Martinsburg, WV

Poor House Farm DGC

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lukedpt
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.8 years 79 played 58 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun course with good use of terrain 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 6, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

-2 baskets for almost all holes
-Lots of shots that require use of the terrain for uphill, downhill, and traversing shots
-good diversity of holes, including holes that fade both direction, tightly wooded shots, and open fairways at times
-Appears to be well kept, but I played deep in winter
-Tee pads are well kept
-Signs are clear and helpful, also fairly easy to find next hole

Cons:

-Parking could be fairly limited especially during peak season
-No bathrooms were available during winter (early February)
-Multiple parking lots in park can make it hard to find where you're going, so park right near the barn. You'll walk across the wooden bridge to the first hole

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed playing this course. The par seemed fair with a great diversity of shots that led to just fun gameplay. The long baskets definitely increased the difficulty of the hole and often changed the way you would approach your drive. The elevation may be challenging for beginners, but should be appropriate and fun for all! Wish I could transport this course closer to my home.
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Shadrach3
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Experience: 6.1 years 339 played 322 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Between Sizes 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 4, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

A hilly park with a charming variety of medium-wooded shots.

-Expanded Layout: I think I was the first reviewer to play Poor House Farm since it expanded to a 27-hole course. I quickly scouted the new back 9, and they appear to be a loop geographically separated from the original 18, mostly flat (unlike the OG course), prone to bad mud, and with a mix of wide open and tightly wooded. I couldn't play these due to time constraints but I'd hazard a guess that the total break in continuity and style means these don't add much to the original course. The rest of my review will focus on the first 18.

-Amenities: Paver tees, signage with maps, good baskets. Practice basket and course kiosk as well.

-Multi-Baskets: Poor House Farm has two baskets per hole throughout the course. They are well-used, with the shorter baskets presenting a rec- to lower-intermediate challenge and the long baskets significantly harder at a solid advanced level.

-Natural Beauty: From what I know about West Virginia, this course is exactly what I would expect. It plays up and down a large hill with both dense woods and pasture views with mountains in the distance. It was a refreshing stop during the middle of a road trip.

-Elevation: There are some flat holes, but more often than not there is moderate or severe elevation change. This encompasses holes where the steep elevation is the main challenge, like (2) and (18), and many more where a more interesting pattern affects shot shape, whether a plateau like (17) or a dip with low ceiling like (4).

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: The elevation and varying levels of trees are well wielded to provide a really neat challenge at Poor House Farm. It opens with the longest hole, wide but near a creek, and then proceeds to play through spacious fairways with thick rough around the edges. The challenge isn't overwhelming, but definitely forces consideration and fair execution to deal with many different shapes and layout of trees. There are straightaways, big turns, and gentle turns, and the elevation keeps things extra fresh. Rough is a harsh but fair punishment. The short baskets are mostly very reachable with controlled power, but the long baskets many times seemed like a pro-level challenge to me, or an easier par-4 for an amateur. I wouldn't call it a technical course, but it will require shaping and occasional gap-hitting to be rewarding.

-Ducks on Site: Who doesn't love a post-round encounter with waterfowl?

Cons:

Some infrastructure issues and only one style.

-Not Excellent Variety: I love the variety at Poor House--but it's only a variety of par-3 shots that are all characterized by the same moderately wide fairways with rough to the sides. To rise to the level of excellent, I think a course needs to have good multi-shot holes, and preferably a broader spectrum from thin technical to more wide open.

-Navigation: Pretty tough here. There are next tee indications on the signs, but these don't clue you in to how far away that tee is or which of sometimes several paths you should take. Even with UDisc, I had to guess which path would get me over to that next mark on the satellite map. I did a fair bit of guessing and doubling back to figure it out. This will also make the time play longer.

-Drainage: There had been rain earlier in the week when I played, and many parts of Poor House Farm, especially between holes, where treacherously muddy. I'm no engineer so I don't have a suggestion, but on many of the steeper holes I was baby stepping along to make sure I didn't take a hard fall.

