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Stafford Woods reviews
5
0
ME220
Experience:
25.1 years
17 played
2 reviews
heavenly 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 11, 2014
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
#1 pro for me is that I live .7 miles from the 1st tee. with that having been said, this is my new 'home course'.
#1- nice 1st hole with a slight dogleg right that gives you a taste of just how thick the rough (the trees) may be.
#2- 1st par4 on the course. long gradual bend to the right with a sharp dogleg right at the end.
#3- our introduction to the Stafford pond. the tee has a mound about 20' off the front, upon which is the short tee, which makes for a challenging drive. watch for that pond, we'll be seeing it again soon.
#4- the 2nd par4 allows for a huge righty backhand that could set you up for an easy layup and tap-in birdie, albeit the few trees along this fairway don't come into play for you.
#5- field hole. big arms need only apply for the birdie. beautiful hole. take the time to soak up the scenery walking down this fairway, good chance on seeing the deer heard that roams these woods.
#6- par4 field hole. line of trees down the left side and tall grass down the right. the field ends about 75' before the elevated green.
#7- back across the pond. there is a wicked tunnel that leads up to the waters edge, 300' to the green that is perched on a slope so watch for the roll away into the hazard.
#8- par4 back in the woods with a narrow fairway that doglegs left with more then a few guardians at the turn making an approach to the green challenging.
#9- early dogleg right with two separate lines from which to choose. it's more difficult then it looks because those flight paths are thin.
#10- short straight very narrow fairway. watch that rough, tons of mountain laurel.
#11- par5 double dogleg. small left turn that leads to a sharper right turn that still leaves you just shy of 200' to the basket. beautiful hole.
#12- elevation comes into play here. it plays much farther then it actually is. gradual left turn at the top of the hill will put you on the green.
#13- elevated tee box that's not to much higher then the chains but just enough to affect your drive.
#14- left turning fairway with the thickest mountain laurel at Stafford all along the left and right side of the fairway.
#15- par4 starts in the woods, plays into the field and ultimately back into the woods. chains may be difficult to find if this is your 1st time. chains are just down the slope in the far back left corner of the field.
#16- par4 field hole with a hanging basket. again, enjoy the view of the field for we will be heading back into the woods.
#17- par4 initial fairway is narrow but it opens up once you break through the treeline. another lefty friendly fairway but wide open for a good enough backhand.
#18- nice hard dogleg left finishing hole. some seriously thick rough, crazy amounts of mountain laurel out here, on the left side.
#1- nice 1st hole with a slight dogleg right that gives you a taste of just how thick the rough (the trees) may be.
#2- 1st par4 on the course. long gradual bend to the right with a sharp dogleg right at the end.
#3- our introduction to the Stafford pond. the tee has a mound about 20' off the front, upon which is the short tee, which makes for a challenging drive. watch for that pond, we'll be seeing it again soon.
#4- the 2nd par4 allows for a huge righty backhand that could set you up for an easy layup and tap-in birdie, albeit the few trees along this fairway don't come into play for you.
#5- field hole. big arms need only apply for the birdie. beautiful hole. take the time to soak up the scenery walking down this fairway, good chance on seeing the deer heard that roams these woods.
#6- par4 field hole. line of trees down the left side and tall grass down the right. the field ends about 75' before the elevated green.
#7- back across the pond. there is a wicked tunnel that leads up to the waters edge, 300' to the green that is perched on a slope so watch for the roll away into the hazard.
#8- par4 back in the woods with a narrow fairway that doglegs left with more then a few guardians at the turn making an approach to the green challenging.
#9- early dogleg right with two separate lines from which to choose. it's more difficult then it looks because those flight paths are thin.
#10- short straight very narrow fairway. watch that rough, tons of mountain laurel.
#11- par5 double dogleg. small left turn that leads to a sharper right turn that still leaves you just shy of 200' to the basket. beautiful hole.
#12- elevation comes into play here. it plays much farther then it actually is. gradual left turn at the top of the hill will put you on the green.
#13- elevated tee box that's not to much higher then the chains but just enough to affect your drive.
#14- left turning fairway with the thickest mountain laurel at Stafford all along the left and right side of the fairway.
#15- par4 starts in the woods, plays into the field and ultimately back into the woods. chains may be difficult to find if this is your 1st time. chains are just down the slope in the far back left corner of the field.
#16- par4 field hole with a hanging basket. again, enjoy the view of the field for we will be heading back into the woods.
#17- par4 initial fairway is narrow but it opens up once you break through the treeline. another lefty friendly fairway but wide open for a good enough backhand.
#18- nice hard dogleg left finishing hole. some seriously thick rough, crazy amounts of mountain laurel out here, on the left side.
