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Lobdell Reserve DGC

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BriDG
Experience: 4.4 years 6 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Just Okay 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course includes a wide variety of terrains: hilly open areas, steep inclines in the woods, and areas along side a creek. Definitely some fun shots. Beautiful scenery.

Cons:

Extremely thick roughs riddled with thorny plants and poison oak/ivy. Though there are open fields, the thick rough and steep slope shots would be unideal for beginners. The course is in a more rural area and had a slight manure odor throughout- which may not bother some, but may bother others. No scorecards or "visuals" marking which direction the basket is in. Only vague small arrows leading you to the general direction of the next tee.

Other Thoughts:

Variety of inclines and a fairly long course.

I was very excited to play this course, but my experience wasn't as great as I'd hoped for- just average. One thing that struck me as odd was that there were many gnats/horse flies on the course (as mentioned, smelled like there were farm animals close by). I realize that in the woods, there will be bugs, but this was an abnormal amount of flies and gnats compared to other wooded courses I've played at this time of year.

Would like to try this course again in the fall!
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DiscinOhio
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.4 years 205 played 195 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Yoder Country 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 28, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

After your GPS takes you down a winding road through the middle of the woods, past a few Amish buggies, you'll find a nice size gravel parking lot right on a bend in the road. This is where the course begins!

This course sits in Alexandria, OH. A tiny town of About 500 people a little east of Columbus. I was the only one at the course, and I feel like that's how it is for many disc golfers that come out and play.

-The views are just awesome. Starting at hole 1, which plays along Lobdell Creek and some cool cliffs. Most of the course is tucked away from civilization, making for a beautiful, quiet round.

-Two sets of concrete tees that are designed perfectly. The shorts and longs are distinctly different, turning one hole into two different holes. The long tees aren't just farther, they make you throw different shots and lines.

-Navigation is pretty easy, but a few spots could get confusing.

-Makes a loop back to the parking lot. By the way, the parking lot is huge and has a practice basket right there.

-Very good variety! Some holes in dense woods, some are wide open. Some hook left, some hook right. Some are over 600', some are under 200'. I think you get the idea, lots of different discs you're throwing here.

-Trash cans and benches all over the place!

- You won't have any pedestrian problems, guaranteed. There is a trail, but I don't think it gets much use.

Cons:

- The course was established in 2004, so it's taken a little bit of wear and tear. It just kinda feels old. Baskets aren't the best, tee signs are bland, etc. Could use a makeover to modernize the amenities. That brings down the rating a little bit.

-Nothing really "blew me away". There are some fun holes, but nothing too spectacular. Just a solid course with nothing crazy about it.

- Just makes an 18 hole loop, you can't swing by your car until the round is over.

-No restrooms nearby

Other Thoughts:

Lobdell is one of the better courses in the Columbus area based on the reviews. It's beautiful, fun, and worth a shot! Bring some good shoes and plenty of water, elevation is abundant!
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Xelto
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 42 played 37 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Repetitive 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Will appeal to distance throwers.

Cons:

Repetitive.

Other Thoughts:

I'm going to mostly skip the usual pros and cons section, as the course really needs explaining. This course looked to me and my wife like a regular ball golf course that got converted to disc golf, and we came to this decision independent of each other. I don't know if it's true, but that's what it felt like: long bands of open field in between long bands of trees.

Unfortunately, it looked like someone decided that they weren't going to do much tree removal, so a large number of holes are simply throw down the fairway to a basket either by the trees on the opposite side, or by the trees on your side.

Once you get past the first half or so of the course, it does change up a bit--a bit less of the side-to-side throwing, but still a lot of mostly open holes, with obstacles clumped together instead of being spaced out. Finesse holes were in short supply, though there were a few that would count.

