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Lockeford Springs DGC reviews
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Lockeford Springs DGC 2+ years drive by
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Played on:Jan 25, 2016
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Beautiful, challenging, 18-hole championship-caliber course on a well maintained and manicured ball golf course.
Nice mix of medium to long distance holes, with seven par 4's (par 61).
Lightly to moderately hilly throughout the course, with some elevation change on several holes.
Lots of OB; there are sand traps, ball golf greens, and cement cart paths that play OB, plus the cart path and beyond are OB on several holes.
Lightly wooded, but the layout of the course brings the trees into play on nearly every hole.
Challenging greens with baskets protected by trees on many holes and 3 baskets right next to sand traps.
The course is mostly open with multiple shot types available from the tee on nearly every hole, but not so open that you can throw the same drive on every hole. You will need your whole bag.
Despite being mostly open, most holes are technical enough that you need to hit your line for a clean approach at the basket. You can get yourself into some tough putt / approach situations if your lie ends up 10+ feet off your target on many holes.
All new Mach V baskets.
Multiple pin positions on several holes, more coming soon.
Very nice clubhouse with full bar and food (kitchen limited to certain hours but there are always snacks and hot dogs), and during tournaments and peak hours there is also a drink and snack cart on the course.
Adult beverages are allowed on the course, but no carry-ins.
There are restrooms in the clubhouse and near hole 8, and drinking water by holes 8 & 10.
Many trash cans throughout the course.
Electric golf carts available ($10 per person).
Scorecards and pencils in the pro shop where you pay.
Driving area next to the clubhouse to warm up before your round.
Very beautiful and clean course with vineyards on 2 sides and views of the Sierra Nevada mountains from several spots on the course.
New improvements are being made frequently.
Nice mix of medium to long distance holes, with seven par 4's (par 61).
Lightly to moderately hilly throughout the course, with some elevation change on several holes.
Lots of OB; there are sand traps, ball golf greens, and cement cart paths that play OB, plus the cart path and beyond are OB on several holes.
Lightly wooded, but the layout of the course brings the trees into play on nearly every hole.
Challenging greens with baskets protected by trees on many holes and 3 baskets right next to sand traps.
The course is mostly open with multiple shot types available from the tee on nearly every hole, but not so open that you can throw the same drive on every hole. You will need your whole bag.
Despite being mostly open, most holes are technical enough that you need to hit your line for a clean approach at the basket. You can get yourself into some tough putt / approach situations if your lie ends up 10+ feet off your target on many holes.
All new Mach V baskets.
Multiple pin positions on several holes, more coming soon.
Very nice clubhouse with full bar and food (kitchen limited to certain hours but there are always snacks and hot dogs), and during tournaments and peak hours there is also a drink and snack cart on the course.
Adult beverages are allowed on the course, but no carry-ins.
There are restrooms in the clubhouse and near hole 8, and drinking water by holes 8 & 10.
Many trash cans throughout the course.
Electric golf carts available ($10 per person).
Scorecards and pencils in the pro shop where you pay.
Driving area next to the clubhouse to warm up before your round.
Very beautiful and clean course with vineyards on 2 sides and views of the Sierra Nevada mountains from several spots on the course.
New improvements are being made frequently.
Cons:
Natural tees on most holes, with several playing from the existing cement cart paths and grass ball-golf tees (permanent 5' x 9.5' stone-work tees coming soon). The current natural tees can get muddy and slippery after rain.
Lack of signage, but these are coming soon as well with the new tees. Currently the course is a bit tough to navigate without a guide or group in front of you to follow.
Course is currently only open for disc golf on Mondays and Saturdays from 1pm to sundown.
No practice basket(s) for putting.
Lack of signage, but these are coming soon as well with the new tees. Currently the course is a bit tough to navigate without a guide or group in front of you to follow.
Course is currently only open for disc golf on Mondays and Saturdays from 1pm to sundown.
No practice basket(s) for putting.
Other Thoughts:
Pay-to-play: $5 per person if walking, additional $10 per person for an electric cart.
This is a new course and there are some minor tweaks being made here and there, but for the most part the course is in what will be its permanent layout.
This is a very fun, but challenging course. There is only one area with permanent water near the entrance and holes 1 & 2, but the water doesn't come into play at all and you would have to have a terrible shot to end up in it, so lost discs are not a big concern. That said, the course is long and tough so for lower skill level players or players that can't throw 300'+, you can expect scores well above par. Don't let this discourage you from playing this course, however. Players of all skill levels and families with children are welcome at this course.
The facilities are great for tournament play, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The first tournament was run very well, and I am very excited to play in future tournaments at this course.
This course embodies the evolution of tournament-style disc golf in recent years, and you can expect to see some big events here in the future as the course develops and gains acknowledgement.
[UPDATE 26 Jan]:
Due to recent heavy rains, golf carts are only allowed on the cement cart paths and there is standing water in several locations on the course. The water plays casual, but it is deep enough in some areas that retrieving discs can be an issue.
This is a new course and there are some minor tweaks being made here and there, but for the most part the course is in what will be its permanent layout.
This is a very fun, but challenging course. There is only one area with permanent water near the entrance and holes 1 & 2, but the water doesn't come into play at all and you would have to have a terrible shot to end up in it, so lost discs are not a big concern. That said, the course is long and tough so for lower skill level players or players that can't throw 300'+, you can expect scores well above par. Don't let this discourage you from playing this course, however. Players of all skill levels and families with children are welcome at this course.
The facilities are great for tournament play, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The first tournament was run very well, and I am very excited to play in future tournaments at this course.
This course embodies the evolution of tournament-style disc golf in recent years, and you can expect to see some big events here in the future as the course develops and gains acknowledgement.
[UPDATE 26 Jan]:
Due to recent heavy rains, golf carts are only allowed on the cement cart paths and there is standing water in several locations on the course. The water plays casual, but it is deep enough in some areas that retrieving discs can be an issue.
