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Stonewall Jackson Resort reviews
3
0
Beautiful resort that offers a quick rec round 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 14, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
Stonewall Jackson is a huge resort located right off I-79 and offers a ton of different outdoor activities. The course starts in front of the Roanoke building and it loops its way around a small section of the resort back to the building. There is plenty of parking space and restrooms and a snack bar can be found inside. It's nice to see such a well-kept resort in the rugged state of WV; here you can experience the beautiful WV scenery and really nice facilities.
Considering the context and setting of the course, it offers a quality round for beginners. I say this because I imagine most people coming here aren't here for the disc golf; therefore, it serves as a good introduction to the sport. It plays mostly open on shorter holes and provides some shot-shaping through trees and on gently rolling hills on a few holes.
The stretch from 5-7 is the best and most technical section of the course, utilizing rolling hills and numerous trees that allow you to choose your line. 6 and 7 also have water in play in different ways. 6's pin is about 20 feet in front of the water, so you have to be careful with your drive on this shorter, downhill hole. 7 has water running through the fairway and is the longest hole on the course.
There are tee poles with numbers and hole distances on them and the baskets are in good shape.
Navigation is very simple and all walks between holes are short, making this a very quick round.
Considering the context and setting of the course, it offers a quality round for beginners. I say this because I imagine most people coming here aren't here for the disc golf; therefore, it serves as a good introduction to the sport. It plays mostly open on shorter holes and provides some shot-shaping through trees and on gently rolling hills on a few holes.
The stretch from 5-7 is the best and most technical section of the course, utilizing rolling hills and numerous trees that allow you to choose your line. 6 and 7 also have water in play in different ways. 6's pin is about 20 feet in front of the water, so you have to be careful with your drive on this shorter, downhill hole. 7 has water running through the fairway and is the longest hole on the course.
There are tee poles with numbers and hole distances on them and the baskets are in good shape.
Navigation is very simple and all walks between holes are short, making this a very quick round.
Cons:
While the course is great for beginners, it doesn't do much for players that have some experience. Holes 1-3 and 9 have a combined one tree and that doesn't really come into play. Most of the course is dead flat and it has an average hole distance of 200'. Hole 7 is the only one that had much of a challenge.
The tees are natural and don't give a clear spot to throw from.
If the resort is ever crowded, there would be some interference with other activities. Wasn't the case for me though on a Monday afternoon.
The tees are natural and don't give a clear spot to throw from.
If the resort is ever crowded, there would be some interference with other activities. Wasn't the case for me though on a Monday afternoon.
Other Thoughts:
A nice quick pit stop off the highway, just keep in mind that you have to pay $3 to enter the park. Though, upon entering, you get a $3 voucher for snacks. Not a course that I feel is worth continually paying to play, but one worth hitting up at least once to get a few quick rounds in and to check out the lake.