None of the holes were terrible individually. The problem was that none of them were particularly fun, either. I may have enjoyed the course more if I enjoyed grip-it-and-rip-it holes more, but... too much "eh" for me, especially the repetitive early set of holes.
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Countchunkula
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 18.3 years 224 played 75 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Lobdell Head

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 28, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

• Variety of hole length
• Four multi-shot holes (3 Par 4s and 1 Par 5)
• Open and wooded holes
• Good use of elevation changes
• Long and short concrete tees

Cons:

• Hole 18 (forced tomahawk)
• Navigation (first timers should print the map linked on this site)
• Basic signage (Hole # and distance only)
• A few very open holes

Other Thoughts:

Tees Played: Long
I really enjoyed our round at Lobdell Reserve. The course was very challenging without crossing over into frustrating. The course feels very secluded due to its rural location, lack of interference from other park activities and forest bordering the fairways. There are reachable field holes, technical wooded holes, several multi shot holes and mostly open holes that force a specific line of reach the circle. The majority of the course plays in grassy fairways bordered by woods with moderate levels of brush. There is plenty of room for error, but truly off line shots are punished. While the majority of the course is made up of this hole type, distances and slopes vary enough to keep it from becoming too repetitive. A slice of a different style of course is inserted at the end of the front 9.

Holes 7, 8 and 9 are a welcome break from the prevailing hole type. Hole 7 is a downhill 160ish footer that curves from left to right through the woods with a steep slope down to a creek behind the basket. Hole 8 is a slight right to left curving shot to a basket elevated on a steep ridge (20ish foot elevation gain). Hole 9 is a 360' woods shot that plays along a ridgeline hiking trail. After this the course returns to the grassy fairways bordered by woods that defined holes 1-6.

Lobdell has one of the best penultimate finishing holes I've ever played followed by one of the silliest. Hole 17 from the longs is an 800+ foot beast made up of a grassy fairway with woods lining the edges. It tempts you to throw a driver to try to get as close as possible to the short tee (straight shot ~400' from the pin). The fairway is narrow enough that a controlled drive is a much better play than a grip and rip. Unlike many of the par 5s that I've played, 17 at Lobdell rewards accuracy over raw power. This excellent hole is followed by a very disappointing finish. Hole 18 is a downhill hole that forces you to throw over a wooded area that starts about 170' from the tee. The basket is 271' from the tee and about 60' from the far edge of the wooded area. The only reasonable route is a tomahawk (if you have one). The trees to the right and left of the overhand flight path are much taller; preventing spike hyzers from either direction. I am not a fan of forced overhand shots. It's a shame for such a solid course to finish on such a down note.
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Puckstopper
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.4 years 36 played 36 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Still underrated, but seeing the play it deserves now.

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 15, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

2 sets of concrete tees for most holes

Forces lines, but also provides options as far as WHICH line you take. The course was fair and balanced for both righties and lefties or backhanders/forehanders.

Beautiful scenery, and unusually hilly for central Ohio.

Minimal water risk, but several holes play along ravines. Bad shots have the possibility of rolling away.

Remote location means lots of seclusion and no waiting.

Port-a-potty in parking lot

Cons:

Remote location. Bring plenty of food/water/etc for tournaments or extended play.

Might be a bit boring for advanced players, even from the longs.

Other Thoughts:

Lobdell Reserve has been peaceful with minimal traffic on every occasion I've played it, which continues to surprise me. The course is uniquely beautiful and hilly for central Ohio, and this alone makes it worth the drive. If you demand a short, tightly wooded course, Lobdell is not for you. If you demand a long, wide open course, Lobdell is not for you. If you desire a balanced test of skill, Lobdell is a great place to play as it has long, open holes, short, tight, wooded holes, and holes that are open, but with punishing rough around pins tucked into the woods.

Despite the fact that there are only a handful of tightly wooded holes, Lobdell still requires a certain amount of precision. Thick rough and hidden ravines punish errant shots, while creative pin placements force players to hit lines, especially from the long tees.