-Rough: Very thick off of the fairways. It was troublesome in the dead of winter, so I'm sure it's nightmarish during the summer.

-Exertion: I recommend being in decent shape to play here. The hills are a trek.

Other Thoughts:

Poor House Farm won my heart with its beautiful hills and diverse variety of tee shots. It isn't a top-level course, but it was a mighty enjoyable day where the gameplay was challenging and piqued my interest, all in a lovely setting. The final 9 seem to have a very different character, so they don't raise my valuation of the course. In my opinion, this is one of the few underrated courses on DGCR, and if you're considering visiting I absolutely suggest you do, as long as you don't mind a bit of rough and a lot of hill climbing.
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DiscoGolf13
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Needs More Upkeep 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 18, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

All of the holes are challenging and require unique strategies. You can and have to play many different types of shots.

Cons:

This is not a course for beginners. Only highly skilled players in good physical shape will be able to perform well here. I played my first round of disc golf here and I am glad I didn't give it up. Course is densely wooded with thick vegetation and many steep hills. IMO, it is only playable during the time of year when the vegetation and trees are not growing. When the vegetation is in full growth, you'll spend time looking for your disc even after a good shot.

Several of the holes have trees and vegetation surrounding the baskets. In order to get close on an approach shot or drive, you have to throw an almost perfect shot to thread the the narrow areas between trees and get close to the basket. Forget about making a long putt unless you are very skilled.

The first hole is a difficult beginning hole as it has a deep creek along the left side of the fairway. If you throw a shot with just a little bit of left turn, say goodbye to that disc. I always tee off there with a disc I don't mind losing. There are also some holes which run along side an apple orchard and if your disc goes in there, you can't retrieve it because that is private property.

The signage could be improved between holes 13 and 14 as it is easy to take a wrong turn down a bike trail and walk way out of the way looking for the tee box.

Other Thoughts:

This course could be excellent if the fairways were cut more often, the vegetation was trimmed back more and some of the trees protecting the baskets were cut down. The Park is building an additional 9 hole course through areas which are more open and less hilly and it will be easier for beginners and intermediate players. I don't think it is finished as of February 19, 2020, but it looks like it should be finished later this year.
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Groves
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

good course, hard to play in the summer 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 10, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good course. Nice pads and shots.

Cons:

Very over grown in the summer. Lost two discs that should have been easy finds.

Other Thoughts:

Nice, beautiful scenery.
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Ryal
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Experience: 7.4 years 240 played 202 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Not So Poor House 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ The whole course feels like an adventurous hike. Steep climbs, a few bounding valleys, and one or two dizzying descents await you here. Leave the flip flops in the car.
+ Clear and accurate 'current tee' signs let the players know what's ahead, OB (if any), the distance but NOT the par for some reason.
+ 'Next tee' signs point the way to the next hole.
+ All tee pads are sturdy and level stone pavers.
+ Most holes have two pins in play so the player can choose their challenge.

Cons:

- The overgrowth is kind of crazy. On some of the holes, even the fairways looked like extensions of the rough.
- The rough itself is rather obnoxious. Tall grasses, ferns, dense woods, countless spider webs, thorns, thick bushes, vine ivy and more are all eager to snatch up discs.
- No lost disc box. A course like this sorely needs one.
- While present on all holes, the next tee signs are easy to miss because they are nearly the same color as the trees to which they are attached. I got lost twice here because my eyes didn't catch the signs.
- Only two or three wide open holes to rip at full power.

Other Thoughts:

My favorite hole here was probably 11.
After spending nine or ten holes surrounded by nothing but trees, flies, bushes and spider webs, it was a calming and gratifying sight to behold a seemingly endless grove of fruit-bearing trees right alongside hole 11 with the Appalachians as the backdrop. The hole itself was rather typical, I just really liked the view.
My least favorite hole here is probably 1. It is the flattest and most open hole, and the stream on the left side claimed one of my discs. If anyone finds my tie-dye Innova Thunderbird, they can keep it. I won't be back this way for a long while.

