Mary Beth Doyle Park

Ann Arbor, Michigan     1 course · 18 holes     Driving directions

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-  +13 votes  + Jim Daniels › July 19, 2021
C-
I was involved in the clearing and design of this course although the course I was helping to design was never put in. Originally, there were 5 holes designed to go around the wetland (starting at the playground and working clockwise around the wetland) and the land where there is now 18 holes was to hold 13 holes. It would have been a fun course to play with enough challenge to get good players to want to play it. At the final hour ie when the cement trucks rolled up, the City of Ann Arbo ...
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-  +2 votes  + Pete Crist › September 7, 2013
C
MBD is a nice little pitch and putt. Experienced golfers can easily play the short tee layout with just a putter and can probably do the same from the long tees. It's a fully decent course for beginners.
-  +2 votes  + Kevin Gillhespy › May 11, 2015
C
-  +2 votes  + Rooster Robb DeHaan › April 22, 2013
B+
Mary Beth is a good beginner/practice/bring your girlfriend course. The course is overall pretty short but it does make pretty good use of what little elevation there is and there are some decent wooded holes. Some holes are pretty close together and it can get crazy with a lot of traffic. Enjoyable course overall
-  +2 votes  + Tom Wagner › June 1, 2021
B
-  +1 votes  + Steve Hedstrom › October 11, 2010
C-
Short course with birdie and ace runs on many holes. Great beginner course. Layout leaves a bit to be desired, as there are multiple times that you are walking in the direct flight path on a hole's fairway. Fun to play and its still disc golf!
-  +1 votes  + Chadd Scruggs › May 15, 2011
B-
Fun little short course... get some quick rounds in after work since its right around corner... kinda dangerous since a lot of holes cross but nice to post up some easy low scores
-  +1 votes  + James "Razor" Rizor › June 12, 2011
C-
Short holes compressed together. The course can be a little dangerous since a number of foot paths cross fairways and the tight layout can send errant throws into other fairways and putting areas. The course's shule is unnecessarily thick and I will spend more time looking for discs in bushes and grass than actually playing disc golf. Many people lose discs. All that being said, I keep going back as I am still a novice and as long as I don't lose a disc it plays quickly and most holes are fun and aceable.
-  +1 votes  + Justin K Johnson › April 4, 2012
B
Great short course, really helps player to work on the short game. Course was a little confusing to navigate, but overall this is a perfect weeknight practice course.
-  +1 votes  + Andy Smith › February 24, 2013
A-
This is now one of my home course after moving in to Ann Arbor. The fact that they squeeze holes in here shows and is my only real complaint. Great course for beginners and anyone wanting to slam an ace. Hit one already in less then a year playing here. Some unique holes nothing real huge though shot wise. I had more chain outs here than any other course. Good park Togo if you have kids or love to walk nice and clean people out here are friendly. Bummer to read that they had problems during the install process. Good job anyways guys it's still a good little course. C U soon Browns! Thanks!
-  +1 votes  + Nick Oliver › October 21, 2014
B-
First things first, hike from the NE corner lot next to the church. Only takes about 10 minutes and it adds a nice dimension to the experience. :) On to the disc review... This is a park that was slated for a smaller course around the lake/pond. It would seem the land that it was going to be on would be wet most of the year, and therefore the decision to put it on the hillside and around the path makes sense. Overall the course as an 18 is very fun, fairly casual, and to be honest a bit dange ...
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-  +1 votes  + Nate Wegryn › March 19, 2013
B
Very short and open first three holes, good ace opportunities, but more distance and variety later with some longer par 3s.
-  +1 votes  + Erin Feeley › April 25, 2015
B-
Quick fun course.
-  +1 votes  + Brendan Livingston › October 10, 2014
B
Blind tee shots are not my cup of tea. I really like all the tees, it makes the course very versitile. Never thought I'd say, damn you wildlife!, lol. Have fun on this challenging fun course set inside a townhouse subdivision.
