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Scioto Hills Camp reviews
5
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Better than anticipated 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 2, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
This small 9 holer is treks the player through the base area of a very nice Christian camp in southern Ohio. This place has everything for a kid (of the Christian following). I brought my nephew and spoke to the very kind and friendly staff at the office desk. They were willing to let us play a quick round thankfully.
Without going into full detail, the first 4 holes play a little closer to the camp buildings than I enjoy being. Following that, I think the last 5 holes are all great!
This course plays great for the kids that it is meant for. Playing all of the holes are par 3s is actually fun for an intermediate player as well.
The terrain is moderately hilly, but an easy hike.
Again, the design was great holes 5 through 9 even for intermediates. The first 4 holes make me think that somebody is going to eventually get hit.
Baskets are a mishmash. Some are deep dish... some are shallow. Not a big deal. Nice stones around the base of each basket.
Without going into full detail, the first 4 holes play a little closer to the camp buildings than I enjoy being. Following that, I think the last 5 holes are all great!
This course plays great for the kids that it is meant for. Playing all of the holes are par 3s is actually fun for an intermediate player as well.
The terrain is moderately hilly, but an easy hike.
Again, the design was great holes 5 through 9 even for intermediates. The first 4 holes make me think that somebody is going to eventually get hit.
Baskets are a mishmash. Some are deep dish... some are shallow. Not a big deal. Nice stones around the base of each basket.
Cons:
Major cons are basically holes 1 through 4.
I wish that this was a little bit more public, because it would help disc golf in the area. However, I totally understand it being private during summer months when the camp is very busy.
Seems to be single placements for pins. Would be nice to have a couple different options to mix it up.
Natural pads- not a big deal for me... but can be for others.
No next tee signs makes some navigation difficulties.
I wish that this was a little bit more public, because it would help disc golf in the area. However, I totally understand it being private during summer months when the camp is very busy.
Seems to be single placements for pins. Would be nice to have a couple different options to mix it up.
Natural pads- not a big deal for me... but can be for others.
No next tee signs makes some navigation difficulties.
Other Thoughts:
Design- 2.5
Baskets- 2.5
Terrain- 4
Navigation- 1
Beauty- 3
Teepads- 2
15/6 = 2.5
I think this is worth playing if you just need to bag a course... and maybe you are picking your kid up from camp. Thank you to the staff for getting this course in the ground. Would love to have a kids tournament here in the future!
Baskets- 2.5
Terrain- 4
Navigation- 1
Beauty- 3
Teepads- 2
15/6 = 2.5
I think this is worth playing if you just need to bag a course... and maybe you are picking your kid up from camp. Thank you to the staff for getting this course in the ground. Would love to have a kids tournament here in the future!
6
0
Surprisingly Enjoyable 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 6, 2015
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This remote, private course boasts tremendous use of the available elevation to craft nine fun lines of flight for the casual to Recreational disc golfer (bigger arms won't have too much chance to air 'em out). Though natural grass, tees are well-marked with twin, white, 24" posts with very simple hole number signage, and baskets are 18 chain DGA,s in good shape, but ranging from shallow with high nubs to the next generation, deeper cages.
Showing a slight preference for right-to-left lines, the course bends around log cabins and buildings, as well as tree groves and horse pastures, with distances ranging from 155 to over 300 feet, and is definitely enjoyable in its degree of challenge for the intended audience. The first hole starts just behind the main building beside the lake and crosses the driveway back over that ravine to the back of the main office, but is guarded by the pair of trees to make it more than an ace run. Hole 2 sweeps around the log cabins and past the corner tree (you don't want to run long down the hill right). Hole 3 turns around and goes up slope into the pines, before the dastardly hilltop, pine-traversing sweeper 4th. Hole 5 is a touch downhiller with rough beyond the basket, and 6 angles across the driveway, as perhaps the longest hole on the course. 7 has (up) hillside all along the right and horse pasture (fenced) on the left, with a lightly tree-surrounded green. Hole 8 is level, but well-guarded, giving you a chance to really shape your line to the pin. Hole nine plays at the top of the ridge before you get a chance to go back and play it all again.
