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Hole #2 (Taken 6/2012)
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Reviews: 7
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Flat but Fun
2-4 
6/16/2012 
6/19/2012
Pros: - Surprising amount of angles are used. Excellent use of trees, bushes and fences as obstacles.
- There is a nice variety of distances being used. 6 of the 9 holes are over 300' and there are two holes over 500'. This course allows you to test your max distance.
- The course has a nice flow overall with a short walk from the parking lot to the Practice Basket & Hole #1. Hole #9 finished right at the parking lot. There is a slight hiccough in the flow with Hole #4 & 5. The map has been updated but someone needs to update the tee signs. When playing, just note that the Tee Sign that says #5 is actually #4 and vice versa (according to the map and easy of flow).
- Safety ranks pretty good on this course. The only holes that come close to overlapping are #4 & 5. If there is a group on each you will just need to use good judgment . Hole #9 does have a docking area to the left of the basket but it most likely does not get a lot of traffic.
- Hole #8 has multiple tees with Long Tee giving you a 630' fairway!
- The concrete Tees are in excellent condition
- The Tee Signs are located on poles to the rear of each Tee and are very helpful. They are a little beat up but they show the Basket, Mando & Next Tee. The map is handy but really wont be needed once Hole #4 & 5 is updated on the Tee Signs. Navigation is very simple here.
- The Baskets are in excellent condition and are well labeled
- The water hazard greatly adds to the play factor on Hole #8
- Good upkeep by the university
- Low traffic by disc golfers and civilians
- Practice Basket located near Hole #1
- Plenty of parking
- Near the highway, easy to get to
- There is a nice variety of distances being used. 6 of the 9 holes are over 300' and there are two holes over 500'. This course allows you to test your max distance.
- The course has a nice flow overall with a short walk from the parking lot to the Practice Basket & Hole #1. Hole #9 finished right at the parking lot. There is a slight hiccough in the flow with Hole #4 & 5. The map has been updated but someone needs to update the tee signs. When playing, just note that the Tee Sign that says #5 is actually #4 and vice versa (according to the map and easy of flow).
- Safety ranks pretty good on this course. The only holes that come close to overlapping are #4 & 5. If there is a group on each you will just need to use good judgment . Hole #9 does have a docking area to the left of the basket but it most likely does not get a lot of traffic.
- Hole #8 has multiple tees with Long Tee giving you a 630' fairway!
- The concrete Tees are in excellent condition
- The Tee Signs are located on poles to the rear of each Tee and are very helpful. They are a little beat up but they show the Basket, Mando & Next Tee. The map is handy but really wont be needed once Hole #4 & 5 is updated on the Tee Signs. Navigation is very simple here.
- The Baskets are in excellent condition and are well labeled
- The water hazard greatly adds to the play factor on Hole #8
- Good upkeep by the university
- Low traffic by disc golfers and civilians
- Practice Basket located near Hole #1
- Plenty of parking
- Near the highway, easy to get to
Cons: - Very little in elevation changes on this mostly wide open course
- Could use a bench or two and a trash receptacle near one of the Tees
- A sign guiding you to Hole #1 would be an excellent addition to assist first time goers
- Flow on Hole #4 & 5 (previously discussed) slowed us down a bit
- Hole #8, Short Tee, is a wide open boring light toss. Could this be helped by moving the basket back and toward the water or in another direction?
- Even though I like the layout of Hole #5 with the fence and tree making you pick your path I do find it extremely short at 179'.
- Could use a bench or two and a trash receptacle near one of the Tees
- A sign guiding you to Hole #1 would be an excellent addition to assist first time goers
- Flow on Hole #4 & 5 (previously discussed) slowed us down a bit
- Hole #8, Short Tee, is a wide open boring light toss. Could this be helped by moving the basket back and toward the water or in another direction?
- Even though I like the layout of Hole #5 with the fence and tree making you pick your path I do find it extremely short at 179'.
Other Thoughts: - This course is set on the university school grounds and is mostly flat but well mowed. Typical college setting with nice buildings and trees scattered lightly around the large yards. I do not know the politics on this course but there seems to be plenty more room to add another 9 holes.
- There seemed to be a constant wind on Hole #8 & 9 even though the weather was clear. Not a pro or con but something to be aware of. Bring your windy discs just in case.
- As 9 hole courses go this course was fun even though it is very flat. I would say there are some challenges but it's certainly not a 'challenging' course.
- I think that Hole #7 is the most challenging with it's right turning fairway toward the water into a small putting area.
- My favorite hole is #3 I guess. Fun course but nothing really sticks out as a favorite.
