An interesting layout, to say the least. You're constantly playing in different sections of the park, playing in six different plots of land (seven if you count the island hole on #7). Prepare to cross roads, tee off on roads, throw alongside roads, and have to keep an eye on cars before throwing.
- Not an overly challenging layout, which means big arms are going to have a big advantage here. The toughest shots on the course: hitting the gap on #5 (after passing #6's basket) and the tee shot on #11. That's not to say you're going to be better landing tee shots on certain sides of fairways on particular holes. Make sure approach shots on #4 and #15 are placed on the correct sides of fairways, or you're going to have awkward angles approaching an otherwise significantly easier birdie chance.
- Course finishes right alongside the first tee. After looping around, back and forth, standing on #18's tee, I was thinking I might have a decent walk back to the first tee. It wasn't until I got around an area of thicket, when I finally saw the basket, did I realize I was right across the street. So, there is a method to the madness with this weaving layout.
- The general theme of the course seemed to be, "find big tree or row of trees. place a basket behind said tree/row of trees." #3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 definitely fit in that category. Other 3 holes probably do as well. They're simply more open so I'm excluding them from this argument.
- The two longest holes (#5 & 8) also require players to hit a gap with a particular shot. I did like, on #5 especially, that the amount of caution vs risk on second, third, fourth shots is based on placement of the prior shot. Throwing your tee shot too far on #5 actually can backfire.
- #3 and 6 were the most enjoyable holes, IMO. #3 was a nice tee shot while also being the most scenic. #6, simply for the island green layout, added a level of fun. Safe to say this is the hole players are throwing a second shot on most often.
- How big is this park? Holes #10 is several blocks back to the first tee. The course is mostly removed from the rest of the park. The playground/picnic area is several blocks from the main park building, where the carousel and other park activities are located.

Don't let the city's name fool you. This course has zero elevation. You're also playing throughout fields and wooded areas.
- I don't know how a first timer would play this course without a course guide or map. Multiple times through the round, you're walking past a different hole to get to your current one (going from #6, 8 seems like the logical next tee; going from #10, you walk right past 13 first.)
- Add to that, the gold and original layouts overlap with contrasting hole numbers throughout. Coming from Charlotte, I'm used to the Renny (both layouts) and Renske 3-in-1 overlapping layout fun. Gold #3's tee is original 4; Gold #8 is original #10; Gold #10 is original #13, etc.
- As echoed above, watch for cars. Lots of throws over roads, alongside roads, or teeing off from roads. I can't remember another course that has three holes throwing over roads.
- Lots of areas with thick underbrush, ivy, and whatnot. Be prepared for potential long searches for discs. I purposely threw a lot of pink discs during my round.
- Other than next tee arrows on tee signs, zero navigational assistance. Even an arrow or two on the long layouts (I'm looking at you hole #5), would help let us know around which blind corner we're supposed to throw.
- #9 is a long walk back to the first tee. If you're trying to play a quick 9, Gold isn't the layout. That SHOULD be apparent however when you're playing a layout that's 3K feet longer than the original.
- Rocky Mount might be in the running for most 18-hole courses in a small city. Put it this way: the seven 18-hole courses are in a more compacted setting than any seven courses in Charlotte. You could do some serious bagging here.

Sunset Park ended up being almost exactly as expected. The reactions I had heard from other players essentially was 'it's alright' or 'it's pretty decent.' Never heard anyone rave about it nor did I hear any negative comments. Now, after playing, put me in that same category.
- The holes that are exclusive to the Gold layout generally seemed more open than the ones split with the original layout. Having only played the Gold, can't tell what the enjoyment factor of the other layout would be in comparison.
- I tend to notice little quirks when playing. Or, I'm just odd. But the course felt most enjoyable, most park-like on holes #2, 3, 7, & 15. The road to the left of #2 and 7 felt like a regular park road. Playing alongside a four-lane road on #4 & 5, or walking past an abandoned warehouse or houses on other holes takes away from the disc golf experience. I do think this exact same course in a different setting (think a large, county park) would feel much better.
- This is a place where having knowledge of the course will significantly help players. I can easily count three to four strokes I left on the course because I placed a disc in the wrong spot because I didn't a particular hole's layout. On #15, for example, it's a dogleg right. Standing on the tee, I thought I could tell the gap/area I needed to land my disc. Wrong! Was aiming for the wrong spot. Would have been much better landing further out left, so I had a better angle to actually approach the basket.
- I think the worst hole on the course is #18. I didn't get what the designers were going for. From the tee, it looks like your target is to throw right at the thicket/shule. If you land short, it's a blind tee shot to the basket. It seemed forced. It seemed unnatural. It was a bad way to end the round. A major disappointment.
- There were strong vibes of Socastee (Myrtle Beach) and Park Circle (North Charleston) as regional comparisons. Even courses I've played that are much closer (Halifax County, for example), have a different topographical setting.
- Two of the coolest aspects of the area were driving right by a large brewery area (Rocky Mount Mills) next to the course and a gorgeous, scenic looking greenway. The brewery(-ies?) overlook the river, making a great post round destination.
- Glad I played here. Next time I'm making a pit stop on the way to the Outer Banks, I know I can get a decent round of disc golf here.

Pretty diverse course with alternative holes for different skill levels. Some nice long holes where you can really air out some throws. A nice mix of wooded and open holes.

