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Hole #13 Tee: Straight, long & then fades right to pin. Heavy shule along right side.
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Brevard is hard
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6/25/2012 
7/3/2012
Review By: Bennybennybenny Played: 27 Reviewed: 25 Exp: 2.2 Years
This review was updated on 5/2/2013
Pros: Brevard is a great disc golf course around college buildings. It is very scenic too and I like the variety here (except the wetlands). Everything else is great I think.
-I like the baskets because they are different than you will usually see. They are in great shape and although they are not double chain baskets, it's easy to get your putter into them.
-My favorite hole was number 16! It's downhill and you have to go over the field where the fairway is. There is a small dropoff behind the basket. Although most holes here are over 350" feet long, 7 are less than that with #3 being the only fun ace run on the course and it's downhill. Yet #3 is punishing, you have to avoid the building on the right and trees to the left. Whatever you do, do NOT go too far because water is ahead but it should be easy to avoid.
-Another great thing is that here at Brevard, recreational players can call some of the longer par 3's (1,5,7,8,10,11,13,15 and 17 par 4's. Hole 9 is a par 5 for recreational players. Hole 12 is a par 4 if you are a recreational player or not, it's super downhill and only 500 feet long.
-7 has a cool design! In the middle of the running track is the fairway. Though the basket is to the right of it, so it's sidearm friendly. On number 6, the running track is to the left (Don't know if it's OB or not) and the green has trees around it. This is one of the shorter holes that has an ace opprotunity if you can throw over 285". If you want a birdie then you will have to avoid the running track.
-The standout holes I am going to go with would be #4, #9, #12, #15 and #16. #4 is a fun hyzer shot over the water, #9 is the longest on the course where you go left of some old building, #12 is the straight downhill hole -25 feet so plays 375 feet long, #15 is the straight uphill hole (+42) so it plays 525, and #16 is a very fun downhill shot from the woods about -10. Plays 310 feet.
-Although this course doesn't have tons of elevation, holes 12 and 15 have TONS of it. 12 is insanely downhill and 15 is STEEP uphill, It's a 370 foot par 3 but plays 525.
-I like the baskets because they are different than you will usually see. They are in great shape and although they are not double chain baskets, it's easy to get your putter into them.
-My favorite hole was number 16! It's downhill and you have to go over the field where the fairway is. There is a small dropoff behind the basket. Although most holes here are over 350" feet long, 7 are less than that with #3 being the only fun ace run on the course and it's downhill. Yet #3 is punishing, you have to avoid the building on the right and trees to the left. Whatever you do, do NOT go too far because water is ahead but it should be easy to avoid.
-Another great thing is that here at Brevard, recreational players can call some of the longer par 3's (1,5,7,8,10,11,13,15 and 17 par 4's. Hole 9 is a par 5 for recreational players. Hole 12 is a par 4 if you are a recreational player or not, it's super downhill and only 500 feet long.
-7 has a cool design! In the middle of the running track is the fairway. Though the basket is to the right of it, so it's sidearm friendly. On number 6, the running track is to the left (Don't know if it's OB or not) and the green has trees around it. This is one of the shorter holes that has an ace opprotunity if you can throw over 285". If you want a birdie then you will have to avoid the running track.
-The standout holes I am going to go with would be #4, #9, #12, #15 and #16. #4 is a fun hyzer shot over the water, #9 is the longest on the course where you go left of some old building, #12 is the straight downhill hole -25 feet so plays 375 feet long, #15 is the straight uphill hole (+42) so it plays 525, and #16 is a very fun downhill shot from the woods about -10. Plays 310 feet.
-Although this course doesn't have tons of elevation, holes 12 and 15 have TONS of it. 12 is insanely downhill and 15 is STEEP uphill, It's a 370 foot par 3 but plays 525.
Cons: -Weeds and other crap is growing a lot on this course. I really don't like the wetlands on number 7 through 9. I also had to take a 5 on hole 12. The reason why is because vegetation was blocking my teeshot and I did NOT want to lose another disc like I did on 8. I had to play safe as I could.
