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A lot better than you might have heard!
Pros: Shady. Concrete tee pads. Lots of benches. Challenging, pro-level course. If you like 'em tight, and I do, you'll like Cottage Hill.
Cons: Grafitti, and not the best baskets. A couple of holes are alike here and there, so the variety factor isn't the greatest especially since there are no open holes. Not the easiest place to get to in Mobile, just seems like it takes forever to get there from any direction.
Other Thoughts: I don't understand the low ratings for poor Cottage Hill. Sure, it has some trash on it here and there sometimes, and the baskets are bent and vandalized often by the neighborhood flunkies, but it is fun and it's definitely a challenge. Some fairways are very tight but they are fair...if you can hit your line you will be rewarded, and if you can't you'll be punished, just as how the sport is meant to be.
I tend to rate courses by the design and variety of holes, and not as much by factors like signs and baskets and ease of navigation and trash, so that's probably why I rate this place higher than most. I really enjoy a tight, challenging course where getting off the fairway means a real struggle for par, and that's what Cottage Hill is. Yes, there are a lot of short birdies that are all around 240 feet long, but the course is well-balanced although it could be said that it favors a lefty. It does seem to be best to play this course early in the day before the crowds of kids take over. The five pro blue tees add to the challenge and I recommend playing them.
I tend to rate courses by the design and variety of holes, and not as much by factors like signs and baskets and ease of navigation and trash, so that's probably why I rate this place higher than most. I really enjoy a tight, challenging course where getting off the fairway means a real struggle for par, and that's what Cottage Hill is. Yes, there are a lot of short birdies that are all around 240 feet long, but the course is well-balanced although it could be said that it favors a lefty. It does seem to be best to play this course early in the day before the crowds of kids take over. The five pro blue tees add to the challenge and I recommend playing them.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Cottage chill
2-4 
2/28/2012 
2/28/2012
Review By: ohtobediscing Played: 120 Reviewed: 25 Exp: 33.7 Years
This review was updated on 10/5/2012
Pros: Despite its location in a city park, its very woodsy, with a few 200+ yo oaks spread throughout the 20+ acres that are dedicated to disc golf. The only sign of any other type of activity was a used condom---hey, maybe someone lost a bet...
This is like a slightly longer version of Chicasabouge to the north, with very defined fairways, a good mix of hyzer/anhyzer/straight shots, unforgiving rough, and disc-redirecting trees everywhere. Tommys seem like a bad idea but sometimes its all you've got. Almost zero elevation change. Expect skips and slides on the hard-packed fairways. Vertical putting is useful, as some baskets have close-in shrubbery.
From late fall to early spring, the ground cover[in the rough] is slight enough not to lose discs, and the bugs are hardly noticable.
Each 9 holes start clockwise and finish near the parking lot, but the public only sees you teeing at #1: you're hidden the rest of the course.
This is a tolerable course for rainy/windy days, though the sandy washes will collect large, shallow puddles in a downpour. Benches and trashcans on almost every hole. Most baskets have a "next hole" pole, but you shouldn't have much trouble figuring it out, as any wrong direction is heavily wooded.
This is like a slightly longer version of Chicasabouge to the north, with very defined fairways, a good mix of hyzer/anhyzer/straight shots, unforgiving rough, and disc-redirecting trees everywhere. Tommys seem like a bad idea but sometimes its all you've got. Almost zero elevation change. Expect skips and slides on the hard-packed fairways. Vertical putting is useful, as some baskets have close-in shrubbery.
From late fall to early spring, the ground cover[in the rough] is slight enough not to lose discs, and the bugs are hardly noticable.
Each 9 holes start clockwise and finish near the parking lot, but the public only sees you teeing at #1: you're hidden the rest of the course.
This is a tolerable course for rainy/windy days, though the sandy washes will collect large, shallow puddles in a downpour. Benches and trashcans on almost every hole. Most baskets have a "next hole" pole, but you shouldn't have much trouble figuring it out, as any wrong direction is heavily wooded.
Cons: When the growth is on during spring you're going to lose discs, especially among the evil thorny vines, resilient as barbwire. A spotter is a wonderful companion. Locals do clearing in the winter, but that only seems to encourage more dynamic plant growth--use of the course is all that keeps the fairways open. Bugginess can be overwhelming in summer.
Look at the pictures---all the holes seem similar, yes? Playing with locals, we spaced the next tee and threw on a hole we'd just thrown 5 holes ago. But the technical nature of the shots still intrigues you.
Look at the pictures---all the holes seem similar, yes? Playing with locals, we spaced the next tee and threw on a hole we'd just thrown 5 holes ago. But the technical nature of the shots still intrigues you.
Other Thoughts: The park is 300+ acres with ballfields, a kids playground "city" [huge!] near #1 tee, tennis courts, several miles of wooded trails, skatepark, and plenty of parking. Stores and eats at NW corner of park[2 min. drive, long walk].
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Fair?
Pros: There are some very cool "Roc" shots requiring a variety of shot shapes.
Cons: There are several holes that you better be "livin right" to get off the tee.
Other Thoughts: First off... I am no rookie. I have played courses all over the southeast and used to play as a pro (990 rated, for what it's worth). I have played many "tight" courses and understand the difference between skill and luck. This course has many holes that require alot of precision but there are some holes that Ken Climo would admit was lucky to get through the "fairway". I follow that statement with this. You can play some of these type holes as two shot holes and still walk away with a 3 with a well controlled upshot. Summing up, You should be prepared to beat in some discs at this course and if you play this course smart you can definitely shoot 7-8 under. But if you shoot way over par... don't give up hope this course can defeat even the most seasoned pros.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Ummm, yea
Pros: Challenging course with narrow fairways makes accuracy much more important than being able to drive a long way. Nice park and the course itself has a certain woodsy charm which I like. Reminds me of a couple of my home courses, just a bit more difficult. I like a mid range challenge, especially coupled with a round at Langan the same day, which works the long drive game.
