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Hole #3
Hole #3 
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Reviews: 10
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Rather Play Shepard
Pros: For a college campus the course is relatively moderate in difficulty. Holes 1-4 and 10 - 18 are the most fun. All holes played as a Par 3. Reducing the walk for the course, I would give a higher rating for fluidity.... Hole favorites are 3, 13, 14 & 18.
Cons: Having to walk from Hole 5 to Hole 6 is like walking to another state. Hole 8 to 9 and then back to 10 requires a Golf Cart. Design layout is somewhat fluid but is lacking due to large distances between holes and tee-offs.
Report this Review Not horrible
Pros: Bright blue baskets are brand new so they work great. The course is a nice size and takes you through a little bit of everything. The areas that do have woodsy areas, they aren't thick so if your disc goes in it won't be a hard find.
Cons: The first three holes surround a little pond that has a sign that says "Beware of Alligators". While the first pin is set away from the pond a little bit the other two are set almost on the edge. So any bad throws may roll your disc into the pond. Holes 12 -17 are set through a woodsy area that is home to many flying mosquitos and bugs that swarm you. The only other negative is that there's no direction on where the next hole is, w/o the file attached it'll be a bit for you to figure it out. I don't particularly care for some of the holes that are around buildings or decently traveled areas.
Other Thoughts: The course isn't bad but it seems like the college was asked for one so they just put one in, in the best place they could. As long as you bring bug repellent you'll be able to finish the course. Though, if not, holes 12-17 are unbearable to play w/o bug repellent. Holes 10 and 18 weren't up when i played through.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
It's a Start
Pros:
Overview:
The course is set on the well-maintained campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The 1st tee is set at the rear of the campus. Parking is right next to the 10th tee box, and Hole 1 is across the road on the walking path. The course plays around a small pond, along several lightly used roadways, and incorporates clearly defined fairways. The difficulty level is designed for recreational and intermediate level players. As a campus course in an area new to disc golf the course design will provide a challenge to the intended skill level while offering a rewarding experience at the same time.
Pros:
The course is new and has excellent blue Innova Discatchers. The natural tee boxes are more than adequate, and marked by white posts listing the distances. There are several holes where water and road OB comes into play. The fairways are open for the most part. The front nine is longer with only large trees as obstacles. The back nine are shorter more technical shots with a couple of exceptions, but do not severely punish errant shots. After finishing Hole 9 you will be back at your vehicle so the design is conducive for a quick nine or stop for refreshments. Holes that stand out are #'s 3, 4, and 11.
Overview:
The course is set on the well-maintained campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The 1st tee is set at the rear of the campus. Parking is right next to the 10th tee box, and Hole 1 is across the road on the walking path. The course plays around a small pond, along several lightly used roadways, and incorporates clearly defined fairways. The difficulty level is designed for recreational and intermediate level players. As a campus course in an area new to disc golf the course design will provide a challenge to the intended skill level while offering a rewarding experience at the same time.
Pros:
The course is new and has excellent blue Innova Discatchers. The natural tee boxes are more than adequate, and marked by white posts listing the distances. There are several holes where water and road OB comes into play. The fairways are open for the most part. The front nine is longer with only large trees as obstacles. The back nine are shorter more technical shots with a couple of exceptions, but do not severely punish errant shots. After finishing Hole 9 you will be back at your vehicle so the design is conducive for a quick nine or stop for refreshments. Holes that stand out are #'s 3, 4, and 11.
Cons:
The most glaring issue is some navigation concerns and distance between several baskets. After the 3rd hole, you need to walk along the path back over 1's tee box and continue around the pond and then to the left. From the 5th basket, there is a very long walk to the 6th tee along the road and then across the intersection. From 8 to 9 is another long walk as you cross back over the same intersection and in front of the BSU building. The other negative for me was the lack of diversity and complexity of shots. The front nine are more open with some distance. The back nine are more technical but lack length to punish poor shots. Thankfully, the course is not heavily used or there could be danger risks since 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 all play very close to each other. Personally, I am not a big fan of blind drives on the 1st hole. The basket is set about 300 in an alley cut out of the woods across the pond. Amenities such as benches, and trashcans are not readily available but I do not usually use either anyway so no issue for me. Many of the holes (see below) require the same type shots and are easily reached by an experienced player with simple midrange shots.