-Hole 8 is easily the worst on the course. It's 480 feet long and it's bad enough wetlands all around the right side which is OB. Guess what OH NO! the football field is ahead around 200" feet and the basket has tons of trees blocking it I don't see why the tee cant be to the right of the football field and make another fun ace run because this is a poor design and I lost my beast so I hope this tells you people reading this to lose a disc that you are willing to sacrifice.
-It's also not worth the walk from 10 to 11. It took me about 45 minutes to find eleven but I didn't have a map. I ended up going down the trail leading to 12's fairway and luckily I found 11's basket. Number 11 is a 410" foot nightmare that is a dogleg left.. The opening to the green is also small.
-The thing is that most fairways need to be widened a good bit and this course could be one of the best in North Carolina. All of these cons are temporary problems and I saw a man mowing the grass on the course so the weed problems should wear off soon.
-There are no teepads on the course but that's not a major problem. A major problem is that most baskets are not numbered but someone can always fix that.
-Lack of next teesigns and again, the walk from 10-11 was covered in thorns and I found #15 by going to the left instead of straight ahead and #12's tee is close by so I went down the trail and saw #11's basket.
-Hole 8 is easily the worst on the course. It's 480 feet long and it's bad enough wetlands all around the right side which is OB. Guess what OH NO! the football field is ahead around 200" feet and the basket has tons of trees blocking it I don't see why the tee cant be to the right of the football field and make another fun ace run because this is a poor design and I lost my beast so I hope this tells you people reading this to lose a disc that you are willing to sacrifice.
-It's also not worth the walk from 10 to 11. It took me about 45 minutes to find eleven but I didn't have a map. I ended up going down the trail leading to 12's fairway and luckily I found 11's basket. Number 11 is a 410" foot nightmare that is a dogleg left.. The opening to the green is also small.
-The thing is that most fairways need to be widened a good bit and this course could be one of the best in North Carolina. All of these cons are temporary problems and I saw a man mowing the grass on the course so the weed problems should wear off soon.
-There are no teepads on the course but that's not a major problem. A major problem is that most baskets are not numbered but someone can always fix that.
-Lack of next teesigns and again, the walk from 10-11 was covered in thorns and I found #15 by going to the left instead of straight ahead and #12's tee is close by so I went down the trail and saw #11's basket.
Other Thoughts: I am officially 15 and I have been playing disc golf since March of 2011 at Bonclarken retreat. I was in seventh grade back then and I saw baskets on the course at Bonclarken and really wanted to give this a try and I play a lot in Charlotte. #8 is my main disappoint on the course layout but the main problem was that there were weeds taller than me.
Hole by hole review
#1 is a nice starting hole completely open. It allows you to bomb a nice drive but you will have to avoid the college dorms around the fairway.
#2. Is a little tougher but if you are good at sidearms,this shouldn't be so hard. It's not long.
#3. Is really this only ace run. It's straight which makes it a little tougher since a building is too the right and trees to the left. Use a midrange or putter.
#4. Is a nice par 3 with water to the right. Any throw is okay.
#5. Is completely open and sometimes is played longer than 350" if you land in the field to the left. Sidearm should do it.
#6. Easy hole, it's straight and it allows you to throw sidearm or rhbh (right hand back hand.
#7. Cool design with the middle of the running track as the fairway. Either throw sidearm and play safe for a 3 or RHBH over the track and try for a 2. AVOID THE WETLANDS!!!!!!
#8. You better play this safe if you don't want to lose a disc. This is impossible and you should use a disc you don't use often. One of the worst holes I've played.
#9. Nice hole that is the longest on the course. Throw RHBH to avoid the wetlands. It's open to the left.
#10. Long and the second hardest so far. Avoid the giant bush to the left and you should be okay.
#11. Good luck if you want a deuce. I woundn't try it though, the opening is small and lots of vegetation is to the left.