Holes 7, 8, 12, 17 and 18 are particularly nice. Hole 18 will be an easy shot for anyone with a good tomahawk, but backhanders/sidearmers should prepare for a challenge. The trees have grown significantly from what is shown on this site, and a RHBH player will have a difficult, blind, downhill flex shot to throw. Throw it perfectly and you'll be parked, otherwise the thick rough and a long search awaits.

I understand why players rate this course lower than me, but anything below a three is absurd and unfair. Multiple concrete tees, a variety of hole types, beautiful scenery, and peaceful play far outweigh the courses minor disadvantages.

2023 edit: In the 8 years since I wrote this, folks have discovered this hidden gem. The rough is no longer horrible, just thick. New baskets spruce up the layout, and erosion control work is helping to keep the course viable. There are rumors of new pin positions for a few holes (7+8 that I've heard of, and hopefully 10 and 11 get tweaked as well). Having played and traveled more, I feel like my old rating of 4 is slightly generous, but the course is too good to knock down to a 3.5, so it'll stand for now.
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Derek B
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.4 years 411 played 47 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Ball Golf Reserve 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 30, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

1) Short and long tees
2) Concrete tees
3) Serene and scenic
4) Generous sized tees
5) Can air out some big drives
6) Long tees are sweet
7) Highlight holes: 1 short and long, 9 long, 17 short and long (approx. 900' from long tee)

Cons:

1) Too open with few obstacles
2) Very remote location

Other Thoughts:

Lobdell Reserve is located on some beautiful property in Licking County. The land has gentle slopes for the most part. There are a few holes that have a lot of elevation change, such as 8 and 18. There are 3 1/2 wooded holes (7-9, 12 partially) and all of the rest are in the wide open. The wide open holes look very reminiscent of a ball golf course.

This course is fun to play. Although many of the holes are in the open, the sloping land adds some difficulty and some challenge. The property is very scenic and there isn't much traffic to contend with as the course is so remote. Hole 1 looks stunning by the target, as there is a creek and a natural rock wall that rises up 80-100' high, right behind the creek. Holes 7-9 are in mature woods and contain elevation and slopes that make them fun to shoot.

The tees are huge, which is appropriate considering you'll want a full run up on many of the holes, as you can really air out a drive.

The short tees are fun to play from, and there are at least a half dozen ace runs out there, if not more. The thing is, these are "cool" aces...not some 180' hole with the basket straight on from the tee with no obstacles or elevation changes kind of ace. The long tees are challenging, and as much as like to play from the shorts, I like playing from the longs even better because you have to work to score even...a mark of a good course in my book.

By far, the hardest holes from the longs are holes 9 and 17. Hole 9's fairway is the width of a walking path, with trees and such lining the fairway on both sides, and a steep downhill on the left side of the fairway. The fairway winds a little left and then a little right before you get to the target. Hole 17 is a monstrous 800-900' hole and the fairway has a 10 degree slope from right to left pretty much the whole length of the fairway.The right to left slope really messes with your drives...if you go left at all, there's a very steep hill to the left of the fairway that is wooded and to the right are thick woods. If you go to either place, it's as if you went out of bounds. I feel good if I get 17 long in 5 throws, if that tells you anything.

Even though Lobdell is a great course to play, it has its drawbacks. 15 holes are in the wide open. There are very few obstacles that come into play on top of it. It really does look like a ball golf course for the most part. Second, the course is very remote for most people to play, as it is in the middle of nowhere in Licking County. This place is so remote that I could see the mafia disposing of bodies here lol.

Lobdell Reserve is a great destination for disc golf, either from the shorts or the longs. Lobdell favors big arms so keep that in mind too. Have fun on the links!
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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.2 years 401 played 385 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Variety East of Columbus 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 7, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Having been here for two different tournament setups, I must say that Lobdell has a great deal of variety in terms of shot selection and distance options. There are woods holes like #7 that require a precise short anny (rhbh) and a controlled putt, or you're 80' away down the ravine. There are open bombs that still require hitting a line, like #17, where the long tee is almost 800', and even the short tee, at half that distance, offers risk/reward with the rollaway in the woods left.

