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East Interlocken Park

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Shadrach3
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.1 years 339 played 322 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Green Grass for Green Players 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 25, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

A reasonable track in a well-manicured commercial area.

-Multi-Tees: There are some alternate tees, but they aren't consistently marked. With enough time here, I'm sure you could find all of them.

-Maintenance: This is a nice area off of a business loop. As such, it's got good manicuring, thick grass, and altogether creates a generally pleasant environment.

-Rec-Friendly: With these distances, the course shapes up well for rec-level players. I found it very enjoyable to relax on a temperate afternoon.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Generally quite competent. A smattering of trees, elevation, and water are mixed in with blander holes. The first three play with guardian trees and sidehills, (4)-(5) use an artificial creek to great effect, (6)-(7) are wide open, and the closing two have some tighter gaps and suffer danger from the sidewalk. All are birdieable, but they'll feel like satisfying birdies with the marginal danger throughout.

Cons:

-Scope: Longest hole tops out around 330' and wide open. This isn't the place to be challenged.

-Navigation: The absence of tees makes it a confusing playthrough. There are also some longer transitions that, while intuitive, still make you wonder.

-Drainage: The artificial drainage ditch on (4) is more dangerous than it seems - it washed away one of my discs. Crossing the ditch on (5) is messy and there's no way around that I can see.

-Sidewalk: Comes into play on the last two, which are definitely safety issues. It's a shame, as the shaping on those two is possibly the most interesting.

-Amenities: DGA baskets, spray-painted tees on pavement, functional but not stellar tee signs.

Other Thoughts:

As my title suggests, this is a decent spot for newer players. The environment is appealing for a niner in a metro area, as is the shaping. However, the equipment really isn't much and the course does lack challenge. Overall, it's a good fit in the lower end of my Reasonable bin. It's vastly overrated on this site, but I see why people find it enjoyable.
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience: 24 played 22 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Like Johnny Roberts but with some elevation changes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 10, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Fun, well manicured park course.
- Clever layout makes great use of the space and the minimal elevation changes in the course. Level shots, a few downhill shots, and one or two slightly uphill shots.
- Ace potential on a few holes!
- This isn't a "pro" for everyone, but this course is very close to my work and its location in Interlocken area means that many other disc nerds can also access this course on their lunch break!
- Free to play
- Near several other great courses
- Quality permanent baskets
- Well defined alternative tee placements (check Udisc) can spice things up for advanced players.

Cons:

- Only 9 hole course. Would love another 9 holes of equal quality
- The ditch... on hole #2 you're all but guaranteed to put a disc in the water. Holes #3, 4 and 5 also have some water potential. The park is irrigated with reclaimed waste water (that's human waste people), so if your disc goes in the creek and you have to retrieve it, you better be sure to wash your hands, and your disc, to avoid getting sick.
- Can get crowded on weekends.
- During certain times of year, the mosquitos can be bad near holes 4-6.

Other Thoughts:

This only a 9-hole course, but playing it twice or playing it and then doubling down with another course in the area makes for a great day. What is there not to love about Colorado disc golf?
Huge thanks to the locals who support and maintain this course!
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ZachTuthill
Experience: 19.4 years 48 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Jekyll and Hyde 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 7, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Plays in a well manicured park. You could throw this course barefoot.

-Nice variety of shots for a 9 hole course, distance varies from 200-375 ft.

-Water in play on holes 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. The only 9 hole course I've played with water possible on the majority of holes.

-Plays in a quick loop. You and a buddy could throw this course in 40 minutes on a good day.

Cons:

-The Canal (See Below).

-Multi use park. This wouldn't be a problem but for questionable hole design on a couple. Hole #7's pin is 15 feet in front of a heavily used gazebo and requires a bomb to get there. The perfect line for #8 is basically throwing the sidewalk. Street is in play too.

-Practice basket is 20 feet from the pin of hole #2. Anyone using it is in play due to 2 being a downhill ace run.

Other Thoughts:

Consider this part one of my two part "North Side Double-Down." For anyone in the metro area coming up here, it's a waste of your time not to play both this course and Superior/Rock Creek, located 3 minutes up the road behind the Nordstrom. Two totally different courses that can be played, including drive time, in an hour and a half. It makes for a very enjoyable 18 without spending more time than you would at an average 18 hole course. On to Interlocken.

