Menomonie, WI

Lambs Creek

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simm
Experience: 21.6 years 74 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Some nice variety in shots, beautiful serene course, not many other people playing. Plays quick so you could play several rounds if you choose. Some good risk/reward shots in the back holes. The creek is shallow enough to easily retrieve a misthrown disc. Food at the bar is fantastic!

Cons:

Holes are mostly pretty short. First 4 or 5 holes aren't anything too unusual. There is a $1 fee to play, but it's definitely worth it. Course can be muddy in the summer, I'm assuming worse in the spring.

Other Thoughts:

Great little spot that I'm glad I tried out. I now play it regularly. Certainly not a course for long bombers, but a challenge and some really neat holes/shots in 6-9. Definitely give it a try if you are playing the other Menomonie courses. They have put some serious time and effort into building and maintaining it!
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forehandfranz
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 32.4 years 226 played 128 reviews
2.50 star(s)

My first course behind a bar! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 5, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The design of this course is well thought out and challenging for a Nine-holer. You will navigate a small field and woods along a small creek, and hillside that really packs a nice punch or variety for such a small layout. Nothing is too long, or too difficult to scare beginners away - except perhaps the creek, which may gobble up discs if running high. The course is picturesque and very quiet, as it (and the saloon) reside outside of town in the countryside.

The saloon was a very welcome part of my experience, and marvelous way to end my round. They make pizzas here, so I would highly recommend the calzone they serve!

Cons:

This probably doesn't apply to all seasons, but the course had recently been bombed by a huge snowstorm and many limbs and trees were down. The bridge between 5 & 6 was impassable too. I did not rate the course lower due to this, but it was a con on the day I visited, due to the rough conditions and extra walking.

Other Thoughts:

This course has a lot of potential, and I would recommend alternate tee pads or even more holes to make this a disc destination (you could even say the alternate tee pads would be holes 10-18). As it stands, the course is quite short, and your round is over before you know it. It would be nice to have more shots/holes to play to make the drive out of town more appealing! The bar certainly adds something extra, but since the design of the course is solid, adding more to it would bring this place to the next level!
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Ramapa
Experience: 8 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Nature's Wonder 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 7, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Lambs Creek Disc Golf Course shows a unique skillful design in the use of a meandering stream throughout, steep hillside, and thick trees. The course displays a well thought out plan on placement and workmanship of tees, baskets, and signage. The tees have names that compliment the Pioneer Grill and Saloon bar and eatery, which upon the land the course is located a mere 5 miles from Menomonie and UW-Stout. Included are ample seating and garbage collection containers. The paths are well designed, groomed, and kept up best as can be; even though Mother Nature adds flavor to challenge in play with the weather and seasons. Lambs Creek DGC encompasses characteristics of short/technical, water/elevation, risk/reward, and challenging/satisfying. There are an additional four baskets colorfully lit up as night decoration and putting practice area close to the Pioneer Grill and Saloon outdoor entertainment and recreation area and right next to hole 1.
Last but not least are the amenities of the Pioneer Grill and Saloon offering a full menu. Here is an excellent place for camaraderie, great place to kick back, relax, and warm up. Above all you can enjoy the locals, events going on, live entertainment, music and FOOD.

Cons:

At times it can be muddy and slippery in a couple of places.

Other Thoughts:

Lambs Creek Disc Golf Course is rewarding to play in any season. You will enjoy the display of Wisconsin's finest natural wonders. Here is a great getaway and course to play only a few miles from Menomonie.
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jwilly
Experience: 107 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Another Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 14, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has a great natural feel to it. Combined with the wide variety of complex and technical shots and the fact that it is located next to a delicious bar, this is one of the best 9 hole courses I have ever played.

New concrete tee pads, and the water hazards on 4 of the holes also add to the experience. It has a good flow and is easy to follow.

Cons:

Very short holes. Really no need for a driver most of the time.

This course is very steep and muddy in the spring.

There is supposed to be a $1 pay to play.

