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Cider Hill Farm reviews
7
0
benlh15
Experience:
15.3 years
77 played
11 reviews
Majestic Experience 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 27, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
This is a beautiful course located on a large plot of farmland that also utilizes the surrounding woods.
The first few holes bring you back and forth across vast open fields. But despite these holes being mostly open, there is great shot diversity and the tee/hole locations are clearly well thought out. There are several par 4s on the front nine and an awesome par 5 that is 628 feet uphill and gives you a perfect chance to showcase your power. There are also a few mandatory right/left arrows on trees that make some of the open holes even more challenging, including one that makes you split two narrow trees to drive through a very tight window. At the same time, the par for most of the holes are pretty generous and on most holes, if you clear the initial obstacle you can easily birdie a lot of the par 4s - there are plenty of opportunities for eagles and if I played enough times I'm sure I would even ace a couple of the shorter, more tactical par 4s on the front 9.
The 7th hole brings you into the woods and the next few holes wind their way through a lot of trees and woods. These holes are mostly pretty short, but the angles and trees make them difficult. At one point you shoot down off of a ledge/cliff and on another hill you shoot up towards an elevated basket hanging from a tree.
Then come a few holes where you shooting over marsh/swamplands with almost island baskets. There is a lot of risk/reward on these holes, but with a good drive they are all manageable.
Then the course opens back up at the end, including a few nice holes that have you shooting from out of the woods into the open, or vice versa. There is even one hole where you shoot up a hill, then must sneak in between a bunch of tall trees (and an abandoned food truck!) to reach the wide open hole.
This course does an amazing job using all the different aspects of their land. There is something for almost anyone here, and it will force you to bomb your disc on some holes, and weave short, tactical shots through trees on other holes. The views from the top of the hill, looking down on the front 9 and the farm and land beyond are incredible and really make the experience. The course maintenance is impressive considering how much land it occupies, all of the baskets/teepads are very nice, and the signage is solid.
The first few holes bring you back and forth across vast open fields. But despite these holes being mostly open, there is great shot diversity and the tee/hole locations are clearly well thought out. There are several par 4s on the front nine and an awesome par 5 that is 628 feet uphill and gives you a perfect chance to showcase your power. There are also a few mandatory right/left arrows on trees that make some of the open holes even more challenging, including one that makes you split two narrow trees to drive through a very tight window. At the same time, the par for most of the holes are pretty generous and on most holes, if you clear the initial obstacle you can easily birdie a lot of the par 4s - there are plenty of opportunities for eagles and if I played enough times I'm sure I would even ace a couple of the shorter, more tactical par 4s on the front 9.
The 7th hole brings you into the woods and the next few holes wind their way through a lot of trees and woods. These holes are mostly pretty short, but the angles and trees make them difficult. At one point you shoot down off of a ledge/cliff and on another hill you shoot up towards an elevated basket hanging from a tree.
Then come a few holes where you shooting over marsh/swamplands with almost island baskets. There is a lot of risk/reward on these holes, but with a good drive they are all manageable.
Then the course opens back up at the end, including a few nice holes that have you shooting from out of the woods into the open, or vice versa. There is even one hole where you shoot up a hill, then must sneak in between a bunch of tall trees (and an abandoned food truck!) to reach the wide open hole.
This course does an amazing job using all the different aspects of their land. There is something for almost anyone here, and it will force you to bomb your disc on some holes, and weave short, tactical shots through trees on other holes. The views from the top of the hill, looking down on the front 9 and the farm and land beyond are incredible and really make the experience. The course maintenance is impressive considering how much land it occupies, all of the baskets/teepads are very nice, and the signage is solid.
Cons:
I almost have to get creative to find many true "cons" with this course, but there are some things that could probably be improved over time.
There is a VERY helpful and clear course map in the parking lot by the first hole, but the actual signage on each hole only says the par and distance. There are a few holes (especially on the front 9) where you can see multiple baskets from the tee. If you are new to the course I would strongly recommend taking a picture of the course map on your phone before you start and this will eliminate any ambiguity.
Overall the course maintenance is great, but there is so much land it's simply impossible to clear out all of the brush, high grass, etc. Make sure you keep your eyes on your shot or you will spend some time looking for discs.
The same can be said for some of the marsh/swamps on the back 9. You should be able to clear these obstacles but if not you'll be trudging through mud, muck, and weeds. But even at the worst spots, the water is nothing more than casual, so if you don't mind looking, you should be able to retrieve almost any shot. Bring bug spray!
There is a VERY helpful and clear course map in the parking lot by the first hole, but the actual signage on each hole only says the par and distance. There are a few holes (especially on the front 9) where you can see multiple baskets from the tee. If you are new to the course I would strongly recommend taking a picture of the course map on your phone before you start and this will eliminate any ambiguity.
Overall the course maintenance is great, but there is so much land it's simply impossible to clear out all of the brush, high grass, etc. Make sure you keep your eyes on your shot or you will spend some time looking for discs.
The same can be said for some of the marsh/swamps on the back 9. You should be able to clear these obstacles but if not you'll be trudging through mud, muck, and weeds. But even at the worst spots, the water is nothing more than casual, so if you don't mind looking, you should be able to retrieve almost any shot. Bring bug spray!
Other Thoughts:
Overall I love what they've done with this land and this course. I've summered up in Nobleboro - about 15 minutes from the course - for years, and was pleasantly surprised to learn of its existence recently. I've only played it about 5 times so far, but I'm looking forward to really growing that number soon. With all this land, you get a very peaceful experience that lets you get in tune with yourself, your discs, and nature.I would definitely suggest this course to anyone who is in the area, or even looking for a nice scenic day trip.
9
0
Jakenewcomb44
Experience:
12 played
12 reviews
Proud to have it as my home course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 22, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
I'm happy that a course that I could play for the rest of my life is about a half mile from my house. Cider Hill Farm is dynamic, the layout is very interesting. It has something for everyone. Wide open long holes, short windy woods holes, holes that go from the fields and into the woods, holes that go from the woods and into a field. A food truck as an obstruction. A bathtub. Easy par fours, difficult par threes, and just an overall enjoyable experience.
Over the last few years they have greatly improved the following:
- New championship level baskets
- 100% concrete or handcrafted sturdy wooden tee pads
- Very clear signage
- Enhanced layout to eliminate dangerous throws across multiple holes
- Cleared out underfoot to get rid of annoying pricker bushes
Over the last few years they have greatly improved the following:
- New championship level baskets
- 100% concrete or handcrafted sturdy wooden tee pads
- Very clear signage
- Enhanced layout to eliminate dangerous throws across multiple holes
- Cleared out underfoot to get rid of annoying pricker bushes
Cons:
Hole ten or eleven, can't remember which has a shot from on top of a ledge, and there is no real safe way to get down from the ledge. This should be addressed at some point, although for those who aren't as steady on their feet, they can just backtrack and go around the ledge, and it doesn't take that much effort to do so.
Other Thoughts:
If you haven't played since all the changes have been made you have to see it now. It is really a destination course.
