Most Underrated Disc Golf States

[Cgkdisc]

Jen, remember the title of the thread is underrated states not perhaps over (hyped) rated states like Texas and Michigan...

[jenb]

Remember that my point is that Texas is not overhyped enough, and therefore underhyped.

[Cgkdisc]

I think you'll see several extensive travelers disagree considering Texas has had the most courses since 1990 and has extended that lead.

[ohtobediscing]

I've been impressed with the pictures and videos of some of the Texas courses, but as far as hype goes, the circle-jerks on DGCR for TX are every bit as big as those for NC, MI and PA.

[deBebbler]

Originally Posted by jenb

I realize my opinion might be different had I lived on the West side of MI instead of near Detroit.

Had you lived on the west side instead of near Detroit, you might still be here.

[humchris85]

Originally Posted by jenb

Texas.

Yes, I realize Texas was mentioned by the OP as being in the top 4 most hyped.

I think practically everyone would agree that Texas belongs in the top 4.

My point is that Texas IS the top 4.

1. Texas
2. Texas
3. Texas
4. Texas
5. Still Texas
6. Might be another state, but probably still Texas.

Texas sucks.

[craftsman]

Originally Posted by jenb

Having lived and learned disc golf in Michigan, which is one of the other most hyped states, all I can say is that Texas DG stomps all over MI DG. I realize my opinion might be different had I lived on the West side of MI instead of near Detroit. But the Detroit area has a big cluster of courses, and they don't compare. That, and you can't play them most of the year due to ice and snow, followed by several months of mud due to snow melt. As far as I'm concerned, you can eliminate all the northern states right there.

Sounds like youre a fair weather disc golfer and will/would never be considered a michigan discer

ps, the detroit area doesnt have a big cluster of courses.

[codyroberts18]

I don't really think you can go by ratings a lot of times on this site because as other posts have said, they are biased and different people from different areas like different things. I think if your state has been host to an NT, Major, or Worlds then it is on the map and not underrated. That being said, I have not played many states outside of my home state of Mississippi, but I think it could be considered underrated. I never hear of people playing here, so I don't think people even give some of the courses here the time of day. We have a few par 60 courses that will challenge anyone with big hills and thick woods. The Rez in Jackson is par 54, but has 3 locations all of which challenge anyone. Multiple state parks with multiple courses. Tishomingo State Park has 3 good courses in one location, Tombigbee State Park has 2 great courses in one area, Trace State Park has a blue level course with 2 tees and a par 69 gold course which will be permanent in the next few weeks after baskets arrive, Lake Lowndes State Park has a blue level course with 2 sets of tees and a gold course that is par 69 that is not permanent, 2 gold level courses on the campus of Mississippi State University.

I think if it were more centralized it would be better because there are some courses here that are bad. However, we have tons of great courses here in Mississippi and I have left out a few. If this states good courses were played more than it's bad courses I think it would be on the map.

The problem with things like this however is that people are biased. I think Mississippi is underrated but others think their state is. It is cool to see everyones opinion though

[kevinmzane]

I really think that the KC area doesn't get all that much attention, but is an outstanding area with a great DG community and I was very lucky to have gotten to learn there. (More of a combo of KS and MO than just one state. Ks as a whole is still pretty mediocre)
Since moving to GA, I have mostly been very impressed with the courses out here. They are just too darn far apart to consider the state underrated as a whole.

[Cgkdisc]

Looks like Emporia, KS will be bidding to host Worlds in the next few years.