- Overall I enjoyed the course but I would not consider this something to travel far to try out. It does mix well when you want to hit this course up before lunch then do a round across the street at Young's Run DGC. As with most 9 hole courses I'm happy it's there as it adds to our sport. Thanks to those that put this course together for all of us to use.
- There seemed to be a constant wind on Hole #8 & 9 even though the weather was clear. Not a pro or con but something to be aware of. Bring your windy discs just in case.
- As 9 hole courses go this course was fun even though it is very flat. I would say there are some challenges but it's certainly not a 'challenging' course.
- I think that Hole #7 is the most challenging with it's right turning fairway toward the water into a small putting area.
- My favorite hole is #3 I guess. Fun course but nothing really sticks out as a favorite.
- Overall I enjoyed the course but I would not consider this something to travel far to try out. It does mix well when you want to hit this course up before lunch then do a round across the street at Young's Run DGC. As with most 9 hole courses I'm happy it's there as it adds to our sport. Thanks to those that put this course together for all of us to use.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Kent Read Kent Wright, Throw Plastic
Pros:
~9 hole mixer across the street from Young's Run
~Concrete tees & nice baskets
~Decent commuter college setting
~Easy in/Easy out
~A handful of really fun holes
~9 hole mixer across the street from Young's Run
~Concrete tees & nice baskets
~Decent commuter college setting
~Easy in/Easy out
~A handful of really fun holes
Cons:
~Flat and mostly wide open
~Signage missing from half of the tee posts (bring map)
~No other amenities available
~Repetitive with limited challenges
~Flat and mostly wide open
~Signage missing from half of the tee posts (bring map)
~No other amenities available
~Repetitive with limited challenges
Other Thoughts:
A 9-hole "extension" of Young's Run I suppose would best describe this course. Hopefully it' used by the students, but worst case it gives the locals an opportunity to open up on some drives which isn't primarily available in the wooded course across the street. I enjoyed my round and nailed a couple birdies which is always a plus. The available land was put to good use and most of the holes are fun to play.
A 9-hole "extension" of Young's Run I suppose would best describe this course. Hopefully it' used by the students, but worst case it gives the locals an opportunity to open up on some drives which isn't primarily available in the wooded course across the street. I enjoyed my round and nailed a couple birdies which is always a plus. The available land was put to good use and most of the holes are fun to play.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Unique
Pros: Good Signage
Concrete Tees
Wide open for the most part
Mandos
Course flow is good..from one hole the next
Very well Maintained
Concrete Tees
Wide open for the most part
Mandos
Course flow is good..from one hole the next
Very well Maintained
Cons: Not much to complain about.
Definitely not a Pro's course
Water hazards
Definitely not a Pro's course
Water hazards
Other Thoughts: We started the course on hole 2, Becuase it is right next to the parking lot.
Holes 2 and 3 you have to navigate some trees.
4 has a mando , that goes around the trees...seems to be the longest hole on the
course
For the most part its grip and rip .
Be careful 6 and 7 will punish any errant shot that goes right. There is a small stream there.
Also be mindful of the time of day you are there. You can probably get away with parking in the faculty parking, but just beaware. I parked there, and the security did approach me about it. She was actually really cool about it, and seemed enthused that we were there to play .
Nice park for beginners, or a confidence builder after a bad day Youngs Run ( across the street)
Holes 2 and 3 you have to navigate some trees.
4 has a mando , that goes around the trees...seems to be the longest hole on the
course
For the most part its grip and rip .
Be careful 6 and 7 will punish any errant shot that goes right. There is a small stream there.
Also be mindful of the time of day you are there. You can probably get away with parking in the faculty parking, but just beaware. I parked there, and the security did approach me about it. She was actually really cool about it, and seemed enthused that we were there to play .
Nice park for beginners, or a confidence builder after a bad day Youngs Run ( across the street)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Work with what ya got 
Pros: This course has very nice newish baskets and concrete tees. A few of the holes have an extra tee added to add some difficulty.
This course really does the best it can with the available land, bringing some trees and water into play in an otherwise open space.
There is pretty good variation in hole distance from very short 140' to an extra long 600' (from the long tee).
Highlight holes for me were #9 with the pin on a slope and surrounded by OB, #3 short but through a gauntlet of trees, and #7 which has a tight window to the pin with water nearby.
The course is very well maintained by the college.
This course really does the best it can with the available land, bringing some trees and water into play in an otherwise open space.
There is pretty good variation in hole distance from very short 140' to an extra long 600' (from the long tee).