#12. This was very disappointing since weeds blocked my teeshot and you can't see the fairway. It should be cut by now and if it is then rip it. This hole would have been awesome if my teeshot was completely open
#13. Pretty easy if you avoid the OB to the right. Weeds are growing inside the basket (haha)
#14. Very nice and uphill, this is one of the shorter holes at Brevard but you better hit the fairway or kiss your disc goodbye.
#15. Not the longest but it's STEEP uphill but the fairway is mowed and the thornbushes to the right are not really disc eaters because they are thin. Good luck. Plays 525 because of its HUGE elevation gain.
#16. Best on the course according to me. It's easy and sweet and the fairway is very easy to hit.
#17. Another great hole with the road to the right and football field to the left. The field is pretty easy to avoid since it's far to the left. This is a great hole with a nice trimmed fairway.
#18. The finishing hole is the shortest on the back nice at 299" feet long. The basket is hiding behind pine trees.
Brevard does need work with the weeds but it is a great course that is definitely worth playing. I live two hours from here and the reason I played here was because I was a Bonclarken with my family right after the summer retreat. Give this a try. I played this when I was at Bonclarken with my family. (Although it's my church camp) I go here with the family as well and next time I am here with my church and have time, I would recommend playing here or Richmond. I really want to play Richmond sometime. Bring some throwaway discs and use them on #8 particularly unless you know how to avoid all of that crap on that hole. Besides hole 8 this course is great. #8's my main beef and it should be shortened because Brevard has a lack of ace runs. Forget about a birdie on that one. It sucks. At the same time, it's definitely worth the play in my opinion.
-Signature hole is #12, it wasn't for me because this course is terribly maintained but #12 is definitely fun because when it's not a jungle, it's a sweet bomb that plays only 375", a big arm could possibly eagle this. This is probably the easiest on the course.
Hole by hole review
#1 is a nice starting hole completely open. It allows you to bomb a nice drive but you will have to avoid the college dorms around the fairway.
#2. Is a little tougher but if you are good at sidearms,this shouldn't be so hard. It's not long.
#3. Is really this only ace run. It's straight which makes it a little tougher since a building is too the right and trees to the left. Use a midrange or putter.
#4. Is a nice par 3 with water to the right. Any throw is okay.
#5. Is completely open and sometimes is played longer than 350" if you land in the field to the left. Sidearm should do it.
#6. Easy hole, it's straight and it allows you to throw sidearm or rhbh (right hand back hand.
#7. Cool design with the middle of the running track as the fairway. Either throw sidearm and play safe for a 3 or RHBH over the track and try for a 2. AVOID THE WETLANDS!!!!!!
#8. You better play this safe if you don't want to lose a disc. This is impossible and you should use a disc you don't use often. One of the worst holes I've played.
#9. Nice hole that is the longest on the course. Throw RHBH to avoid the wetlands. It's open to the left.
#10. Long and the second hardest so far. Avoid the giant bush to the left and you should be okay.
#11. Good luck if you want a deuce. I woundn't try it though, the opening is small and lots of vegetation is to the left.
#12. This was very disappointing since weeds blocked my teeshot and you can't see the fairway. It should be cut by now and if it is then rip it. This hole would have been awesome if my teeshot was completely open
#13. Pretty easy if you avoid the OB to the right. Weeds are growing inside the basket (haha)
#14. Very nice and uphill, this is one of the shorter holes at Brevard but you better hit the fairway or kiss your disc goodbye.
#15. Not the longest but it's STEEP uphill but the fairway is mowed and the thornbushes to the right are not really disc eaters because they are thin. Good luck. Plays 525 because of its HUGE elevation gain.
#16. Best on the course according to me. It's easy and sweet and the fairway is very easy to hit.
#17. Another great hole with the road to the right and football field to the left. The field is pretty easy to avoid since it's far to the left. This is a great hole with a nice trimmed fairway.