There are two very distinct experiences you can have playing this course. On days when the canal is not in full flow, this is a simple Park style course with little opportunity of true danger. I usually feel relaxed on these days and mess around with my less used mid and putter shots. Days when the canal IS running full clip, however, require focus, strategy, and cardio if you shank one. I'll be clear: if your disc leaves the hand with even a remote chance of landing or rolling into the canal, RUN. Your best chance is to get in front of the disc landing, and set yourself up in the canal (which will be fast and thigh high) with arms down and legs spread hopefully blocking the disc when it hits you. This actually works most of the time.

Now, let me alleviate some fear. For the above to be applicable, the canal has to be running full. If it's running even half, you'll be able to see your disc in the water, and provided you can run it down, should have an easy retrieval. I would say in my experience it's been truly running about 20% of the time. In my opinion, it's worth playing even if you arrive to the canal going full speed. It creates an entirely different strategy for half the holes, and running full clip after your disc can be exhilarating. I realize that's only my opinion.

All in all this is probably my favorite metro 9-hole, and makes for a great play following a round at very nearby Superior, which I will review now.
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enragedmullet
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Premium Member
Experience: 13 years 117 played 81 reviews
2.00 star(s)

East Initech 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 17, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Fun quick little course w/ a number of ace runs that should really be par 2's

- Baskets are in good condition as are tee pads/sidewalk

- Signage is adequate, not that you'd need it the holes are often so short. There's also a nice free map at the kiosk near #1.

- Plays a nice quick loop

- Very manicured, no real underbrush here, high grass won't be a problem

- Restrooms/water fountain nearby

Cons:

- Can get clogged up especially w/ groups of 7 in front of you

- The whole course is on the short side, so distance variety isn't really great and it can feel a bit one-dimensional. A couple of the holes are freakishly short. No bombers here, no real surgical shots needed either.

- Cramped, a little underwhelming.

Other Thoughts:

East Interlocken DG has a weird ambience. This small park is stuffed in between Hwy 36 and a busy business/retail area. It feels like the place an Initech employee would come to blow off some steam instead of setting the building on fire. At face value it's impeccably maintained but the park area is so small that you feel cramped. Between roads, sidewalks, the pavilion and what I'll call a narrow urban creek there are some unconventional hazards here. It's great for beginners, those looking to work on distance control, and those looking for a super quick round (assuming it isn't crowded). If you stop by, also check out the 9 holes at Superior just up the road - they make for an interesting 18 holes and are almost complete opposites.
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FrolfnAce
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Short, Techy & Chill 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 8, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

* Chill, not crowded on a 75 and sunny Saturday
* Challenging, short but lots of tight lines and techy

Cons:

* wish it were 18 baskets
* only one basket choice per pad, no variation

Other Thoughts:

Sunny chill vibes..the group in front of us were super chill and it has a good energy vibe, doesn't disappoint
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sjroesinger
Experience: 8.4 years 37 played 37 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great short course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 7, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lots of challenging shots
Good baskets
Tees marked well (mostly from sidewalk)
Wonderful view of Longs Peak from #6

Cons:

Felt a bit tight in areas (could be hard if the park was busier)

Other Thoughts:

Great little course in local business-area park
Would be fun to play during lunch hour
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xskatx
Experience: 14.7 years 22 played 16 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Surprisingly Cool Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well maintained, park grass, technical holes, challenging back 9- can play 18 in 1.5hrs

Cons:

the back 9 are all alternate tees to the same baskets, if you throw a disc in the stream or the weeds it is probably gone- the stream is sometimes low enough to get them back out

Other Thoughts:

Overall this is a really great little neighborhood course. It's fun to play because of the nice grass. There aren't any long holes but it is still challenging enough not to loose discs
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Dan13LP
Experience: 18.6 years 102 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun course, great use of the land 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 23, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-This course makes really good use of the land it is on. It offers up a variety of different shots and choices for the thrower.
-Only has 9 baskets, but 18 tee-pads (could be seen as a con, but they really make it work out here). The alternate tee pads (the back 9) gives you completely different shot than the first 9 tee pads, so again +1 for variety.
-The man-made drainage ditch along 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9 (played as OB) makes these holes a bit more challenging. Playing the concrete as OB adds an additional challenge as well for experienced players.
-There is a "natural" stream that comes into play on hole 6 and a decent size pond that runs along the side of 7. On 7A you have to throw over it!
-Some fun ace run shots are scattered throughout the course.
-The overall length is relatively short, but not too short. Some of the alternate tees have solid distance shots. A pretty good mix of long and short, but nothing outrageously long.
-The tee pads are all concrete or are found on the sidewalks that run through the park.
-Tee signs on all of the front 9 holes are in great shape and marked well with obstacles and distance.
-All of the alternate tee pads are marked on the pavement with a number and where the front of the tee pad starts.

