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Hole #8 (Taken 9/2011)
Hole #8 (Taken 9/2011) 
3 / 195ft. 3 / 220ft. 3 / 210ft. 3 / 240ft.
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Hole #8 Blue Tee
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Reviews: 12
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Fun design
Pros: The course plays on a ski area with a mix of open and wooded areas. There are two tees and two pins on each hole (pink shorts and long blues for both). I played only the longest blue to blue layout, so this review is mostly based on that, but it was cool to see the amount of variety the dual tees and pins added. The shorter layouts make the course an appropriate challenge for different levels of players and it seemed like all four potential shots on each hole were well thought out.
The elevation is the defining feature on this course, nearly every hole plays up, down or across the hills. You'll have some tough uphill shots, a few fun downhill bombs and plenty of places where you have to be careful how you land your shot or long fade- or roll-aways are lurking. I loved the use of the trees on hole 18 to make a rewarding downhill shot that still required a tight line and punished errant drives. The ctp hole between 16 and 17 is a great chance to just air one out and watch a disc fly, there's enough elevation that throwing a putter 650'+ is definitely possible.
Several holes bring woods into play, requiring a decent mix of left and right turning shots. Each of the layouts seemed to have good length variety appropriate to the level that layout was designed for. The signage is excellent, with good signs at both sets of tees showing distance and layout to both pins from each, and next tee signage as needed throughout the course.
The elevation is the defining feature on this course, nearly every hole plays up, down or across the hills. You'll have some tough uphill shots, a few fun downhill bombs and plenty of places where you have to be careful how you land your shot or long fade- or roll-aways are lurking. I loved the use of the trees on hole 18 to make a rewarding downhill shot that still required a tight line and punished errant drives. The ctp hole between 16 and 17 is a great chance to just air one out and watch a disc fly, there's enough elevation that throwing a putter 650'+ is definitely possible.
Several holes bring woods into play, requiring a decent mix of left and right turning shots. Each of the layouts seemed to have good length variety appropriate to the level that layout was designed for. The signage is excellent, with good signs at both sets of tees showing distance and layout to both pins from each, and next tee signage as needed throughout the course.
Cons: The course is a bit open, I like wooded courses in general and despite the awesome hills it can feel like a little bit of a grip n rip course in a couple places. The grass on the big slopes was pretty long when I played, and chock full of little burrs that stuck to everything. The carpet tees weren't always level, and several had ruts or lumps that made for awkward footing. A few of the short tees require a really long walk from the previous hole which can encourage beginners to play long tees and/or pins, slowing down the course on a busy day and likely decreasing the fun factor for those beginners.
Other Thoughts: New players will find the shortest layout very approachable as long as they're ready for a long walk and some challenging shots. The blue to pink and pink to blue layouts offer some nice intermediate level challenges, and a ton of variety. The blue to blue layout is a tough challenge and has a great mix of different types of tests. You'll need distance and line shaping skills along with a good understanding of how wind and hills affect disc flight to be successful here.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Very new player friendly and fun course!
Pros: One main Pro is that there are 4 different routes at each hole which is excellent so a variety of skill levels can play.
Pink Teepad
Blue Teepad
Pink Basket
Blue Basket
Pink - Pink is the easiest of the 4 so those that are new can do that route to make things easier on them. Then Blue - Blue is the hardest path to take and that is for the more experienced.
The signs are amazing. At the Pink and Blue tee pads you can see the distance and where to throw to the basket. They are excellent
Another variety is uphill/downhill shots and forest shots. They are really nice and one of the blue baskets is on top of a mound of Wood chips and it's really cool to see.
The park is really clean from what I have seen. That makes it great and also this course is maintained very well. You can tell they put a lot of work into the course to make it memorable.
The random hole where you just throw a disc as far as you can and you can just pick it up at the end is fun.
At the beginning of the course there is a box where people can donate discs and also use discs for those that are new and don't own a disc can use them. For the most part people bring them back.
Pink Teepad
Blue Teepad
Pink Basket
Blue Basket
Pink - Pink is the easiest of the 4 so those that are new can do that route to make things easier on them. Then Blue - Blue is the hardest path to take and that is for the more experienced.
The signs are amazing. At the Pink and Blue tee pads you can see the distance and where to throw to the basket. They are excellent
Another variety is uphill/downhill shots and forest shots. They are really nice and one of the blue baskets is on top of a mound of Wood chips and it's really cool to see.
The park is really clean from what I have seen. That makes it great and also this course is maintained very well. You can tell they put a lot of work into the course to make it memorable.
The random hole where you just throw a disc as far as you can and you can just pick it up at the end is fun.
At the beginning of the course there is a box where people can donate discs and also use discs for those that are new and don't own a disc can use them. For the most part people bring them back.
Cons: The carpet tees are really brutal when it is raining outside. I went once when it was barely a drizzle outside and the carpets are slippery. So if the carpets are wet, be careful.