The folks who run the camp are friendly and enthusiastic about their course, and don't seem to mind the occasional visitor, provided you check with them first. Obviously, as a Christian youth camp, the facilities are intended for camp patrons, first and foremost.
Showing a slight preference for right-to-left lines, the course bends around log cabins and buildings, as well as tree groves and horse pastures, with distances ranging from 155 to over 300 feet, and is definitely enjoyable in its degree of challenge for the intended audience. The first hole starts just behind the main building beside the lake and crosses the driveway back over that ravine to the back of the main office, but is guarded by the pair of trees to make it more than an ace run. Hole 2 sweeps around the log cabins and past the corner tree (you don't want to run long down the hill right). Hole 3 turns around and goes up slope into the pines, before the dastardly hilltop, pine-traversing sweeper 4th. Hole 5 is a touch downhiller with rough beyond the basket, and 6 angles across the driveway, as perhaps the longest hole on the course. 7 has (up) hillside all along the right and horse pasture (fenced) on the left, with a lightly tree-surrounded green. Hole 8 is level, but well-guarded, giving you a chance to really shape your line to the pin. Hole nine plays at the top of the ridge before you get a chance to go back and play it all again.
The folks who run the camp are friendly and enthusiastic about their course, and don't seem to mind the occasional visitor, provided you check with them first. Obviously, as a Christian youth camp, the facilities are intended for camp patrons, first and foremost.
Cons:
You'll need to contact the camp folks in order to play, and that might not be an 'instant' agenda item. The number on the course description page (740-778-3279) was not in service the first week of September, 2015. You might be able to email the camp itself, but don't expect an instant response for short term road trip planning.
The roads into the area are a bit rough, then turn to gravel roads, so take it easy the last few miles in.
The course itself has only grassy areas between tee signs for your tee shots, and is extremely steep in areas. Though they've put in a couple of steps on 5, you'll want to watch your footing when wet. Also, there are some places with awkward transitions: go uphill to the left of the top of the steps to get to hole 4, turn left up the first path after hole 8, and then come back across the top of the pond dam to return to the beginning after 9.
The three holes with some difficulty are clear: hole 4 plays right over a building (most direct line), tempting folks not to shoot the difficult, intended flight path skip-hyzering in under the pine branches from the right. And when you approach the green, there might be folks enjoying the patio chairs there on the left. Hole 6 shoots over the 7th tee, so the course shouldn't be played as a 'packed' event. Finally, on 7, it's probably TOO easy to hyzer into the horse pasture, and the gate and fence might pose climbing / liability issues if you're not careful.
The roads into the area are a bit rough, then turn to gravel roads, so take it easy the last few miles in.
The course itself has only grassy areas between tee signs for your tee shots, and is extremely steep in areas. Though they've put in a couple of steps on 5, you'll want to watch your footing when wet. Also, there are some places with awkward transitions: go uphill to the left of the top of the steps to get to hole 4, turn left up the first path after hole 8, and then come back across the top of the pond dam to return to the beginning after 9.
The three holes with some difficulty are clear: hole 4 plays right over a building (most direct line), tempting folks not to shoot the difficult, intended flight path skip-hyzering in under the pine branches from the right. And when you approach the green, there might be folks enjoying the patio chairs there on the left. Hole 6 shoots over the 7th tee, so the course shouldn't be played as a 'packed' event. Finally, on 7, it's probably TOO easy to hyzer into the horse pasture, and the gate and fence might pose climbing / liability issues if you're not careful.
Other Thoughts:
The nice guy we chatted with at the camp mentioned their interest in putting in a back nine, but wasn't really sure where that might eventually go. Sounds like they've got plenty of land, and with the nice fun holes they already have, I'd love an invite to any grand re-opening they might host!
