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Coconut Creek, FL

Tradewoods DGC

3.795(based on 7 reviews)
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Moose33
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.4 years 214 played 211 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Winding WoodedCourse

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 24, 2024 Played the course:once

Pros:

I played Tradewinds the day before and would have liked to have bagged both of them, but as the park was closing I came back for Tradewoods on a second day and though it shares some similarities either it's more open sister course this one has a completely different vibe altogether.

It has two or three pads for every hole, and like the Winds course only the middle white one has benches and signs. All the pads are decent sized concrete though. Baskets are DGA I think Mach Vs with a Mach X practice basket by the parking area. From the main white tees the course mainly plays 200-330 or so with defined fairways and large old trees defining the fairways. There are a couple of longer par 4s in the mix and due to the shapes of the holes I would say they are both true multi shot holes and I really liked them.

It's not wooded like a GA or NC course, but for FL it definitely counts and the rough is absolutely brutal which makes even the shorter shots more pressure filled.

Several holes feature water and on 17 you even need to carry it for a bit on the ideal line to the green.

Cons:

The cons here are the high probability that if you go off the fairway you lose a disc. Between the water and thick rough you may not want to be throwing you favorite 4 claw Zone or whatever.

Design wise the only thing I didn't like was through the middle you have a string of holes that feel pretty similar so it could get repetitive.

With 36 holes and multiple tees and baskets on both courses though I don't dock heavy for that. If you are getting board with that many options it's a little on you.

Some of the benches could use a new top board.

Other Thoughts:

Really fun course and the seclusion of it actually makes it slightly more enjoyable to me than Tradewinds across the park. Though it's slightly shorter, it's only marginally more scoreable and nearly as scenic.

Would like to try it again when I'm in less of a hurry, the signs warned the gates get locked at 6 so I jogged though this one.
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RickSlick
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice scenic and maintained wooded course drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well maintained and marked. Nice shade and like the challenges that a wooded course has. Grounds clean and grass mowed. Most holes are a good distance but not excessive for beginners.

Cons:

Only possible con I can see is if heavy rains, some parts may have puddles
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joesouthfla
Experience: 12.9 years 10 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Must play course in Broward county drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 17, 2023 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- good parking
- nice and shady course
- great mixture of holes
- very scenic
- three sets of tee pads makes the course playable for all levels
- lots of fun

Cons:

Parts of the course will flood during the rainy season. Mosquitoes can also be pretty bad in the summer.

Other Thoughts:

The course is a nice compliment to the much more open course at Tradewinds. Playing both makes for a great day of disc golf.
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eakadima15
Experience: 27 played 17 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 10, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course personifies the ideal combination between challenging and fun.

The variety of shots you get to throw is terrific.

This course was clearly brilliantly designed.

Visually stunning-the palm trees, so many hues of green and wildlife give this course an extra special vibe.

Course rewards proficient technical players.

Multiple tees for each hole, and I like that there's only one basket on each hole to avoid confusion.

Cons:

Bathrooms and garbage are not nearly as accessible compared to Tradewinds.

Water comes into play on several holes, make sure you bring discs you can live with losing.

Course could be a little more easily navigable, but not too difficult.

Other Thoughts:

I am very partial to this course because I played exceptionally well for my standards the first time I played here. That being said, if you have to choose between throwing Tradewoods vs. Tradewinds, choose Tradewinds every time. It's more fun, birdies are more attainable if you don't have a giant arm, yet you still feel like you've earned them. Unlike Tradewinds, each hole presents its own unique challenge and this course is an absolute must-play for anyone visiting South Florida.
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gabereif
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.1 years 57 played 37 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Tradewoods Better than Tradewinds 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 1, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is great and I prefer it to the other course on the Tradewinds property (which is called TradeWINDS).
-3 tee pads per hole
-Great signage, very easy to navigate for a first timer
-A little bit of water, but nothing to scare newcomers and intermediate players
-Very clear lines and fairways!! This was a real highlight for me.
-It's free!
-The red tee pads are good for kids and newbies
-Ample parking
-Clean
-Really awesome concrete tee pads for all tees on all holes!
-A good amount of shade. Few bugs. No underbrush problems.
-Some tight and short holes and some bigger par 4s. Good chance to use all the discs in your bag.

