Scera Park

Course: Scera Park in Orem, Utah Perspective: Intermediate level, Master’s 60+ player with low to intermediate arm strength. Course Details/Info: • 9-hole course plays around the periphery of Scera Park. • Park is behind the pools (rather than reported “ponds”) you see from the road. • Organized in a somewhat clockwise fashion. • Most holes 230-270’ with one 336’ (#6). Challenges/Pros: • Very lar ...
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Course: Scera Park in Orem, Utah

Perspective: Intermediate level, Master’s 60+ player with low to intermediate arm strength.

Course Details/Info:
• 9-hole course plays around the periphery of Scera Park.
• Park is behind the pools (rather than reported “ponds”) you see from the road.
• Organized in a somewhat clockwise fashion.
• Most holes 230-270’ with one 336’ (#6).

Challenges/Pros:
• Very large mature trees with some low hanging branches increase difficulty on some holes.
• Nice mixture of tunnel shots but also some longer wide open drives.
• Good cement pads but signage is weak. However, locals are friendly and helpful.
• Pedestrian walkways affect some fairways so take care.

Opportunities for Improvement:
• Scoring as primarily marked is more appropriate for youth.
• Signage should be improved.
• Add a good course map at the outset.
• One basket is tilted.

Summary of Rating/Play:
• Recommend playing all as Par 3’s rather than as marked with the possible exception of #6 which is longer plus the pin is parked under low-branched trees.
• Most appropriate for beginning to intermediate adults particularly if want to work on controlled drives, approach shots, and putting
• Also good for Masters 50-60+ and for youth if they know some basics. Might be pretty frustrating for complete newbies with the tree cover.
• In general, I would rate this as a "B" course for the above groups but big bombers would probably prefer other courses.
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