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Laramie, WY

Spring Creek DGC - Old Layout

2.755(based on 8 reviews)
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mndiscg
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Experience: 16 years 483 played 478 reviews
3.00 star(s)

9 baskets 18 tees 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 9, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Multiple pin locations for each hole. At least two, 3 on many. Most of them aren't a harder and easier location but just a different location. It keeps the game fresh if you play here often.
-Creek and pond provide hazards. Creek is good because you can almost always get your disc out of it. The pond is less forgiving.
-Many risk/reward shots, especially near the pins. Many are on slopes near the creek.
-The tees and baskets are nice.
-This course has a lot of support from the city and local businesses. Every hole is sponsored.
-Course maps and scorecards are very plentiful at the start of the course on the south side. You will absolutely need a map your first few times playing this course.
-There is a practice basket.
-There is good length and a good variety of length on this course.
-Very scenic, views of the Snowy range to the west and pole mountain to the east.

Cons:

-Can be very very windy as the course doesn't really have any trees.
-Could lose a disc in the pond
-There are 9 baskets to 18 tees which means that you might have to wait as someone playing a different hole to your basket might be finishing up.
-I think due to the 9 baskets and 18 holes that the walking distance between holes is long. The course really doesn't flow very well. You often have to walk around to a bridge to cross the creek. Some places you can jump over the creek but it is high right now.
-The pond is very popular amongst kids and their parents and is often near the course. Other park users walk around the course with dogs and there is a playground although that isn't really in the way.

Other Thoughts:

This course would be a lot better if there were 18 baskets. It would improve the flow a lot and make the walking less and the fun more. I think that these factors have greatly affected the ratings of this course. I think this course is fun and a good challenge for most levels, especially when the Wyo wind is blowing. I would recommend playing here and if you live here you really have no choice. The object course at UW is just that, an object course.

The mailbox at the start of the course always has scorecards but doesn't always have maps. If you haven't been here before, you NEED a map or a guide. Go to Atmosphere Mountainworks in downtown Laramie to get one and some plastic.
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tbsox
Experience: 17.9 years 40 played 17 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fair Scenic Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 21, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Thr course has a good variety of holes and offers a nice challenge for everyone. The longer holes are mostly grip it and rip it (and very open) but there are a lot of shorter holes offering a better risk reward decision. The creek is used continiously throughout the course.

Cons:

The tee pads are really confusing at times. going from hole to hole is a challenge for a first time player at this course. Fortunately someone has been good enough to add a map of the course located near the first tee box. I highly suggest picking up a copy of this in the mailbox if its your first time on the course. There are a lot of non players using the space as well. WATCHOUT FOR THEM

Other Thoughts:

Take advantage of the map in the mailbox on the first tee. This is a nice little park in a higher altitude town. This being said you will have to share the park with the non disc golfing public as well. I would not suggest this course for a quick round because the space is well traveled by many local users that seem unaware that the tees are near to their locations. Just check twice for families before throwing at blind holes.
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