As for the course itself, I like what I experienced, all things considered...
The elevation challenges are a lot of fun. Hole 3 is a crazy steep uphill. 17 is a fun valley. 18 is a majestic and slightly dangerous downhill throw that can easily claim your disc if you don't keep eyes on it.
Then again, lots of holes can claim your disc here. I understand that it's difficult to get the big mowing equipment up the steep hills that lead to the majority of the course, but letting it just grow doesn't seem like a viable option for the course's longevity. And the status of the course's rough doesn't help things.
The course is mostly wooded. I like how each throw demands that a player take their time and plan a sensible line. It's a shame that some holes feel repetitive. Woods are woods are woods. It gets tiresome after awhile. And the navigation can be a true hassle. I remember getting lost between holes 12 and 13 because there were three paths to choose from, and I didn't see an easily missed 'next tee' sign on a tree down a certain path. I'd have liked to see the next tee signs as more eye-catching colors.
Whatever you take away from this review, don't let be that I see Poor House Farm as a bad course. I recommend it to any player who isn't afraid to face off against forests, imposing hills, and ruthless rough. I will admit here and now that I started off playing the long pins but realized through immense frustration about 1/3 of the way through that I'd bitten more than I could chew and switched to the short pins. As a result, I ended up having more fun.
So, there are some fun holes here that you will be glad you experienced. There are some lovely sights here that you will be glad you saw. The woods are challenging but unforgiving. The potential for losing a disc is high at this course.
Bottom line: If you like a little adventure in your disc golf, then Poor House Farm is for you.
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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 20.4 years 622 played 569 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Get Rich at the Poor Farm House 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Poor House Farm is a wonderful mid-range course. With some wonderful views and one long stroll through the woods, this was a fantastically delightful round of disc golf.
- The course has a great beginning, a picturesque middle, and a signature closing. As for the rest of the course? It all felt eerily similar, and yet, it's still fun.
- Holes #2 &3 are both upshot layouts, leading you up the hill where you'll spend the next 14 holes. #4 is an excellent hole: a slight downhill layout at 251 feet (short tee) with OB all along the left side. I had a great view of the sunrise over the fields from here.
- Most of the course plays in fields that are shielded by woods on both sides of the fairways. If you get off the fairway, you'll may be searching for your disc for a while and/or having impossible shots getting back onto the fairway. Normally that's a negative. Here it isn't simply because the fairways are extremely wide that you shouldn't have an excuse for missing it.
- Don't let the scenery fool you, though, on #11. There's an apple orchard running the left side of the fairway (it also runs along #14). In terms of narrower fairways, this is one of the tighter ones. Enjoy the great view of the orchard and the mountains beyond it. Just don't lose focus on your round.
- The wooded section of the course doesn't offer a lot of variety, especially on holes #5 - 10. It really felt like six straight holes where I was throwing a mid-range or fairway driver on each hole, with each one being a dogleg left or dogleg right. With those holes only ranging in length from 251 to 297 feet, you'll see why it'll start feeling repetitive.
- The wooded holes on the back 9 do offer a lot more variety. The terrain changes - more elevation is in play; there are tighter fairways; hole lengths vary more; and there's a greater emphasis on risk/reward tee shots. If you get lulled to sleep on the front 9, you better snap out of it, or you'll be in for a long back 9.
- Hole #17 was a fun, tight, short hole that looks tougher than it plays. It's a 211-foot tee shot over a narrow fairway to a slightly raised, small landing area. My tee shot landed on the wrong side of the landing area, but when I got to my disc, I realized I only had a 20-foot putt for birdie. This is a well-designed hole that's the precursor to the grand finale.
- I hate to say this course is all about one hole, but #18 is truly a notch or two above everything else here. When the future NBA star is dominating opposing players a foot shorter than him; when the future NFL running back is scoring 7 touchdowns a game on his varsity team, you tend to notice the disparity. What you have at Poor House is a sharp downhill, slightly dogleg right layout. The x-factor here is the thick, unforgiving rough that runs along the fairway. If you start your tee shot too far left in hopes of sweeping it back right, good luck finding a disc in that thicket. I've played downhill closing holes before that are steeper, longer, more visual. I've yet to play one with the risk/reward factor and high 'lost disc' factor as this one. It's the simple brilliance that makes this hole stand out.
- Course is completely isolated from the rest of the park. The setup of this park, and the walk towards the first hole is one of the most enjoyable, scenic setups I've played. You really get the sense of small town pleasantries with its design.