Cons:

-There are no tee signs for any of the alternate holes. Definitely not a necessity, but would be nice to have for distances.
-4A is the only hole on the course that I feel like is a bit "forced". It's a strange hole that's incredibly short and kind of silly.
-The drainage ditch when flowing with water can be a bit hazardous/slippery, and can carry a disc pretty far in a short amount of time (this could be seen as a pro since it adds more difficulty).
-When the course is crowded, there can be some congestion since there are only 9 baskets.
-Plays through a public area where there are runners, bikers, etc... which usually isn't too much of an issue, but they are definitely around. Some of the sidewalk tee pads can get in the way of these folks.

Other Thoughts:

All and all this is a really fun course that makes incredible use of the land that its on and is rarely crowded. Definitely an interesting place to host a disc golf course (in a business park), but they really make it work out there. Keep an eye out for bikers and runners when you are on the sidewalks and tees. Always give them the right of way. If the drainage ditch is running with water and you go in it, sprint up to your disc right away, otherwise it will be swept away quickly! 3A is probably the only "difficult" alternate tee pad to locate, it's over by the pavilion after you cross the bridge from 2. Interlocken is a great public course for all skill levels in between Denver and Boulder!
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.4 years 502 played 494 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Interesting Use of Land 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 8, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+Some fun tee shots and fast greens due to elevation. Some baskets are near the creek or drainage ditch and they are like disc magnets while being shallow enough that you should be able to get your disc back.
+Concrete tees or sidewalk tees are plenty big and grippy
+Friendly locals, thanks to Dakota and Jay for the fun round and for helping me find my way around the course on my first time.
+Baskets are nice
+Alternate tees offer a longer, if not different, look at the basket. They are usually only on the sidewalk and don't have a sign like the main tee so it is a little harder to play these.
+Signage is helpful enough, I had help finding my way around but I think it would have been just fine by myself. The next tee is either fairly close to the last basket.
+Some ace runs here without being too short. Often, there is some solid risk/reward with either elevation, water, or both.
+Some people play all concrete/roads as OB and that would definitely add challenge.
+There are multiple routes to the basket on many of these holes and it didn't seem to favor any certain type of throw.

Cons:

-If you drainage ditch is running, it could eat your disc and take it away for good. Use more caution if the water is flowing.
-Tees are often on sidewalks and these same sidewalks are often populated by runners, bikers, walkers, etc. You may have to wait for them to pass out of your range before throwing.
-I came here just before lunch hour and it was already quite busy. I imagine that this course could get crowded pretty quickly.
-Not a lot of length or variation in hole distance. Most holes were reachable but not too far or too short.

Other Thoughts:

-This is the first course that I have played in this type of business park setting. It was a good place for a course. One of the guys that I played with was on lunch from a nearby business.
-They really did use the land here well. To make a course with that kind of fun factor and flow is an impressive achievement. Maybe they should look into putting more courses into the other parks in this large business park.
-You might as well stop here. It isn't a championship course by any means but it is a fun, quick round and it is easy to find near hwy 36.
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asjzn6
Experience: 19.2 years 136 played 59 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Excellent Find 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 27, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Teepads 3
Baskets 4
Tee signs 3
Flow 4
Difficulty 3.5 (pending ob rules)
Alt tees 4
I really like this course good chance to refine midrange and putter but don't get me wrong i used drivers on some alt tee. The alt tees really changed the 9 holes i was super glad i played them

Cons:

The course is short and packed in. Possible trouble with other park goers. Several tees are sidewalks and basket are right near sidewalks.

