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Atwater, MN

Tadd Lake DGC

2.35(based on 5 reviews)
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Rush2112
Experience: 28 years 13 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great course for intermediate and novice players 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 19, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- nice mix of long, medium and short holes
- some challenging par 3's for those who aren't long
- quite a few nice birdie opportunities
- well maintained, scenic and an enjoyable setting
- good mix of trees with some open terrain as well
- very little use, seldom do I see other players
- not much for bugs and no poison ivy that I've seen
- water isn't a major factor but makes you pay attention
- increased to 18 holes at the end of 2014
- convenient parking with a mini-biff

Cons:

- no tees and lacking adequate signage
- confusing transitions between some holes

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoy playing this course and do so often. While an advanced player will probably see it as fairly easy, an intermediate player such as myself should find this course challenging enough to hold some interest and hopefully walk away at least a few under par. The long tee's (if you can find them) add a degree of difficulty and effect some holes much more than others... this is really my only complaint as most of the markers for the original 12 holes are gone. When it opened, the designers had furrowed out some ground to mark the tee's but these spots are becoming difficult to find. Even so, this is a great place for those new to the sport if for no other reason then there's very little pressure from other players... you can take your time, learn the game, relax and have some fun. I would have rated it higher but the lack of signage and somewhat confusing transition between some holes will make it difficult to figure out for those who haven't played here before... I'm guessing this will change as more funding becomes available. For some specifics... Hole #2 plays fairly long due to low hanging trees and is guarded by water on the right...calls for a low, long, straight shot. Hole #3 is one you need to birdie...it's super short and calls for a simple toss over a creek. Hole #5 is long and a good place to let it rip as there is plenty of open field to the right, though an errand hyzer shot (rhbh) can send it into the water. Hole #6 is another birdie opportunity as are holes 9, 10 and 11. Hole #12 takes you out back to the newly expanded section where the terrain is more open with cedar trees guarding many of the baskets... hyzer off #12 and you'll risk ending up in long reed grass where it becomes very difficult to find your disk (fun hole actually as cedar's block the basket). Hole #14 is long and presents more reed grass as well as wetland if you error right. The 18th finishes with water on the right and a tree guarding the center of the fairway (another fun hole that makes you think and adjust your shot a bit). Tip of the cap to the guys who designed this course, great job, I really like how you used the space.
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