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Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

1.875(based on 15 reviews)
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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Really ?!?!?! 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

The 9 hole University Of Central Florida course itself is located is located at the end of a parking lot and down a hill near intramural , rugby and and marching band fields . This course circles a large pond , a bathroom that sits with a shelter with tables near 1's tee and 9's basket . The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers that are worn but still catch and have 9 poles as signage . Print the map . The course is flat and fast , and mostly straight short shots . #9 is the longest ( 270' )and bends around a tree and #8 is shortest at 215' #4 is a water carry at 231' . Just a small course to introduce the students to disc golf or let off some steam after classes . You might have the course to yourself as I never saw anyone near here when I played .Disc Risk : minimal unless you don't clear the pond . Don't chance going in after it .

Cons:

Where do I start ? . I won't even number the cons . First , the parking . According to anything you use , you will be directed to the closest student lot off of university Blvd. I was a little nervous from the previous reviewer's parking guide and didn't want my car booted . I backed into a spot that was listed between a visitor and a student and just hoped . I walked around the lot for a few minutes , with not one of the 5 students I asked knowing where baskets or a disc golf course was ( must be popular here ) .
I found a sign at the corner of the lot that said intramural fields and walked down between fields about a quarter mile from my car , and found a basket ( #9 ) . After that my map helped my find a post ( to the left of a shelter , opposite side of 9 basket . They went all-out here for disc golf . Natural tee pads , a post with a house number on it for a tee sign , and high grass and unkempt grounds . The design isn't original , with mast every hole being a straight shot to the basket and total length of 2194' . The walk from 8 to 9 is pretty long , other than the ridiculous walk to a from your car . This is one of just a couple of campus course that I have played that seems to scream " we don't want you " to anyone not connected in some way to UCF . The course is a fast play once you find it . Figure someone solo playing it in 20-25 minutes , about the same amount of time parking and walking to/from your car .This course looks to be windy at times and the bugs will be out from spring through fall . Bring spray . I never saw a garbage can , so carry out what you carry in . Don't pay attention to the par on the scorecard/map . There are NO par 4's here . What made me chuckle ? Look at the pars , add them up and find out that it should be a 30 , but total par is listed at 32 . If someone from the math dept. filled this out , then you flunked , LOL .

Other Thoughts:

I have played a good many college campus courses in my lifetime . I don't know if it is paranoia or just the college not wanting outsiders on their grounds . paying to park at a public institution to play disc golf ? This should be a chance to showcase your college in some way while giving the students an alternative to sports , or even teaming up to play a rival college . ( Play all of your competitions as away games ) The grounds are not scenic , nor are they an eyesore . The course looks to be inserted into some unused space , making it Just There . If someone from campus reads this . I am not slamming a course to introduce disc golf , just telling you to open it up to the public , redesign it , put a little money into it and make it worthwhile for students and locals alike to share , and the college can benefit from it . My Recommendation : This course is for students , probably ones that don't have a car on campus to drive to another course . All others , I can't imagine locals, or travelers not jumping in their cars and avoiding fees or fines , and playing Airport Lakes , Gordon Barnett or Bill Frederick ( small fee , but 3 courses on the grounds ) . Drive On By this course ,,,,,,,
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1.00 star(s)

COURSE REMOVED 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

None

Cons:

-I believe the course has been removed, as when I went on May tenth there were no marked tees, no hole signs, no marked baskets. There was a road sign indicating the course and a map in the pavillion next door.
-Additionally, this course, according to the map, would have had three holes that were lined up parallel oncoming road traffic. Probably a horrible idea on a college campus.
-Additionally, the rough on this course looked awful. I can't really imagine much worse save cactus or lava.
-Additionally, the only safe free parking at UCF is at the event garage 3/4ths of a mile from the course.

Other Thoughts:

If someone wants to confirm the removal then go for it. If i'm mistaken and it's "down for summer" or something, then I will take the time to recommend any other course in Orlando.
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