Peabody, MA

Scouting Woods DGC

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Hector Chain
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Experience: 15.9 years 222 played 191 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 27, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

The holes are pretty well designed so that a variety of skill levels can enjoy them. There are a few straight on ace runs like hole 1, but many of the others will force you to hit a line. There is some good elevation that comes into play. One hole was a163 feet long downhill, and I had to consider what to throw without overthrowing it.

The tee signs are nice and navigation was easy. The fairways are covered with wood chips (those weren't just put. in for the course, were they?), so I imagine it holds up well after a rain.

The parking lot even features "Disc Golf Parking Only" signs, so we are now officially a protected class.

Cons:

The tee pads are natural and have some ruts. They could stand to have some rubber tee pads.

There isn't a ton of challenge for a top player, but these also aren't a series of deuce-or-die holes.

You may screw up your drive when you start thinking, "Wait, the locals really pronounce 'Peabody' that way?"

Other Thoughts:

This is exactly what the greater Boston area needs more of. Full 18-hole courses aren't going to be feasible in a lot of places, but there are certainly 10 acres of woods here and there that can be the setting of a nice 9-hole course. People on the North Shore suddenly have options, and this isn't a bad one. If I lived nearby, I'd be here a lot.
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