The most glaring issue is some navigation concerns and distance between several baskets. After the 3rd hole, you need to walk along the path back over 1's tee box and continue around the pond and then to the left. From the 5th basket, there is a very long walk to the 6th tee along the road and then across the intersection. From 8 to 9 is another long walk as you cross back over the same intersection and in front of the BSU building. The other negative for me was the lack of diversity and complexity of shots. The front nine are more open with some distance. The back nine are more technical but lack length to punish poor shots. Thankfully, the course is not heavily used or there could be danger risks since 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 all play very close to each other. Personally, I am not a big fan of blind drives on the 1st hole. The basket is set about 300 in an alley cut out of the woods across the pond. Amenities such as benches, and trashcans are not readily available but I do not usually use either anyway so no issue for me. Many of the holes (see below) require the same type shots and are easily reached by an experienced player with simple midrange shots.
Other Thoughts: Overall, this is a course that plays well for players developing their skills. It also has a fun factor that higher skill level players will enjoy because of the ace runs, although several shots will be very similarly unchallenging (2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17). The course is new so I imagine as the local club continues to develop, changes and amenities will be in consideration.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
What were they thinking?
Pros: Lights on several holes makes it possible to play after dark. Holes 1-3 are very scenic and peaceful. The campus is very clean and the grounds are very well kept. The baskets are new and catch well.
Cons: The course design is just awful. While there is a little variety, most of the holes have a case of the "straights", a rookie course design error where the designer fails to see a better hyzer or anhyzer line instead of the boring straight shot hole after hole. Another huge design error was placing the fairways too close to the ornate lights to prevent errant shots from breaking these lights---several lights are broken and were probably hit by discs. Somehow I doubt the college is going to be pleased as more lights get broken by discs. While holes 1-3 are decent, it's more because of the scenery than anything. There isn't a hole on the course that is memorable for being a challenge except for maybe hole 4 which requires an accurate tee shot to avoid a bogey. I played the course bogey-free on my first pass and it's so boring.
There is not much shade on the course, no benches, the tee boxes are eroding and there are huge walks in between 4-5, 5-6, 8-9, and 9-10 (all of these transitions take at least two minutes to walk). No facilities or water fountains. Mostly flat.
There is not much shade on the course, no benches, the tee boxes are eroding and there are huge walks in between 4-5, 5-6, 8-9, and 9-10 (all of these transitions take at least two minutes to walk). No facilities or water fountains. Mostly flat.
Other Thoughts: There is potential for improvement, as there are woods on the front 9 that could be utilized to make more challenges. I don't understand how holes 6-8 turned out so straight and boring when there is a nice grove of pine trees there able to provide memorable and challenging obstacles for players.
Awsome 
Pros: Awsome layout, first 3 holes will eat your lunch if you got any butterflies in the belly. Its always a good thing when there is a parking lot between holes 9 and 10 in order to reload on drinks or to rest. I found the course required a nice mix of all kinds of throws even tomahawks or thumbers. And after all the tight technical throws on the back nine it is awsome to just be able to chunk the crap out of a disk to finish the course (hole 18). Oh and i wasnt there at night, but I noticed the back nine would probably be pretty well lit at night due to all the parking light poles. (Night golf anyone)
Cons: Needs some arrows to find holes 5 and 6 as well as 9. I actually like natural tees but some holes definately could use some gravel or something. Alternate tees would be a nice addition as well for a little more challenge, although the course was a lot of fun. Frickin horse flys are definately out there bring bug spray.