Cons: Trash. Lots of it on the fairways and off. Crowded. Don't get me wrong. It excites me to see so many folks out playing a round but when families have 4 year olds throwing and holding up a train of people behind them, learn to offer to allow others to play thru. The large # of people playing takes me back to the trash thing. Doesn't anyone see all the trash but me? Bring a bag and pick it up! Jeez. Kills me that everyone wants to use a course for free but will not lift a finger to keep it nice. Grafitti. Lots of that too which makes a course have a trashy feel to me. Tee pads are concrete-great. Small in most cases-bad. Exposed tree roots around tee pads makes follow thru at times hazardous. Lots of stoner types here. Lots. Next tee signs pointing out direction would be helpful.
Other Thoughts: Played this along with Langan/Municipal park on same day as part of road trip. This course was by far the trashiest I have played. If the course was better kept up and dumbasses didn't grafitti everything here, I would give it a higher score and come back. As it is, no to both.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Tough Wooded Course
Pros: Well designed and layed out, secluded and peaceful in the mornings, a great course to learn to hit lines off the tee and throw solid accurate approaches.
Cons: The tee pads are concrete, but a little short for my liking. This course is going to make the ams feel like they are back at novice level, and can be crowded with idiots in the later hours of the afternoon.
Other Thoughts: This is a great course, it is the hardest course in Mobile to me, but that is not a bad thing. If you average around even par at most courses, expect to shoot around +5 out here.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
nice wooded course
Pros: at least 2 sets of tees for each hole and sometimes 3. Nice shady course for those hot summer days. overall nice design with navigation not a big issue. in a nice park with restroom and other recreational facilities. not crowded at all on the sunday I was there. concrete tee pads.
Cons: very little variation in terrain ie no water no real elevation. All the holes are wooded.
Other Thoughts: We played 2 sets of tees and the tees often change the character of the hole not just add distance. I really like this course. although the fairways are tight I did not see any holes without a path to the basket. If you throw accurate shots you can score well. If you have a big arm and like to air it out this is not the course for you.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Welcome to Cottage Hell!
Pros: Very shaded. Will force you to work on your midrange game. Several other courses within 10 minute drive.
Cons: You can have a good shot on this course and end up with a terrible result ( this is normal in disc golf just not on seemingly every hole ). Very dirty course with lots of trash and few trash cans. The trash cans that were there were overflowing. Awful shule if you are off the fairway ( watch out for all of the briers ). Very redundant with a midrange and a putter being really the only discs that you need ( if you hit anything with a driver you will probably be in very bad trouble due to an errant ricochet ). There really isn't an hole where you can actually reach back and let one rip.
Other Thoughts: If you are around this area and only have time to play one course then your time would be much better spent at either USA or Municipal.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros: It's nicely shaded? There are easy birdie shots. The tees are cemented.
Cons: Navigation in between holes can be gruesome. HEAVILY WOODED. The people that attend this course are all either drunk or under the influence of another substance. There are benches, but they are defiled. The trashcans are full or overflowing with garbage, mainly beer. The trashcans also have a lot of writing all over it, usually themed by the Alabama Crimson Tide. The cemented tees are breaking and are very small and tight to begin with. Be aware of roots and other things sticking out of the ground, can cause injury.
Other Thoughts: The best thing about the courses within Mobile is how close they are to one another.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
A little tight and frustrating
Pros: Very challenging. Shaded at all times.
Cons: Too tight at times and not marked well. I can see half of the holes being a little tight but this is not fun. Not for beginners.
Other Thoughts: This is a lousy course. Worst course I ever played. You got to let a frisbee run for a few holes in a round and this one does not allow it.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Good, Chanllenging Course 2-4 3/23/2010 3/28/2010
Review By: Nathanbr2 Played: 50 Reviewed: 26 Exp: 5.5 Years
This review was updated on 4/17/2010
Pros: 1)Very challenging course, Narrow Fairways force you to pick your throws carefully.
2) Shade throughout (huge bonus on the gulf coast in the summer)
3) Nice (sometimes a little short) tee boxes.
4) Trash cans and benches scattered throughout the course.
5) Very easy course to play 9 holes at a time, Holes 1 and 10 both start in the same area. I often Start on the Back 9 if the front 9 is too crowded.
6) This course has very little issues with wind. Even when there's a moderate breeze at the South Alabama Course, you barely get a breeze in the woods.
2) Shade throughout (huge bonus on the gulf coast in the summer)
3) Nice (sometimes a little short) tee boxes.
4) Trash cans and benches scattered throughout the course.
5) Very easy course to play 9 holes at a time, Holes 1 and 10 both start in the same area. I often Start on the Back 9 if the front 9 is too crowded.
6) This course has very little issues with wind. Even when there's a moderate breeze at the South Alabama Course, you barely get a breeze in the woods.
Cons: 1)Easy to lose discs in thick forests, although many holes tend to be a little forgiving on this.
2) Beginners will struggle on this course, but will learn how to lay very quickly
3) Do not play on weekend unless you have to. Park is VERY crowded on saturdays
4) Watch when throwing, some people still use this course as a dog walking trail (even though there's a seperate one in the park) and often walk the course backwards for some reason.
2) Beginners will struggle on this course, but will learn how to lay very quickly
3) Do not play on weekend unless you have to. Park is VERY crowded on saturdays
4) Watch when throwing, some people still use this course as a dog walking trail (even though there's a seperate one in the park) and often walk the course backwards for some reason.
Other Thoughts: Even with the Cons, this is still one of my favorite courses. A must play for anyone in the area who wants a challenge
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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