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Ohio State University DGC

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nothinbuttree
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6 years 153 played 36 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Short and straight gets a C-.

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

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>Decent teepads and baskets
>Pretty easy to find next tees
>Rec players should have lots of birdie chances

Cons:

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>An almost disturbing lack of shot variety--many straight shots of similar distance in mostly open areas.
>I cannot imagine how busy the 4th largest university gets when classes are in session, so parking lots, roads, and sidewalks would become real factors on every shot for most of the year.
>Tee signs IN the teepads are a no no.
>1000' walk between holes 7 and 8.
>Parking is likely a pain when classes are in session

Other Thoughts:

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BASICS:

>Teepads--Grooved concrete, nice condition and I would think they shed water well. Nice and wide, and they would have been long enough, except for the questionable decision to put a concrete placard tee sign IN the teepad, toward the rear of each one, a bit more on the left side. So, if you want to use the left rear side of the teepad, you are out of luck. On some holes, this made the teepads feel a bit shorter.
>Baskets--DGA Mach 2's I believe, decent condition, catch well enough.
># holes--16. This WAS an 18-hole course, but on-going building construction has eliminated holes 1 and 18. I do not know the plans for replacing these, but they will not be the original holes, even if the total does get back to 18 in the future.
>Setting, type of course, fee? Large university campus. No fee to play, but if school is in session, parking will not be free, unless you want to walk over a mile. Not even sure where one would park, because the lot we parked in was not typically open to the public (school was not in session so we parked by teepad for 2, the new 1).
>Ease of getting to--A bit dicey actually--the road one would use is closed due to construction, another road to get to hole 2 is one way, so we had to crisscross a few parking lots to get there, but one could likely start on another hole with no issues.
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AMENITIES:
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>Parking--See last section--could be tricky if classes are in session.
>Bathrooms--No (though campus buildings likely have them, if one can get inside).
>Practice basket/driving net--No.
>Water/food nearby--The OSU student strip is 5 minutes or so away, which has about everything.
>Clubhouse/disc shop--No (though Columbus has some)
>Benches--I recall 2, though it is a flat course.
>Trash cans--Some.
>Bag holders--No.
>Tee signs--IN the teepads, hole # and distance, and flight lines that are not terribly accurate.
>Next tee direction/signs--No, but mostly not an issue.
>Wheelchair/cart friendly--Yes, yes. Except for hole 7, which crosses a small narrow bridge.
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COURSE PLAY:
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>Shot variety--Very limited. (Biggest con). Most holes are 225'--325', all par 3's, mostly straight shots with little shot shaping. It is frankly one of the boring tracks I have ever played. The last 3 holes offered a little variety, but the damage had already been done. If one can throw a Roc 275' straight, double digits under is definitely a target score. I was actually leaning toward a 2.0 rating just because of the lack of variety, but the last 3 holes, and recollecting the quality of the equipment moved the needle a bit.
>Open/wooded--Open--a few holes have a few trees to work around, most have 1 or 2 at most.
>Elevation--Pretty much forgot-to-fix-the-spare-tire flat.
>Distance of holes--About 180' to 340', mostly in the 275' range.
>Layout, long walks (inc. back to car), loops--One large loop, big walk (1000' or so) between 7 and 8.
>Total distance walked--1.5 miles
>Ease of finding next tee--Great except hole 7 to 8.
>General difficulty--Rec level
>Mud/water issues--No, but dry conditions recently.
>Water or O/B to contend with--Hole 7 has a marshy creek you throw over--it is a short, but blind hole, see where you are going first. Hole 15 throws near a small pond, but again, it would take a big shank or bad tree kick to get wet. There are SEVERAL parking lots which come into play, and likely considered O/B, and if busy, car clanking risk would be high on errant shots. We didn't care, we were trying to break in some new plastic and the lots were empty, but...
>Difficult rough/lost disc risk--Quite low.
>Scrape/scratch risk--Quite low.
>How busy was course/park--3 others seen playing, BUT, if school is in session, there would be lots of foot traffic on the sidewalks, and cars in the parking lots.
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OVERALL:
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>Fun/enjoyment factor, would I play again? It was pretty meh overall.
>Who will this course challenge? Rec players who cannot throw straight 250' or more.
>Is it worth a drive? No.
>Anything unique? Hole 7 is OK, but hardly unique.
>Would be a half star higher with--More shot and distance variety.


