-Deep baskets, changed regularly and in great shape
-Hole design. Excellent use of terrain and plethora of trees. Most of the holes have a ceiling and/or a tunnel to navigate. Hole 11 is an exception. Throw off a 25′ ridge around some tree trunks and tree tops, waaaaay down to either the corner of the course or to the basket atop an elevated pyramid. Great, open shot to mix things up a bit. Most holes utilize a significant elevation change masterfully. Very little fairway crossover.
-Pretty clean park setting. A few bottles here and there, but overall very well kept.
-DG exclusive area. Crowds have never been a problem when I have played.
-Plenty of parking
-One of the best pro shops on a SoCal course.
-I can see people having problems navigating the layout. I had a guide the two times I have played this course since the redesign, and i recommend you do the same.
-Missing a few signs on tees.
-Last 2 holes are right along a fence with no holes. It’s a long walk around the fence to get your discs back. >:(
They have also elevated the pro shop to an enviable level. The disc selection in the shack is unrivaled in the SoCal DG pro shop world. The busy bulletin boards around the pro shop are evidence of a vibrant local scene.
I really want to come back to Sylmar and spend some time there to get a better feel for the place and the people as their locals have a rep as being some of the friendliest around. I had a similar experience there. Stopped to let some guys play through so I could follow them and they insisted I join them. Incredibly friendly bunch who have my gratitude (thanks, Doug).
This is a tough course that will challenge every aspect of your game. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.
Pros: -Many pin positions, changed regularly.
-Alternating red, white, and blue rimmed baskets make course navigation easy for newcomers. I honestly don’t know why more courses don’t do this.
-Variety of holes…3 grass pins at the beginning, dirt and woodchips for the rest.
-Practice basket with markers stating distances.
-Best Pro Shop I have seen in So Cal.
-99% DG exclusive. Non golfers are fully aware of the game if they are walking through.
-Pay to play. Yes, this is a PRO to me.
-Never gets repetitive. Easy, hard, and otherwise interesting shots are all spread out throughout the course.
Cons: -Can get dusty and hot in the summertime
-Large groups (15+) can sometimes be difficult and intimidating to play passed.
-Can get busy, course is not the most spread out that I have been to.
The pro shop is great, carrying a ton of discs that are well priced. $2 to play all day, monthly and yearly passes available. The course can be played almost exclusively RHBH, except for hole #4. Signature hole #11 has an elevated pyramid basket, sometimes. Flat, marked, easy to find and well flowing tees.
A lot of care is put into this course, upgrades and modifications occur regularly.
Pros:
- Best pro shop I have been to so far in my short disc golf career (Started June 2009) .
- All levels can play here.
- Regular tournaments every Thu before dark, call to get time, and Every third Sat. I am a new player and have yet to try a tourney. There is an ace pool. Gets in the hundreds I am told.
- Holes are varied regularly. I have been playing this course since June 2009 and I still see new holes.
- Excellent acess, easy to find.
- Good bathrooms (near hole 5)
- Plenty of parking.
- Excellent course map displayed on the bulletin board near tee 1.
- Watch out for the fence on hole 6. Throw it over and you will have a long walk. There is a hole in the fence benind basket 5.
- Bring a course map for your first visit.
- They say the pro shop opens at 8am, but this has never been the case for all of my visits. I would say 10am is the average opening time.
- I buy all my discs here. The pro shop is well stocked. I also take my 14 year old daughter and 6 year old boy. Good family fun
- The locals are the best.
- This is my favorite course of all the local courses I frequent.
Pros: Where to start?
- Pro shop: with excellent selection of discs, drinks, snaks, etc.
- Tons of old growth. Beautiful scenery. Kind of stuff we dont have in north Texas.
- Challenging : Plenty of distance for the long bombers. Scenic elevation changing shots up and down hill. You will use every shot in your bag.
- Great Locals!
- Bathrooms, etc etc
It’s a really fun course to play!
Pros: This course basically plays across a more-or-less gentle slope, with some wooded holes and some clear. Lots of technical shots here but also a few holes where the big arms can air it out. #11, which shoots downhill and #17, which shoots uphill, are both good “D” holes.
The Rico brothers run the course and operate the pro shop. This is an immense “pro”, since not only do they stock a very wide variety of plastic, but they’re also ready and willing to advise on disc selection. They also run periodic clinics for players and will not hesitate to offer technique tips.
They’ve also done a real number on a lot of the tee pads, which are now all level and come with benches and retaining walls as needed. There’s a practice basket and picnic tables near the parking lot, too.
While you’re playing, you can also watch the hang gliders who cruise up and down the thermals in the hills – just a little side attraction you don’t find everywhere.
Pros: A Well Rounded Course that makes you bring out all your skills. In my opinion, it is one of the best course within an hour drive of LA. It was a very luck based course unless your a pro. Well mantained and it was run by great guys. The Red White and Blue markers made the course very easy to follow. The Pro Shop is awesome and I buy all my disc here. Overall, a great course with a lot of pros. It is also very cheap $2.
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Ingenious use of alternating Red, White, & Blue Teesigns and Holes (makes following the course easier). Accurate and good signage. Excellent teepads, all concrete and large.
Has a excellent pro shop with really friendly, good people runnin’ it. Great plastic for sale at reasonable prices. As well as the rest of the gear and refreshments and snacks. Restroom is centrally located in the course and clean. All holes have benches and trash cans.
The Course Is Disc Golf Exclusive!!!
Some rocky terrain that will chew up your DX plastic, my Star stuff does pretty good…… But that is just pouting, not a real con.
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