Cons:
the parking situation is being sorted out. it's a new course, how can there be any cons???
Other Thoughts:
so much potential for this course. it's still in it's infancy but it is growing exponentially. great things to come from this premier course in the future.
6
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FlyingHyzer
Experience:
11.1 years
29 played
7 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Oct 5, 2013
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-Great variety in the first 9 holes, wooded, open, and a water hazard (pond on 2 wholes).
-Well designed on the available land.
-Long and short tees for most holes.
-Close to major highways. Plenty of places to eat around the park.
-Nice signage
-Well designed on the available land.
-Long and short tees for most holes.
-Close to major highways. Plenty of places to eat around the park.
-Nice signage
Cons:
-No trashcans throughout the course.
-Used to be farmland, old rusty barbed wire in some areas that you can't see until you're right on it be careful.
-Used to be farmland, old rusty barbed wire in some areas that you can't see until you're right on it be careful.
Other Thoughts:
Well worth a trip out to voorhees, I could play this course all day long.
UPDATE: The back 9 baskets were put in, this course has it all now! If you haven't been here before make sure you find your way here soon. Adam and the South Jersey crew out did themselves, my hat is off to those guys.
UPDATE: The back 9 baskets were put in, this course has it all now! If you haven't been here before make sure you find your way here soon. Adam and the South Jersey crew out did themselves, my hat is off to those guys.
10
1
Stafford Woods - Ford by a Landing Place 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 30, 2013
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
18 chainstar baskets with mix of tees and pin positions. Tees vary from pavers to carpet and rubber, I assume they will be more uniform as the course matures. Signage and navigation are excellent. Great variety and balance of hole lengths and challenges. Par 3 and 4 technical shots through the woods of varying fairness, over water and mounds and pits. Couple long bombs in the field with tricky approaches and fast greens. Phenomenal use of the available land and terrain. Very little underbrush and well maintained course.
Cons:
Not much really, just beware the driveway is a little dangerous being single lane only from busy street. I had to back into the parking twice for cars coming into the park, and once I got to the entrance I didn't even consider turning left for safety reasons and U-turned up the road, and cars stopped on the busy road as another car wanted to come into the park. Parking is also fairly limited and tight. Nit picking here some holes play a little close to each other. Decent chance of losing a disc in the pond on both holes that play over it.
Other Thoughts:
The Stafford Woods course is blast to play and fairly fast! It has pretty much everything you could ask for out of a course and the variety is off the charts. The course just flows and transitions from the woods to open to a near perfect blend. I generally prefer lots of elevation, but Stafford Woods has actually got some decent elevation changes for south Jersey and nice mounds and pits. I will not hesitate to play this course again when I'm passing through the area and highly recommend to anyone!
Designer response by hawk12
Thank you very much for your review, all input helps us to continually improve our courses.
As for the driveway concerns, the Township of Voorhees submitted a grant request into Camden County to improve the entrance, including widen the entrance to two lanes, add larger apron on the road curb, and add additional parking spots. The grant request was submitted in late March of 2014 with many testimonials of park users (mostly from the DG community), and we might hear something late this fall, maybe later as government moves slow.
The entrance is an area of concern, and we have gone through proper channels to remedy the situation.
In the mean time, we have greatly expanded the parking area, and mulched dozens more spots to park than this time last year - this will continually be improved.
You are also correct on the tee pads - we will improve to all pavers or fly pads in time... Budget and manpower are holding that back.
Thank you for the glowing review of land use, as planning the design was months ahead of actually starting the project.
And to your point on the little amount of underbrush and stickers - that goes 100% to the volunteer base that maintains the course. We have some great people willing to do the dirty work.
As for the driveway concerns, the Township of Voorhees submitted a grant request into Camden County to improve the entrance, including widen the entrance to two lanes, add larger apron on the road curb, and add additional parking spots. The grant request was submitted in late March of 2014 with many testimonials of park users (mostly from the DG community), and we might hear something late this fall, maybe later as government moves slow.
The entrance is an area of concern, and we have gone through proper channels to remedy the situation.
In the mean time, we have greatly expanded the parking area, and mulched dozens more spots to park than this time last year - this will continually be improved.
You are also correct on the tee pads - we will improve to all pavers or fly pads in time... Budget and manpower are holding that back.
Thank you for the glowing review of land use, as planning the design was months ahead of actually starting the project.
And to your point on the little amount of underbrush and stickers - that goes 100% to the volunteer base that maintains the course. We have some great people willing to do the dirty work.