I am in my 50s, 130 or so courses played, 875ish.
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Sparky107
Experience: 3.9 years 17 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Good course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 19, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-This course has a great mix of short and long holes, some uphill, some downhill.
-The tee pads look well kept, with nice signs on the teepad, showing you where the basket is.
-I really like that it is still somewhat difficult, despite the fact that there are quite a few holes under 250 ft.

Cons:

-The signs on the teepads can get in the way, especially for righty forehand and lefty backhand.
-The teepads are a little on the shorter side, but they are nice and wide.
-Holes 1 and 18 are not available due to construction, or at least weren't as of the last time I played there.
-There is a ring of dirt around almost every basket now.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, a good course.
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DiscinOhio
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Premium Member
Experience: 10.8 years 199 played 190 reviews
2.50 star(s)

“Parked It” 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 23, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The West Campus DGC at Ohio State is a pretty easy course located right on campus. It's a unique setting for a course because nearly the entire course plays around parking lots with scattered trees.

+ Great textured concrete tee pads with the hole map elevated on the back of the pad. They're long and provide a lot of run-up room.

+ There's a handful of pretty solid holes despite the lack of elevation and tree coverage around the course. The design takes advantage of the space given.

+ Navigation is pretty simple. There are signs to help guide you in a few of the trickier spots.

Cons:

- The setting is about as chaotic as it gets. Most holes play near roads and parking lots that tend to be pretty busy. I'm sure there's plenty of student traffic around the course on weekdays.

- Many baskets are missing their number plate at the top.

- As a result of the setting, the course isn't very special. Sure there's a few fun tosses but like I said earlier, many are flat and open with no real hazards besides the concrete.

- 300 yard walk between holes 7 and 8.

Other Thoughts:

It's cool to see that the space was utilized for disc golf. It's a solid course for a low-tier player as long as you avoid breaking windshields.
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tommarker
Experience: 5.7 years 10 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Great for Buckeyes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 19, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

I'm a pretty rank beginner, so clearly I know everything about the sport. /s

This course is part of Fred Beekman Park on the West campus of The Ohio State University. The course itself is on the outskirts of the park and is basically a tour of the student parking lots.

I think this course was clearly intended as a "welcome to the sport of disc golf!" layout. Discs can even be checked out from the Department of Recreational Sports.

As others have pointed out, this course could easily be played with a midrange disc only. As a beginner, I greatly enjoyed the course and I think it could serve as a good introduction to students. It was a nice opportunity to work several different throws and pay attention to form, lest I hit a car.

Concrete pads, and hole are well marked. Hole 8 is probably the only basket you can't easily see from the tee.

Greens are immaculate. OSU Landscaping works their butt off to keep campus in good shape, and this course benefits from their labor.

If you are already on campus, it's a nice way to spend a lunch break on a sunny day.

Cons:

West campus is very windy with ever-shifting winds. I somehow managed to find myself always throwing into the wind. If you're a campus regular, this isn't a surprise.

Not a lot of shade on this course as it is using existing green spaces. Sunscreen will be your friend if you're out in summer months.

Not exactly a con, but more of "urban challenges" on the course. You're almost always playing along a parking lot or road. The aforementioned wind along with the worry of hitting a car/person can be intimidating and make you tighten up.

In addition to cars, there's a good chance an undergrad will walk in front of you. Hole 5 has a lot of extra foot traffic as people walk from the remote lot to the bus stop.

To be perfectly honest, I love this course because I'm a buckeye and it's a ten minute walk from my office. I wouldn't come here on the weekend, and I'd have been disappointed, even as a beginner if I'd made a longer trip (and paid for parking). But then, the course IS designed for the student in mind.

Other Thoughts:

Park has a website: https://recsports.osu.edu/fac...ens-west-park

As many have pointed out, Ohio State's parking lots are private, and there is a third party company that relentlessly monitors the lots for people without a permit. ** You will not escape their wrath** so use a meter or visitor parking kiosks. Since I work on campus, this is a moot point. COTA users could take the #84 right to the first tee.