-  +1 votes  + Nate Esch › October 27, 2015
B
It is what it is. It's a short narrow course, that really works well for beginners trying to get a feel for the game. However, I warn you, I find that it eats disc's. I find a bunch (and of course return the ones I can ) while on my walks looking for mine. For a bit more experienced player, it's a great putter work out. Enjoy!
-  +0 votes  + Jason Hawley › April 4, 2013
C-
First few holes are a very simple and short. Middle wooded holes were short, but not so bad.
-  +0 votes  + Becky Gilbert › September 3, 2012
B
trash needs to be picked up and can emptied. A nice confidence booster course!. Not long, chance to use a variety of shots.
-  +0 votes  + Kevin Reddy › July 6, 2013
B
-  +0 votes  + David Pickle › June 13, 2016
C
-  +0 votes  + Jason Rocks › November 7, 2011
C-
-  +0 votes  + sherm sizle › April 2, 2012
B+
-  +0 votes  + Ben Ciccarelli › September 18, 2018
C+
-  +0 votes  + Rick Gzesh › October 9, 2015
B
Nice neighborhood Hero course. Not a whole lot of challenge as my -4 score indicates for my first round there. After playing a few more rounds and learning the lines better, a -8 or 9 would be doable for me. Makes you feel like a "Pro"!
-  +0 votes  + EJ Vasicek › November 5, 2010
B
On the short side, and tight, easy to throw into other fairways and hit eachother. but nice set up through the woods.
-  +0 votes  + Justin "Leonard" Haley › May 24, 2015
B
-  +0 votes  + Jason Flewelling › June 4, 2011
A-
-  +0 votes  + damnitjim734 h. › October 10, 2010
A
-  +0 votes  + Dave Lassen › August 22, 2021
B
-  +0 votes  + ken "sega salt" moote › January 24, 2012
C
-  +0 votes  + Brad Fuller › March 14, 2012
B-
Very short and muddy. Some difficult shots.
-  +0 votes  + Travis Sheldon › June 17, 2011
C
Glow at brown park Friday nights at 10:30. Be there!!
-  +0 votes  + Kruz Smith › May 24, 2011
B
-  +0 votes  + Taylor Goik -Dirty Mitten Disc Golf- › October 7, 2011
C+
-  +0 votes  + Bill Bell › July 6, 2011
B+
Still my favorite of the handful that I have played. Relatively short, but requires well placed shots. Great for a beginner like myself.
-  +0 votes  + John Perry › September 16, 2014
C
nothing notable about this course although i understand when it was called brown park it was a much better course?? fun short and easy though
-  +0 votes  + Terry Taggart › September 16, 2014
C+
-  +0 votes  + Jeffrey S. Ratliff II › January 31, 2012
B+
Wet, almost flooding....but it is winter and a solid course
-  +0 votes  + Brayden Kerr › February 17, 2012
B
-  +0 votes  + Alex Lehecka › February 19, 2012
B-
-  +0 votes  + AJ Miller › March 26, 2012
B-
Very short but the basket placement on some shots is challenging. Overall it a very quick round.
-  +0 votes  + Ryan Kalbfleisch › March 23, 2012
A
Course, is great especially for re-learning to control distance after you've worked to put so much on. Muddy when wet!!!
-  +0 votes  + Jared VE › April 1, 2012
B+
A really fun glow course. Can be muddy and watch out for deer in the fall they were a little aggressive! People also say the layout isn't the greatest, i never knew the old brown park though.
-  +0 votes  + tim schroeder › May 1, 2012
B
some really short holes but some very chalenging holes also.
-  +0 votes  + Mitchell Sintic › September 16, 2012
C
very technical and short
-  +0 votes  + Ben Ogden › May 23, 2012
B-
-  +0 votes  + Chris Evans › August 9, 2012
C+
Short Tees played 18 fast weather was great, will play again soon!
