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Inver Grove Heights, MN

First Calvary Baptist Church

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2.675(based on 3 reviews)
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Naenae
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 1 years 43 played 43 reviews
2.00 star(s)

“Sinner, re-tee!”

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 5, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Dynamic Disc Veterans are in as new condition

Cons:

Smallish, elevated concrete tees could be a stumbling hazzard.

Other Thoughts:

This is a 2 x 10 = 20 arrangement, free to play with the exception of Sunday mornings. It's short and not especially technical, but does call for a variety of shot shapes. It's going to appeal more to the beginner/intermediate frolfer, but more seasoned arms would probably want to gravitate to nearby Kaposia Park or North Valley.

FCB is free to play…mostly. The true price of admission is one Bible verse per tee sign. I found myself imagining some awkward cardmate discussions:

Susie: "Hey Bob, what did you get last hole?"

Bob: "You mean the 'The wages of sin are death' hole?"

Susie: "No, no…the 'It is appointed for all men to die once, and after this judgment' hole!

On the one hand, a free-to-play disc golf course on church property is, without a doubt, a fine display of Christian charity. On the other, one gets to wondering if second tees were added merely to double the "Thus saith the Lord" potential.

Speaking of the tees, a correctible issue. The concrete tees were apparently poured within the last couple of years. They are elevated and wood-framed, but relatively small (estimate 4' x 9') with 2-3" of drop off on the front edges. Depending on the size of your x-step, this could be a place to turn an ankle. Feathering some dirt around the wood frame and packing it in would lessen this risk.

If you live in the neighborhood or are bagging courses, you might stop find yourself teeing off here, but with the wealth of other higher quality options in the Twin Cities area, I don't think I'll be back to this one.
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bnrstnkr
Experience: 22 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Blessed be thy disc 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 18, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Accessible, great balance of difficulty for casual rounds. Variety of shot shapes and skill tests. Accuracy, distance, death putts, and far gaps are all featured.

Most holes are smaller, which may be a con to some, but I appreciate this course for providing an option for intermediate length in the area, as there is Garlough (even shorter) and the Valley (large full course) both within 10 minutes of driving.

Small, medium, large, all in the same neighborhood!

Cons:

- Many west facing holes put the sun in your face while approaching and putting almost any time in the afternoon.

-The course is still new and the rough can be overbearing in spots.

Other Thoughts:

Great small course for practice rounds or getting a quick 18 in. The course redesign utilizes the property efficiently.
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Steve West
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.4 months 622 played 30 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Redesigned After This Review 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 16, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good variety of lengths, and interesting throws. Two tees per hole to make it play like 18. Almost all on mowed grass, but enough trees to deal with. Primitive but effective tee signs.

Cons:

No tee pads yet. The walk back up hole 4/13's fairway to get to 5/14. The natural direction to leave 4's target would be across 7/16's fairway: within reach, but out of sight, of throwers.

Note the course has been redesigned to take care of these.

Other Thoughts:

More than I expected from a Church course.
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