The course map indicates a practice hole near the beginning. That has since been paved over for parking. There is a nice open cricket pitch if you want to warm up and throw a few long drives.
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Loddydoddy13
Experience: 16.1 years 54 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

OSU DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 29, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Conveniently located on Ohio States Campus makes this one of the few courses close to the city of Columbus. Well maintained with nice pads and baskets. A decent variety of holes. Great practice course for accuracy and short game.

Cons:

Roads, cars, parking lots surrounding course. Short course with little to no elevation. Crowded with non disc golfers walking around. Long walks between a few holes and parking.

Other Thoughts:

Played this course a lot when I lived close but not really worth traveling to play.
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DJ Space Case
Experience: 4 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Beautiful course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Every hole has a map at the tee and the following hole is always visible and if not there is a sign.

Cons:

Construction in a couple of areas prohibiting proper play, luckily i was fortunate to fly over each fence and added a challenge for me!

Other Thoughts:

Covers a large portion of the campus, lovely to play start to finish
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SaintAjora
Experience: 8.8 years 4 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Beginner Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good place to play. Forces you to play backhand. More about accuracy than anything else.

Cons:

Private Parking. OSU is not in charge of it. They will ticket you. Not a good course to practice far* shots 300+

Other Thoughts:

Course I feel is good to practice good backhand practice. Distance is not a problem here its accuracy and consistency.
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zetterbeard
Experience: 7 played 7 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Meh 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-This course appears to have made decent use of otherwise empty space, which is good I guess.

-Really good signage with pictures as well as solid, concrete pads.

Cons:

-OSU is just a plain course with nothing really to brag about at all. There are really no memorable holes to speak of. They're basically all "throw straight with small curve to the left/ right." Not much more than that.

-The entire course runs very close to the road and parking lot, so if you shank it, you might be hitting a car or person.

-If it's windy, this course gets really, really rough to play. It's not in an enclosed area at all, it's all surrounded by flat parking lots, so the wind gets reallllly bad here. Highly recommend NOT playing this course if it's even slightly windy because your discs will carry and you will be chasing discs all day.

-You have to pay to park in the parking lot. After OSU sold off all their parking rights, the Campus Parc people patrol all lots on campus at all times of the day, and this one is no exception. If you come to play this course, pay the money, like $1.50 per hour (which it's not even remotely worth it) and park. Otherwise, there's a very good chance they'll find you and stick you with a 20 dollar ticket, which is dumb and frustrating.

Other Thoughts:

-Really the only reason to play this course is if you're a beginner and want to try the sport out. I believe the Jessie Owens building near the first tee will loan you discs, so if you're a student reading this, ride your bike, walk, take the bus or whatever and try the sport out. It's fun, and this course is a good place to get your first 5-10 rounds in at. However, if you consider yourself to be anything above a novice, don't even bother coming here. The parking situation is annoying and the course, for lack of a better word, just kind of sucks.
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Mulligan
Experience: 26 years 68 played 11 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Well manicured, easy practice 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 4, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is situated on the west campus of OSU, and as such is beautifully manicured and well kept. It really can't be overstated how perfectly taken care of this course is. When all the other local courses are loaded with weeds and overgrown, you can go here and have an easier go of it. Multiple benches and trash bins are really nice.
Its generally a simple course, but really pretty, and great for beginners. Nice baskets, gorgeous flowering trees, and easy parking (though, you've got to pay).

Favorite holes are the trio of 5,6,7, the pseudo island shot at 14, 17s uphill hyzer bomb, and 18s very pretty finish to the course

Cons:

Most of the course meanders around parking lots and amongst University buildings and near busy campus roads. Follow the paved bike path from 7 to 8 (300yds). 8-13 is painfully boring as you circumnavigate asphalt with mostly straight shots. The woods on 8-9 come into play, but generally are easy to get through if you shank on in there. 10s high grass off to the left must be avoided as its one of the most impossible places to find a disc if you dump one in there.

Concerns over shanking one into parked cars, moving cars, or pedestrians are very real throughout most of the course, especially if its windy cause this course has very little natural wind breaks. Missed opportunity for an over the water shot on #15. 16 is basically a long putt, but within 30-40ft of a bus stop. Sidewalks or walking paths come into play on around half of the holes, when folks aren't just walking across the fairway anyhow.

