Gargoyles Garden
180 reviews (showing 1–20)
@discjulia
Big thanks to Mike for walking the course with me and showing me all the lines. Beautiful, well maintained property, requiring a nice variety of technical shot shapes. Walked away with a logo disc and a lilikoi. Hope to play it again someday
@geigerhyzer
Beautiful and technical. Mike walked with me for my whole round and it was a great experience. Come give his course some love!
@htbright24
Fantastic variety of shot shapes, difficult lines and scrambles forced, with incredible ecological diversity. Lots of obstacles and difficult footing, and often wet so the ground is very soft. But Mike is awesome, he walked the course with me telling stories and explaining the lines/basket locations. Plus his dog Kaya is entertaining as she spins in anticipation of each throw!
@zzumwalt
This is such a beautiful property! So many different trees, plants, and flowers throughout the course. Expertly designed fairways with a high variety of technical shots. Really good use of geographic features. And nice to have Mike walk along, showing us the lines. When this course gets permanent tee pads and tee signs, it’ll easily deserve a four-star rating.
@jimcarey
Mike is a great host. Excellent personal guidance on the course. Highly recommend you check it out!
@thrillhouse
Absolutely awesome! Mike was talkative, walked the whole course with us, and shared a ton of his experience, and passion for disc golf. Challenging but fair course, would recommend anyone who loves disc golf give it a try, just call Mike before!
@alexbillette
One of the most beautiful "disc golf" courses you'll ever play. Mike is a great host and steward of the sport who does an exceptional job of walking you through the current course conditions and helping you avoid the worst areas to land in. The shot design and technicality matches or exceeds some of the most challenging courses on the West coast, and incorporates the local jungle in a very natural way. Hitting your line is critical to a good score, but even when you miss you'll have a fun (if challenging) scramble. The on-site amenities are limited, but have everything you really need if you have even basic preparation skills - just bring your own water. Teepads vary from grass to concrete, but all provide fine footing on a level surface. There aren't much in the way of tee signs, but they aren't necessary when you have the owner guiding you personally. Highly recommended, and I can't wait to return and see how Mike continues to develop the course.
@burrlicious
We had a great time, despite the weather conditions (cool and rainy). Mike was a great guide, and walked as through the entire course. We will be back next time we are in Hawaii!
@hjørnevik
Lovely wooden course, with good variety and challenging lines that call for lots of shot shaping. Mike and Otto were fantastic hosts, showed me round on the course, helping out with lines and general cheer. I definitely recommend you go and see Mike's course, support his work and enjoy some great discgolf.
@levihicks
Mike was amazing as both a host and guide. Property is a beautiful piece of land, requiring all shot types and accuracy. Highly recommend coming out if you're on the big island.
@tonyhoffer
Mike was super kind to let me join their weekly tags group and show me around his course. Very fun layout! Lots of short, but very technical shots winding all around the property. A few open spots as well. Super fun!
@ashleekay
This was a super fun course - Mike was a great host and guided us around the course providing caddy tips and explaining all the work that has gone into this course. For anyone that has their own course or helps maintain a course you’ll have an appreciation for the amount of work he has put into this property. Turning it into a fun, beautiful course from the jungle - they get so much rain the grass grows up to 6 inches in a couple weeks and some of the fairways can only be weed whipped! Mike was very pleasant to walk with and really has a passion for the sport as well as his property. Definitely a course to check out if you’re in the area. Be sure to contact Mike ahead of time to set up a tee time.
@bruno1111
Great morning round with Mike showing us the way. Beautiful scenery, certainly different from Canada. Challenging holes, would love to play again.
@tdanis84
This course is absolutely breathtaking. The beauty of the forest, flowers, and elevation is unlike anything in the continental US. I strongly recommend this course to anyone visiting the Big Island. This course has a nice mix of left / right throws in good balance. This course is not easy, but its difficulty is part of its charm.
@toodinn3
It’s a beautiful course it should be must play if you’re in the area. The owner Mike will walk along with you when I can play and share his experience with you. Great course.
@tim2000
This course is an absolute gem. Mike walked the full course with me, offering caddy advice, as well as a great background on the history and development of the course/property along the way. As a first timer, this was absolutely necessary, because this course would not be the easiest to navigate alone, especially the first time. This course is not the longest, but the rolling terrain and dense trees provide you with multiple lines to attack the basket on virtually every hole. It is tough, but fair - a true shot-shaping paradise. If you have the chance to get over to the big island with your discs, this course is a must-play.
@carsonsimpson
This course is VERY wooded, difficult, so on. It’s a drive to get there through potholes and gravel, it may not seem like a lot. The accommodation of Mike and his friends easily makes this course worth it, they help with lines, basket findings, and entertainment. Roger even let me keep a disc from his bag, 100% contact Mike and show up on time. He also has a little shop with some cool Gargoyle Garden discs. Must play on the island.
@jbdcarns
Beautifully cared for restored native jungle plays host to an incredible course with an amazing vibe and world class layout. Mike and friends took the time to make sure we had an amazing time. If you love disc golf this place is a can’t miss.