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Hole #1 (Taken 4/2008)
3 / 180ft.
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Old School
Pros: - Great layout
- Some holes are very ace-able but because of pin and tee-pad layout many are not.
- Benches and trash cans at most tees. Didn't really keep track of exactly how many there were but it certainly seemed like more than enough.
- Unique holes (like 12) that play off of an elevated tee and throw over a small ravine which make play fun.
- Staff I encountered were pleasant and professional.
- This is set in a nice park which has oodles of walking trails.
- The baskets, while a little old are in great shape.
- Nice little pro-shop. Not something you see everyday. Too bad they only carry Innova discs but the prices seemed very reasonable.
- Fairly clean when I have played here. Seems that trash is picked up and taken care of for the most part.
- Some holes are very ace-able but because of pin and tee-pad layout many are not.
- Benches and trash cans at most tees. Didn't really keep track of exactly how many there were but it certainly seemed like more than enough.
- Unique holes (like 12) that play off of an elevated tee and throw over a small ravine which make play fun.
- Staff I encountered were pleasant and professional.
- This is set in a nice park which has oodles of walking trails.
- The baskets, while a little old are in great shape.
- Nice little pro-shop. Not something you see everyday. Too bad they only carry Innova discs but the prices seemed very reasonable.
- Fairly clean when I have played here. Seems that trash is picked up and taken care of for the most part.
Cons: - Pay to play - this would not bother me if it weren't for the next item.
- Tee signs are missing off of most of the holes. I don't come here frequently and today I remembered why. If I am going to pay, then I better have at the very least a sign that indicates distance and what hole number it is. On every hole. A map would be particularly handy.
- Short. Very Very short. No place to really open up and rip it. Even with my noodle-arm that can only manage 300 to 320 there really aren't very many decent spots to let one go. Hole #1 is almost a joke with a dead-straight wide open shot at 180'. Yawn.
- Huge numbers of people play here. Not a big deal but some lessons in etiquette would be a big plus.
- Tee signs are missing off of most of the holes. I don't come here frequently and today I remembered why. If I am going to pay, then I better have at the very least a sign that indicates distance and what hole number it is. On every hole. A map would be particularly handy.
- Short. Very Very short. No place to really open up and rip it. Even with my noodle-arm that can only manage 300 to 320 there really aren't very many decent spots to let one go. Hole #1 is almost a joke with a dead-straight wide open shot at 180'. Yawn.
- Huge numbers of people play here. Not a big deal but some lessons in etiquette would be a big plus.
Other Thoughts: This is a very old course in terms of disc golf. While it is a fantastic layout it is an out-dated design. Even so, it is in many ways rather timeless since it is still very challenging and fun to play.
The pay-to-play and lack of signs complaint may seem rather trite and picky. The fact is, I have personally spoken with a Berrien County Commissioner (I am a Berrien County resident after all) to discuss this very issue. They were quite surprised that the signage was so poor because as they put it, "Yeah, that park is a real money maker for us." If that really is the case then there is no excuse. If volunteer maintained courses can do it then so can Madeline Bertrand. That's not an unreasonable expectation.
Okay, above complaint aside, if you are in the area hit this course up. It is worth the time and money IMHO. While it may not be an Idlewilde or a Flip City by any stretch it is truly unique disc golf experience. Try to avoid weekends and holidays and the crowds should be manageable.
The pay-to-play and lack of signs complaint may seem rather trite and picky. The fact is, I have personally spoken with a Berrien County Commissioner (I am a Berrien County resident after all) to discuss this very issue. They were quite surprised that the signage was so poor because as they put it, "Yeah, that park is a real money maker for us." If that really is the case then there is no excuse. If volunteer maintained courses can do it then so can Madeline Bertrand. That's not an unreasonable expectation.
Okay, above complaint aside, if you are in the area hit this course up. It is worth the time and money IMHO. While it may not be an Idlewilde or a Flip City by any stretch it is truly unique disc golf experience. Try to avoid weekends and holidays and the crowds should be manageable.
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Good, Old times.
Pros: Very easy to navigate. Nice, ample sized tee pads. Short ace-able holes. Very good course for people wanting to get into the sport. Some of the holes are nice and scenic, and I loved playing this course again due to the fact that I first learned the game at this course. The course is well maintained, and while it is not that challenging, it is refreshing to play a course like this once and a while. There were plenty of trash cans around the course to help keep it clean, and there were plenty of seats for people to sit and rest at the tee pads. Nice pro-shop with a good innova selection, too bad they did not have other brands from which to shop.
Cons: The cost. I have played much, much better courses for free. I would like to see the money made on this course, go back into it, and some improvements made. The course is very short, and you can use your putter the entire round and keep par or better.
Other Thoughts: I love this course for the sentimental reasons alone. I cut my proverbial DG teeth on this course, playing yesterday brought back a ton of memories. It was great to play again.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
short and wooded 
5+ 
10/16/2009 
2/15/2009
Review By: discNDav 
Played: 267 Reviewed: 59 Exp: 27 Years
This review was updated on 10/16/2009
Pros: Good baskets and cement tees.Discs for sale in the park office. It's a typical Steady Ed course from the mid 80's.
Trash cans are located near almost every tee area. Very clean county park.
Very easy to follow, the next tee is fairly close to the previous basket. No map is needed.
Trash cans are located near almost every tee area. Very clean county park.
Very easy to follow, the next tee is fairly close to the previous basket. No map is needed.
Cons: Not worth the entrance fee, pay to play...
$3 to park, $2 for DG.
Very short and technical, plenty of holes under 200 feet. Beginner friendly if not for the tight shots required.
Tee signs need upgrading, most are missing. Years ago it was only 9 holes during winter since cross country skiing took priority.
$3 to park, $2 for DG.
Very short and technical, plenty of holes under 200 feet. Beginner friendly if not for the tight shots required.
Tee signs need upgrading, most are missing. Years ago it was only 9 holes during winter since cross country skiing took priority.
Other Thoughts: This was my first course ever, 23 years and 228 courses later, it will always be special in my mind. Don't go out of your way for this one, go play Rum Village in SB or Wilson in Mishawaka instead.
More discs for sale can be found at the archery/billards store on hiway 31 and the Ind/Mich state line road.
More discs for sale can be found at the archery/billards store on hiway 31 and the Ind/Mich state line road.
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