesthetics: Beyond delightful, short of spectacular. Deer watching you throw (my son and I saw no less than ten during our round), in a quaint neighborhood setting, and a winding creek create an intimate and peaceful setting.

• Equipment/Nav/Routing: Good concrete tees provide sure footing and have hole # etched into them at the back, so you know if you're at the correct tee. Bright orange DGA lollipops make it easy to spot baskets (even in shadows/twilight). Flows pretty well from hole to hole. If you don't pay attention or check the map, it's easy to mistakenly play 9 after 6, but orange tape on one of the basket spokes points you toward the next hole and next tee signs help keep you going the right direction.

• Except for #7, does good job of routing throws away from non-DG traffic.

• Fun factor: Great. Please see other thoughts.

With all the deer here, it wouldn't surprise me if you found some ticks on you after playing. My son and used Permethrin and didn't find any on us, but given that we saw 10 deer on Masi (plus another 3 on Rosco), the likelihood of ticks just seems higher than most places I've played. Simply an FYI, rather than a ding in my rating.

• The way # 7 plays along the walking path is sub-optimal, but the sight lines are such that players and walkers should be able to see each other to avoid any real issues.

• The rough gets thick. In some spots, it's dense enough to appropriately punish bad throws without being overly harsh. In others, missing the fairway can be very nasty, and you can definitely lose a disc here.

• Tee markers with distance would be an improvement.

A splendid example of a course that's way more fun to play than a simple analysis of the #'s leads you to believe. I won't downgrade it for only being 11 holes when you can easily loop in some or all of Roscoe Ewing to play up to 27 solidly designed holes.

Straight-up, as a standalone course, I'd rate the disc play here a very solid 3.0. But the great setting and ability to jump onto Roscoe Ewing for more golf make this better than most 3.0's, hence my 3.5.

• Map says "Holes 7 + 8 NOT PLAYABLE," ...but we had no problem finding or playing them. The posted maps for both, Sam Masi and Roscoe Ewing, need to be updated. It would be optimal if someone made a single map, showing all 11 at Masi in one color, with the 16 at Roscoe in another color.

Not epic or championship caliber, but certainly challenging, Sam Masi is the type of course most players will really enjoy, and scores high marks for being what disc golf is supposed to be: FUN.

~Long concrete tees
~Secluded, serene park
~Beautiful layout
~Unique course to North East oHIo
~Highly visible numbered baskets
~Well maintained course
~Can be tied into the Roscoe Ewing course across the street

~Would like to see hole signs with distances
~Tight fairways and unforgiving trees (perhaps too unforgiving for the casual player)
~Had a couple minor navigation issues as a 1st time visitor, but nothing concerning

I played the regular Roscoe Ewing 16 hole layout before heading over To Sam Masi, as I wanted to play this course independently. While Roscoe warmed me up, Sam humbled me with it's long and tightly technical layout. This course is beautiful, tough, frustrating, and fun all rolled into eleven satisfying holes. Many of the fairways don't appear too tough, but the innocent looking medium to small trees will keep you on your toes. The majority of the holes are long, and the fairways are tight. If you waver left or right you'll be scrambling to get a look at the basket. I found this course unique in design and the natural landscape that was provided, can't think of any other courses around that come close to this. Low ceilings also add to the toughness that is offered. While most tee shots scream distance driver, I found controlled course management with fairways and mid ranges in order to keep each shot in play. A solid mix of elevations, doglegs, wooded, and bombs I left the course amused and humbled. A great addition to Medina and one of the more difficult courses around.

Sam Masi is a solid course right across the street from Roscoe! Many golfers will play both for a 27 hole experience.

Wide fairways, with a perfect amount of trees scattered about. Wildlife is abundant here, saw dozens of deer across the property!

I've heard there are plans to install concrete tees, but the carpet tees are grippy and work for the time being. Baskets are in great shape and catch well.

Lots of fun routes to take with your disc. Every time you play, you discover a new strategy you never thought of before.

#8 is one of my favorite holes I've played. It winds through a tight fairway, with trouble on both sides. Tee off from the top of the hill for a 700+ foot challenge!

Multiple tees on a few holes, including an EPIC downhill shot on #7.

Usually maintained great, with mowed fairways.

Easy to navigate, just follow the signs.

Winding creek comes into play on many holes.

You can easily cross the street to Roscoe and come back for 27 holes of expertly designed disc golf.

Right down the street from downtown!

No tee signs, but the course is undergoing changes very often. I'm sure that's next on the agenda!

Poor drainage, just a little bit of rain can leave the course in rough shape.

Rough is REALLY rough. Really easy to lose a disc here.

Come out and enjoy Masi! Medina is becoming a destination city in Ohio for disc golf enthusiasts, so come on out and enjoy!