Basics

Course name
Pye Brook Park
Course location
Topsfield, Massachusetts
Headline
Mostly open course with sharp elevation changes
Description
Mostly open 20-hole par 61 course with 2 fully wooded holes, and 6 partially wooded. There are seasonal water hazards on up to 6 holes, but most are dried up by late spring. Most basket locations are on slopes due to the many sharp elevation changes, making for some very challenging approach shots. Greens are fairly small, typically sloped, and the course pushes golfers to use both hyzer and anhyzer (or forehand) to minimize downhill roll/skip when landing close to the basket. The hilly open course invites wind, which can be swirling in holes 3-7, 16-18 and further increases difficulty. The mowed fairways (where they exist) are more like paths (8-20ft wide) unless they overlap with sporting fields. You’ll often need to tread through long grass on side hills to find your disc, so shoes and socks or even long pants are recommended. White fencing on holes 9-12 indicates OB, forcing decisions on shot shape. Porta potties are available at the lot between the 18th green and 1st Tee. Some parking areas for other sports that are played in the park can interfere with hole 7, & 19. In late spring thru early summer, the course tends to get rather overgrown, making it very difficult to locate some shots. Greens are tightly mowed though, so precise approaches are rewarded. White fencing provides OB on several holes in the middle 6, making it even more challenging. Overall, this course is very well designed with the serious disc golfer in mind. There are two alternate 9-hole par 4 courses as well, making it possible to throw an arm disintegrating 12,000 ft. par 72 18 hole layout. The course includes both Professional and Amateur tee boxes on most hole, although the amateur
Year established
2004

Availability

Dedicated targets
Yes
Bring your own baskets
No
Under construction
No
Course status
Available
Availability type
Seasonal
Restriction
No

Access requirements

Who can play
Everyone
Access
N/A
Cost
Free - $10 per person for league play.
Course contact/scheduling info
Jocelyn Almy-Testa, +19788870335, https://www.topsfield-ma.gov/recreation-department
Accessibility
Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Details

Hole count
20
Tee types
Rubber mat
Target identifiers
ChainStar
Services
Dogs allowed, Restrooms available, No drinking water available, Cart friendly, Not stroller friendly
Property type
Mixed use
Land type
Public park

History

Year established
2004
History
N/A