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Shelby, NC

Wolfman Woods

3.635(based on 4 reviews)
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DiscGolfCraig
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Howlin' Good Time

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 27, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Wolfman Woods is an excellent mid-level course. Big arms aren't needed. From the short tees, 14 of 18 holes are between 220 and 315 feet. From the longs, 13 of 18 are between 220 and 350.
- As such, accuracy is at a higher premium than distance. When throwing down tight, wooded fairways, you're only going to be putting for birdie if you're on the fairway rather than 50 feet deep into the woods.
- Lots of variety. Some decent elevation. Layouts vary from open field holes - #4, 15 - to lightly wooded (#1 - 3, 18) to tight, wooded fairways (#5 - 9) to everything in between. Throw in water holes (#10 & 11) plus a ravine, creek in play on #1, 16, & 18, and there's something for everyone here.
- Good flow. Good variety. I never felt I was playing the same layout back to back. The longest hole on the course - #4 - is preceded by a short, birdie-able layout and followed by a tight, s-curved, mid-range layout. Even the two water holes play different, with the water hugging the right side of the fairway on the former and just being a simple portion of the shorter fairway on the latter.
- Being mid-range, I like the amount of birdie opportunities. Smack trees on a tight, wooded layout, and get a bad score on one hole. Don't worry! Good chance to redeem yourself with a shorter and/or more open layout afterwards.
- Great flow. Holes don't overlap. Each hole has its own space. Course is easy to navigate generally. Maybe just an additional arrow or two on the final holes.
- Quite. Scenic. No sounds of highways. No sounds of planes overhead. You're out in nature. You have some outstanding scenery around. It's an added bonus to this layout.
- Great use of the small ravine at the beginning/end of the course. It hugs the left side of the fairway on #1. It's right behind the basket on #16, a downhill 232 foot (280 longs) shot. So, if you're making an ace run, you're probably ending up in the creek/ravine or further, aka you're OB. And on #18, you're throwing over. Less challenge here, but a scenic view as you're walking over it.

Cons:

Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing about the actual layout. Sure, you can tinker with a couple of tee or basket locations, lengthening a hole or two. But as is, this layout is an absolute hit.
- That said, there are always things to improve. More benches throughout the course would be nice.
- Course would benefit from improved tee signs and some more navigational arrows.
- Wifi service may be iffy. Be sure to have your disc golf-related apps open before you're here.
- I can see how some people will complain they had to drive 60 - 75 minutes from Charlotte, Greenville, or Asheville to play a course the caliber of Reedy Creek, Winget Park, or Century Park. I know you people exist because I see your type complaining in the Charlotte DGC FB group that it's too far to drive across town to play a course.
- If you're going to complain about driving an hour, you're also the person who's going to complain about paying $5. So yes, you're paying to play a private course with less amenities than Sugaw Creek, Black Mountain, or Holmes Park.

Other Thoughts:

I really liked Wolfman Woods. It picked its lane, stuck to it, and achieved its goal. No, it's not as hard as Hornets Nest, Holston Creek, or Jackson Park. And that's ok.
- This course had so many Reedy Creek vibes (speaking from my Charlotte-based perspective). If you have fun at Reedy, you'll really like Wolfman.
- I had the advantage of playing this course with a lot of leaves having already fallen off the trees. I had at least one shot make a gap that wouldn't exist if leaves were still on trees.
- Completely irrelevant to the course itself. Coming from Charlotte, when you turn off 74 onto Plato Lee road, there's a gas station at the corner. That's the gas station where Charleston church murderer Dylan Roof was arrested in 2015. I drive by here several times a year on my way to the mountains. I always get a eerie vibe. Let's just say I'm not ever using this gas station to get my last minute snacks or drinks on the way to the course.
- There are so many fun and/or creative holes here. I don't think this course has a true signature, awe inspiring hole. People will probably gravitate to one of the water holes because, well, we're simple.
- This was definitely worth the play. It feels like a quality course. You can see loads of work has gone into this course. And it's greatly appreciated!
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