The course design uses the terraced fields and tree lines to tremendous effect, offering a balance of tee shots wending their way left and right, with risks like the beautiful creek behind the blind pin on hole 1, all the way to the tricky, falling "S" or thumber needed to drop down onto the 18th basket. In all, it's a long, beautiful walk in a rural park where disc golf is the only activity you'll see (no other park activities appear to come into conflict).

There are very nice dga baskets that catch well, and spectacular concrete tees, with grip lines etched at the front and the back (and usually there are long and short tees to boot!). Almost every tee has a bench (and you'll need it: the loop out to 12 & back is nearly three miles altogether). The course map(s) posted here are excellent, and advised if you're heading out there alone for the first time (see below).

In all, Lobdell will pose a significant challenge to the Recreational player who hopes to score well, but is manageable for the Intermediate level player from the short tees. From the longs, I think the same ratio would hold for Advanced versus Open players. It certainly plays differently, and adds a great deal of replay variety.

Cons:

The course design forced a bit of an out and back layout that does not allow for 9 & 9 loops, so it tends to be a hike out & back in tourneys where you might have to start more than a mile away from the parking lot.

There are a couple of places where the hill paths get extremely muddy, especially in the spring (up from 2 to 3, down 7 to 8, up 8's fairway, down 16 to 17, and down 18's fairway). There are some long walks between holes (like from 16's basket to 17's short tee), and some that are barely visible (like up from 3 to 4), so you might need a map the first time.

Other Thoughts:

The marshes on 10/11/12 have some really noisy frog mating activity in the spring! And when Paul challenged us with the 'lake' on the otherwise wide open hole 4 for the Lobdell Open this spring, some of us struggled...just the way he intended!
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discgboxer
Experience: 34.4 years 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 4, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Excellent course to work on distance driving. Nice use of elevation though little in Ohio offers true elevation.

Other Thoughts:

I play this course often. Having played over 130 courses with 18+ holes, I'd say the average rating for this course is about right, but the low ratings seem to be based on the wrong reasons. I'm old but don't have any problems with the length. I've played rounds from the front tees in 65-70 minutes. The walk, if you throw reasonably straight, is about 3½ miles. There are only 7 flat holes and 17, though listed as flat, slopes markedly from right to left with a nice ravine on the low side. If you want short and busy, go play Hoover.
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Nasty Nate
Experience: 21.6 years 12 played 11 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Don't believe the hype 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 4, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Offers various challenges and also wide open areas to rip drives
-Not usually crowded

Cons:

- This course is HUGE. The last hole is over 800 feet and many other holes are 400-500+. Shots become huge drive after huge drive.
- The OB areas are overgrown so if you go into the woods it can be a problem
- Confusing flow of course that involves lots of hiking
- Trash cans are often overflowed
- Wide open expanses to drive and pin placement is right next to the woods
-It would be nicer if there was a good variety of shot types but it's mostly distance

Other Thoughts:

I don't like this course. Other people love it, apparently. I actually haven't played it incredibly recently so perhaps it has changed, but pretty much every round was a grueling experience. It's easy to lose your disc in the woods and the flow of the course is confusing at points. If you can rip 500' drives then you will probably love Lobdell. Otherwise, there's not much going on.
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steven2361
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.5 years 286 played 55 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 8, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Most holes are not repetitive. Plenty of opportunities to rip some full drives without too much danger. Try and 2 hole 13 which is a little over 500. There are two sets of concrete tees here. Only a few holes only have 1 tee. Hole 7 is a really cool short wooded hole. There is a giant drop off behind the basket or you will find yourself in a world of trouble! Hole 17 from the long is a very tough 3 to get and from the short is a very tough 2 to get with the basket being on the right side of a downhill to the left fairway.