Can also get really busy, with large groups of friends playing together and holding up the line... The last time I played, there was a group of 3 people (non disc golfers) that decided to just park their car way back in the lot near #8 and use the tee pad for a picnic! WTF?! Who does that?! (Update: This has happened to me a total of 3 times!)

Honestly, I speed play this course several times a week, and the worst are those "serious" disc golfers that feel the need to bring their entire collection out to play here when you could get by with a putter and still get under par. Seeing someone tee off with a Boss (or Groove, lol) from any tee here is just hilarious, but also frustrating and dangerous.

Other Thoughts:

You only really need 2-3 discs to play this course (putter and mid/fairway driver is plenty), which is great for working on form or testing out new discs. Unfortunately, there are still those guys who are bringing a full backpack of 20+ discs to this course, and others just don't know about letting people play through, so feel free to jump ahead and skip some holes and come back to them when you loop back around.

Play in off peak hours and during campus lulls for the best results and luck with parking. OSU is moving towards more parking in the outer edges and bussing into main campus, so this area could become extremely busy in the next couple years. As a Buckeye myself, this is my home course, but even I can't give it more than a 2, and thats with 0.5 for the effort.
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BigAl724
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.6 years 178 played 144 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Not the Best Setting for a Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course at Ohio State University plays around massive parking lots through small bits of grassy courtyards. The course starts and ends next to the Jesse Owens Tennis Center and metered parking is provided near Bevis Hall. I parked in the first empty lot that I saw because I was unfamiliar with the campus. I did not get ticketed, though it seems to be advised to park in the dorm lot. The course does a nice job winding back around to where it starts.

Tee pads are nontraditional but are huge and provide more than enough room for a big run-up. Chainstar baskets are in good shape and are easy to spot from the tees.

There is a nice mix of hyzer, anny, and straight shots and the course does a good job of using - though limited - the elevation and trees provided. If contending with O.B. gives you a thrill, you'll really like that aspect about this course. There are a few cool pin positions with 14's island-like green and 8 and 9's tucked-away baskets among trees.

Holes 2, 15, and 18 were the highlights for me as they provided some scenic shots and were the most technical on the course offering a few different lines to choose from off the tee. 15 allows for some potential to get wet if you fade into the pond, though chances of doing so are minimal.

There is good use of navigational aids on the tee signs and with some 'next tee' signs. The course allows for a very quick 18 as the holes are pretty short and straight-forward.

Cons:

This is one of the first courses I have played where I believe that a course may be better off not being here. I emphasize the word "may" because it really is great to have a course at a huge college to expose more people to the sport. However, there is a big danger factor here as the course literally plays around parking lots, busy roads, and campus buildings.

The holes often play dangerously close to the parking lots and roads, sometimes even crossing the roads. I played at probably one of the least busy times available and still had some issues with cars (parked and moving) and pedestrians. This is definitely not the usual case of clueless park-goers who are in the way of the course. I feel that this course is in the way of everything else going on.

There are some long walks from hole to hole in order to loop the course around the parking lots. From 7-8 the walk is marked as being 300 yards to the next tee.

Even without all of the busyness around the course, the holes are still below average in my book. The designers used the grassy land that is provided here the best they could, but the topography still doesn't allow for very interesting holes.

Other Thoughts:

I tried to be as fair as I could in my review, but combining mostly straight-forward holes with a very dangerous setting makes me feel that this course may be better off not in the ground. With a maximum hole distance of 360 feet, limited chances of losing discs, and straight-forward design, this could be a good course to bring beginners to...just as long as the campus isn't busy! I'd recommend playing here when school is not in session or at dusk.
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Araskelo
Experience: 13.8 years 18 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Decent course, terrible parking 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 9, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice beginner friendly course near OSU campus

Cons:

People hardly ever let you play through, There is a 300 yard walk between two holes, You have to pay for parking even though it isn't obviously marked as so. I parked in an empty parking lot at 6pm and ended up getting a $55 ticket.
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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.6 years 397 played 383 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Could’ve been more…more! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 26, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beginning at the entrance to the Jesse Owens Tennis Center on the OSU campus, this 18 hole course ambles about the sides of Carmack Drive and the parking facilities supporting this area. There actually are a couple of scenic shots approaching the pond and fountain on holes 13 & 14, and using some elevation on 16 & 17. The course starts with a nice map sign, and about a third of the holes have a sturdy bench and/or a trash can, plus campus maintenance, so the course remains very clean.