Other Thoughts:

Order some food before you go out to play and you can have an awesome meal on top of an awesome course. It's fun for all skill levels and you should try it if you are in the area.
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AdmiralQuack
Experience: 12.6 years 85 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

a very natural feel 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 17, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

1-nice signage on every hole (except 4, it's faded away)

2- most holes have concrete tee pads,(BRAND NEW TEE BOXES ON 6-9)

3-excellent use of the small area available

4-wide variety of hazards that keep you honest, including water on 5,6,7,and 9

5-even if you end up in the water, it's mostly shallow and pretty clean

6-it's located at a bar with good food and beverages, discount while discing

7-trash cans on every hole or nearby

8-benches and/or tables on each hole

9-it feels very natural

Cons:

1- #6 is almost always muddy, I believe there is a spring above it.

2-it's not free. it's $1 to play (not too big of deal really, but a con nevertheless)

3-the personnel working never pointed out where #1 tee was, it's behind the bar

4-the bar is a few miles outside of town, hidden away

Other Thoughts:

I enjoy this course very much! It's short and sweet! I believe it would be hard to lose a disc here. Holes 6, 7, and 9 are great to challenge your confidence and accuracy. All skill levels should enjoy this course, and feel tested. I took a brand new player here and they had a blast throwing as well as enjoying the natural surroundings. BRAND NEW TEE BOXES ON 6-9!
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cydisc
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.5 years 257 played 85 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Probably pretty sweet in the summer. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 7, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Wisconsin roadhouse backyard setting
- Widely varied topography (hills, trees, water, etc...)
- Logical flow
- Decent baskets and signage
- Well balanced shots

Cons:

- Maybe some safety issues
- Tees not the greatest

Other Thoughts:

I'd been meaning to play this course for years, as it's on the way from my home in Iowa to my parents' place near Shawano. Never had a chance to stop until now. It was the first weekend in October, on a Sunday afternoon, so the joint was empty except for some locals hanging out at the bar, watching some NFL on the tube. I paid the $1 green fee and headed out the back door. I know I'll have to come back sometime in the Summer. This place has a lot of stuff going on, including sand volleyball, an outdoor music stage and probably some other stuff that wasn't obvious without people being there.

At the first tee, there are a number of baskets clustered down around a slope that I guess is a putting area that looks to be lit at night. I don't know if the entire course could be illuminated, but that would be a nice feature.

After the first couple of holes, it was clear that I was not going to use my entire bag. It was mid-range and putter drives for the most part, though there were quite a few interesting shots. The course utilizes the ground well, playing around and through the stream that runs through the property and up, down and along the ample steep terrain. There are a few holes at the start of the course that play along the flat and one that ends close to the volleyball courts that you want to be careful if anyone is playing.

In summary, it's a nice little short-game course in a very interesting venue.
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wolfhaley
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Experience: 20.5 years 1165 played 745 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Super fun 9 with great food too 2+ years

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

Pros:

Lambs creek comes into play on about half the holes. They must've redesigned the course within the last year because no holes go over the parking lot or volleyball courts anymore. Water and rollaways are a huge challenge here. Very fun course with some concrete tees. #s 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 i believe. Rubber mats on the others. Back half plays around a steep hillside and along and over Lambs Creek. Challenging holes on the backside of the course. You need to pick your poison on a number of holes and execute to score well. Disccatchers are in excellent shape too. Signs pointing to next tee on all holes. Flow is very well done. Only $1 to play and is way more fun and challenging than Wakanda. If you're in menominee, Check this out. Food is reasonably priced and DELICIOUS too.

Cons:

Erosion in spots is a little tricky to navigate up or down the hills. The map on the scorecard didn't match the layout but like i said i think they just revamped it for the better.

Other Thoughts:

Very fun course at a very nice bar. They use the creek very well here to offer challenge. Not a deep creek but you'd rather not have to get your disc outta the water so be smart with your shots. Played Axldog then this and had an absolute blast, neither let me down slightly. Highly recommend this one.
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PTJohnston
Experience: 14.2 years 21 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great 9hole! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Easy to navigate
Plenty of seating
Great use of nature to shape holes
short but challenging

Played it twice in a row, and had a great time playing in the creek and watching the crawfish.

Pioneer Grill that owns the course was a great time too. We ate lunch there afterwards and were treated to quite a show by a couple locals. Much bantering and good humored ribbing later we were treated to a couple beers on the house.

