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Hole #1 (Taken 6/2012)
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Reviews: 4
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A Mediocre Afterthought
Pros: This mountain course located at one of Colorado's larger ski areas has serious potential but ultimately falls short in more ways than it succeeds.
What it does have going for it:
- elevation changes that are challenging, yet reasonable for intermediate and advanced players
- balance of beautiful scenery in the trees and wide open areas
- mowed and well-groomed fairways
- accessibility (it's less than 5 min from I-70)
- cost (free to play and parking near Copper Village is also free in the summer)
You can pick up a map from the Guest Services / Information building near the American Eagle lift at the center of Copper Village. Tee #1 is just east of the ball golf course near a small ski lift, and it plays directly uphill. After the hole #1 basket, it turns right and steeply climbs again. After a few uphill holes, you are eventually rewarded with some really fun long bomb holes from higher ground. You will definitely have an easier time finding your disc with a second pair of eyes to spot the landing. The forest is lush and thick, as is the grass in the rough areas lining the fairways.
What it does have going for it:
- elevation changes that are challenging, yet reasonable for intermediate and advanced players
- balance of beautiful scenery in the trees and wide open areas
- mowed and well-groomed fairways
- accessibility (it's less than 5 min from I-70)
- cost (free to play and parking near Copper Village is also free in the summer)
You can pick up a map from the Guest Services / Information building near the American Eagle lift at the center of Copper Village. Tee #1 is just east of the ball golf course near a small ski lift, and it plays directly uphill. After the hole #1 basket, it turns right and steeply climbs again. After a few uphill holes, you are eventually rewarded with some really fun long bomb holes from higher ground. You will definitely have an easier time finding your disc with a second pair of eyes to spot the landing. The forest is lush and thick, as is the grass in the rough areas lining the fairways.
Cons: Where it falls short:
- Insufficient signage
- Poorly marked/numbered baskets
- Uneven surface on tee boxes
- Blind shots without any indication of basket location
Unfortunately the cons far outweigh the pros here. It would be nearly impossible to navigate the course without the help of the small directional signs staked into the ground. However, since the course is spread out across a massive, steep, forested area, the small signs are not enough to keep you from doing some inevitable and frustrating tee-hunting. The surface area of the tee boxes is inconsistent. Some are covered with lumpy rubber mats, while others are chunky gravel.
- Insufficient signage
- Poorly marked/numbered baskets
- Uneven surface on tee boxes
- Blind shots without any indication of basket location
Unfortunately the cons far outweigh the pros here. It would be nearly impossible to navigate the course without the help of the small directional signs staked into the ground. However, since the course is spread out across a massive, steep, forested area, the small signs are not enough to keep you from doing some inevitable and frustrating tee-hunting. The surface area of the tee boxes is inconsistent. Some are covered with lumpy rubber mats, while others are chunky gravel.
Other Thoughts: As previous reviewers have stated, the existing 9 holes of this course are what remains of the original 18-holer. With some improved directional signage throughout the course, flatter and larger tee boxes and bigger numbers on the baskets, Copper Mountain DGC could easily earn itself a 3.0 rating. Currently the course seems like more of an afterthought than anything.
Report this Review Major Disappointment
Pros: -Very nice new looking baskets that are blue and pretty easy to see
-Lots of elevation change (all of the holes have either up or downhill on them)
-There is something exhilarating about throwing your disc straight down a ski run
-Trash cans on several of the holes
-Signs pointing you between the holes when you have walk to them (for a seasonal course the flow is pretty easy to follow)
-Don't have to ride the lift up to the course or pay anything which is nice for a ski resort course
-Lots of elevation change (all of the holes have either up or downhill on them)
-There is something exhilarating about throwing your disc straight down a ski run
-Trash cans on several of the holes
-Signs pointing you between the holes when you have walk to them (for a seasonal course the flow is pretty easy to follow)
-Don't have to ride the lift up to the course or pay anything which is nice for a ski resort course
Cons: -This course design shows a total lack of creativity (The first six holes are basically straight up hill shots and then the last three holes shoot straight down hill)
-There are very few obstacles on any of the holes
-This course is terribly repetitive because of the basically two different types of holes
-Hole 7 throws right back over hole 6 which could lead to some safety issues (so watch your head when playing hole 6)
-The tee-signs say par and the hole number but no distance which is a bit of a shame
-It was a little hard to tell from without distance on the tee-signs but many of the holes felt pretty short
-The tee-pads were rubber (which was nice) but they were laid down and lumpy and had railroad ties at the front and back of the tee-box which inhibited run-ups and drives a little bit
-There are very few obstacles on any of the holes
-This course is terribly repetitive because of the basically two different types of holes
-Hole 7 throws right back over hole 6 which could lead to some safety issues (so watch your head when playing hole 6)
-The tee-signs say par and the hole number but no distance which is a bit of a shame
-It was a little hard to tell from without distance on the tee-signs but many of the holes felt pretty short
-The tee-pads were rubber (which was nice) but they were laid down and lumpy and had railroad ties at the front and back of the tee-box which inhibited run-ups and drives a little bit
Other Thoughts: Its a shame that the design of this course was so uncreative, ski areas have what should be great terrain for a disc golf course but the terrain here was used in boring and unimaginative ways. This course could have had potential but instead it is not worth stopping at unless you are in the area and itching for a round of disc golf.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Good Baskets and Rubber tees. Lots of elavation change. Free mountain course.
Cons: Kinda boring shots.....either straight up hill or straight down hill. A lot of walking for a 9 hole course.
Other Thoughts: Bring your hiking boots.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
They tooook our holes!
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10/9/2011 
10/14/2011
Review By: tigzzz Played: 110 Reviewed: 2 Exp: 11 Years
This review was updated on 10/17/2011
Pros: Mountain setting with outstanding views. Not crowded. At the bottom of the mountain so you don't have to pay or take a lift to play.
Cons: I think my biggest problem with this course is that I remember how fun it was before they took out 9 holes. The holes they took out were the technical in the woods holes. Now it is wide open uphill shots for 6 holes and 3 wide open downhill shots.
Other Thoughts: There are wild strawberries all over the hill on hole 7 so if you play in late summer you get a nice added bonus. The spring wild flowers are spectacular as well.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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