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Hiram College DGC reviews
8
0
Could Be Much Better Than What It Is 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 12, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
The 9-hole course at Hiram College plays through what is actually a very nice piece of green space and woodlands behind the athletic fields.
There are a few holes that were surprisingly enjoyable. #3, #4, and #6 are my personal favorites. These holes are decent in length with elevation and scattered trees to contend with. #1 could be up there as well if there was more clearing done around the basket and the fairway.
The Mach 5 baskets are in great shape, and nearly every hole has a tee sign.
Plenty of parking near the first hole. The basket for #2 could actually double as a practice basket if nobody else is using the course.
There are a few holes that were surprisingly enjoyable. #3, #4, and #6 are my personal favorites. These holes are decent in length with elevation and scattered trees to contend with. #1 could be up there as well if there was more clearing done around the basket and the fairway.
The Mach 5 baskets are in great shape, and nearly every hole has a tee sign.
Plenty of parking near the first hole. The basket for #2 could actually double as a practice basket if nobody else is using the course.
Cons:
Most of the tee pads are right next to the previous basket. Hole #1 actually throws downhill over the graffiti-ridden, cracked slab of concrete that acts as the tee for hole #2.
Despite the course only being in the ground for a few years, there's already been a decrease in upkeep. The fairway and basket area on #1 is in pretty bad shape. On #8, the basket was hit by a tree at some point and almost laying on the ground (apparently this is an ongoing issue based on the other reviews). On #9, the tee sign is missing and the basket has grass growing through the bottom.
Natural tee pads in rough shape.
Hole #9 doesn't end anywhere near hole #1. It's about a 5 minute walk back to the parking lot.
I could see an errant drive hitting a car in the parking lot on hole #2.
Speaking of parking, a permit is required to park near the course from 7 AM to 3 PM on weekdays.
Despite the course only being in the ground for a few years, there's already been a decrease in upkeep. The fairway and basket area on #1 is in pretty bad shape. On #8, the basket was hit by a tree at some point and almost laying on the ground (apparently this is an ongoing issue based on the other reviews). On #9, the tee sign is missing and the basket has grass growing through the bottom.
Natural tee pads in rough shape.
Hole #9 doesn't end anywhere near hole #1. It's about a 5 minute walk back to the parking lot.
I could see an errant drive hitting a car in the parking lot on hole #2.
Speaking of parking, a permit is required to park near the course from 7 AM to 3 PM on weekdays.
Other Thoughts:
Truthfully, Hiram has some real potential to be one of the better 9-hole courses in the area. In its current state, you have several fun holes that go to waste due to lack of upkeep and some flaws in the layout.
I just wanted to add this little comment at the end because I thought it was hilarious.
Every hole has its own name on their respective tee signs. There are a few not-so-settle innuendos with the names; "G's Spot", "That is a Huge Bush!", and "Penetration" are a few of the standouts.
Yea, let's end the review there.
I just wanted to add this little comment at the end because I thought it was hilarious.
Every hole has its own name on their respective tee signs. There are a few not-so-settle innuendos with the names; "G's Spot", "That is a Huge Bush!", and "Penetration" are a few of the standouts.
Yea, let's end the review there.