Other Thoughts:

The course was green and lush. Very cute little park. I say go play it.
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 13.5 years 356 played 203 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 18, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

-cement tees
-slight elevation changes
-some trees for some added challenge
-good signage
-a whole alternate set of tees
-free to play and easy to access
-bathroom right by the parking lot
-decent variety of distance shots

Cons:

-only a 9 hole
-quite a few wide open holes get boring
-quite a few of annoying water obstacles

Other Thoughts:

Decent course, just nothing that really makes it stand out. Worth playing though.
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banknwank
Experience: 11.5 years 14 played 14 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 29, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great little 9 hole course. Great lay out with limited space. Reasonable distances for beginners/ average arms. Right amount of obstacles to keep shorter distances fun but not impossible. Some alternate tees to change it up if you to play 18. Can be played quickly if your in rush.

Cons:

Some of the shots along the canal could be intimidating for newb players. Not sure what water is like in summer, but everything can be retrieved right now.

Other Thoughts:

Over all a fun course and glad I took an opportunity to check it out. The alternate tees not only add a little distance, but create totally different lines for the course.
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Peer
Experience: 11.5 years 13 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

9 Holes, 18 Tees! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 8, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Great Changes in elevation
- Lots of Trees and bushes to add difficulty
- Several holes have decent water hazards
- Alternate Tees make a 9 hole course into 18!
- Well Maintained
- Usually not too busy with DG players

Cons:

- Often Times there are company parites that crowd the area around 3A as well as by the pin on hole 7.
- Many places to lose discs with multiple water hazards.
- No bridge to walk across on hole 5 and 5A.
- Many holes are short distance
- Swampy area often smells bad and eats discs.

Other Thoughts:

This is a good course to spend an afternoon at by playing both the Alternate and regular tees. The alternate tees are for the most part more technical and have more trees in the way. Weekend afternoons are at times busy but most weekend mornings and weekday afternoons seem to be open. Lots of places to lose a disc on this course so be sure to focus on accuracy!
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Gumby23
Experience: 29.4 years 109 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Dual tees make this course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Dual tees make the course interesting and the "A" tees decently challenging. It is designed wisely, taking advantage of the terrain, water and trees. Easy to follow, quick rounds make for multiple tries. Nice tee boxes and signs. #7 throw across the water is awesome.

Cons:

No "A" tee for #5, construction, fairly short.

Other Thoughts:

Great redesign!
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srm_520
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.6 years 156 played 142 reviews
3.00 star(s)

An Improved Design 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a nice piece of property that has water in play down the middle of it, and some minor elevation changes that mix in well with the large trees. The course isn't very long, coming in at just under 2500', but makes up for the length with trees, brush, and water hazards. I like the new #5, its short but the trees make it a marked improvement over the previous layout. Concrete tees for all of the boxes is a nice touch too.

There is also a 19 hole layout that is marked with spray paint throughout the course, but you'll need the map from the links page to truly be able to play this layout. Since being redone a few years ago, there were some minor hole changes like the position of #2 and #4, but the boxes are now easier to find with hallway decent marking. I enjoy that even though #2 was changed, it still retained its pucker effect because of the surrounding water.

BEST HOLE/S: #2, #4

Cons:

#6 is still a filler hole, and the soccer field still comes into play, so it can be an issue competing for space with the other park users. The water is great, but just note that if you throw you disc in the drink - it's going to be gone in the fast moving current.

The new #9 pin location is a great hole, but if you overthrow - you're risk going into the parking lot and tagging your car. You may have some minor issues competing with path goers on #3 and #4.

WORST HOLE/S: #6

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoy the redesign for this course, and can tell that people in this area care about East Interlocken and its future. It's still not a top course in the Denver area, but it's one of the best nine-hole courses on the 36 corridor to Boulder.

Although I didn't have the 19 hole experience, I love when golfers care about a place, so unlike North Midway Park down the road, I think this course has a bright future. This is also one of those times where I think a 2.75 rating is on the nose, but with all of the improvements I'll give East Interlocken's playability and overall design changes an uptick to just touching three discs.
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ttuff
Experience: 17.5 years 12 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Can be great - Must play with hard-surface penalty 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Easy to get to and not very crowded. I know these don't sound like criteria that generally draw you onto a course but I am frequently able to get my friends off of the couch on Sunday afternoons because of those two things. Great facilities: restrooms, trash/recycle, shelter. If played with hard-top surfaces as out-of-bounds then this course is technical, difficult, and fun. If played as a standard park course then it will be just that.

Cons:

This course is adjacent to Hwy 36 and you definitely notice. You have a great view of the mountains but everything else feels sterile and suburban. No character or creativity went into anything you see on the course. Cars on the west side of the parking lot regularly get hit by discs. The big field can get really swampy and/or goose pooped, which sucks to walk across.

