Buhl Park

Drove up from Pgh. Very surprised by the A- rating. Pretty much a bomb shot into an open field hole after hole. We played in February and the course was packed with walkers even then, can't imagine ... show more ›

Drove up from Pgh. Very surprised by the A- rating. Pretty much a bomb shot into an open field hole after hole. We played in February and the course was packed with walkers even then, can't imagine how incredibly busy this course most be with pedestrians in the warmer months. Course was clean. Nice tee pads and baskets.

This park is beautiful, well manicured and clean. The course winds throughout the park and has long open holes as well as technical holes. It has several par 4s with one par 5 where you drive throug ... show more ›

This park is beautiful, well manicured and clean. The course winds throughout the park and has long open holes as well as technical holes. It has several par 4s with one par 5 where you drive through a gap then to an open field. This course offers three sets of long cement tees with signage at least at one of the tees. Even though the park has several benches throughout the park, it doesn't have any by the tees. Overall, this is a must play due to its beauty and challenge. Come with the family, since non-players can enjoy the park's many amenities.

Truly as great a course as you will find in the area. Lots of open holes to challenge your arm mixed with plenty of technical shots to challenge your wit. In the last year and a half this course has s ... show more ›

Truly as great a course as you will find in the area. Lots of open holes to challenge your arm mixed with plenty of technical shots to challenge your wit. In the last year and a half this course has seen a huge renovation (including brand new cement tee pads and added woods holes) to make it a true marvel. In my opinion this course plays similarly to the world renowned championship course at Slippery Rock. All due respect to Mr. Dropcho, but I believe Trevor has done just as well with this course.

Fantastic community park, amazing concrete tee pads, not exceptionally challenging but a great fun course to play, well maintained....would be much improved with more mandos, OB's and possible islan ... show more ›

Fantastic community park, amazing concrete tee pads, not exceptionally challenging but a great fun course to play, well maintained....would be much improved with more mandos, OB's and possible island shots....I really would have like to see 18 incorporated into a true water hole somehow...All in all, great course to have recreational fun at...

I loved this place!! Challenging distance playing from the blues. Even the white tees offer great challenge. Great layout spread out through the park. Multiple pin placements on all holes, makes each ... show more ›

I loved this place!! Challenging distance playing from the blues. Even the white tees offer great challenge. Great layout spread out through the park. Multiple pin placements on all holes, makes each time through a different twist to how you play a hole. Not many Ace runs, but will make you place your tee shots pretty close to perfect. Strongly recommend, if you are in the area.

This is the best City Park disc golf course I have played. Open shots with a good amount of wooded and placement shots mixed in. the tee pad addition really ads to my rating. They did a very nice job! ... show more ›

This is the best City Park disc golf course I have played. Open shots with a good amount of wooded and placement shots mixed in. the tee pad addition really ads to my rating. They did a very nice job! The only additions I would be for are tee signs on every pad, a must, and I'm sure they are in the works. Benches also for us old guys would be good but that may not be in the parks interest so it doesn't affect my rating. The final thing that Tom pointed out to me is the symbiotic relationship between the park and the disc golf volunteers. That makes for a better experience for everyone.

Great course, especially with the addition of the concrete tee pads. It's a fantastic course for beginners as it has a lot of open fairways, but also some wooded holes. There isn't much elevation ch ... show more ›

Great course, especially with the addition of the concrete tee pads. It's a fantastic course for beginners as it has a lot of open fairways, but also some wooded holes. There isn't much elevation change throughout the course, but the tee/basket placement keeps the interest level up. A lot of holes give you multiple shot options from the tee allowing work on different throwing styles. In the last year and a half I have seen steady improvements and look forward to the practice area as well as warm up driving range being finished.

Update

This course sees continuous improvement with the addition of B and C pins on many holes, also 3 practice baskets in the ground, concrete tee pads for all tee locations, well maintained fairways.

Fairly open course. Decent amount of shade in the summer, but a lot of open shots. Tee areas are mostly accessible, but some of them are sloppy or poorly placed(too close to the road, on uneven groun ... show more ›

Fairly open course. Decent amount of shade in the summer, but a lot of open shots. Tee areas are mostly accessible, but some of them are sloppy or poorly placed(too close to the road, on uneven ground, near mulched trees). These spots could be easily upgraded to 10 feet away to more even, less distracted areas. Hopefully whenever the permanent tees get placed, these tee areas will be considered.

Mach V baskets are some of the better baskets on the market(Veteran, Mach X, Discatcher...). Good use of OB with roads and water, however, walkways can be very, very busy with other park-goers.

This is my summer home. With the lack of poison ivy and the ability to practice multiple shots on multiple holes, this course makes a good practice facility.

This is a great 18 hole course at one of the nicest parks that I've ever been to. There are plenty of chances for the big arm players to air it out and a few wooded holes to mix it up some. The design ... show more ›

This is a great 18 hole course at one of the nicest parks that I've ever been to. There are plenty of chances for the big arm players to air it out and a few wooded holes to mix it up some. The design has made the best use of the land that was available for the course. The red, white, and blue tees make it fun and challenging for any skill level. If concrete tee pads are installed it would bring this already awesome course to another level. I also think a couple elevated baskets would add a lot to the course as well as making hole 13 a permanent island hole with a drop zone.