-  +0 votes  + Skylar Smith › May 27, 2012
B-
Great for the shorter arms and beginners.
-  +0 votes  + Andrew Boyle › September 30, 2013
B-
-  +0 votes  + Christopher Swanson › November 7, 2016
C+
-  +0 votes  + Josh "J. FRI." Frisinger › August 19, 2012
B+
-  +0 votes  + Nick Domitio › July 1, 2012
C+
Fun short course.
-  +0 votes  + Scott Sills › July 15, 2012
B
this is a good coarse for mid-range shots and maybe fairway drivers. It is a quick coarse if your going alone but have to keep track of your disc if it goes to the trees or in wide open ranges.
-  +0 votes  + Chris Caldwell › March 30, 2013
C-
-  +0 votes  + Alan Moll › June 1, 2013
B
-  +0 votes  + Bo Fought › August 6, 2013
B
A nice pitch-n-putt type DG course with cement pads, 18 regulation baskets and even a few Long tees thrown in. Great course to work on your short game or even toss a few 1-2 disc rounds. Decent course flow with a mix of wide open shots and some wooded tunnel shots. Ideal park for a GLOW round at night. Could use some trash cans and a larger parking lot, but solid course none the less.
-  +0 votes  + Zac Zabolotny › May 24, 2016
B
-  +0 votes  + DETROIT Duchon › April 11, 2013
B
-  +0 votes  + Rich Priebe Jr › April 13, 2015
B
-  +0 votes  + Rocky Schilke › June 4, 2013
A-
-  +0 votes  + Kasey Williams II › August 19, 2014
B-
Not very well taken care of, holes are too short. Although they are challenging
-  +0 votes  + Alex Rolfes › July 13, 2013
B
Enjoyable, and pretty easy. Nice for beginners, with a couple of more challenging lines through the woods. Especially on hole 7.
-  +0 votes  + John W › July 13, 2013
B-
-  +0 votes  + Chris Arnett › May 8, 2020
A
-  +0 votes  + Riley Bean › August 3, 2013
B
-  +0 votes  + Kevin Hamden › June 30, 2017
B+
Like the course.Technical holes.Ace potential on every drive.Groomed very nicely
-  +0 votes  + Wes Thomas › June 16, 2014
B+
-  +0 votes  + connor leidal › September 11, 2016
C+
-  +0 votes  + Bill Palmer › January 22, 2014
C-
-  +0 votes  + Josh Noce › November 30, 2013
B-
-  +0 votes  + J Moyer S.D.G.C. › October 21, 2018
B-
-  +0 votes  + Mateo lawry › July 9, 2015
B
-  +0 votes  + Jason "money" Merritt › May 5, 2014
B-
First time playing, pretty solid course, but the first few holes are set up silly and they were putter holes.
-  +0 votes  + Jake Fischer › April 25, 2016
C+
-  +0 votes  + Christopher Graham › July 13, 2014
B+
-  +0 votes  + Chad klavinger › September 18, 2014
B
Course is kept up pretty well good mix of open and wooded shots sucks horribly on a windy day
-  +0 votes  + Benjamin Demory › April 18, 2024
A+
-  +0 votes  + Corey brodie › May 9, 2015
B+
-  +0 votes  + Eric "Downtown" Brown › July 23, 2021
B
This course plays very fun and quick! Zero Time and I played this course today on our way home from DGLO. Awesome visits today with Paige Pierce and Brodie Smith. Great to get signed discs from them both.
-  +0 votes  + Shaun Chappell › October 23, 2015
C
-  +0 votes  + Nik Woodall › July 28, 2015
B+
-  +0 votes  + Stephen Farkas › December 8, 2017
C+
Fun short course plenty of ace able shots
-  +0 votes  + Shawn Towler › May 25, 2017
D
-  +0 votes  + Max satin › October 14, 2016
A-
-  +0 votes  + Matt Bates › May 27, 2018
A+
Nice and dry.
