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Sun Valley, NV

Lizard Peak DGC

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travelsurflive
Experience: 7 years 40 played 21 reviews
4.00 star(s)

BE CAREFUL OF THEFT! Other than that epic course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 26, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Multiple tee locations
- great views
- Great signage, probably the best I have ever seen
- Well marked green sticks to the next tee box from each basket
- nice tee pads, concrete, and level
- nice benches at most holes
- lots of elevation changes and tricky shots
- bathroom at parking lot
- holes 1,9,10,18,19,27 all start/end right at the parking lot

Cons:

- Getting shit stolen off your vehicle....
- Long long long holes
- cant see basket from many tee boxes
- no trash cans on course only at parking lot
- can get muddy and slippery with some rain or snow on the ground with all the hills/valleys

Other Thoughts:

We showed up and played 9 holes once we returned we saw someone had stolen our generator off the back of our RV so that was a very big disappointment. Would recommend not keeping anything in or on your car or make sure there are others around and its a busy day.

Other than that it was a well thought out course, definitely get a map, the best one i got was one you could download and it overlays on your Google Maps app, Super Easy!
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CIDG
Experience: 10 years 34 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wild West Disc Golf Complex 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 31, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Great facility and amenities
-Pitch and Putt for warmup, short game work, or just some fun
-36 holes in total!
-Every loop ends right at the parking lot/bathrooms/gazebo
-Great signange
-Great teepads
-Great baskets (all new)
-Benches at every tee
-Something for everyone: PNP for beginners, Loops for Rec/Pro
-Huge variety of distances from 150ish (PNP) to over 800 feet!
-Uncrowded
-Easy navigation (green stakes and basket arrows)
-Variety in elevation
-Variety of distances
-Panoramic views of Reno basin and surrounding Sierras

Cons:

-Isolated unless you're a Reno/Sparks local
-No trashcans or bathrooms once you're in a "loop"
-Fairly open and lacking technicality
-Hot in Summer (95F avg high), Cold in Winter (45F avg high)
-The clips for hole desigantion were nearly all missing
-Easy to lose discs without a spotter
-Novice players probably wouldn't enjoy some of the distance required on some holes (over 800 ft.)
-Repetitive scenery
-Lacking challenge for power throwers

Other Thoughts:

This course is not just a course, it seriously is a complex. It feels like you're playing in the Wild West, nothing else is really around and the scenery just gives it that vibe. You're almost expecting some wild Mustangs to roam around here. The triple loop design is perfect, you play 9 holes and end up back in the central lot for rehydration or rest. Navigation has these bright green stakes in the ground you follow to the next tee, along with an arrow in the basket pointing to the next tee. I absolutely loved the teepads, like nothing I've ever seen before. Tees were like rubber but more reliable, hard to explain but they just felt better. Signage is all very new, and usually easy to spot the basket from the tee. However, the clip design to designate holes doesn't work well, as punks will just remove the clips. The elevation, distance, and wind are what make this course a challenge. If you flip over your drive on some holes you can be further than when you tee'd. Lots of downhill and uphill drives here. I can see a powerful player desiring more challenge with this course, as huge hyzers will practically guarantee a par, if not birdie or ace on some holes (but aces are always fun.) There are just enough trees around to protect many of the baskets or block that line you want to hit. Shrubs make footing difficult at times. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at how great this facility was! If you're in the area, check it out and have a spotter if possible.
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mhulkman
Experience: 11.9 years 64 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

great alternative to the Ranch 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 24, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

excellent terrain for a course with awesome views of Mt Rose and Reno. Lots of different elevation makes for some fun downhill, uphill, and sidehill throws!
There is a very nice 9 hole pitch n putt, nice for warm up or kids n rec players.

Cons:

Although there is a pitch n putt course its still a bummer that the 27 holes couldn't have been more balanced when it comes to length. Just a few more par 3 under 300ft would help keep us average distance throwers not feel so overwhelmed.

Other Thoughts:

My original review was 4 years ago, when I was new to the sport and had no knowledge of how courses were developed. Now that Ive been a major contributor to 2 course installments my hats are off to to that core group who brought this 36 hole project to completion!! After reading Erics response that mostly tournament players helped him with the project I completely understand catering to them. We now have 2 reno disc courses and both are basically "pro" length courses. But as Eric mentions in his response a great option for the rec player or newbie is to play the short 9 and then one of the main 9 hole loops. Installing a 9 hole pitch n putt was a great idea!
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Designer response by EricW
Thanks for playing the course and your feedback.

Liz Peak is definitely aimed toward tournament play right now and meant to be markedly different than the tighter wooded courses available in nearby Tahoe / Truckee. Power and control don't typically go hand in hand, and while it doesn't seem immediately apparent, those who can control their drives are beating those with wild distance. The junipers are proving to be very punitive.

The dedicated tournament players donated all their hours to help dig and build, and I wanted to have that immediately rewarded. Also the long holes put the stake in the ground to establish the overall use area of the course so there wouldn't be any future problems making longer holes (easy to add shorter baskets). It also meant shorter transition trails from basket to next tee so we could be playable sooner. With the pitch and putt, forward tees and shorter positions Liz Peak will get more beginner friendly over time.

To those reading this review and are concerned about distance, please check the hole info to see distances and pars. Many holes are higher par (4's and a 5) and are longer. The entire course can be a strenuous walk.

If you are with beginners or shorter throwers, consider the Pitch&Putt plus one of the full length loops. Each of the three loops on this course begin and end at the facility. Play as many or as few holes as you'd like.

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