The large, level, ridged, concrete tee pads on every hole here at OSU are fantastic, and include permanent concrete tee signs (see pics) which give you a general overview of the hole, the distance (oddly, in yards), and sometimes an indication of the next tee position. The baskets are quality DGA made, seem to catch well, and the design incorporates the gentle rolling terrain, trees, and shrub lines whenever it could. Hole distances are scaled to the recreational to intermediate arm, ranging from 174 to 360 feet (which means no huge rips, but nicely sized for the fairways and obstacles they had).

There are a few holes which have a 'just blind' basket position to add a little thrill. #7 is a short sky hyzer (you might want a spotter for safety), while #8 is just blind on the left past the last large bush you see left of the next tee. Then you can spot the 9th basket by stepping out about 15' right of the tee.

Cons:

It's pretty clear as you play OSU that they were given the islands of green space around the parking lots here, rather than the go-ahead to really put in a more robust, stand-alone disc golf course. There is plenty of space, and even some wooded potential that slaps you on the noggin as you come upon the 'next tee' sign between 7 and 8. I mean, 300 yards to the next tee? You walk almost a thousand feet beside some interesting looking woods, and keep thinking, 'at least three holes could go right along here...' Granted, there's a murky swamp in there, too, but c'mon! And even though you get pretty close to using the pond on #15, it feels a little disappointing that they couldn't ask for even 50' of water carry to make it more fun.

Even though most of the holes flow pretty quickly one to the next, they can get a little repetitive, so you'll want to pay attention to the map, and some of the tee signs that indicate the next hole. And there will be some walking. If there's an event going on in one of the nearby facilities, there will be non-players to take care of, so don't throw if your shot might stray their way. And there's a lot of potential OB sidewalks and driveways to avoid.

Not a deal-breaker because the tees are all huge, but the stone tee signs are ON the pad, toward the back left quarter, which limits some angles of run-up.

Other Thoughts:

Hey, there's a practice basket at the start which clearly gets dual usage as a place to tie up your dog when you come for a Sunday mid-day soccer match. And there's sometimes an attendant at the parking lots, collecting $5 for 'event parking', but you might feel just like I did to see it was apparently free to park there by the time I got done. (or not..sounds like they will patrol, but not necessarily provide any way to pay) Grrrr!
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W7amf
Experience: 19.1 years 10 played 9 reviews
2.50 star(s)

aces up! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 14, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

small and fast
could ace almost every hole because they are short
not as busy as you'd think

Cons:

all par 3's realistically.
bust roads near buy

Other Thoughts:

this is a fun small course you can run or play a cool off round after playing griggs. you really only need a good mid range, or a mid and a putter to play. you could realistically ace every hole if your a high enough caliber player (don't have to be a pro, just need some luck)
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Nasty Nate
Experience: 21 years 12 played 11 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Ok course but I'd like to see OSU do something great! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 21, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Concrete tee pads with nice signage
-Benches
-Trash cans
-Score cards
-You can rent discs from OSU if you don't have any
-Is on campus (West Campus, to be exact)
-Has nice trees that create nice obstacles
-Has a decent array of skill shots involved. This course is good for the short game.

Cons:

-Not much green space to work with. Errant throws go in the street.
-Hole distance is measured in yards and seems inaccurate
-There is a sizable walk from 7 to 8 that is out of the way, but I guess this is how they had to fit the course into this space.
-The tee signs, although they're very nice, are built into the tee pads on a block of concrete and are literally part of the tee. They can get in the way if you want to start at the back corner of the tee.
-This course is very short
-Overall design is not favorable. The course was just squeezed into the green space around the parking lots and streets

Other Thoughts:

This course is best used for practicing finesse shots and making runs at the chains. It is very short and several of the holes are basically long putts. I did enjoy throwing around trees and seeing what shots I could take. This course is surrounded by busy roads and parking lots so if you have a bad throw it can be trouble. There are some decent/good holes here and the equipment is nice but it seems like they just stuck a course in the slivers of green space that surround West Campus. Since OSU obviously put some effort into this course I think they could have it somewhere there is more space. All in all, the OSU DGC is just ok if you're looking for a DG fix. It's not worth going out of your way to play. It's short, precarious, has nice tees, and is measured in football distance.
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reubencanowski
Experience: 2 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Night Discing? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 17, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The majority of these reviews all mention the same pros, which I agree with all, just wanted to add one more:
- Night discing. I can't believe no one else has mentioned this. With the course having been built around the OSU parking lot, there are plenty of street lights near each hole to allow for night discing. Maybe bring your glow discs with you, but all you really need is a flash light or your cell phone light. With the course being as well maintained as it is, as long as you play it a little safe, your discs should be fine.