9
1
NJ DG Improving Everyday 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 25, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
Very challenging 18-hole course on a large piece of township property. Two practice baskets sit at the front of the course. Good variety with a combination of both open and wooded holes. Quality chain star baskets. Dual tee pads at each hole. Good use of available elevation, and water comes into play on two holes. Navigation easy with distinctive pathways and nice metallic yellow "next tee" markers showing you the way. Good signage, log or cement benches and two tee pads at each hole. Varied distances and good for all levels of play. Hole 15 (nice open field shot to a basket tucked into the woods on a slope), hole 7 (shooting a gap over water to an elevated basket), hole 17 (nice downhill wooded shot through a gap) and hole 6 (basket perched on a multi-tiered platform) are highlights. The alteration of hole 5- already a good hole, is nonetheless a positive change, making it a true par 4. Amenities like food and gas are close by and a porta-potty is on site, as is a good sized lost disc box.
Cons:
Not many. Ticks and mosquitoes can be a factor. Errant shots around the water and in surrounding high grass can result in disc loss. The left turn entrance to the property off a busy main drag remains dangerous- I understand not much more can be done- but use that turn signal a considerable distance before you turn. I'm not entirely sold on the hole 18 basket change- I find it a difficult par 3 and thought the basket was fine in its original position.
Other Thoughts:
Stafford is a first rate venue. The relative ease of hole 1 lulls you into a false sense of security and is not indicative of the challenge you'll receive here. This is a tough exercise in disc golf-especially from the long tees- and you'll earn any good score you get.There is considerable work that has gone into this course, and tremendous improvements have been made over the years by a dedicated group of people. Many of the most recent basket position changes enhance the play.
The variety featured here is a plus, with wooded holes, open holes, short and long holes, a hanging basket and interesting pin placements. I don't know if there is one true signature hole, but several could qualify as such.
Stafford is a top NJ course and a must play for the serious disc golfer.
The variety featured here is a plus, with wooded holes, open holes, short and long holes, a hanging basket and interesting pin placements. I don't know if there is one true signature hole, but several could qualify as such.
Stafford is a top NJ course and a must play for the serious disc golfer.
0
3
Noaceyet
Experience:
25.9 years
3 played
3 reviews
Great Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 9, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
Great Mix of woods, water, open holes. High canopy, no underbrush. Not too tight, but tight enough to be fun. Discs are easy to find. Some fast greens.
Cons:
Traffic to get there can be a pain, but hey, that's NJ for you.
Afraid that fast greens may erode over time.
Afraid that fast greens may erode over time.
7
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sqorbit
Experience:
11.4 years
5 played
4 reviews
Fun Wooded Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 10, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
Great course to test all different types of shots. Right from the 1st hole you get a challenging hole that was even fun for me as a beginner. The water in play is just enough not to overwhelm but still adds a great challenge.
A few open holes in the middle gives you a great chance to test out your long drives.
As a beginner looking at the map I was a little intimidated, but after the 2nd hole I realized it was a great course with just the right amount of difficulty.
The course should be challenging for experienced players too. The multiple tee spots gives you a chance to play some challenging drives.
Signage is perfect too. It was easy to follow this course and find the different tees.
A few open holes in the middle gives you a great chance to test out your long drives.
As a beginner looking at the map I was a little intimidated, but after the 2nd hole I realized it was a great course with just the right amount of difficulty.
The course should be challenging for experienced players too. The multiple tee spots gives you a chance to play some challenging drives.
Signage is perfect too. It was easy to follow this course and find the different tees.
Cons:
The only con may be that it's 9 holes. This isn't really a bad thing though since it's a great place to get a quick round in after work before the sunsets.
Nature will do it's thing also. Wet, muddy and lots of bugs, but that's just part of the game.
This really is a 4.5 (possibly 5) course that almost nothing wrong with it.
Nature will do it's thing also. Wet, muddy and lots of bugs, but that's just part of the game.
This really is a 4.5 (possibly 5) course that almost nothing wrong with it.
Other Thoughts:
I plan on making this my go to course for a round after work. A few groups were out playing and everyone was extremely friendly. Provided enough challenge while being a great time.
8
1
slvravn
Experience:
11.8 years
28 played
5 reviews
Great Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Oct 12, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- Since I have just started playing, this course has been really great in helping me develop my game. There are a few holes where you can really launch it, but for the most part the holes require a good amount of finesse. This is great for beginners who should learn accuracy before distance and also should be a hit for experienced throwers too.
- Great signage for each hole.
This seems to be a well thought out course and really takes you through a lovely, little used park in South Jersey
- Great signage for each hole.
This seems to be a well thought out course and really takes you through a lovely, little used park in South Jersey
Cons:
- Ticks. This is not necessarily a course problem but more of an area problem. Bring spray and do a check for any hitchhikers before you leave.
