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Estates Park reviews
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Krem Dela Krem
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
No Baskets Only Poles 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 21, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
Short holes makes for good practice, Nice safe location, Clean. Has restrooms which is a plus, loved the elevation changes.
Cons:
No baskets makes for an easier course, not very creative holes,
Other Thoughts:
I will play this course again great for short game practice
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johnbr02
Experience:
11.8 years
93 played
1 reviews
Loved it. Wacky design. Poles not baskets. 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 13, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ very creative use of a bathtub shaped ravine (with a concrete loop)
+ Elevation in play on several holes
+ Nice variation in hole lengths
+ port-o-john
+ flow is pretty good (not a lot of back tracking or long walks between holes)
+ map isn't necessary. Tees are usually within 50 feet of pins. Signs on back on pins are usually accurate (e.g., "next tee 30 feet -->") (get used to looking for little spray painted numbers on the concrete)
+ Generally, did not put surrounding houses in jeopardy (except maybe #10)
+ pretty difficult to lose a disc (manicured grass and low brush)
+ Elevation in play on several holes
+ Nice variation in hole lengths
+ port-o-john
+ flow is pretty good (not a lot of back tracking or long walks between holes)
+ map isn't necessary. Tees are usually within 50 feet of pins. Signs on back on pins are usually accurate (e.g., "next tee 30 feet -->") (get used to looking for little spray painted numbers on the concrete)
+ Generally, did not put surrounding houses in jeopardy (except maybe #10)
+ pretty difficult to lose a disc (manicured grass and low brush)
Cons:
- Some steep slopes to walk up and down (no stairs).
- crossing fairways would be dangerous if multiple groups were playing
- SAFETY: some shots from the bottom of the ravine to the top can be blind to the pedestrian loop.
- poles instead of baskets. I thought this was a blast but not conventional.
- no water fountain
- mostly open shots
- crossing fairways would be dangerous if multiple groups were playing
- SAFETY: some shots from the bottom of the ravine to the top can be blind to the pedestrian loop.
- poles instead of baskets. I thought this was a blast but not conventional.
- no water fountain
- mostly open shots
Other Thoughts:
Very creative, inexpensively installed disc golf course.
* Used existing concrete for many tee pads.
* Used poles instead of baskets were fun and saved lots of $$
* Put a "useless" ravine to good use.
I wouldn't drive very far to play it but if you live on the western side of Denver/Lakewood, it's a fun quick play.
Did I mention I loved throwing at simple poles for a change?
I played in July, sunny and 90 degrees. No shade. Would have liked some water on site.
* Used existing concrete for many tee pads.
* Used poles instead of baskets were fun and saved lots of $$
* Put a "useless" ravine to good use.
I wouldn't drive very far to play it but if you live on the western side of Denver/Lakewood, it's a fun quick play.
Did I mention I loved throwing at simple poles for a change?
I played in July, sunny and 90 degrees. No shade. Would have liked some water on site.
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enragedmullet
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
12.5 years
115 played
79 reviews
Unfairways 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 23, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ Set in a nice, seemingly safe neighborhood
+ Scenic, great views of North Table Mtn. to the north and the elevation keeps your eyes moving around the course
+ Elevation in play on several holes
+ Trash can at T-1, occasional benches on walking paths (none at tees)
+ One of the nicest, most spacious port-o-johns I've ever had the privilege to use (located next to parking lot)
+ Bomber, birdie, and ace run opportunities
+ Nice variation in hole lengths
+ Plays a loop
+ Scenic, great views of North Table Mtn. to the north and the elevation keeps your eyes moving around the course
+ Elevation in play on several holes
+ Trash can at T-1, occasional benches on walking paths (none at tees)
+ One of the nicest, most spacious port-o-johns I've ever had the privilege to use (located next to parking lot)
+ Bomber, birdie, and ace run opportunities
+ Nice variation in hole lengths
+ Plays a loop
Cons:
- Not much variety in shots needed
- Nothing terribly technical, mostly open shots
- Lack of obstacles makes most holes seem one dimensional, despite elevation
- TEES - marked on the sidewalk on some holes, others are concrete blocks in the ground. The only way to find these is to use the map or guess the position from the back of the pole sign. (More on that below)
- Possible bog/mud hazard in the summer after rain. The course plays along what looks like two former retention ponds w/ a berm going down the middle. Usually where you find cattails you find water so I have to think there's occasionally a fair amount.
- CROSSING FAIRWAYS - If you look at the map here you'll see several intersections - so not just close or overlapping fairways but totally INTERSECTING; I can see it diminishing the fun and even safety of play when there are several groups playing at once, there'd by too many people shouting FORE
- Nothing terribly technical, mostly open shots
- Lack of obstacles makes most holes seem one dimensional, despite elevation
- TEES - marked on the sidewalk on some holes, others are concrete blocks in the ground. The only way to find these is to use the map or guess the position from the back of the pole sign. (More on that below)
- Possible bog/mud hazard in the summer after rain. The course plays along what looks like two former retention ponds w/ a berm going down the middle. Usually where you find cattails you find water so I have to think there's occasionally a fair amount.
- CROSSING FAIRWAYS - If you look at the map here you'll see several intersections - so not just close or overlapping fairways but totally INTERSECTING; I can see it diminishing the fun and even safety of play when there are several groups playing at once, there'd by too many people shouting FORE
Other Thoughts:
• The course plays around and through a circular walking path which can delay play if there are many people using it
• As stated above, the back of each pole sign has an arrow and approximate distance to the next tee. For some holes it's fairly obvious, others not so much (the tee for 7 is up the hill next to the picnic table)
• Some of the holes would probably be more challenging once there's foliage back on the trees
• Despite its issues, the course has some fun holes - Pole 2 is guarded by large lava rocks, 12 is a nice downhill RHBH shot to a pole that lies guarded behind a line of trees, just to name a couple
• Beware the landscaping/mowing crew out on Monday afternoons
• It's a great place for baggers, beginners & locals, but only if there aren't a lot of groups out; definitely not what I'd call a destination course
• Instead of cramming 18 holes into the area 10-12 would probably have sufficed, and eliminated the issue of crossing fairways
All in all, Estates Park is worth a look if you're a bagger/local, but issues w/ the tees and fairways are my major reasons for leaving it at 1.5. If both of these issues were addressed I'd consider it a 2.0, possibly a little higher depending on just how far they take those improvements.
• As stated above, the back of each pole sign has an arrow and approximate distance to the next tee. For some holes it's fairly obvious, others not so much (the tee for 7 is up the hill next to the picnic table)
• Some of the holes would probably be more challenging once there's foliage back on the trees
• Despite its issues, the course has some fun holes - Pole 2 is guarded by large lava rocks, 12 is a nice downhill RHBH shot to a pole that lies guarded behind a line of trees, just to name a couple
• Beware the landscaping/mowing crew out on Monday afternoons
• It's a great place for baggers, beginners & locals, but only if there aren't a lot of groups out; definitely not what I'd call a destination course
• Instead of cramming 18 holes into the area 10-12 would probably have sufficed, and eliminated the issue of crossing fairways
All in all, Estates Park is worth a look if you're a bagger/local, but issues w/ the tees and fairways are my major reasons for leaving it at 1.5. If both of these issues were addressed I'd consider it a 2.0, possibly a little higher depending on just how far they take those improvements.