#18. The finishing hole is the shortest on the back nice at 299" feet long. The basket is hiding behind pine trees.
Brevard does need work with the weeds but it is a great course that is definitely worth playing. I live two hours from here and the reason I played here was because I was a Bonclarken with my family right after the summer retreat. Give this a try. I played this when I was at Bonclarken with my family. (Although it's my church camp) I go here with the family as well and next time I am here with my church and have time, I would recommend playing here or Richmond. I really want to play Richmond sometime. Bring some throwaway discs and use them on #8 particularly unless you know how to avoid all of that crap on that hole. Besides hole 8 this course is great. #8's my main beef and it should be shortened because Brevard has a lack of ace runs. Forget about a birdie on that one. It sucks. At the same time, it's definitely worth the play in my opinion.
-Signature hole is #12, it wasn't for me because this course is terribly maintained but #12 is definitely fun because when it's not a jungle, it's a sweet bomb that plays only 375", a big arm could possibly eagle this. This is probably the easiest on the course.
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Pros: this is where i learned how to play. its my home course so i play it frequently. this is a wide open course on a beautiful college campus. the first hole cuts between buildings, second holes curves to the right around one of the buildings (be careful of students) third hole if you overshoot, your taking a swim in the creek, same as the fourth. 7th and 8th holes have a tight fairway with briars and wetlands to the right. hole 9 is a 650 ft par 4. back of the course has recently been mowed (finally) and is a lot of fun. keep your eye out for white squirrels, which are abundant on campus.
Cons: wind is always a factor here. as are the many students and people doing other rec activities. some of the holes are not clearly marked, and especially after hole 10, its hard to find 11.
Other Thoughts: after hole 10, start heading back toward the school along the creek. you will pass a church on the right, and theres a small land bridge going over the creek with a chain blocking it. walk through here, to the right and back to the left. the tee pad is to the left of the little building.
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Tornadoes!
2-4 11/28/2011 11/28/2011
Review By: ashevillain Played: 11 Reviewed: 11
This review was updated on 12/31/2011
Pros: - Decent variety of holes/shots.
- Beautiful campus.
- Beautiful campus.
Cons: - Wind. Lots of wind almost always out in Brevard. Not enough wooded holes to cut the wind although it's not as bad from #11 through #14. The mascot of BC is The Tornadoes if that tells you anything.
- The rough is really rough. Some of the holes the fairways are rough. I'd say from #7 to #14 are pretty tough to find discs even if you miss by just a couple feet.
- The rough is really rough. Some of the holes the fairways are rough. I'd say from #7 to #14 are pretty tough to find discs even if you miss by just a couple feet.
Other Thoughts: Some people I've talked to like courses with natural teepads. Others absolutely hate it. I think I fall somewhere in the middle. Most of the time if "natural" means grass or something mulchy then I prefer natural. If "natural" means roots, rocks and/or mud then I'd prefer something manmade in it's place.
Fortunately at Brevard College there is something for everyone in the natural tee department.
Fortunately at Brevard College there is something for everyone in the natural tee department.
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Pros: Good for practicing driver. Challenging.
Cons: Extremely long. One hole took me 3 throws with my driver to get reasonably close to the basket. A few holes, maybe 13-16?, were hard to find. Course layout is a little confusing. Impossible to see hole number on baskets from a distance and i even have perfect vision.
Other Thoughts: They could potentially shorten a couple holes and add a couple more. With some basket moving they could make that a 21 or 22 hole course with the same total distance as originally.
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Pros: - The setting was gorgeous. You can see the mountains all around, and the creek that runs through the campus is pristine (not muddy at all). This is far and away the best perk about playing this course.
- As you can see from the course map, the progression from hole to hole is very logical, with the exception of the holes near the church. That's actually one of the coolest parts of the course, but it feels like a completely different course because it's so separated from the rest.
- While it requires a lot of walking, this is not a strenuous play at all. Maybe it's the college atmosphere or the scenery, but the course almost forces you slow down and enjoy the round.