Cons:

A little short.
Very wet, even when its been dry.

Other Thoughts:

A great course, we played this and Brickyard, thinking we would be left wanting to have played 18hole courses, but we were wrong. This course is one of the best 9holes I've ever played, and is attached to all the fun that is Pioneer Grill.

Highly recommended.
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sturmans
Experience: 21 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Pioneer 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 22, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course goes well with the nature. It is a challenging par three with many obstacles in the way. The new BBQ menu at the courses restaurant is worth the eat!

Cons:

Easy to throw the disc into the stream on a variety of holes.
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CoolEggman
Experience: 30.7 years 12 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Tough but Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 16, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Short but difficult holes.
Half of the holes follow a shallow creek, if you miss a shot it is easy to grab your disc.
Good use of the terrain.
Pioneer Grill has good burgers and cheap beer.

Cons:

Was muddy when we went, but rain just moved through.
Thick underbrush.
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superberry
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 26.5 years 364 played 98 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Amazing Terrain, Great Creek OB risk, but 2 throwaway holes!! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 15, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Terrain. Once you get back to the woods, you drop off toward the creek, playing twoards a pin right on the edge on hole 2. Then you cross the creek and things get really interesting with the creek very much in play. A few holes offer up the creek as the main fairway, with safer bailout options available, but not easier. This is a great forceful risk vs reward situation - risk throwing over the creek for the easier shot, or risk taking the tight and difficult route to avoid the creek!
Greens are often terraced and/or placed near the creek edge. These risky locations make you think hard about your putting skils before rifling away.
The creek as OB is plenty enough to deal with on more than half of the holes. The others (besides throwaway 1 & 9) have sharp elevation bordering their edges that can cause discs to roll into the creek, and tight tree lined and tree framed airways that can kick a disc into the creek.

Cons:

To start off, it's a niner. It only has one tee and one pin (but appeared to have multiple pin options if I remember the signs correctly). And as a niner, holes 1 and 9 are throwaways! hole 1 throws from the parking lot, across an open volleyball area, into a pin near a few trees. Then hole 9 does about the opposite but forces you to throw back into and across volleyball nets. Sure, you could play it as OB, but with the amazing terrain, get all 9 holes back in the hills along the creek!
Not a lot of variety. We're talking about tight wooded holes, some sharp elevation (but not really used like at Brickyard), and not a lot of varied distances.
If all holes were back in the woods along the creek, if there were multiple tees (no concrete needed, just level crushed stone), and if there were multiple pins on each hole, this course could be even more amazing than brickyard. Plus it's only $1 to play and right at a bar and grill.
Signs didn't really identify if across the creek was OB. Playing this way would make it more interesting and tough. Especialy if you were required to cross the creek on #7 in order to be in bounds. This would require people playing the creek 'airway' to actually make it to the green or back into the main fairway.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun play. Not exactly the greatest or most fundamental design, but fun. It's a good round with buddies where you can egg each other on to 'go for it' and laugh when they miss or cheer when they make it!
I would come back here, but only after playing brickyard. It was very unique, but seemed to me to be very roughly put together, not entirely varied/balanced, and the 2 throwaway holes were amazingly disappointing.
It costs $1 to play, better than $5 at axledog which was lackluster anyway.
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E_Rock25
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.3 years 77 played 35 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Wet, Wooded & Technical 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 18, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun course with lots of water and woods that make you think about your shot. This course is very well maintained and nicely landscaped. Locaded behind the Pioneer Bar with great food and entertainment. The $1 cost is well worth it. This course is short but what it lacks in length it makes up for in technicality. Lams creek runs right through the middle of the couse and it comes into play on four of the nine holes. Lots of risk and reward oppertunities. Very well marked with great signage and nice baskets. Night putting course that looks like fun. Nice variety of big and small trees to throw around. The layout of this course is well thought out and the use of elevation and water is amazing.

Course Description!