Cons:

Only repetitive holes are the long wide open ones.
The signage is not the best. Hole 14's distance from the long pad is off by about 200 feet. Hole 17 says 320 from the long but it is actually a par 4 800 foot hole. There are some lackluster holes here. The first two holes are just boring open hyzers. Hole 3 is a short open hill that finishes right. I don't really like the design of 9 from the long as the angle is weird making it an unfun short par 4. 10 from the short is a boring short hole. 11 is wide open from the single tee for that hole. 12 from the long is another weird angle. 13 is wide open as is 16. If you have a decent arm there is a cheater hyzer route over the treeline on 18.

The trash cans were all overfull.

Other Thoughts:

I would say I enjoy Pickerington and Hoover more than here.
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lildragon
Experience: 29.4 years 110 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 8, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Lots of long holes for big arms
- Beautiful scenery
- Wide open fairways for the most part, quite forgiving
- Good use of terrain
- Good hike, course will work you out
- Nice variety of shots needed
- Never crowded

Cons:

- Shares use with some equestrian groups, so beware for errant horses.
- Some thick rough in areas
- Easy to lose a disc
- Trash overflowing the few trash cans there are

Other Thoughts:

One of my preferred courses to play as its relatively close and challenges me, and is never too crowded.

Bring lots of water though, can be scorching in the summer.

I much prefer when the just mow everything, the summer they tried to mow and define fairways was too brutal when you missed.
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Ang_moore
Experience: 5 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

My Favorite 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Quiet
Nice Scenery
Not Crowded
Good Hike

Cons:

Sinage not the greatest
Tee 4 is kinda hard to find unless you know where you are going.
Not Maintained very well

Other Thoughts:

This is my favorite course. It's local for me, not crowded, and a nice hike. This is the first course I ever played so it tends to be the one that I compare all others to.
I wish it was maintained better. Definately bring bug spray and if you go during the summer bring lots of water and sunscreen. It's a nice place to go just to hike too. A great place to bring pets.
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AceWraith
Experience: 19.3 years 133 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 27, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- a good ace run course
- good shot variety
- Holes from 440 to 158
- not to hard to find your way
-a beautiful layout.

Cons:

-needs more signs to next tee pads.
-a whole lot of walking between holes.
- wooded holes are all short ones

Other Thoughts:

This course is defiantly worth playing if your in the area. The few wooded holes are really short nothing over 200'. It a beautiful place though, makes for a great walk
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jtiedemann6
Experience: 15.4 years 43 played 6 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Decent 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 28, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Variety of shots
Long and short tees
Fairway was mowed

Cons:

No tee signs
No course map

Other Thoughts:

The course was ok. I wouldn't play it again unless I was in the area. Nothing spectacular, and the lack of signs makes this course's rating drop. Definitely bring bug spray.
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milesd37
Experience: 19.3 years 9 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Amazing course, though closed 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 12, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great layout, beautiful to walk through...

Cons:

Like was said before, could have done more in woods... but I only docked em .5 for that!

Other Thoughts:

It's currently closed, due to levy not passing, the Columbus Flyers Disc Golf Club is trying to get it open, we'll see if that will work out
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jcf5083
Experience: 15.1 years 49 played 18 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Gem! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 12, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-All teepads in good condition.
-Calls for many different shots, even one hole that calls for a thumber/spike hyzer.
-Some long distance holes, as well as short technical holes.
-Most holes have pro teepads.
-Baskets are solid.
-Locals are great.
-Water in play.

Cons:

-Could've made more use out of the woods, although there are 3 wooded holes.
-The rough is very thick.

Other Thoughts:

I only got to play Lobdell twice for the Lobdell Open. The course was well maintained and I look forward to getting another shot at it.
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roadtripstuff
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 21.7 years 294 played 57 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Beautiful and Never Crowded 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 4, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Huge Concrete Pro and Am Tees
Baskets are in Great Shape
Benches and Trash Cans Throughout Course
Posts with Hole Numbers and Distance at Each Hole
Variety (Hyzer, Anhyzer, and Straight)
Nice Use of Elevation
Never Crowded
Quiet
Clean
Clean Portable Toilet at Start of Course

Cons:

Not a lot of Technical Shots
Could Have Made More Use of the Woods
Some Tee Signs Missing
Some Benches Broken

Other Thoughts:

This is a nice solid course located on a nature reserve outside the small town of Alexandria. Upon arrival you will find plenty of parking in the gravel lot dedicated to the disc golf course and a clean portable toilet. Be sure to stop and read the signs, check out the sponsors, and leave a donation for upkeep.

