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Fort Mill, SC

Carolinas Cornerstone Church

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Mike C
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Experience: 15.1 years 168 played 74 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Good for kids and course baggers, otherwise pass drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 15, 2023 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+ each hole has a clearly marked sign, tee and basket.

+ navigation is simple.

+ the course would be excellent for introducing kids 10 and under to disc golf

+ property is well maintained for the most part

+ picnic benches in the middle of a course for taking a break

+ ace runs on every hole

+ practice basket.

+ holes #5 and #6 are pretty cool for a tiny dinky 9 hole.

+ tends to be a bit windy out here compared to the wooded charlotte courses.

Cons:

- the definition of pitch and putt. in fact some holes are so short they don't even qualify as pitch and putt holes, but rather putt putt holes.

- For the most part, the holes are wide open with no obstacles.

- Holes that do have obstacles are generally baskets placed behind a 5' tall shrub, or a basket placed close to the tree line.

- While #5 & #6 are the prettiest holes on the course, they play across a ditch full of undergrowth with no real trail across. These two holes would be discouraging to kids that can't rip 100' on command, as they'll probably get their legs scratched up getting to their drive.

Other Thoughts:

I was in the area and stopped by just to bag a new course.

The course was what I expected based on previous reviews. Tiny 9 hole devoid of challenge. Any rec player would have a shot at getting a birdie on every hole.

I played putters only. It was an extremely quick round, maybe 15 minutes. My arm was sore so a putter round at a pitch and putt sounded more fun than an 18 hole course with par 4's and 5's.

My title says it all. If you have a young kid you're introducing to the game or trying to bag as many courses as possible, those are the only reasons to stop by.

Lookout Park is a couple miles up the road and is much more fun for adults. I'd recommend that over this course in a heart beat for a quick 9 hole round in this area.
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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 20 years 604 played 546 reviews
1.00 star(s)

COVID Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 30, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

I had driven by this church dozens of times over the past two years and had never noticed the baskets. It wasn't until I was sitting in the parking lot for a drive through COVID test that I noticed the baskets. Because I came prepared, I was able to squeeze in a quick round.
- This is a simple Ace Place nine holer playing around the back third of the church's land. The course is generally in one plot of land as evidenced by having the baskets for 3, 4, and 6 within 200 feet of each other. On #6, I threw to #4, not initially realizing they're only 50 feet apart.
- Outstanding course for beginners. Holes range in length from 60 to 177 feet. Holes are all essentially open. The obstacles on this course are the trees on the perimeter of the property, with baskets placed alongside them on #2, 5, and 9, the small raving that players toss over on #3, 5, and 6, or tall grass/natural areas on #7 & 8.
- Ace Place is right. I was making a run at one basket after another. Nine holes led to 8 birdies, with none being more than 12 feet. My lone par was on #5, as my shot slid 20 feet past the basket and was blocked by a line of trees.
- Course is easy to navigate. The next hole's tee is easily visible from the prior one's basket. The trickiest transition is walking down the dirt hill on #6, especially when playing in the rain.
- Good for a quick round. Can also practice lots of approach shots. If you don't have a big arm, you've also got room for safari golf and can unleash some drives. Just be careful of the modular buildings.
- Throwing over the ravine is the best aspect of this course. You're throwing downhill on #3 & 6 and uphill on #5. These all offer good layouts to throw multiple discs, assuming you're carrying more than one.

Cons:

Extremely simple layout. Even compared to some of York County's school courses, this is still easier than most of those. It's much easier than Lookout Park, the closest course to here.
- If the course was ever busy, you'd have to keep an eye out for discs on other holes.
- Access is limited. Church has been a COVID testing site for months, if not longer, and will most likely remain one for the considerable future. By the time I finished my test and round, the parking lot was full of cars. There have also been times I've driven by and I've seen the medical staff sitting around waiting. So, just be aware when you plan your voyage here.
- The transition on #6 could be adventuresome, especially for kids or people with the wrong footwear. Just thinking of a family playing here, and a kid slipping on the dirt/mud, and ruining an otherwise fun round. A couple steps is all that would be needed.
- There was a better alternative than #4. It's a 60 foot hole that serves as the walk from #3's basket to #5's tee. There was better options, but I think they wanted to keep the layout as simple as possible.
- Pack it in, pack it out. Enough said.

Other Thoughts:

I drive by this church all the time for work. I never knew there was a course. Now, I have another spot I can take a lunch break when in the area.
- If you live close by, great spot to take advantage of. Also, with a middle and elementary school on the other side of the woods, this may get some play from students.
- #2 is another fun hole that's an easy 2. If you get aggressive and sail/skip into the woods, it's another hole that could result in a frustrating par, or worse.
- Courses like this are outstanding for kids. If you can get a kid to throw 100 feet and semi accurate, they'll have lots of chances for pars, or better, the first time they play. That's the goal for these types of courses.
- Good for a basic beginner course, but that's it. Just a reminder I rate courses against all others. As such, this is a lower rated layout despite serving a useful purpose in the entire disc golf scene.
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