Other Thoughts:

We play this course with all hard-top surfaces and water OB. This makes this course really fun and very technical. I can shoot this course at -6 without this rule but generally shoot +4-5 with the "hard-tip rule". Admittedly, 2-3 of those strokes are penalty add-ons for landing on hard surfaces but the remaining strokes come from the added difficulty that comes along with the rule.
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Shmacka
Experience: 12 years 31 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

(Not so) secret gem 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 24, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good for beginners, and working on short game. A quick round.

Slopes and water make for some good challenges. Give your disc the right lie OR you can pay a price!

Variety of throws to try.

Well maintained and scenic. Wildlife includes coyotes, raccoons, owls, woodhouse toads, carp, catfish, and wolf spiders, among other beasties.

Alternate tees for most holes (some are challenging to find, see if a friendly local can help you locate them). You can reduce the hazard of the ditch on 3 and 4 during the spring and summer when it is running.

Cons:

There IS a lot of water. The main irrigation ditch can have a powerful flow, and the potential for significant danger, if you are fool enough to put your foot in it when it is running.

Thorn-bearing trees around hole 8 can puncture a disc, easily. They'll put your eye out, or give you a nasty poke, if you're not watching closely.

A beehive is on the trail in one of the cottonwoods between 2 and 3.

Other Thoughts:

I used to chuck my discraft ultrastar at trees and light poles around the property to the south and west, and always imagined having a crew to throw with out here. It is neat to see a formal course around "my back yard".
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3 disc wonder
Experience: 11.4 years 2 played 1 reviews
1.00 star(s)

if you like geese, this is the course for you 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 25, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Concrete tee pads
Signage at each hole

Cons:

- Simple hole layout, no challenging holes really
- All holes are relatively short
- Putrid water everywhere. You could lose your disc in 4 inches of water due to how murky the water is. Perhaps mine just dissolved, I'm not sure.
- Lots of geese on the course, so you may need to clean goose guano off of your disc on occasion.

Other Thoughts:

This course is only ten minutes from my house and I will never play there again.
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Bomber311
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 32.5 years 149 played 30 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun little hidden course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 23, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Concrete tees throughout with nice baskets. Signage on the regular tees can help the first timer make their way around and scout out the alternates along the way. Speaking of alternates tees, these are a nice addition and make the course much more fun for an experienced player. Lots of mature shade trees and shelter. A nice variety of shots on each set of tees. Sweet lake teeshot on #7(?) alternate. The trees, lake, marsh, hillsides, and creek will keep you on your toes. Seems like there are more than one route on most holes which more small courses lack. Short course but worth a trip out.

Cons:

Alternate tees do not have distances marked, but they are not extremely long to make it a big deal. A couple drainage crossings can be tricky and may be slick so please be careful. Not too many cons really.

Other Thoughts:

There is a message board with area info in it. Great course that the area needs and deserves. Keep up the good work guys!
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c_a_miller
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.5 years 299 played 209 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 20, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Very well kept multi purpose park that is in a nice part of town.

-The baskets are in great shape.

-The course is relatively new so that means it is very quiet and does not see a lot of action yet.

-The course plays quickly as there is not a lot of walking in between holes so you can go in and play in a quick amount of time.

-There are dual tee pads at each of the holes and they each have different angles as opposed to just a longer shot, disc selection is different on each hole. You can end up playing 18 completely different holes.

Cons:

-This course is way simple and does not have any holes that really stuck out to me, there was not a whole lot of excitement involved on shots.

-The creek that comes into play is quite tough with newer players. Especially on hole 2 where you have to throw downhill towards the basket and if you over shoot it by even 5 feet it is going to go in the water. It is a raging river and there is a very small chance that you will see your disc again after throwing it in.

-Some of the alternate tee positions were very difficult to find and there were no signs to point you where you needed to go to find the alternate positions.

Other Thoughts:

I played this course with a few of my cousins when I was visiting who are inexperienced when it comes to disc golfing and we had a bad time with the river, losing two discs on very simple shots.

This course does not have any wow factor and no single hole that stuck out in my mind. In my opinion if you are in the area and want to play disc golf, Westminster DGC is real close by and will give you a bit more excitement then what this course has to offer. It is a passable course but by no means one that I would want to play every day.
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