From the entrance you can easily spot both the long and short tees for hole one. Most holes throughout the course have both a pro and am tee, as well as signs with the number and distance marked, many of them also have a map of the hole. Some tees signs have been broken or are fading so printing a scorecard with the distances and a course map might be a good idea. There are couple spots on the course that can be tough to navigate, but the map is easy to read and you should have no problems if you have it.

The course itself plays quite nicely, with the lengths and shot type varying. The designers also made good use of the elevation changes requiring both uphill and downhill shots. The course overall is pretty open, but they also used bushes and small patches of trees to create obstacles and provide three pretty tightly wooded holes to add some technical aspects. My only real knock on the course is I feel the could have used the wooded areas to balance out the course a bit more.

Overall this is a pretty nice course, clean, quiet, and never crowded, it's one of my favorites to hit when the courses in Columbus are packed. Both the pro and am concrete tee pads are huge and a great feature of the course. With the huge tees, nice baskets, and beautiful scenery I would definitely recommend this course if you are in the area.
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HIGHFLYER
Experience: 21.4 years 19 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

LOBDEL RIVALS HAMBRICK FOR BEST IN CENTRAL OHIO 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 25, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

* Has it all! Length, obstacles, elevation, pro and am tees, and no wait like at the Hambrick.

* Hole #1 comes to mind with the 150ft. rock-face that sits behind the basket.

* There are a few ace runs mixed in

* Good mix of left and righty holes

* Length really makes it challenging

Cons:

* It is a really long course, and not just the length of holes but the traveling between them as well...

* Not close enough!!
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kyle420420
Experience: 16.4 years 14 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Lobdell 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 20, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Scenic
-Secluded
-Hugh fairways
-Not crowded
-On site bathroom

Cons:

-Not a great mix of open to wooded holes
-Some repetitive hole design
-Terrible signs
-Navigating between a couple of the holes can be tough
- No pro shop on site

Other Thoughts:

I love this course one of my favorits in the area. it is a long course but i dont mind. it is a great course to bring your dogs and let them run around without worrying about them bothering other people. the course is usaly empty. the parking lot is small but there is never more then 4 cars in it at a time and thats when it is busy. i would recomend this course to people that have a little time and want to play a great course. it is in the middle of nowhere.
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culinarywiz
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 36.2 years 316 played 67 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Sexy course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 10, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Plenty of space to air it out, yet still enough thick rough to make you cautious.

Beautiful land

Secluded, and often quiet. On nice days, there are usually only about a half dozen cars in the lot.

Mild elevation changes, not too extreme - not too flat. Steady rolling fairways throughout.

Nice concrete pads

Long, but still some ace opportunities

Cons:

Some signage and bench damage

A bit low on the "technical" scale. In other words, you don't have to shape many different lines, as long as you stay in the fairway.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course. There are plenty of holes to throw wide open distance shots. There are just enough righty and lefty shots to keep you honest. The holes in the middle that take you through the woods are nice and diverse. They contain the most elevation changes and some tight fairways.

The nature reserve this course is on is absolutely gorgeous. There is actually a numbered audio tour that can be downloaded that takes you through the natural attractions of this reserve.

The DGCR front page description states that there is no pay to play here. However, there is an honor box to help with the upkeep and to help support the sport locally. $2 is the recommended donation.

I highly recommend this course to any and all skill levels. No doubt that it benefits bigger arms, but it has enough of everything else to be fun and challenging for all. Also, as busy as the Columbus courses get, this is a nice retreat. In fact, on perfect weather days, this is about the only course I go to, otherwise I will be waiting behind groups.
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