A little difficult to navigate for a first time player. We got turned around a few times trying to find the next tee box. Some shots cross over the street.

+ This is a very pretty park-style course with some wide open fairways, some lightly wooded, and a few moderately wooded holes.

+ Thick woods and underbrush only border 2-3 holes. Other than that, it's mature trees and manicured green grass.

+ Some reviews praise the "island green" hole #9, others pan it. I've played the course twice and haven't seen a single car on the roads that form the median where the #9 green is, so I don't see any problems with it. I like the unique opportunity to play an island green without the danger of losing a disc in water.

+ Navigation was OK and the course was well-maintained when I played.

+ Sunset offers a good challenge and is, in my opinion, the best course in Rocky Mount

- While signage was good overall, I didn't see a sign for hole #7 after I finished #6. I found it by pulling up the DGCR map. I had to jump across a ditch that was pretty muddy after recent rain and make my own path, through some poison ivy, to the next hole. Maybe I missed it, but navigation wasn't intuitive to me on this hole.

I recommend playing here if you're in the Rocky Mount area. I have not had a chance to play the gold layout when tournaments are held here, but I hear it's awesome. If I get a chance to do that, I can see a ratings bump.

It's an open, parks style course that starts off with very open hole that may require a little shape at the finish to navigate around a tree or clump of shrubbery. Over the last nine, it becomes decidedly more difficult with masses of hedges to throw over or around. A favorite trick of the course is to stick the basket directly behind a broad tree so that a straight approach to the basket is almost never seen from the tee. Essentially a mix of very open holes to open holes with scattered trees, it is one of those course that can easily be described as fun.
The design is extremely clever in its use of small plots of land between park streets. Though you have to cross to new plots of grass often, rarely is the hole positioned for the street to come into play. Really impressed with the plan here and it gives the course something to unique to hang its hat on. It doesn't really have a signature hole but the hedges and the amount of time that you are throwing over or under a gap in the hedge provides an identity.
Next tee arrows are needed and in place. Players should expect a quick, fun round with no issues with navigating the course.

9 is one of the most idiotic and insane ideas that I have ever seen. The basket is placed on a small triangle of grass between three roads. These aren't heavily trafficked streets but still, this is a terrible idea that is asking for trouble. All for a 150-foot open hole. I almost want to drop the course a half point for this absurd design element alone. (I won't though.)
Other than that, there aren't major flaws at Sunset. It's completely flat with no outstanding holes, nothing of note to draw the traveler. One of many perfectly playable local courses around the state. This one happens to be very near to I95 so I can recommend a stop here. But it's definitely a stop and not a destination.

From the parking lot indicated, the tee that is near the parking lot is actually 3. To find 1, you can drive around the block and park on the street. But there is no reason why you can't start on 3 and finish on 2.
This falls around 2.75 for me if I was allowed that distinction. It has just enough of a unique feel to warrant the up bump rather than down.

A relatively open course that uses the existing trees to shape lines instead of carving a lane out of an existing forest. A good mix of lengths and the "three" tees (once finished) will offer a great round for all level players. Great looking signs that show hole layout and distance.

My main cons were with my playing...banging putts off the cage that should have been gimmes. Drives - can't go long off many of the existing tee pads...plenty of short to medium length holes. Freaking cold and windy!!!

My favorite hole of the course is no doubt the Island Hole (#9). The first time I played I actually landed safely and had to two putt for the par. Yesterday I over threw the basket by about 20-25 feet. Bogeyed with my drop, but it is still an awesome use of the existing infrastructure. This course will improve once all teepads have been installed. The course is coming along very nicely...I can remember when the land was full of houses, prior to Hurricane Floyd.

The best thing I like about this course is it is not that busy around. It is located in a park, but the actual park is located away from the play area. You can shoot a pretty low round if you are ready, but it can bite you if you are not paying attention. The signage is clear and accurate. A decent mix of short and long holes as well as different shot selections. The city does a good job on mowing and the upkeep is good. The island hole, did I say the island hole. Basically the basket sits in the middle of the street on top of a small grassy triangle. Can be very difficult to stay on the island even if you land on it. Probably my favorite hole on the course. This course now has concrete tee boxes.

The first time I played it I actually skipped over two holes by mistake. Now that I have played it, I know where to go. Not enough long drive holes. Every hole there I usually throw with a mid-range disc. The longest is 367 ft but it doesn't seem even that long. The trash can be bothersome, probably more trash cans needed. You will need to cross a few streets but that is not really an issue because there isn't that much traffic back in the area of the course.

A practice basket would be nice, there is even a nice big field to throw on if you need to warm-up before a round.

New concrete tee pads installed 6/12/2010. Directional and mando signs now installed.The concrete teepads with the addition of the island hole and long tees show this courses continued improvement.What is a very beginner friendly course from the ams turns into a totally diff. course from the longs. The course is beautiful and well maintained.

Need to get the long pads in and install a couple bridges.Bridges should be done shortly.

Is mostly open over old neighborhood. Many of the holes are around pine trees and around or over old 8'-15' bushes and shrubs that were left after houses were removed. This is the main challenge.

Can be a challenge to find the next Tee, you will have to cross the old roads that are there (little to no traffic). On some of the first holes you need to watch where you stand and place your bag due to fire ant hills.

This is a very nice course and well worth playing. Quite enjoyable.