- Parking and signage for the course from the roadway are a little rough, but from my understanding will be improved in the future
- Random trees that jump in front of your discs
- Parking and signage for the course from the roadway are a little rough, but from my understanding will be improved in the future
- Random trees that jump in front of your discs
Other Thoughts:
I cant wait to see this turn into a 18 hole course in the near future.
11
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Great developing course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Aug 1, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Great course for a course that has just been made
Great variety, water, rough, and woods.
Baskets elevated makes for difficult uphill putts
Baskets marked with a hole number. This is a must for developing courses that are still working on signage.
Challenges every type of player
Hole three and seven gives ou a chance for an ace
Nice steps on hole six
Retaing walls begining on 3 which look pretty cool
Great variety, water, rough, and woods.
Baskets elevated makes for difficult uphill putts
Baskets marked with a hole number. This is a must for developing courses that are still working on signage.
Challenges every type of player
Hole three and seven gives ou a chance for an ace
Nice steps on hole six
Retaing walls begining on 3 which look pretty cool
Cons:
Not many. Mainly just signage.on hole 3 I almost put one in the water because I didn't know it was there. There is still a variety of debris lining the fairways this should be cleared. If they can fix these this will be a fantastic course EDIT.... Signage has been taken care of. Fairways are looking much better
Other Thoughts:
Use the directions on this site and you'll be fine.
This is a great developing course. looking forward to the future back nine. Come out and support this course so that it can be upgraded.Edit this course is getting better every day it is truly awesome
This is a great developing course. looking forward to the future back nine. Come out and support this course so that it can be upgraded.Edit this course is getting better every day it is truly awesome
10
0
Coasterbrad
Experience:
17 played
3 reviews
Great new South Jersey Course! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 7, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
My original review below is from 2012 when the course was very new. A lot has changed since then so it's time for an update.
This is now a full 18 hole course. So much time and effort has gone and continues to go into improving the course. We're talking thousands of volunteer man hours. And it shows.
The course looks and plays amazing! The back 9 perfectly compliments the front to make a well rounded two loop course. The holes continue to improve both aesthetically and technically. Mulch, log lined fairways, natural benches, new tee pads, massively improved parking situation, etc. There's just so much positive changes being made here all the time.
The new tee pads that are being put in throughout the course are great. Long enough, very flat, and they look pretty cool.
Basically, if you appreciate a well thought out and beautiful golf course this one is worth traveling for. I'm confident Stafford Woods will receive some increased attention in the next few years and maybe one day will be the host to a big Pro event.
I've upped my rating here from a 3.5 to a 4.5 and can't wait to make that a 5! Keep up the great work SJDG!
*************Original Review****************
Overview:
-I went out and played Stafford this afternoon. Very happy with what is currently there and I know it will only get better as more work goes into the course. This really fills a bad void for Disc Golf in the area, so a huge thank you to everyone who worked to make this course possible.
-I was by myself but met Adam (Course Designer), Becky, and their friend on the course. They were nice enough to let me tag along so I got to hear some of the future plans for the back 9. When everything is completed this will make a great 18 hole course that will challenge every player. But, in order for that to happen Voorhees needs to see people out on the course. So go play. Now!
Difficulty:
-I would consider myself to be an advance amateur/intermediate player. This course definitely has some challenging holes for my skill level, but not too challenging as to scare away new comers to the sport.
-For more advanced players, the long tees play great with plenty of difficulty. Once the holes have multiple pin locations there will be even more challenges that will really test your skills. I don't say this about too many courses, but I really think this caters perfectly to both Pros and Amateurs. There is something for everyone.
Tees/Pin Placement:
-Tee pads are clearly marked with most (maybe all) having a long tee and a short tee.
-Baskets are all installed. Some really good pin placement that uses the natural terrain perfectly. A mix of heavily protected pins and more open greens requires you to throw lots of different approach shots. I really like Hole 3's basket. Don't over throw that one, but don't under throw it either.
This is now a full 18 hole course. So much time and effort has gone and continues to go into improving the course. We're talking thousands of volunteer man hours. And it shows.
The course looks and plays amazing! The back 9 perfectly compliments the front to make a well rounded two loop course. The holes continue to improve both aesthetically and technically. Mulch, log lined fairways, natural benches, new tee pads, massively improved parking situation, etc. There's just so much positive changes being made here all the time.
The new tee pads that are being put in throughout the course are great. Long enough, very flat, and they look pretty cool.
Basically, if you appreciate a well thought out and beautiful golf course this one is worth traveling for. I'm confident Stafford Woods will receive some increased attention in the next few years and maybe one day will be the host to a big Pro event.
I've upped my rating here from a 3.5 to a 4.5 and can't wait to make that a 5! Keep up the great work SJDG!