HOLE #1
One of the only semi open holes 175ft. in an open feild. Once you get closer to the basket big oak trees come into play and they protect the pin very well.
HOLE #2
Here you have a choice of going right or left around and island of trees. The lanes are tight and if you throw off the fairway it may be hard to get a three. The pin is right next to the creek so an elevator approch shot is requiered to shop you disc from going in the water.
HOLE#3
This hole plays on the side of a very steep hill on the right with the creek on the left. Watch out for you disk rolling into the water. It is also thickly wooded making par a good score.
HOLE #4
Here is the first big risk reward shot! The clearest line to the pin is an anhyzer over the creek but if you don't make it you disk will be wet. Thr pin is right next to the water again and if you go for it you have a chance at an ace. The safe rought is a hyzer through the woods its longer but you won't loose a stroke to the water. Be carefull when approching the pin because like I said it is right next to the water.
HOLE #5
Up shot through thick woods. This is a hard hole because there are very few windows to throw through. If you don't hit a tree you will have a chance at bridie the pin is on a steep hill so make that putt or your disk might roll away.
HOLE #6
Risk reward again! This time its a hyzer over the water to the pin. This is the second longest hole so you had better put some on it or you will be in the creek. The safe rought is a slight anhyzer through thick trees out to a piont, then you have to shoot over thr creek to an elevated pin. A three is a great score here but if you took the risk and made it you have a good chance at a two. Signature Hole!
HOLE #7
No more water unless you really throw a bad shot. Hyzer around some trees and you should have a chance for two. The pin is open here and you can get a shot back with a well placed drive.
HOLE #8
Up hill anhyzer! Put some power on this one because the pin is elevated again and if you don't make it up will have a big up shot to try for a par. Great hole for forehand throwers.
HOLE #9
This is much like hole one excepte the opposite. Thick trees right in front of the tee then if you mack it out open feild. There is a couple of vallyball nets in the middle of the field that are an interesting obstical to play around.

This course is great for working accuracy. Challanging but not long. FUN FUN FUN!!!

Cons:

Some of the tees are not cement yet but it is a new course and I am sure they will all be soon. There is also some erosion issues that are in the prosses of being fixed. Some of the holes can be very muddy after a big rain but its not that bad. This course may be hard for a beginer because of all the water. Even floating discs can be lost because the creek mooves fairly fast.

Other Thoughts:

There are a lot of good course around here! It can make for a Challanging & fun day.
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ilovemetals
Experience: 25.6 years 4 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

this is a great course!!! i love the elevation changes. its a tight course which makes you have to control your shots more, not very long holes but difficult none the less. the creek is what makes this course stand out, i love the over the water shots and just beging in hte woods hearing the creek as you play...

Cons:

needs a little work, but its still a new course, some of the holes need errioson control to make them a little easier to walk.

Other Thoughts:

this is a very exceptional course located behind the tavern/resturant. the lighted putting baskets are a very nice added touch! with a little more work this course would be one of the best in the area!!!
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.7 years 831 played 777 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great 9er 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is one of my absolute favorite 9 hole courses. It has great elevation with several steep holes, and some form of elevation on just about every hole to keep you on your toes. Two holes play over the creek if you dare, with the entire flight of the shot over water if you take the most open route, a great risk/reward decision with much tougher but drier routes through the trees. There is a great mix of left and right turning holes here, even though all the holes are pretty short you'll need to be creative with your shot selection.

The baskets are in great shape, and caught well. The tees were a mix of natural pads that were decently maintained, and some concrete pads. There were hole signs that did a nice job showing the hole layout and distance. The bar offers beers for your round, and call-ahead ordering for after, and has lots of other fun stuff to do including volleyball, horseshoes, and a stage for live music. There is also a short well-lit putting course with full sized baskets but very short lengths for a fun nighttime game, seemed like a really fun addition to the course.

Cons:

There were a few holes that were very much throw-aways at the beginning and end of the course, including playing through the volleyball courts and very near some of the tables on the patio adding some safety issues as well. There is some thick rough that can eat discs, but it's not anything that makes the course unplayable. There are some erosion issues on the hills that can get quite muddy and slick.