This isn't a course for those that are not physically fit. It can be very rough because of the hills. They are not insanely steep like Hanson Hills but they are pretty steep.
The walk back to the car isn't the greatest thing because of the steep hill but that is one minor thing I didn't like.
This isn't a course for those that are not physically fit. It can be very rough because of the hills. They are not insanely steep like Hanson Hills but they are pretty steep.
The walk back to the car isn't the greatest thing because of the steep hill but that is one minor thing I didn't like.
Other Thoughts: I played this course for the first time in May and it is just absolutely amazing looking. I would highly recommend trying this course in the spring time because it was just beautiful.
I did play this course a couple days ago just to see if there was any difference (and also I haven't played in a while due to work schedule) and I still loved it just as much as I did. It's a really fun course and new player friendly. So give it a shot. It's not the greatest but it is really fun. Hope to see you out there!
I did play this course a couple days ago just to see if there was any difference (and also I haven't played in a while due to work schedule) and I still loved it just as much as I did. It's a really fun course and new player friendly. So give it a shot. It's not the greatest but it is really fun. Hope to see you out there!
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Carly's Playground
Pros: 4 courses in 1. 2 tee's and 2 baskets (blue and pink) for each hole allow for a variety of shots. Not just a "Righty Hyzer" course. Challenging for beginners and pros alike. Pink to Pink being the easiest and Blue to Blue is the most difficult. Pink to Blue and Blue to Pink are challenging intermediate courses.Signage is very good and course is not difficult to navigate. Blue baskets have an Innova flag for better visibility. Not crowded like the other area courses. Course is clean of trash and there are some outstanding views from atop the hills. Lots of benches to sit down on. Pink basket in parking lot to warm up the putter before teeing off. Tee boxes are leveled and carpeted and carpet is anchored down well.
Cons: Some tough climbs. Shady side (1-9) is a tougher hike than Sunny Side (10-18).
Some areas need to be mowed.
Some areas need to be mowed.
Other Thoughts: Mr. Lewis has poured his heart into this course and is always looking for ways to improve it. He and the rest of his team have done a great job. Well done Toddzilla.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Pros: The signage is wonderful, listing distance, location of baskets and easy-to-see hole numbers. With the two tee and two basket options you can really play this course over and over with (4) different experiences. Unique mix of up, down, wooded and open holes. High atop the hills make for some great views.
Cons: Being on a ski hill does make for quite a hike from some holes to next.
Other Thoughts: I had a blast playing here and hope I can get back someday. It was very unique course and I still can't get over how wonderful the signs were.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
New top 5 Michigan course!!!
Pros: Great Variety! 2 tees and 2 baskets on every hole. Pink tees and pink baskets are shorter but create totally different lines and shots. Blue tees and baskets are the 'longer' version of Carly's. So, there are truly 4 different courses. And the color distinction of BRIGHT Pink and metallic blue ensure no confusion of which basket or hole you are playing. Short, medium and long holes testing all aspects of your game. Holes #2, 4, 6 and 7 are true par 4s (Blue to Blue) hole 18 with out of bounds left along the entire length of the fairway has to be a par 4 too (OB rope used for tournaments on the left edge of the fairway)
There are many different shots you have to make playing this course. Not only from the tee, but on upshots and putts. Elevation, a little wind off the bay, tree-lined fairways and excellent pin placements make this a super fun and challenging course.
This is in my top 5 fav courses instantly after playing it in the Grand Opening of Carly's Playground this past weekend.
There are many different shots you have to make playing this course. Not only from the tee, but on upshots and putts. Elevation, a little wind off the bay, tree-lined fairways and excellent pin placements make this a super fun and challenging course.
This is in my top 5 fav courses instantly after playing it in the Grand Opening of Carly's Playground this past weekend.
Cons: Searching for some 'Con'..... Not really a 'con' but just a fact...The new layout/ redesign has a few new 'raw' areas w/ little trees and newly grown branches w/ leaves that need to be trimmed. it's not out of control..but a few holes have some hanging, thin branches. Not a big deal really.
Other Thoughts: They plan to maintain the course really well, tweak and continue to improve the course and install concrete tee pads in the near future, which is great to hear!! I love this place and can't wait to get back!!!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Carly's Playground 
2-4 
8/29/2011 
8/29/2011
Review By: clevinger Played: 33 Reviewed: 1
This review was updated on 8/27/2012
Pros: -Good variety
-2 baskets/tees on each hole. that rules
-Beautiful views of the bay from the top of the Mt Holiday ski hill
-2 baskets/tees on each hole. that rules
-Beautiful views of the bay from the top of the Mt Holiday ski hill
Cons: -carpet pads
-sandburs are bad. hope ppl pick them off so they dont spread at other courses
-sandburs are bad. hope ppl pick them off so they dont spread at other courses
Other Thoughts: glad there's another high quality course in the traverse city area. the re-design of this place is amazing; much appreciated.
1 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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