*************Original Review****************
Overview:
-I went out and played Stafford this afternoon. Very happy with what is currently there and I know it will only get better as more work goes into the course. This really fills a bad void for Disc Golf in the area, so a huge thank you to everyone who worked to make this course possible.
-I was by myself but met Adam (Course Designer), Becky, and their friend on the course. They were nice enough to let me tag along so I got to hear some of the future plans for the back 9. When everything is completed this will make a great 18 hole course that will challenge every player. But, in order for that to happen Voorhees needs to see people out on the course. So go play. Now!
Difficulty:
-I would consider myself to be an advance amateur/intermediate player. This course definitely has some challenging holes for my skill level, but not too challenging as to scare away new comers to the sport.
-For more advanced players, the long tees play great with plenty of difficulty. Once the holes have multiple pin locations there will be even more challenges that will really test your skills. I don't say this about too many courses, but I really think this caters perfectly to both Pros and Amateurs. There is something for everyone.
Tees/Pin Placement:
-Tee pads are clearly marked with most (maybe all) having a long tee and a short tee.
-Baskets are all installed. Some really good pin placement that uses the natural terrain perfectly. A mix of heavily protected pins and more open greens requires you to throw lots of different approach shots. I really like Hole 3's basket. Don't over throw that one, but don't under throw it either.
Cons:
Overview:
-Most cons for this course are due to it being brand new or due to natural problems. Most of the negatives that I saw will be worked out eventually, such as not all holes having tee signs and it being a little difficult to navigate in one or two spots.
Ticks/Bugs:
-Lots of ticks and other bugs out there. Bring bug spray and make sure you check you legs and feet before leaving.
-The pond that comes into play on 3 and 7 seems to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other bugs. They didn't really bother me though so just spray yourself and you should be fine.
Rough:
-The open field holes are currently nicely mowed. However, if the rough on either side grows out of hand the holes will become unforgiving to novice players.
Parking:
-Small parking lot. It could get awfully crowded once people realize there is now a great course in Voorhees
-Most cons for this course are due to it being brand new or due to natural problems. Most of the negatives that I saw will be worked out eventually, such as not all holes having tee signs and it being a little difficult to navigate in one or two spots.
Ticks/Bugs:
-Lots of ticks and other bugs out there. Bring bug spray and make sure you check you legs and feet before leaving.
-The pond that comes into play on 3 and 7 seems to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other bugs. They didn't really bother me though so just spray yourself and you should be fine.
Rough:
-The open field holes are currently nicely mowed. However, if the rough on either side grows out of hand the holes will become unforgiving to novice players.
Parking:
-Small parking lot. It could get awfully crowded once people realize there is now a great course in Voorhees
Other Thoughts:
-This really is a very good course. I am looking forward to seeing it expand and improve. You can tell that a ton of work was put in to get it to where it currently is. Make sure you support that effort and go out to play.
-Watch out for the rusted metal barbed wire fencing. It may be taken out at some point, but it currently blends in with the woods pretty well so it would be possible to walk into it. I saw it to the left of hole 3, on the way to hole 4.
-I have limited course experience, but I definitely liked what I saw. I am interested to hear what more experienced players think of the layout and course overall.
-Once all 18 holes are completed, this course will be excellent. The front 9 is a nice preview of what could be if the Township approves the expansion.
-Watch out for the rusted metal barbed wire fencing. It may be taken out at some point, but it currently blends in with the woods pretty well so it would be possible to walk into it. I saw it to the left of hole 3, on the way to hole 4.
-I have limited course experience, but I definitely liked what I saw. I am interested to hear what more experienced players think of the layout and course overall.
-Once all 18 holes are completed, this course will be excellent. The front 9 is a nice preview of what could be if the Township approves the expansion.
18
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Still Constantly Improving !! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Mar 26, 2014
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
1st Course in South/Central NJ (between Vineland and I-195)
I'm the designer and bias, yet will post as fair a review as possible.
Front 9 baskets going in July 28th, 2012.
Back 9 baskets went in Feb 27th, 2014.
Longer pin placements will be installed in the future. For now the course plays 7,386ft (par 63, designed for a Blue level player), shorter White Tees play 6,134 ft (par 63, designed for a White level player) There are 13 White tees, and 5 shared tee boxes.
Front 9 holes are challenging for all levels of player. In the 'standard pins' the front 9 will play lefty friendly, and the back 9 will play righty friendly - in the long pins, those aspects will swap. Part of this design is to make the new players in the area learn 'all the throws', and challenge a seasoned player to execute their game. A newer player will be extremely challenged, and a solid player will enjoy the risk/reward factors on many holes. A very good player should be able to shoot under par here.