Other Thoughts:

This is a really fun place to play despite the filler holes, it could be even better with a little work fixing these. I love the atmosphere of the bar and the course, and the terrain and creek make for some very fun short holes that don't make you really notice the lack of distance. I definitely recommend a stop here, though it may be a little frustrating for some beginners and a little difficult to get around if you've spent much time at the bar beforehand with steep hills and some thin bridges over the creek.
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schnikes50
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 24, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course requires that you have total control over your drive. All holes are driveable. Not a course for mad-bombers.

Cons:

If you are week in the legs, not the course for you. Some steep inclines.

Other Thoughts:

Played this course for the first time this spring and loved it. Nobody else was out, I love a non-crowded course.
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birdee67
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Pio + Friends + Beer = Awesome 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 20, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is in a beautiful area. I am a beginner, and while this course is a little tricky (watch out for the water hazards!)--and as I was in the water most of the day, it was lucky that there are convenient poles with hooks to retrieve your discs.
I found that it was fun and challenging...this is why I got into discing! To enjoy nature and everything/everyone around me! Without the steep hills and obstacles, this course would be boring and lose the interest in playing it multiple times. On top of it being only $1 to play, the bar allows you to bring drinks on course (purchased from The Pioneer)...you can even buy a whole six-pack that comes with an iced cooler pouch with a carabeener clip for your gear! Nice! I enjoyed drinking with friends and throwing a few...course was very clean and well-maintained. I would like to play this in the summer!

Cons:

The only thing I can see is that the course maps at each hole need to be maintained. They were a little hard to read.
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sportsheros90
Experience: 41.5 years 11 played 10 reviews
0.00 star(s)

Rough course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 4, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

It's a course in an area where there isn't much to throw.

Cons:

Way too rough. Very very hard to get around, definitly not for anyone but the very good players and billie goats.

Other Thoughts:

Just don't go. It's not worth it to play if it was free let alone paying to play it. Sorry
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Texconsinite
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.8 years 138 played 79 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyon would have Loved this course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This is honestly my favorite nine holes I have ever played, and one of my favorite courses, period. Its very technical: full of tunnel shots through trees, over terrain, and around a river, usually all at the same time.

The course is owned by and starts out next to the memorable Pioneer Bar & Grill (yes, alcohol is most definitely allowed, provided you get it from them!)
It weaves through the beautiful, thick woods so typical of northwestern Wisconsin. Most of the course is on and around the steeply sloped banks of the crystal clear creek running through the woods behind the bar. Every hole is very unique like a signature hole at another course, if the signature hole had the most trees of any hole on the course.

The course is deceptive and technical. The ability to drive further than 300 ft will not help you AT ALL. Almost every tee shot is blind, and disc placement is key. when you look at the course par in relation to hole length, on hole 4 especially, its easy to say "ha, a 227 ft par 4, puh-leaze!" So did I, but after playing it you will understand that the pars are very justified. The hardest par 3 is Death Valley (hole 3), which is only 177 feet, but plays across the steep wooded hillside, halfway up. By steep I mean its hard to not slide down when you walk, across it, and the only flat landing zone is the basket itself. Awesome!

Nice raised gravel tee boxes, kept level by logs on all sides. Hole signs on the ground are marked on angle-cut slices of log. The whole course is in keeping with the rugged mystique of the bar. Very impressive. Baskets all look brand new, and are clearly numbered in black stencil.

Cons:

Bring long pants and bug spray. The fairly long stuff covering the ground has little pricklers on them, and the bugs are hungry in the woods. The course is well maintained, but with no trimmed fairways. Naturally, this is understandable as it is too heavily wooded to push a mower through, and it would take forever to do it with a weedwhacker. THe trees are thick enough that the underbrush isnt too thick on the "fairways" but the rough is a bit longer.

Other Thoughts:

The holes all are very aptly named, following the Pioneer theme. For example, hole 4 has three routes through the trees to get to the pin, and is aptly named The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Admittedly, when I played it I think I got more of the Ugly than the other two, but what can ya do.

I love this course, but like all 9 holer's, wish there was more of it. If the same insane genius who designed the current holes expanded it to 18, it would be like the best christmas present ever.

What a great idea, a fun, challenging course located at & owned by a bar and grill. Awesome. Grab a beer, play this course and you'll understand the true meaning of zen.
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