Cons:

The biggest negative here is the redundancy; the monotony; the redundancy. Holes #5 - 10 really all looked and played relatively the same. The thick woods, and wide fairways, created the same look six consecutive holes.
- There is a discrepancy on correct lengths from the tee signs vs the online maps. At times, the tee signs seemed right; other times it was the online map. Most of the times the two distances were essentially the same. Other times, they were far apart.
- The walk down the hill on #18 is a bit tricky. If the ground is wet, this walk could become adventuresome. Just be careful and wear good shoes. A lost disc and a fall on #18 would really put a damper on a round.
- It would have been nice to see more variety in hole lengths. One longer hole - a par 4 or par 5 - would stand out. Even a short, ace-run hole would stand out as something different.

Other Thoughts:

- My first round at Poor House is like watching the Usual Suspects for the first time. The entire experience is solid; but, the giant plot twist at the end lifts the entire experience. Now that I've played here once, I'm worried future outings will feel like 17 holes worth of Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Pollak, just to find out that #18 is Keyser Soze.
- This course was right up there with my favorite short to mid-range courses played. The fact you can navigate the course, and shot a good score, even without throwing any distance, is a nice change of pace.
- I played this course early the morning after playing Woodshed and Whippin' Post. Parks and Rec says the course opens at daylight. It was light out by 5:30 in the morning. Standing on the first hole, teeing off at 6:05 in the morning was a great experience. Finishing a round, and back in my truck by 7:15, now that's how you start a day!
- This is a course that you'll probably score a whole lot better the second time around. Once you figure hole layouts, expect big improvement. At least that's my rationalization my less than stellar round.
- I'd play this course again. For a 'simpler' course, this was a fun one. It achieved its goal of being an exceptional shorter course. I wish more courses were as well executed as this one.
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Bum-Bum
Experience: 4 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Rough 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 19, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Awesome course when manicured.

Cons:

Course is in rough shape and hard to play even in the short position

Other Thoughts:

Beginner and intermediate players should probably stay away until cleaned up.
Advanced and pro players will find it very frustrating to play right now.
Lost 2 discs in rough within the circle and 1 30 feet from tee pad from my errant drive.
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Discette
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.2 years 681 played 64 reviews
4.00 star(s)

An unpolished gem 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This 18 hole course highlights the tranquil and rural beauty of West Virginia. This rustic course offers a variety of technical holes with ever present elevation changes. It was nice to catch a glimpse of the nearby hills and the sprawling orchards while playing through the lush wooded landscape. With a little more polish and attention, this course could be a shining gem. I played this course as part of a disc golf road trip covering 12 states in 12 days. This was the only course I played in the state of West Virginia.

I used bullet points for those that don't want to read the entire review.

West Virginia Beauty
I really enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere at Poor House Farm. This is truly a very beautiful glimpse of West Virginia beauty. From the big beautiful barn that overlooks the parking lot, you take a short walk over the stream and bridge to the first tee. The view of the nearby hills are stunning and you can catch a glimpse several times during the round.

