Deerfield Beach, FL

Silent Lake DGC

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Eric Jepson
Experience: 11 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 10, 2024 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

2-3 tee pads per hole.
Not great but good shot variety.
Massive replay-ability with all the different pads.
Good use of water/trees/obstacles/OB.
New cement pads.
Quality signage with arrows pointing to the next hole.

Cons:

There was a car and tent set up on 16th basket?
Construction in some parts of the course made it hard to play but that's not a knock on the course.

Other Thoughts:

All the reviews are a half decade old. I guess the pads used to stink and there was no signage but this is easily a 3.75-4 star course. Udisc has it as a 4.3, but everything's a 4.3 on udisc...
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thrembo
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Experience: 48.9 years 242 played 195 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Renaissance Fair > DG 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 20, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Apparently, they pull the course and put it back in every year for an annual Renaissance Fair. Seriously??? The course is set in a pretty multi-use park. Two sets of turf tees marked by white and blue mini flags. Nice fresh baskets. There is a good mix of hole types and distances. The course was free of litter and well maintained. Plenty of picnic tables and some cool chill spots. The course offers a healthy challenge for lower skill levels and more advanced players will like the longer tees. Friendly locals and a top local league. Dang Broward County, you have it going on!

Cons:

Now for the bad news. The turf tees are mostly worn down. I would guess that this course is getting concrete tees before too long and hopefully makes full-time status. There are no tee signs or course map sign. There are a few next arrow signs under some baskets but at least one pointed the wrong way, so navigation will be difficult to impossible for first-timers. There are a couple of unmarked long walks between holes 5-6, 7-8, and 10-11 for starters. The course plays dangerously close to roads and picnic areas. Waiting will occur as oblivious non-dgers park in the fairways and wander through the course. We had to skip one hole.

Other Thoughts:

The potential is here for a higher rated course. Traveling throwers are strongly encouraged to get a guide or play with some locals the first time around.
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Brave_Sir_Robin
Experience: 10 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great Start 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 15, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+The course takes you through a good portion of the north end of the park
+Good diversity of basket locations, some of which are lefty-friendly
+Arrows on the basket pointing to the next set of tees
+Holes 9, 13, and 15 (fun par 4 holes)
+Added "No Parking" signs around certain holes
+Added concrete tee pads (AM and Pro) on all holes

Cons:

-Lack of general signage can make the course layout somewhat confusing, especially for first-timers; bring the course map and caddie notes with you until these signs are in place.
-There are no restrooms or water fountains after hole 6 in close proximity to the course. There are plenty of woods along the way, however.
-Park events and attendees can limit or cut off part of the course. I suggest playing during weekdays or early mornings on the weekends to play the entire course with little interruption.
-A few of the holes run alongside the main road, which can get busy with cars throughout the day.

Other Thoughts:

I've wanted a course at Quiet Waters for a long time, and I'm stoked we finally have one! The park was already awesome prior to this new course, but this gives me more reason to visit the park on a regular basis!

Please keep in mind that the course is still in its early stages at the time of this review and doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some of the more established courses (Tradewinds, Easterlin, Snyder, etc.) in the area. Also, the course is inaccessible during their annual Renaissance Festival (February-April), so plan your outings accordingly.
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adlacro
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Experience: 17.9 years 152 played 125 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Silently Solid 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 27, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

18 holes with brand new DIScatcher baskets. Two tees on every hole but 2 and 12 (they share a pad). Course winds its way through a section of the county owned park and offers a variety of shots that are fair and challenging. Whatever elevation is there is used (remember this is South Florida) well. Three holes bring water into play (with one technically in a fenced in OB area) but safe shots will not test the water. To add some distance, there are four holes (there is a 5th hole with a par 4 alternate pin) that play as par fours and two good shots will reward you with a look at birdie. Bad shots are punished and there is a lot of OB to keep you honest. Plays quickly. Hole 13, arguably the signature hole, is a great dogleg, true par 4 with a mando and a unique right side finish. Getting a three on this hole, especially from the back tee, will feel like a bonus.

Cons:

This is a multi-use county park that is rather busy, so be on the lookout for pedestrians and vehicles on the roads and at picnic benches, which do come into play throughout the course. Once people are aware of the course and its usage this will probably not be as big of a detractor.

Still awaiting final tee signs, which should be done sooner than later.

Other Thoughts:

The course designer and the club have done a fantastic job in bringing to life a challenging but fair par 58 layout that will utilize every shot...well, save a roller, the grass is kind of long this time of year. Come play Silent Lake as part of your trip in the Fort Lauderdale/Broward county area. You'll be glad you did.

Also, please be aware the county charges a $1.50 per person park entrance fee on weekends and holidays. No additional fee for disc golf.
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