- The course has a ton of length, so you can air it out on just about every hole.
- As you can see from the course map, the progression from hole to hole is very logical, with the exception of the holes near the church. That's actually one of the coolest parts of the course, but it feels like a completely different course because it's so separated from the rest.
- While it requires a lot of walking, this is not a strenuous play at all. Maybe it's the college atmosphere or the scenery, but the course almost forces you slow down and enjoy the round.
- The course has a ton of length, so you can air it out on just about every hole.
Cons: - Others have mentioned it, but the lack of tee pads detracts a bit. Sometimes you simply need them to know where exactly to throw from.
- Where there is elevation (holes 12-17), it's kind of nice, but the rest of the course is pretty flat. That's not so surprising since it's a good setting for a college, but I was hoping that the college would have some surrounding woods with a little more elevation.
- The reeds off to the right on holes 7-9 are a major pain for losing discs. One of mine only went about a foot or so in, and it was a bear to find. (I will say that the wooden stakes are good markers for locating discs near the edge.)
- The walkway to and from #12's tee is basically hidden among kudzu, so that leads to a lot of confusion upon finishing #11. Even with a course map, we had no clue where to go. I'm sure it helps if you know it's an elevated tee, but if you don't, then you're screwed. There really need to be signs/arrows or at least a broader walkway that's visible from #11's basket.
- Where there is elevation (holes 12-17), it's kind of nice, but the rest of the course is pretty flat. That's not so surprising since it's a good setting for a college, but I was hoping that the college would have some surrounding woods with a little more elevation.
- The reeds off to the right on holes 7-9 are a major pain for losing discs. One of mine only went about a foot or so in, and it was a bear to find. (I will say that the wooden stakes are good markers for locating discs near the edge.)
- The walkway to and from #12's tee is basically hidden among kudzu, so that leads to a lot of confusion upon finishing #11. Even with a course map, we had no clue where to go. I'm sure it helps if you know it's an elevated tee, but if you don't, then you're screwed. There really need to be signs/arrows or at least a broader walkway that's visible from #11's basket.
Other Thoughts: - The course was basically deserted when we played it, but obviously it's a different story when classes are in session. I would suggest playing it on weekends or when classes are out.
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Fun course, great views
1 6/5/2010 6/9/2010
Review By: heelboycraig 
Played: 131 Reviewed: 125 Exp: 9 Years
This review was updated on 3/6/2012
Pros: Fun, open course around a great, small college in beautiful western NC. The amazing views of the mountains alone make a trip to this course worthwhile.
- Course plays nicely throughout the campus. The first three holes play around campus buildings. From then on, you move away from heavily used areas, until 18, which plays back towards the beginning.
- Most holes are wide open, or have minimal trees. Course offers plenty of length, average hole distance is 380, allowing plenty of chances to unleash some big drives.
- Very detailed tee signs clearly display hole layouts and direct towards next tee.
- Course is mostly very easy to navigate. Only had 2 small issues (which are listed below) that could easily be fixed by arrows.
- The front 9 is very open and flat. The back 9 offers more trees and elevation.
- Scenery can't be beat. Wide open spaces plus mountains means you can see for miles. Every hole has great views of the mountains, making for the perfect backdrop. The day I played, I could see a large storm, with lightning, taking place in the mountains to the south. What a sight!
- Course plays nicely throughout the campus. The first three holes play around campus buildings. From then on, you move away from heavily used areas, until 18, which plays back towards the beginning.
- Most holes are wide open, or have minimal trees. Course offers plenty of length, average hole distance is 380, allowing plenty of chances to unleash some big drives.
- Very detailed tee signs clearly display hole layouts and direct towards next tee.
- Course is mostly very easy to navigate. Only had 2 small issues (which are listed below) that could easily be fixed by arrows.
- The front 9 is very open and flat. The back 9 offers more trees and elevation.