Challenge and Reflection
This was one of those technical wooded courses where you realize after a few holes that you need to think about your shot selection to score well. While this course does not require big distance, it does require accuracy to score well. I really appreciate it when a course awakens and challenges the competitive side of me. In addition to being a good challenge, this course also had a super fun and funky laid back vibe. I enjoy it when a course presents a peaceful solitude that makes you want to relax, take in and enjoy all the unique beauty that surrounds you.

Tees
The tees were ample brick tees that were obviously professionally installed. Except for the tee on Hole 18, which is still a natural tee, the brick tees are holding up very well. There is gravel placed around a few tees to prevent mud. Nearly every single tee had a table, bench or logs for seating.

Tee Signs
The basic tee signs only provided the par and the distance for each hole. The signs gave no hint if the target was right, left or straight. There was no information about the direction next tee. This course demonstrates the value of including a small map on a tee sign. As usual, I forgot my map and didn't have my phone. Without a map, and these basic signs, navigation was very frustrating. Luckily for me, some local player used a Sharpie to add an arrow on each DISCatcher band to show the way to the next tee.

Technical Challenge
This is not a championship course, but it will certainly challenge the average player to stay in the fairway. If you have reliable straight shot, you will be able to score well. While it may not require a large variety of shots to score well, the course terrain does offer plenty of variety. I thought the holes along the orchard were both challenging and beautiful.

Maintenance
The course was in great shape when I played in early fall. The grass was still fairly short and the rough was not too rough. Except for Hole 18, all the tees were all in good shape. Holes 5 and 6 were were missing tee signs. I also played the course in the rain and after it had rained for a few days. Since the fairways are mostly grass there was very little mud and a little erosion noticeable on the fairway of Hole 3.

Navigation
Don't be like me and forget your map. While the map here is not that detailed, it can surely help you to know if a hole is going left, right or straight and the general direction of the next tee. There are sometimes three different trails leading away from the target, so don't forget to check that target one more time for the Sharpie arrow before you make your choice.

Most Deer Ever!
I think I saw at least 50 different deer on this course. I am not exaggerating. I would see 8 or 9 run one way then follow a path and see another 6 or 7 running in the other direction. I saw at least three different herds hanging out in the fairway that didn't seem to mind me playing through at all. The more I played, the more deer I saw here and on the apple orchard next door.

All 18 in a row
Once you leave the parking area, you don't return until you have played the entire 18 hole loop. While the course is not terribly long, it is a long walk up and down the hills in the woods. Be sure to bring all the water and snacks you will need to make it through the round. Don't forget to be respectful and pack out your trash. Keep this course clean for all to enjoy.

Bugs
Perhaps it is because I played in the rain, but I didn't notice any bugs or biting things while I played.

Kids, Carts and Strollers
Only bring the carts and strollers if you don't mind pushing your rig up and down grassy fairways. Older kids could certainly walk along. Kids with some skills would be able to play. You won't return to the parking area until after you play all 18 holes.

Restrooms
There was a full service restroom facility with electricity and running water located off the parking lot on the way to the first tee. There were no other restrooms on this rustic course, but there are plenty of opportunities for privacy during the round.

Cons:

Navigation Issues
This private course should consider investing in better tee signs. Not being able to tell where the target is or the direction of the next tee can be frustrating when playing a new course.


Photos
The photos on DGCR must be from the day the course was created. They show logs and brush and extra trees in the fairways. I played in September while the trees were full and the fairways were plenty wide and clear. I will upload as many new photos as I can to show how this course has matured and that the fairways do exist.

Lost discs
It could be possible to lose discs over the property line on the orchard holes. There were a couple of blind holes where players will want to pay attention to the landing.