-  +0 votes  + Foster Hayes › September 5, 2019
B-
Great for my putter only rounds. Short holes where you need to be intentional with the lines you throw. Easy to bring beginners to.
-  +0 votes  + Nate Krumm › December 20, 2017
B+
-  +0 votes  + Raymond "CHIPP" Chippewa › April 9, 2019
B
-  +0 votes  + Trevor Staples › November 22, 2017
C+
-  +0 votes  + Kevin Cagle › March 10, 2020
A+
-  +0 votes  + Chad Baird › September 1, 2019
B
-  +0 votes  + William VanSolkema › October 18, 2017
C
-  +0 votes  + Dean Hass › October 25, 2023
B+
-  +0 votes  + Maddie Arnett › July 9, 2023
A+
-  +0 votes  + Chris Emery › September 24, 2018
B-
-  +0 votes  + Denny Kapp › July 15, 2019
C
Overall disappointed given reviews I had seen. Wooded area is way overgrown and the sidewalks are quite busy alongside a number of the holes. Not relaxing nor well kept up. Did like the elevation shots. That's about it. If you're in the area, just go to Bandemer.
-  +0 votes  + Elliot McConnell › July 17, 2019
B
Nice course! A little short and can be a little wet. Nice for a putter and/or midrange round.
-  +0 votes  + Benjamin Nash › September 1, 2020
B
-  +0 votes  + Michael G › September 4, 2020
C+
-  +0 votes  + Makayla Hawley › June 10, 2021
A
-  +0 votes  + Jacob D Roberson › June 1, 2021
B+
Course is in mostly good condition, except for a few blemishes. Some wooded holes are overgrown with weeds, and the long tee pad for hole #7 appears to be missing. Long tees offer a lot of tight fairways, although most of them aren't that much longer than the short tees.
-  +0 votes  + Seth Ellis › May 15, 2021
A-
-  +0 votes  + Thomas wittman › August 11, 2023
B-
-  -1 votes  + Scott White › September 27, 2010
C
Mob Golf Talking Trash, Dirty Dollaz. Glow. Ace Races. Quick rounds after work. Beers with buddies. STALL shots. The return of a home course.

Abomination? definitely not. Brown Park? Oh yes. Welcome back old friend.

Who will design the gold layout??
-  -1 votes  + Mike Fortunato › May 1, 2012
C-
I wish Terry's original design would have been implemented. Some decent holes scattered throughout. Woods holes are garbage. Speaking of garbage, it's all over the course, as the city of A2 doesn't provide trash cans. BROWN PARK!!!!!!
-  -1 votes  + Matt Weiler › July 13, 2012
C+
Course is shit!! no garbage cans anywhere and there is trash all over the place. Park is never kept up and today i found a bums cardboard house. Course is pretty easy but its a disgrace to look at. No park maintenance whatsoever. Cant ann arbor parks and recreation clean this up a bit and make it a decent course?
-  -1 votes  + Kylar Mikkelson › July 17, 2021
C
-  -1 votes  + tombstone malone › March 18, 2022
A
Everyone hates on this course which is great stay away. I like it it's fun and good for a quick 18. Sorry it's not 2008 anymore get over it.
-  -3 votes  + g lane › September 8, 2010
C
adjacent to a newly dug sewage pond sandwiched in between impoverished hikone and mill creek developments, on the unkept outskirts of industrial ann arbor, this newly reopened course no longer appears to be as welcoming as it once was.


http://www.annarbor.com/news/ann-arbor-man-robbed-at-gun-point-at-brown-park/
-  -4 votes  + Angel Gilbert › August 6, 2023
D+
MBDP is nothing like it used to be and not to happy that they changed it. this course is not challenging and lot of the holes are way to close together tees next to baskets. feel free to put it back at any time.
-  -5 votes  + Corey Kieft › August 23, 2011
B
-  -7 votes  + Redmon "aces" D › August 8, 2013
A-
Dirty but nice course
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