- Scenery can't be beat. Wide open spaces plus mountains means you can see for miles. Every hole has great views of the mountains, making for the perfect backdrop. The day I played, I could see a large storm, with lightning, taking place in the mountains to the south. What a sight!
Cons: Course starts feeling a little repetitive with so many holes being so open and long. Holes #7 - 10 are essentially the same layout, say for #8 basket protected by several small trees and the mound to throw around on #10.
- If you're not a big arm, you may get frustrated with the layout/lack of birdie chances. With so many 400 ft+ open holes, people throwing 250 - 300, will still have longer second shots just to make 3.
- The rough is really tall and thick along the right side of # 7 - 9. Different, and equally, thick underbrush comes into play, to varying degrees on #11 - #14. Smart shot-making should take this problem out of the equation.
- Weird transitions in 2 spots on the course. After finishing #10, you have to walk around a locked gate to get to #11, which plays behind a church building. It shows this transition on the map, but between the gate and the church, it makes you think you're in the wrong place. Also, there's no sign for #12, the elevated tee shot. I walked around for several minutes, and finally found a narrow, slippery path to the tee. Arrows would be a huge benefit, as would a better, safer path to #12.
- Didn't see any public restrooms or water fountains anywhere on the course. There were soda machines in the breezeways of the buildings around #1, but that was the only I saw. You do a lot of walking on this course, so make sure you're prepared.
- Course might not be available, or at least parts of it, when classes are in or when sporting events are taking places. I don't think they'll hold up track meets so DGers can play through on #7 & 17.
- If you're not a big arm, you may get frustrated with the layout/lack of birdie chances. With so many 400 ft+ open holes, people throwing 250 - 300, will still have longer second shots just to make 3.
- The rough is really tall and thick along the right side of # 7 - 9. Different, and equally, thick underbrush comes into play, to varying degrees on #11 - #14. Smart shot-making should take this problem out of the equation.
- Weird transitions in 2 spots on the course. After finishing #10, you have to walk around a locked gate to get to #11, which plays behind a church building. It shows this transition on the map, but between the gate and the church, it makes you think you're in the wrong place. Also, there's no sign for #12, the elevated tee shot. I walked around for several minutes, and finally found a narrow, slippery path to the tee. Arrows would be a huge benefit, as would a better, safer path to #12.
- Didn't see any public restrooms or water fountains anywhere on the course. There were soda machines in the breezeways of the buildings around #1, but that was the only I saw. You do a lot of walking on this course, so make sure you're prepared.
- Course might not be available, or at least parts of it, when classes are in or when sporting events are taking places. I don't think they'll hold up track meets so DGers can play through on #7 & 17.
Other Thoughts: This is a very solid course. It's a nice change of pace compared to all the wooded courses in other parts of North Carolina. The campus, and Brevard itself, have that wonderful, relaxed small-town comfort.
- There's a lot of walking on this course, so prepare for a longer than normal round. Unlike most courses that take a long time to play (i.e. long, difficult, Renaissance-level courses), this plays more at a leisurely pace. The pace of play almost felt like a (ball) golf round.
- Because of the layout, the course felt like it was broken up into several different cluster of holes/layouts: #1 - 3 played around buildings; #4 - 6 played around soccer field/small road; #7 - 10 were the open, long holes; #11 - 14 were the wooded, elevation holes playing behind the church building; #15 - 18 were the homestretch.
- My favorite hole, and one of the most visually amazing hole layouts I've played is #4. 340 ft shot throwing the length of a tree-lined creek, with the mountains (of course) as your backdrop. Creek is only inches deep, so no risk there. It's a simple par three, but what a view standing on the tee.
- There's a lot of walking on this course, so prepare for a longer than normal round. Unlike most courses that take a long time to play (i.e. long, difficult, Renaissance-level courses), this plays more at a leisurely pace. The pace of play almost felt like a (ball) golf round.