Other Thoughts:

This course rates very high on the good vibrations scale as it offers such a unique experience. . This was a genuinely fun and challenging course that I wish I could play again. I would love to have another chance to get more pars and birdies. This course would rate much higher if it had informative tee signs and some navigation aids.
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Hector Chain
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Experience: 16.4 years 222 played 191 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

After making your way past the youth football fields and the reception hall and the fishing pond, the course sits in the wooded hills beyond. There is some nice elevation. Hole 2 is a short drive straight up the mountain, and hole 3 is a fun ace run down the other side. After this you're playing with more gentle elevation until late in the round.


This is an intermediate's course. The holes are mostly 250-300 feet, and if you can throw straight, you can shoot well here.

I only saw one other person on the course (a dog walker). It was drizzly, but I wonder if you always get to enjoy this much solitude.

Tee pads are brick and pretty solid (as bricks tend to be).

Cons:

Navigation isn't easy with multiple intersecting paths making it difficult to tell where the next hole is. There are a couple signs pointing the way, but not on most holes. Even with the map it wasn't always easy.

It shouldn't be too hard to avoid the rough, but the rough is very thick if you do shank one in there.

The tee signs indicate distance and nothing else. Although the holes aren't long, the basket is often not visible from the tee.

Hole 18 is a tragedy. A fun bomb down a steep hill (think intermediate ski trail steepness) is ruined by the fact that the basket isn't visible and could be in any number of places. I had to throw a succession of dump shots until I finally saw it behind a clump of bushes at the very bottom. Someone really overthought this. It still would have been a great hole if the basket was straight down the hill.

Other Thoughts:

For such a rural area, I'm glad to see a good course with pretty nice design. It's not a bad place for any beginner or intermediate player, and even better players will enjoy some ace runs.
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Lflynnalbqnm
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
1.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The course is a basic course good for beginners.

Cons:

The course is in dire need of cleanup. I first played on Memorial Day weekend and the course was barely playable. I've tried to play every Monday since but the course is barely recognizable with all the vegetation and overgrowth.

Other Thoughts:

I would be more than willing to help with cleaning up this course if a cleanup date is set.
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IllustratorVir
Experience: 7 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Spend More Time Searching... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 6, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

There is a good mix of elevation and hole layout/direction. The holes all have teepads now that are in pretty good shape. The scenery is very pretty and there are restroom facilities and a nice practice field near by.

Cons:

Summer is here and the rough has grown, it is a nightmare. On many of my more recent trips I spend more time searching than I do playing. If your disc does not land in the fairway, be prepared to search or lose plastic.

Other Thoughts:

I have been coming to this course fairly frequently over the last year or so. But that has pretty much stopped given the dense rough and lost plastic. There are other courses within 20-30 miles that are better constructed and punish your score, not your bag.
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James McGirr
Experience: 11 played 11 reviews
4.00 star(s)

West Virginia's most under rated coarse 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 28, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

On any given hole there is at least 30 feet of uninpeded air space through out the fairway. The course has the appearance of being heavily treed.Through out the coarse Fairways were very fair off the tee

Cons:

If you can throw a disc over 375 feet you could over power the coarse.If you go into the ruff alot of sticky things stick to you.

Other Thoughts:

I really liked the coarse. It looks difficult at first. than you look closer. There are real fairways here even if your throw isn't totally on your intended line. Your throw ends up some were down by the basket. I really liked this course and have played alot of disc golf courses.It does require accurate throws but not total persision.
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sidewinder22
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18.3 years 331 played 198 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Po Boy Sandwich 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 technical holes playing through rugged wooded mountain terrain. 16 of the tees are nice pavers and holes 17 and 18 were natural tees. There are basic signs around the tees. Good mix of holes playing straight or gentle turns left or right with varying distances and elevation changes. There is some OB on the course to add to the challenge. Lots of fun short holes and hole 18 caps it off throwing a monster downhill shot. Benches at all the tees. Bathrooms by parking lot.