Hole 1, tight drive through wooded lane with some 'protected holly' trees making the drive very tight.
Hole 2, another wooded drive with the second shot opening up into mature trees with wider lanes to each pin location.(only short is in now)
Hole 3, short over lake shot, into a steep hill with drop off behind. Make the right decision and get rewarded for proper execution, make the wrong decision or fail to execute and scores will climb quickly. Long pin play much easier as it takes the lake and hill mostly out of play, and it the prominent location to avoid erosion. Occasionally, we will use the location on the hill for tournaments.
Hole 4, drive through lane into field, 2nd shot from field into another tree lane that opens up with a large clear 'green area'. Slightly uphill the whole way.
Hole 5, 390 foot field drive (usually into headwind), wide open grip and rip hole.
Hole 6, Field drive, downhill. Leave yourself in a position to make the 2nd shot into the lane leading to an elevated pin.
Hole 7, beautiful drive shot over pond into a slight hill on far side.
Hole 8, tight wooded lane into a left dogleg. making the drive & approach combo critical to staying out of trouble in the woods.
Hole 9, pick from very tight lanes through the trees, they are there, but difficult to hit as this hole has lots of trees.
Hole 10, nice tunnel shot, execute for a birdie, miss and get the consequences in the dense mountain laurel rough.
Hole 11, a par 5 double dogleg from the long tee, this hole can reward good play with a birdie, and bad play with a very high score...
Hole 12, uphill tunnel drive (using some rare elevation for South Jersey)
Hole 13, a nice ace run back down the hill, pin positions are slightly off to the right and will allow players to learn 'touch shot', longer pin location is planned since an ice storm crushed a fair amount of mountain laurels there.
Hoe 14, plays around the side of the hill, righty backhand hyzer shot, righty S flick shot to the long pin adds another unique flight line to the variety here.
Hole 15, tunnel drive out of the woods into the field, plays across the fild, back into a downhill approach. A very good birdie 4 on the longer par 4, into a fantastic green fabricated to prevent erosion on sand sidesloping hill.
Hole 16, straight across the field to a hanging basket . The basket is hanging a bit higher than usual, and it offers some rather challenging putts in windy conditions.
Hole 17, par 4 that appears like it should be birdied more than it actually gets birdied (scores coming in over the summer, will determine just how far back the long pin location will be located - its been some time now and the long pin location is finally determined and should go in sometime in 2019).
Hole 18, a nice righty backhand hyzer shot into a a fairly wide wooded fairway. But beware, shots missing the fairway end up in some fairly dense mountain laurel that create nice "sandtraps" early on the left, and late on the right.
Tee pads have been greatly improved over the years, from loose stone, some had carpeting to hold sand in place, then some fly pads went in, now we have 12' paver tees on all the long tees, and all 13 short tees also have paver tees now. Some of them are up to 19' long - add in the block benches that have been going in & these improvements are build to last and have greatly improved the feel of the course.
Tee signs are installed, next tee signs are all over for easy navigation, log paths also help to follow between holes. There are block and log benches on nearly every tee as well, both long and short tees!! (Tee signs for the White tees are coming soon)
A small sign was installed by township on Evesham Rd, and the TOwnship of Voorhees expanded the driveway to two cars wide in 2017, making the entrance significantly safer for coming and going cars. The parking area has expanding considerably, the county/township will also install more parking. Stone base for the parking area is also finally in the works, and we expect that to happen in summer of 2018.
Two practice baskets in back yard of the house, Jan 2013.
Message board has gone in by the parking area, March 2013, and the lost and found box is bolted to the message board. Plans to install a larger course map at the message board are in the works now, also planned for 2018.
The local club has access to the house for tournaments, and will aloow a nice tournament central area should we have inclement weather.
A port-a-pottie was delivered over the winter (2013-2014), and is cleaned fairly regularly.
Other Pros, there is a nice walking trail that separates the front 9 from the back 9. Plenty of walkers enjoy the beautiful woods and setting. A pair of owls nest near the trail in the pines near the lake, if you are lucky you might see one or both of them. There has been a red tail fox residing in the park for 4+ years now, and he can be seen often near dusk/dawn. Abundant hawks hunt the fields, seasonally we have the same pair of mallards mating in the pond also.
I'm the designer and bias, yet will post as fair a review as possible.
Front 9 baskets going in July 28th, 2012.
Back 9 baskets went in Feb 27th, 2014.
Longer pin placements will be installed in the future. For now the course plays 7,386ft (par 63, designed for a Blue level player), shorter White Tees play 6,134 ft (par 63, designed for a White level player) There are 13 White tees, and 5 shared tee boxes.