- Because of the layout, the course felt like it was broken up into several different cluster of holes/layouts: #1 - 3 played around buildings; #4 - 6 played around soccer field/small road; #7 - 10 were the open, long holes; #11 - 14 were the wooded, elevation holes playing behind the church building; #15 - 18 were the homestretch.
- My favorite hole, and one of the most visually amazing hole layouts I've played is #4. 340 ft shot throwing the length of a tree-lined creek, with the mountains (of course) as your backdrop. Creek is only inches deep, so no risk there. It's a simple par three, but what a view standing on the tee.
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More OB than Trees 2-4 9/21/2009 9/27/2009
Review By: DSCJNKY Played: 220 Reviewed: 128 Exp: 11.7 Years
This review was updated on 11/21/2009
Pros:
- Added Danger Increases Difficulty. You definitely need to respect the OB and disc eating brush on this course. A few of the holes have extremely thick ruff on one side and OB on the other making open boring holes more challenging. Although I don't enjoy going OB 3 times in one round, these features really enhanced the difficulty and enjoyment of the course.
- Open Bombs = Change of Pace. Although I don't personally like wide open bomber holes that are farther than I can realistically birdie, I do enjoy the change of pace. It allows opportunity to tune parts of your game that are not necessarily available at other local courses. And, although mostly open… trees are used effectively around most of the pins.
- Added Danger Increases Difficulty. You definitely need to respect the OB and disc eating brush on this course. A few of the holes have extremely thick ruff on one side and OB on the other making open boring holes more challenging. Although I don't enjoy going OB 3 times in one round, these features really enhanced the difficulty and enjoyment of the course.
- Open Bombs = Change of Pace. Although I don't personally like wide open bomber holes that are farther than I can realistically birdie, I do enjoy the change of pace. It allows opportunity to tune parts of your game that are not necessarily available at other local courses. And, although mostly open… trees are used effectively around most of the pins.
Cons:
- Dangerous. There are several holes where the course interferes with the school. Dorms, buildings, soccer fields, the track, football practice field, etc… I almost took out a group of soccer players when a drive got away from me - inches.
- Crazy Walks. The front nine flows great… but the walk to 11 doesn't seem logical because you enter church property. Also, the walk to 15… you have to walk past 14's basket and follow the path around to the left, when you re-enter the "school" the tee-pad is on the left (it's a great hole once you get there).
- Lack of tee-pads. Grass tee-pads suck… especially on holes of this length. Probably the single worst thing about this course.
- Dangerous. There are several holes where the course interferes with the school. Dorms, buildings, soccer fields, the track, football practice field, etc… I almost took out a group of soccer players when a drive got away from me - inches.
- Crazy Walks. The front nine flows great… but the walk to 11 doesn't seem logical because you enter church property. Also, the walk to 15… you have to walk past 14's basket and follow the path around to the left, when you re-enter the "school" the tee-pad is on the left (it's a great hole once you get there).
- Lack of tee-pads. Grass tee-pads suck… especially on holes of this length. Probably the single worst thing about this course.
Other Thoughts:
- The Bugs. The nats were terrible. I understand this is probably seasonal and therefore not necessarily a "con"… but, it was bad. They were un-escape-able.
- I will definitely go back to Brevard. It offers a much needed, different golf game than the other local courses.
- My Score: +1
- The Bugs. The nats were terrible. I understand this is probably seasonal and therefore not necessarily a "con"… but, it was bad. They were un-escape-able.
- I will definitely go back to Brevard. It offers a much needed, different golf game than the other local courses.
- My Score: +1
7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Jack of all trades, master of none
Pros: This course does about everything a course can do. It plays between buildings, along a creek, out in a huge field, into the woods, behind a huge hill covered in kudzu, and back again. Some open holes you absolutely have to crank it, while other holes force you to play a precision game.
#4 is a great hole, shooting down a row of trees with a shallow (yet still OB) river running to your right. It feels great to fly out over it and fade back into the fairway.