Cons:

As a traveling player, navigation and signage are the biggest cons here. There are tee signs at the tees, but some are mounted and others are laying around. The rough can also be a menace. As I was searching for an errant disc on hole 4, a couple nice semi-local players helped in the search and found my lost disc, and I asked to join them since I hadn't played here and they were happy to show me around and they knew navigation is tricky here.

Only one big loop of 18 holes back to parking lot. Course might be a little rough for rank beginners and too tough to hike the elevation required for other people. Course is also a bit short in length for pro level players.

Other Thoughts:

The Poor House Farm DGC is set in the mountain and woods behind the rustic farm house. You pass the pond and go over the bridge of the creek to get to hole 1. There was a wedding going on when I played here and the closest parking lot was closed, and I had to walk the long way around the farm house.

Hole 1 starts out with a nice flat 50-60' wide fairway although there are woods on both sides and a creek on the left that I found on the first drive of the day. Then Holes 2 and 3 play quite a bit uphill. Hole 4 was a nice little valley shot. Holes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 alternate gentle turns and elevation changes. Holes 12, 13, 14, and 15 all play slightly uphill and varying degrees of straight to slightly RHBH hyzer lines. Holes 16 and 17 are different than the pictures, I forget which one was the short island hole over a valley, but I really liked that shot. There is a bit of a walk downhill to hole 18, then you have a steep downhill bomb and the basket was blind to the right at the bottom of the hill, protected by trees and large rock formations just before the basket and the creek 40' behind the basket. It feels weird to throw out above the trees instead of down the swath of trees that was cut out for the fairway, it's just that steep!

Overall Poor House Farm tastes like a Po Boy Sandwich, it's a fun solid little technical course for most players. It's not a course that would go too far out of the way to play, but if in the area bring a map or meet a local, stay in the fairway, and have a good ole time here.
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seanyboyhoward
Experience: 11.3 years 40 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Not for the weak.... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 7, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Awesome entrance to course. If you are someone who likes elevation change this is a course for you. All variety of shots, ace runs, technical shots, up hill, down hill..etc. The course is a great hike, especially the first 4 holes. Use of property is pretty good, lots of fallen trees on holes which i enjoy. Teepads are in great shape as well as baskets.

Cons:

As stated in other reviews the signage is poor. With the multiple trails and the course having a map at each hole would be very beneficial. The signs pointing to next hole, perhaps a different color than green they were hard to see.

Also I went when all the brush around the course was dead but I can see how in full foliage it would be terrible.
Garbage cans, just put a few out on the course. There were beer cans at certain points, just a few cans to keep it a little cleaner.

Other Thoughts:

This was a fantastic course. I would recommend it to anyone in the area. I had a great time playing.
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dougo
Experience: 16.2 years 17 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice Course, few tips to help 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 13, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice tee pads when they exist
well kept fairways(mowed where possible)
Nice shot variety
Risk Reward on some holes
Awesome views on certain holes
Great Park!

Cons:

Signage here is only yardage and most of the time the baskets are farther than listed.
A few of the last holes need tee pads/signage leading to the next hole.
You can get lost pretty easily due to the lack of directional signage.

Other Thoughts:

Overall I really like this course. With a little work it could be even better. My biggest gripe is the signage(or lack of) with mountain bike and CC trails intersecting everywhere it's very easy to go the wrong way. Also basket locations change so a hole layout on the sign would be awesome! Maybe a donation box could be placed to collect some money towards them?

Also, whoever trims the course back (thanks!) but when you trim a small tree please don't cut them at 2-4" high on an angle! Very dangerous and a big tripping hazard!