It's an okay course, nothing really stood out and blew me away. Most holes were very open. 6/9 to start were wide open field shots. Back 9 is way better than the front. The course has matured nicely i ... show more ›

It's an okay course, nothing really stood out and blew me away. Most holes were very open. 6/9 to start were wide open field shots. Back 9 is way better than the front. The course has matured nicely in a relatively short time. A solid play if you're in the area.

Pros: Beautiful park, nicely maintained fairways, nice baskets, nice tees, easy walk

Cons: Very busy park beware of unaware pedestrians. Shot variety is slightly lacking.

Maybe the most beautifully maintained public park course I've ever played. I'm okay with park systems installing courses in under-utilized areas of parkland. Most courses are placed in secluded areas ... show more ›

Maybe the most beautifully maintained public park course I've ever played. I'm okay with park systems installing courses in under-utilized areas of parkland. Most courses are placed in secluded areas to minimize usage conflicts. Installation in these secluded areas require much more clearing and countless volunteer hours during install and ongoing maintenance. It's much more challenging to sculpt a design into a park's heavy use areas with minimal usage conflicts. Buhl Park and Trevor have accomplished this elusive harmony with a challenging/ 3 tee design as a bonus. Buhl's other park users are always plentiful, making it an ideal showcase for the growth of our sport. The partnership between the park and local club is a model of the symbiotic relationship that all clubs/parks should aspire to. Buhl is just one of the most pleasant disc golf rounds you can play in the U.S.

Very nicely designed and maintained course. Well laid out, 3 tees and different pin locations make this course very flexible in terms of playing level. Has the longest hole in PA to date. Fairly wi ... show more ›

Very nicely designed and maintained course. Well laid out, 3 tees and different pin locations make this course very flexible in terms of playing level. Has the longest hole in PA to date. Fairly wide open course with only 1 very technical hole. However, there are well placed OBs that make this course a little harder than it looks at first glance. Concrete tees will be added soon.

Edit: Tees are in! 54 tees plus 2 driving practice tees. Wow. This course is going to be lit!

Great course with good mix of wooded technical and open parkland style holes. Good length and layout for everyone at all levels. Concrete tee pads on the way soon. As the park director, we couldn' ... show more ›

Great course with good mix of wooded technical and open parkland style holes. Good length and layout for everyone at all levels. Concrete tee pads on the way soon. As the park director, we couldn't be happier to have the course and the SVDGA part of our team!!! Thanks to another great Trevor Murphy design!!

Great course. Now that the concrete tees are in, an updated review is in order. Everything about this course is top notch, from the baskets, to the tees, to the flow. It has a good mix of open and ... show more ›

Great course. Now that the concrete tees are in, an updated review is in order. Everything about this course is top notch, from the baskets, to the tees, to the flow. It has a good mix of open and technical holes, and uses the park land very well to create a fun and interesting course. A few holes are wide open shots, but the majority have the right mix of trees and placement shots to make it interesting, especially playing with the paths and roads as OB. The new concrete tees make this course even more enjoyable, as before, footing off the tee could be an issue. Now there's no worries for that, and you can grip and rip. A few holes have been changed with the new tees, most noticeably on holes 10 and 11. I like the back 9 better, as it has a lot of tough shots that require you to shape your shots so that you can get a good look at the basket to get that birdie or par. My only complaint is the pars. They seem legit from the blue tees, but the whites and reds are a touch generous, as they remain the same par regardless of tee and distance to basket.

Played from the blue tees and it was a very average experience. Mostly open holes with not much scoring differential. The best basket location is probably 18 as it's near water and tucked by a hill. V ... show more ›

Played from the blue tees and it was a very average experience. Mostly open holes with not much scoring differential. The best basket location is probably 18 as it's near water and tucked by a hill. Very nice park environment but isn't in the same league as Moraine or Deer Lakes for the A rating it recived.

This is an updated review of the course since it has changed a lot since I first reviewed it. I really enjoy playing this course. The park is beautiful, and the course allows for a nice tour of mos ... show more ›

This is an updated review of the course since it has changed a lot since I first reviewed it.

I really enjoy playing this course. The park is beautiful, and the course allows for a nice tour of most of the park.

Pros: Holes that utilize elevation, foliage, and other obstacles are well-conceived. I like the way the water comes into play on 18. Some of the tee shots playing through low canopies into technical fairways are really fun to work out. There are out of bounds areas everywhere, which makes for an interesting challenge. There is also a pleasant mixture of skill levels and distances, so that any level player could find something to enjoy. I think when the concrete tee pads go in, I'll probably bump the rating up to an A-.

Cons: There are multiple holes that are simply boring, because they are stuck in the middle of wide open fields. I think this is more the fault of the landscape than the course design, but it still needs to be mentioned. I'm not a fan of holes 15 and 16. 15 has a reasonable fairway to start, but the approach in to the basket is a bit of a crap shoot because of the trees. 16 has no fairway whatsoever to speak of. Just throw and pray.

All in all, this course makes for a pleasant yet challenging round of disc golf.