Front 9 holes are challenging for all levels of player. In the 'standard pins' the front 9 will play lefty friendly, and the back 9 will play righty friendly - in the long pins, those aspects will swap. Part of this design is to make the new players in the area learn 'all the throws', and challenge a seasoned player to execute their game. A newer player will be extremely challenged, and a solid player will enjoy the risk/reward factors on many holes. A very good player should be able to shoot under par here.
Hole 1, tight drive through wooded lane with some 'protected holly' trees making the drive very tight.
Hole 2, another wooded drive with the second shot opening up into mature trees with wider lanes to each pin location.(only short is in now)
Hole 3, short over lake shot, into a steep hill with drop off behind. Make the right decision and get rewarded for proper execution, make the wrong decision or fail to execute and scores will climb quickly. Long pin play much easier as it takes the lake and hill mostly out of play, and it the prominent location to avoid erosion. Occasionally, we will use the location on the hill for tournaments.
Hole 4, drive through lane into field, 2nd shot from field into another tree lane that opens up with a large clear 'green area'. Slightly uphill the whole way.
Hole 5, 390 foot field drive (usually into headwind), wide open grip and rip hole.
Hole 6, Field drive, downhill. Leave yourself in a position to make the 2nd shot into the lane leading to an elevated pin.
Hole 7, beautiful drive shot over pond into a slight hill on far side.
Hole 8, tight wooded lane into a left dogleg. making the drive & approach combo critical to staying out of trouble in the woods.
Hole 9, pick from very tight lanes through the trees, they are there, but difficult to hit as this hole has lots of trees.
Hole 10, nice tunnel shot, execute for a birdie, miss and get the consequences in the dense mountain laurel rough.
Hole 11, a par 5 double dogleg from the long tee, this hole can reward good play with a birdie, and bad play with a very high score...
Hole 12, uphill tunnel drive (using some rare elevation for South Jersey)
Hole 13, a nice ace run back down the hill, pin positions are slightly off to the right and will allow players to learn 'touch shot', longer pin location is planned since an ice storm crushed a fair amount of mountain laurels there.
Hoe 14, plays around the side of the hill, righty backhand hyzer shot, righty S flick shot to the long pin adds another unique flight line to the variety here.
Hole 15, tunnel drive out of the woods into the field, plays across the fild, back into a downhill approach. A very good birdie 4 on the longer par 4, into a fantastic green fabricated to prevent erosion on sand sidesloping hill.
Hole 16, straight across the field to a hanging basket . The basket is hanging a bit higher than usual, and it offers some rather challenging putts in windy conditions.
Hole 17, par 4 that appears like it should be birdied more than it actually gets birdied (scores coming in over the summer, will determine just how far back the long pin location will be located - its been some time now and the long pin location is finally determined and should go in sometime in 2019).
Hole 18, a nice righty backhand hyzer shot into a a fairly wide wooded fairway. But beware, shots missing the fairway end up in some fairly dense mountain laurel that create nice "sandtraps" early on the left, and late on the right.
Tee pads have been greatly improved over the years, from loose stone, some had carpeting to hold sand in place, then some fly pads went in, now we have 12' paver tees on all the long tees, and all 13 short tees also have paver tees now. Some of them are up to 19' long - add in the block benches that have been going in & these improvements are build to last and have greatly improved the feel of the course.
Tee signs are installed, next tee signs are all over for easy navigation, log paths also help to follow between holes. There are block and log benches on nearly every tee as well, both long and short tees!! (Tee signs for the White tees are coming soon)
A small sign was installed by township on Evesham Rd, and the TOwnship of Voorhees expanded the driveway to two cars wide in 2017, making the entrance significantly safer for coming and going cars. The parking area has expanding considerably, the county/township will also install more parking. Stone base for the parking area is also finally in the works, and we expect that to happen in summer of 2018.
Two practice baskets in back yard of the house, Jan 2013.
Message board has gone in by the parking area, March 2013, and the lost and found box is bolted to the message board. Plans to install a larger course map at the message board are in the works now, also planned for 2018.
The local club has access to the house for tournaments, and will aloow a nice tournament central area should we have inclement weather.
A port-a-pottie was delivered over the winter (2013-2014), and is cleaned fairly regularly.
Other Pros, there is a nice walking trail that separates the front 9 from the back 9. Plenty of walkers enjoy the beautiful woods and setting. A pair of owls nest near the trail in the pines near the lake, if you are lucky you might see one or both of them. There has been a red tail fox residing in the park for 4+ years now, and he can be seen often near dusk/dawn. Abundant hawks hunt the fields, seasonally we have the same pair of mallards mating in the pond also.