Advice- Wear boots and watch out for the stumps. Hole 12 is barely playable with a huge tree down in the middle.
Hole 17's tee pad (we guess) is on top of the hill looking down towards the fallen tree with the basket up on the knoll.
Hole 18- Tee pad is on the gravel. Disregard the sign on the tree. Throw down the hill towards the small clearing the basket is a sharp RT short of the creek bed.
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Geremy
Experience: 22.3 years 54 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 27, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Tee pads are very grippy and level
-Accuracy is generally always rewarded
-Great elevation changes on at least half of the holes

Cons:

-A couple tee pads still need to be installed (as of this write up)
-The rough is thick, glad I played in the winter!
-Need to update tee signs

Other Thoughts:

Very scenic course with lots of different types of shots. Keep up the great work fellas!
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HawaiiJack
Experience: 19 played 17 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Oh my, another tree tunnel off the tee 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 14, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice work to get a course into unfavorable terrain. Being aggressive while maintaining accuracy off the tee will result in many birdie opportunities.

Cons:

Inadequate signage. This park is honeycombed with trails and paths branch out in many directions from several baskets. Bringing a course map is a necessity. Holes have very little diversity.

Other Thoughts:

There is a hike between many holes. I enjoyed it but I mention it for completeness for those who don't.
Holes 1-6: The course seemed fun and different as the tight tunnels off the tee into a variety of elevation changes lead to creative thinking about disc and shot selection.
Holes 7-12: The basic hole layout doesn't change much but the distance and difficulty go up a notch. If you miss fairways this course could start to get into your head. But it's starting to seem a bit boring and redundant.
Holes 13-18: A lot of relocation work is being done here. But the repetitive nature of the tee shots has become mind numbing. "Let's see, a tight tunnel going uphill to a blind basket. Haven't I played this hole about 6 times today?" I was tired and hungry and I poached an apple from the orchard.
A long downhill walk after #17 lead to a bench but no tee sign or tee pad for #18. I explored a few of the intersecting trails and never did find the tee. Presumably from the bench you fling your disc straight down the hill and when you get to the creek turn right and you'll see the basket. Don't follow what looks like a fairway going off to the right as you near the bottom of the slope, you'll never even see the basket from that path.
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jordanferg92
Experience: 13.2 years 51 played 29 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Amazing 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 29, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

1. Permanent brick tees
2. Signs include distance and par
3. Fairways are clear and open
4. Provides multiple opportunities to use every throw and disc you have
5. Most holes have benches
6. Wide variety of holes

Cons:

1. Some of the signs are missing
2. Trash can at tee 1 was overflowing
3. Navigation was difficult at times

Other Thoughts:

This course was great. I don't really have one bad thing to say about it. I loved the tees. This course has a lot of foot traffic and it really helps keep the paths clear and the fairways clean. This course overall is my favorite. It is very well maintained, beautiful, and challenging.
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dschley
Experience: 14.4 years 29 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Play it it's fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 14, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great layout good use of the elevation changes. Well defined fairways. Adequate signage. Good flow. Excellent tee pads and benches.

Cons:

Inaccurate signage lengths being corrected I hear

Other Thoughts:

The course is young and is getting better with age. Played once in longs and was very challenging yet not frustrating. Shorts was just plain fun and challenging enough.
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zubeala
Experience: 13.3 years 109 played 13 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 2, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Lots of variety. Stream along hole 1 and at the bottom of 18. Plenty of changes in elevation. Holes 2-4 all uphill and narrow. Fairly well marked. Most t pads are in decent condition. Hole number 11 in the spring when the apple blossems are in bloom, might be one of the most scenic holes in the US. Hole 18 is a downhill bomb. Basket hidden behind rock ledge at the bottom.

Cons:

Holes 2-4 all uphill and narrow. Easy to lose discs in the summer, as this is not an easy course to keep mowed. We use spotters on lots of holes. Last 3 holes t pads are incomplete. Some fairways have low stumps that can do severe damage to your ankles if you are not paying attention. Hole 18 is so easy to lose a disc on because even a mid level player can throw 300ft. I would suggest spotters.

Other Thoughts:

Keep in mind this is also a X-counrty running course so look out for people running on the course. Changed 16 and 17 last year. I liked the old 17 better.
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