Highlight holes for me were #9 with the pin on a slope and surrounded by OB, #3 short but through a gauntlet of trees, and #7 which has a tight window to the pin with water nearby.
The course is very well maintained by the college.
Cons: Not super challenging. You can play this course with pretty much straight drives off every tee.
There is a significant layout problem around holes 5 and 6. I was told by a local that they play 5 then 4 followed by 6. All in all strange design.
The whole course is just kind of blah. Mostly flat, mostly open, mostly short, mostly boring.
There is a significant layout problem around holes 5 and 6. I was told by a local that they play 5 then 4 followed by 6. All in all strange design.
The whole course is just kind of blah. Mostly flat, mostly open, mostly short, mostly boring.
Other Thoughts: This course is very good to have on campus since it can get people interested in disc golf and can play easy enough to not discourage new players.
Literally across the road is the (now) 18 hole course Young's Run which is pretty cool. These two courses together provide a nice contrast and tournaments or events held here will often include both courses for 27 holes.
This is not a bad 9 hole course but definitely not one I would travel out of my way for.
Literally across the road is the (now) 18 hole course Young's Run which is pretty cool. These two courses together provide a nice contrast and tournaments or events held here will often include both courses for 27 holes.
This is not a bad 9 hole course but definitely not one I would travel out of my way for.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Uses All It Has 
Pros:
Concrete tees, practice basket, close to Clarence Darrow course. Good map.
Concrete tees, practice basket, close to Clarence Darrow course. Good map.
Cons:
Flat as they come. Single tee/pin location. Minor flow issue - have to re-trace steps from basket-5 to tee-6.
Flat as they come. Single tee/pin location. Minor flow issue - have to re-trace steps from basket-5 to tee-6.
Other Thoughts:
Plays around the grassy open space along the southeast side of a small campus. Minimal obstacles, but does what it can with what is available - scattered trees, an edge of woods, and a bit of water. Mostly straight throws needed of the tee, except long, sweeping left-turner on #4, and a tight right at the end of short hole #5.
If you enter the campus a road too early (across from Arby's), you can park in the back left-corner of the far parking lot and start at #2.
Certainly some challenge here - basket-7 near water's edge behind a small window - and suitable for safari and/or glow.
Plays around the grassy open space along the southeast side of a small campus. Minimal obstacles, but does what it can with what is available - scattered trees, an edge of woods, and a bit of water. Mostly straight throws needed of the tee, except long, sweeping left-turner on #4, and a tight right at the end of short hole #5.
If you enter the campus a road too early (across from Arby's), you can park in the back left-corner of the far parking lot and start at #2.
Certainly some challenge here - basket-7 near water's edge behind a small window - and suitable for safari and/or glow.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
It's a good compliment to youngs Run
Pros: It's a 9 hole course on a college campus. Some decent hole designs. Really is a good 9-hole course that I thought had some good shots to throw. I believe it is hole 9, that has a really nice green surrounded by OB. It's a great course for newer players.
Cons: I couldn't really find any cons. It is short, but there are 2 or 3 tough longer holes that make up for the 2 ro3 short holes.
Other Thoughts: I enjoyed this course. It played well with the other 15 at Youngs Run just across the road. No poison ivy on this course like Youngs Run which is a big plus. For a small-college campus course, it is just what they need to get people into disc golf.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Basic course
Pros: New course, well-maintained grounds. Easy to navigate from hole-to-hole.
Cons: Not very technically challenging, mostly open. Right on a (very small) branch college campus; buildings/roads all around.
Other Thoughts: This course isn't much to rave about. Mostly just baskets out in open fields, so you'll throw to one basket then head to the next. not much in the way of obstacles or need for a variety of discs or throws.
The Clarence Darrow/Young's Run 15-hole course is a 30-second drive from here, best to hit both courses or just skip this one altogether.
However, the course is pretty new, so all the baslets are new and every hole has a sign with a map. Since it's on a Kent State University branch campus, the grounds are well-maintained.
Probably a good casual course if you are in the area, but not worth an extended drive. The nearby Young's Run course is pretty cool though, so if you hit that one it's not much effort to stop by the KSU Trumbull course as well.
The Clarence Darrow/Young's Run 15-hole course is a 30-second drive from here, best to hit both courses or just skip this one altogether.
However, the course is pretty new, so all the baslets are new and every hole has a sign with a map. Since it's on a Kent State University branch campus, the grounds are well-maintained.
Probably a good casual course if you are in the area, but not worth an extended drive. The nearby Young's Run course is pretty cool though, so if you hit that one it's not much effort to stop by the KSU Trumbull course as well.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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