Cons:
Difficult course to find as the current driveway is narrow and the street sign is kind of small.
Tees that held my rating back 1/2 a point have all been upgraded and greatly improved now.
No amenities,, no water access.
Ticks, well this used to be terrible, and I mean terrible. In recent years the ticks have decreased significantly as the deer hang out in other parts of the woods a lot more, and took the ticks with them Permethrin on clothing works best to avoid ticks as deet does not seem to deter ticks.
Parking area still could use a lot more stone, and ruts from time to time if its wet that season.
Running water would be nice to have. A pavilion would be nice to have, pic-nic benched would be nice to have...
Most of the cons are no longer on the actual course, they are amenity and parking related, not much we can do about that.
Tees that held my rating back 1/2 a point have all been upgraded and greatly improved now.
No amenities,, no water access.
Ticks, well this used to be terrible, and I mean terrible. In recent years the ticks have decreased significantly as the deer hang out in other parts of the woods a lot more, and took the ticks with them Permethrin on clothing works best to avoid ticks as deet does not seem to deter ticks.
Parking area still could use a lot more stone, and ruts from time to time if its wet that season.
Running water would be nice to have. A pavilion would be nice to have, pic-nic benched would be nice to have...
Most of the cons are no longer on the actual course, they are amenity and parking related, not much we can do about that.
Other Thoughts:
This is a beautiful piece of land, with some nice sloping hills, which is rare for southern NJ, and variety of wooded, field, and water holes.
The course is brand new (July 2013), and improved and grow into a lot of its potential- the design is in place for an 8,000+ ft par 63ish course that will challenge all levels of player, and be both casual and tournament friendly layout. There are still a few things we can improve on, and have plans to do such.
Currently, most pins are in the short locations as the longer pins/fairways need more work.
We have installed a number of erosion prevention / retaining walls on the course, holes 7, 12, 15 notably as of now. We are working on some more pathways and retaining walls planned in the future to continue this process of protecting the wonderful course we have built. - these will allow more long term sustainability as the entire property really has a sand base under the leaf mat and grassy areas - so maintaining the mulch, keeping the hillsides protected and in place. These are a ton of work, but really pay off in the long term.
OK, here's my bias - - This is a great course!!
Overall the disc golf is awesome. Nice mix of field bombs, wooded lanes and hyzer/anhyzer shots, risk/reward decisions. There is just enough elevation and different types of basket locations to keep it interesting, and scores will vary very time you come here.
That said, its still a work in progress nearly 6 years after this course was started. Remember, we took an area that was not utilized for much of anything, and have built an awesome 18 hole course, with a good amount of parking, and all this was done by volunteers.
Volunteer hours put in by year to date:
2012 - 871 hours
2013 - 702 hours
2014 - 403 hours
2015 - 660 hours
2016 - 345 hours
2017 - 592 hours
2018 - to date as of April 11th - 245 hours
Its a massive amount of work, time, energy, and the results show it.
I can not state how much the volunteer crew out there has done, and continues to do, to improve the course, maintain it for the long tern sustainability, and keep the course in fantastic shape all the time.
The course is brand new (July 2013), and improved and grow into a lot of its potential- the design is in place for an 8,000+ ft par 63ish course that will challenge all levels of player, and be both casual and tournament friendly layout. There are still a few things we can improve on, and have plans to do such.
Currently, most pins are in the short locations as the longer pins/fairways need more work.
We have installed a number of erosion prevention / retaining walls on the course, holes 7, 12, 15 notably as of now. We are working on some more pathways and retaining walls planned in the future to continue this process of protecting the wonderful course we have built. - these will allow more long term sustainability as the entire property really has a sand base under the leaf mat and grassy areas - so maintaining the mulch, keeping the hillsides protected and in place. These are a ton of work, but really pay off in the long term.
OK, here's my bias - - This is a great course!!
Overall the disc golf is awesome. Nice mix of field bombs, wooded lanes and hyzer/anhyzer shots, risk/reward decisions. There is just enough elevation and different types of basket locations to keep it interesting, and scores will vary very time you come here.
That said, its still a work in progress nearly 6 years after this course was started. Remember, we took an area that was not utilized for much of anything, and have built an awesome 18 hole course, with a good amount of parking, and all this was done by volunteers.
Volunteer hours put in by year to date:
2012 - 871 hours
2013 - 702 hours
2014 - 403 hours
2015 - 660 hours
2016 - 345 hours
2017 - 592 hours
2018 - to date as of April 11th - 245 hours
Its a massive amount of work, time, energy, and the results show it.
I can not state how much the volunteer crew out there has done, and continues to do, to improve the course, maintain it for the long tern sustainability, and keep the course in fantastic shape all the time.