Cons:

Agree with most everyone else's cons, although, I don't believe wind has ever been an issue for me.
...I take it back, wind is in play.
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AceWraith
Experience: 18.7 years 133 played 9 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Great for Learners 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 8, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Concrete Tees
-Good Baskets
-Nice tee Signs
-Nice Layout
-Can play with one disc
-Great for kids

Cons:

-No Free Parking
-Very Short for experienced players
-Very repetitive on back 9
-Not the best flow
-Parking lot and road too close to fairways

Other Thoughts:

If your just starting this is a great course, but more of a pitch and putt, or playing with just a roc/buzzz. If your in the area and want to play a round drive down to griggs for more of a challenge. I played this just to see what it was like and I found it lackluster, but I have played a round and found much better courses
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steven2361
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.9 years 286 played 53 reviews
2.00 star(s)

OSU: Short and Open 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very grippy pads and good signage. Nice baskets with number plates. Hole 4 is decent

Cons:

Even though the signage is good, the placement of the signage is not. The signs are concrete literally on the back left side of the tee pad. It can be a nuisance at times.

This course does not present much challenge with it being so open and short. You can throw a hyzer on almost every hole. Some holes are extremely short such as 2, 16, and 17. On 16 I could jump putt from the tee.

There is a 900 foot stroll between hole 7 and 8.

Other Thoughts:

Make sure you purchase a parking receipt near hole 1's basket at the corner of the parking lot and place it on your car's dashboard before you play.
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DiscDave
Experience: 13.1 years 10 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice open course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well marked signs at tees.
Great tee pads!
Well groomed.
Occasional benches if you are waiting or need a quick rest.
Plays quickly, usually not crowded.

Cons:

Distance given in yards.
Usually quite windy.
Parking lots and roads (OB) in play a LOT.
Pedestrian and car traffic can be hazardous.

Other Thoughts:

I like this course a lot. I have taken several people here to introduce them to disc golf. You need to have some distance on your throws but it is not supremely challenging. Paying for parking can be a pain, but it's better than a ticket! Overall it is a great place to play.
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Billy K2
Experience: 13.8 years 34 played 27 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Buckeye Nation 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 20, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

A very nice course in a campus enviornment
Best tee pads ive ever played on. Verry grippy
Not crowded(it was sunny and 93)
Nice course for begginers
Nice baskets
Pretty good signage exept for #1
Practice basket
Trees added for difficulty. Without trees=1 star
Layed out nice
Very close to campus
Hole 7

Cons:

Way to close to parking lot and roads
Very short
Measured in yards
Couldn't use practice basket because of cricket game(???)
Lake dosent come into play
No restrooms or water fountains that I saw
300 yard walk from 7 basket to 8 tee
Parking costs $1.50/hr.
Couldnt find 1st tee so had to tee off from #2

Other Thoughts:

I was at the university for my sisters dive meet and thought I'd check this place out. Very nice. This is the 1st university course I have played and was very impressed.

Criteria

Landscape: 3/5
Baskets, Tees, and hole diagrams: 3/5
Variety in hole distances: 3/5
Variety in hole types: 3/5
Difficulty/Challenge: 2.5/5
Course flow: 3/5
Outside interference(Pedestrians, Distractions, etc.) 3/5
Fun Factor: 3.5/5
Use of available land: 4/5
Overall Grade: 3/5
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Experience: 17 years 13 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good Short Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 25, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great tee pads. Well marked. Great course to work on your short game. Plays fast.

Cons:

Near several parking lots and roads. Not much variety from hole to hole

Other Thoughts:

Good course to play if you are able to control your shots well and you want to get in a quick round.
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