Other Thoughts: Mike Smith and associate did a frickin awsome job. There's not a lot of quality discgolf courses around where I live but Bulldog Bayou just fit that bill. Thanks guys, I look forward to playing more of ya'lls courses.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
WORK IN PROGRESS
Pros: Nice layout, good mix of open and lightly wooded holes. Some holes are shorter with a few long distance holes. There is plenty of parking with good course maintenance.
Cons: Natural tees as of now, with some low spots after rains. Course is not lefty friendly. Tee signs to be updated soon. long walk between holes 4-5.
Other Thoughts: As myself(Mike Smith) and Dale McVeay layed out this course over the weeks we took into consideration the land we had to use. Natural tees are on purpose temporarily as we (SMDGA) and the school are patiently waiting on feedback of the layout. Also, a bulletin board is on its way with course info and a map.. A few fellow disc golfers and myself placed tee markers on the left hand side as SMDGA are working on more permanant tee signs and boxes. Enjoy!!!
2 of 6 people found this review helpful.
BEWARE NEW BACK 9!!! 
5+ 
9/17/2012 
5/17/2012
Review By: Phishy Played: 35 Reviewed: 1 Exp: 4 Years
This review was updated on 9/17/2012
Pros: New course for the area. Baskets are powder coated with school colors and are all DISCatcher Pro. MCDGA put in great temporary tee posts with distances (much easier to navigate now).
Cons: Dirt tee pads. Some are definitely uneven and have a few roots. This will hopefully be fixed soon.
New back nine is VERY DANGEROUS. Be careful if there are others playing. The school moved a few of the baskets because some of the lights were being broken. 10, 11 and 18 are so close you can't tell which basket to throw to. In fact when you leave 10 you must walk around a blind corner, right onto 18's fairway, just to get to 11. This is going to cause problems for sure. New shots are not as challenging and some don't make sense. Hopefully the school will get with some local players or a course designer who can help them solve these problems.
New back nine is VERY DANGEROUS. Be careful if there are others playing. The school moved a few of the baskets because some of the lights were being broken. 10, 11 and 18 are so close you can't tell which basket to throw to. In fact when you leave 10 you must walk around a blind corner, right onto 18's fairway, just to get to 11. This is going to cause problems for sure. New shots are not as challenging and some don't make sense. Hopefully the school will get with some local players or a course designer who can help them solve these problems.
Other Thoughts: score cards are currently available in the Physical Ed building past hole 6's basket, beside the tennis courts. The school was working with MCDGA and local players, but has since not looked for input when changing the course.....unfortunately this has hurt the course layout tremendously!!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Awesome Course
Pros: Great course. I would say its top 5 on the gulf coast. Mike Smith and Dale did a great job designing the course. Very open. It has the best baskets I have ever played.
Cons: 1-3 pretty tough.
Other Thoughts: All around great course.
1 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Beautifully Skilled
Pros: #1 - 3 are beautiful. As you walk up to the first hole, the scene will take your breath away. The back nine is short and requires you to use a lot of skilled shots. Great use of trees. The baskets are new and marked with flags when out of view.
Cons: Tee pads are natural and some are un even. I would hope they do some gravel or pavement tee pads.
Other Thoughts: They need to have score cards with maps at the site. And directions to holes, as some walks are kind of far.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Great New Course
Pros: Very beginner friendly (excluding holes 1, 2, and 3) but also presents a fair challenge with the moderate placement of trees. There is also a good mix of hole distances. A very fun course to play.
Cons: The tee boxes are natural and a few are unlevel orhave roots laying in the way.
Other Thoughts: Really enjoyed this nice new course. All the baskets are in new condition.The course is laid out on the campus and has a good flow. Navigation from hole to hole is easy even without a scorecard. This course is super enjoyable for all skill levels. Positively the best course in the area. I will definitely play this course many times. Park next to hole 10 and the first tee is back across the road to the left.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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