Cons:

My rating would be higher if the course was a bit more challenging, if there were 2 pins per hole, or if the red, white, and blue tees had more distinguishing them from each other besides a bit of extra distance.

Other Thoughts:

I've played the TradeWINDS course a bunch of times and I'm not a fan of the wind and the water and the hot sun and lack of shade. It's got too many open holes.

TradeWOODS is a lot better! It improves in all of the aforementioned ways. A new course can be a work in progress -- this course is NOT! The fairways are beautiful and clear. The trees that were left in the fairways are there intentionally and guardian trees are deliberate. There is nothing rough about this new course. The signs and tees and beautiful. These might be the best tees I've ever played on (since they're cement tees for all three tees).

I had a really enjoyable experience and I look forward to playing TradeWOODS again and again. I'll probably still play TradeWINDS occasionally, but TradeWOODS is the course I will look forward to playing when I'm in Coconut Creek.
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adlacro
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.9 years 152 played 125 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Complement to Winds 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 1, 2020 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

18 holes with multiple tees on every hole. Tees are concrete and allow for ample run-up. Baskets are Mach X in excellent condition. This par 58 layout will challenge every player with tight but fair lines to hit, and hitting them will yield you a deserved birdie, but missing them will force you to scramble for par at best. New signage a plus. Course also adds a couple of water shots, one easy to avoid and one a little tougher, but has a bailout you can hit to completely avoid the water, always a plus in my book. Next tee signs available under the baskets.

Cons:

Tropical downpours and rainy season often will make the course poor to play at times during the year. Currently only one basket position per hole (this may change, if it does I'll change this). The parking area for Tradewoods is in a grass area across the park road from a hole at Tradewinds that an errant drive can find rather easily, so if you can park closer to hole 1 that would be preferred. It is not the biggest con; it is just something to be aware of.

Other Thoughts:

Getting this course in the ground was no easy task. The BDGA, a local club, spent tireless hours clearing out otherwise useless land and turning it into a beautiful and fair course that will challenge any level player. From tight tunnel shots to mostly open fairways with "natural OB" and even a bomber 18th hole, Tradewoods DGC is a fun play when the course is dry.
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thrembo
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 49 years 242 played 195 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Another Broward County Beauty! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 21, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Tradewoods, the new companion course to Tradewinds offers a more technical woodsy experience than her sister course. It goes in and out of some mostly light woods with a few more technical shots sprinkled in. The course has generally three nice sets of tees per hole and one pin placement. There are a few temp tee signs around and navigation is super easy with several next tee signs where needed. The course is pretty scenic and has a couple of decent water holes and is fun to play.

The park is very nice with several nice pavilions and bathrooms all over the place and is very highly maintained. There are plenty of other activities at this park including a butterfly habitat. There is a strong local club that takes very good care of their courses.

Cons:

The course is brand new so there are a few nags. Some of the rough is very dense. Temp tee signs on some holes. The area around hole 2 was a little wet, which could be a problem during the rainy season. The water hazards will probably expand during the rainy season. A couple of holes play near an interstate.

Hole 18's basket is to the right. The basket you can see from the tee is the practice basket.

Other Thoughts:

The league here in Broward County is one of the best from what I have seen. The nags will be worked out and this course will only get better with age. The possibility is here for a higher rating in the future. lower skill levels will really like this one I think. Most holes are short to mid-range from the short tees and the longer sets of tees add mostly length and a couple add more tech. Everyone in my group (Advanced, INT, Grandmaster Rec) had a fun and enjoyable round here. The course pairs well with the other course here which is more open. Pack a picnic basket and plan on a fun day of disc golf in this park!
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