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New Market, MD

West Winds DGC

2.75(based on 5 reviews)
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gtg888h
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18 years 40 played 27 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good start for ball golf style in MD 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 3, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+Excellent baskets (DiscCatchers) and signage. Multiple tee options for differing levels

+Very nice practice area

+Nice combo of open bomber-style holes with others that have more "technicality". That technicality isn't shot-shaping, but rather avoiding bunker OBs or angle control on the landing. I really liked hole 8 with the big valley shot and the basket up on the woods line to the right - you either have to throw a big FH or go straight at it/BH turnover. Fun shot to throw and watch fly.

+Lots of elevation, both up and down

+Mostly stroller/wagon-friendly with a walking/golf cart path the whole way (minus one broken section), so while it is a *very* long walk, you can bring a little one with you.

Cons:

-Some incredibly long walks on the back 9/10 holes, especially from 12 through 17. This course is borderline unplayable in the heat of the summer unless you do some of the creative parking that was suggested by another commenter. Bring *lots* of water.

-Natural tee pads that can get really torn up after lots of rain or snow. They were fine on a dry summer day, but after a week of a decent amount of rain in early January, my footing was not confident in the least - something that's crucial to have on a long course requiring full-power tee shots on every hole.

-Some of the holes needed some better grooming to really look their best, with the bunkers looking pretty ragged. I wouldn't ding a public course for this, but being a pay-to-play situation...

-No restrooms out on the course. Given how incredibly long it is, and that you're almost always within eyesight of private homes, going in the wild isn't really an (acceptable) option.

Other Thoughts:

$4-6/person "donation" to play. PayPal info on the board next to practice area.

Restaurant/pro shop/second 18-hole course to come. This could be an excellent course in a few years with the right investments into tee pads/multiple baskets/fixing some broken pathways.

I'll come back in a couple years to revisit this rating. I think it could quickly get bumped to a 4 with the right upgrades.
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Calioppie
Experience: 9.1 years 11 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Championship course in the making 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Multiple tee positions to choose from. Long course with elevation changes for a nice workout while playing. The old ball golf driving range is nice for practicing long distance throws. Practice baskets are also available for the short game in your life.

Cons:

Could use more trees for more options than mostly long wide open shots to the baskets. No bathrooms on the course so if you're caught in the back 9 by a sudden urge you are in for a long walk to the nearest bathroom.

Other Thoughts:

This course has every bit of a championship course. It is new and there is still a lot of work being done on the premises, i.e. restaurant and pro shop being renovated. There are cabanas available for relaxing before or after a round. When I played there was only one course available to play but a second course was being planned and baskets were near going in the ground for two separate 18 hole courses to chose from. This will be a great course to play and I hope to see some tournaments if the grand plans all come together for this course.
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