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Hole #17 (Taken 8/2009)
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Idaho or Pocono? 
2-4 
3/6/2006 
2/4/2009
Review By: optidiscic 
Played: 152 Reviewed: 146 Exp: 11 Years
This review was updated on 5/11/2010
Pros: This course offers a playing experience that is quite unique to Pennsylvania Disc Golfers. You will have to throw into the relatively open air and land safely amongst dangerous low scrub pines, bushes and evergreens. There are no obvious fairways defined by old majestic hardwoods. It reminds me of landscapes out west particularly Idaho....has that craters of the moon type feel at some places...really weird but kind of fun in a unique way. The course is close to a cool Dam and reservoir and Pocono resorts and a WAWA conveniance mart are not far away. The course itself has ample length to challenge you. A few unique basket locations, such as the elevated one shown in the photos. A different playing experience. You have to be able to throw over obstacles often...tomahawk/thumber anyone? Playing here is about landing placement and not fairway accuracy....this is a skill many woodsy Easterners never learn and often they just assume the course sucks...open your mind up and your enjoyment and game will improve here.
Cons: IT gets a bit repetitive throwing over scrubby brushed moonscape without any clear fairways. You will search for your discs in the bushes or the evergreens more than once. Not much tremendous elevation here despite being in the mountains and no water despite being a Dam course. IT is like a desert out there...so it's rocky and dry, though flash floody when it rains.
Other Thoughts: This is a must play just because it is such a strange course. It offers a different challenge that will only enhance your game. I would not say it is an elite course, but it is not an easy course to play either. Despite that I think it should be played just due how different it is.
7 of 10 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review nice challenge
Pros: Bearclaws are doing alot of work on this course. Fairways are "Fair" if you choose to play conservative. If you choose to go for it, or try to fight the pines, you might be taking alot of 4's and 5's. If you like rough terrain this is your course. Signage was adequate.
Cons: Rough terrain. Some holes are short and less challenging. I played the day after a rain, and the course was very wet.
Other Thoughts: If you are in the area, you must stop by this course. Definately worth the time. Also, drive down to the Dam. It is something to see.
3 of 7 people found this review helpful.
"Welcome to the Moon with Pine Trees" 
Pros: Good length, a mix of left/right holes, completely different terrain than most east coasters are used to (short, thick pines that will eat your discs). Land is not mixed use... no worries about joggers. Well maintained. A unique experience in PA and worth at least one visit.
Cons: Only four alternate tees / holes. No amenities other than a port-a-potty... it's like the desert out here (tons of bugs too). Alternately super dry and super wet ground thanks to the watershed. Rocks will tear up your discs. People who throw big tomahawks will eat this course up as they won't have to contend with the same trees that backhand throwers do. Could use some better signage for finding the next hole, especially on the back nine.
Other Thoughts: Had a great time at the tourney here. Hope they can expand a bit to make the 800-footer permanent. Might be more fun in the winter without the brutal heat and bugs, especially since the pines will stay about the same year round.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Unique Course 
Pros: This course was very diffrent from every other course I have every played (Rocks and Pine Trees). Some of the holes seem really long (exspecially when going up hill).
Cons: Maps/Signs and pins not marked can make it hard to find the "right" pin on a few holes
Other Thoughts: Everytime I play this course I always have a good time. Just past the course is a Dam with a beatuiful overlook. Everytime I take someone new here we stop afterwords. Definetly worth the time.
2 of 6 people found this review helpful.
dam fine course
Pros: elevation changes, terrain diversity, bamboo poles added to the tops of the baskets allows throwers to see the target even with some pins being protected.
Cons: course still under re-construction. plays wet in the spring and ticks can be a problem if you don't wear long pants in the spring and summer.
Other Thoughts: what an interesting course! very unique terrain. Can play very difficult if the wind is whipping across the pocono plateau. 17 new mach II's have been installed. The local club is working on a new nine holes there as well.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Pros: A good job was done to even out righty/left holes. Some holes have 2 baskets while others do not.
Cons: Scorecard maps and distances don't match up with the signs often enough to make things confusing. This is not a 4.5 star course.
Other Thoughts: Feels like a high altitude desert. Short to medium height pines spinkled here and there will force you to use overhand shots more frequently than usual. Slight elevation changes keep things interesting. Unlike most dam courses there are no water throws here or even views of the dam.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Dam course 
Pros: Variety of short and long holes. Course is generally in good shape.
Cons: Can get very soggy after rains and in the spring. Hard to find a couple of holes.
Other Thoughts: Challenging course, doesn't seem to get as much traffic as Hickory Run.
1 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Hard course on Mars
Pros: This course presents a new challenge for most east coast players. Long, elevation, creative pin placement.
Cons: Many holes play very similar.
Other Thoughts: There is almost no grass on this course it feels more like Mars than Pennsylvania.
1 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Improving... 2-4 5/7/2007 5/29/2007
Review By: adlacro Played: 57 Reviewed: 57 Exp: 7 Years
This review was updated on 8/13/2008
Pros: Cooler in summer with the Poconos elevation bringing wind. Signage is excellent when properly used. Course is continually improving thanks to the Bearclaws.
Cons: When it rains, the course becomes a wetland. Course layout will illusion your head (lush grass on some holes to a dry desert feel, kind of odd).
Other Thoughts: If you play this, play Hickory Run, just 20 minutes away.
3 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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