#8 has one of the best pin placements I've ever seen. 5 feet to the right is OB and to the left, a massive shield of trees. A very tricky and fun approach shot.
#4 is a great hole, shooting down a row of trees with a shallow (yet still OB) river running to your right. It feels great to fly out over it and fade back into the fairway.
#8 has one of the best pin placements I've ever seen. 5 feet to the right is OB and to the left, a massive shield of trees. A very tricky and fun approach shot.
Cons: This course is a major disc eater. You have the nature conservancy just feet away from the pin on 3 holes, so think twice about going for that birdie. I've gone in there 3 times, and thankfully found my disc each time, but I doubt everyone is so lucky. It was very poor design to place the pin so close to the weeds every time they were in play. There is also massive kudzu to both the right and left on hole 14.
A few holes feel pretty uninspired. 7, 9, 10, and 16 are all pretty much just open field. The last few holes feel like a bit of a let down after seeing what the course is capable of.
A few holes feel pretty uninspired. 7, 9, 10, and 16 are all pretty much just open field. The last few holes feel like a bit of a let down after seeing what the course is capable of.
Other Thoughts: This course is a mixture of good and bad. The nature conservancy is very annoying, but would probably be less so if 3 holes weren't 5 feet away from it. Although #8 pulls it off interestingly, #7 and #9 are just a pain and pretty boring too.
It seems like you could put a cool hole in on the walk between 14 and 15. A short shot where you went across the creek to the pavilion area would be awesome.
It seems like you could put a cool hole in on the walk between 14 and 15. A short shot where you went across the creek to the pavilion area would be awesome.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Brevard DGC 
Pros: I have to give the people responsible for this course credit. The area on Brevard College's campus is relatively flat and not the greatest for a disc golf course, yet they've managed to design a somewhat decent course all things considered. There is good parking and drink machines near the start of the course. Most of the time at Hole 1, you can find score cards that are very helpful if it's your first time playing, as they define hole lengths, pars, and locations. Signage for the course is also good.
There are a few standout holes here, namely Hole 12. The recent addition of the new holes on the back nine are a huge improvement to the course, as they really break up the open and repetitive feel of the front 9.
There are a few standout holes here, namely Hole 12. The recent addition of the new holes on the back nine are a huge improvement to the course, as they really break up the open and repetitive feel of the front 9.
Cons: As eluded to above, the front 9 has a few major drawbacks. Hole 1 is basically a narrow alley between two dormitories (great place to lose a disc on their roofs if you're prone to wild throws). In fact, campus buildings come into play on Holes 1, 2, 3, and 18.
There is a wildlife conservation area all along Holes 6, 7, 8, and 9. What this means is there is very tall, untamed grass, weeds, briars, and a creek to swallow your plastic. Speaking of losing plastic, the new holes on the back nine are relatively new, so there is a lot of overgrowth off to the sides that has yet to be worn in by players. All I can say is try to keep 'em in the fairways as much as possible.
Another con is there are no tee boxes. They are simply grass, and many of them are not worn in.
There is a wildlife conservation area all along Holes 6, 7, 8, and 9. What this means is there is very tall, untamed grass, weeds, briars, and a creek to swallow your plastic. Speaking of losing plastic, the new holes on the back nine are relatively new, so there is a lot of overgrowth off to the sides that has yet to be worn in by players. All I can say is try to keep 'em in the fairways as much as possible.
Another con is there are no tee boxes. They are simply grass, and many of them are not worn in.
Other Thoughts: I think in time, this will develop into a nice course. If you're planning on playing here, I would try to schedule it around times when students or athletic teams are out because of how the course plays through and around the dorms, the soccer field, the track, the tennis courts, and the football practice areas.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
bevard Pros: I LOVED THE BACK NINE! Although I couldn't find hole 11 without some locals that helped me out.
Cons: The thick on 14. I lost a groove on the right and my buddy lost a pro destroyer on the left.
Other Thoughts: But other then the lost disc I loved it
0 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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