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Quick note (or it may evolve, who knows...?):
I agree 100% with Mr. Sauls' love of Camp Canaan. However, dogs are not allowed. Nor are they allowed at Brackett's Bluff. So you'll probably have to skip those, worthy though they are.
The rest of the Charlotte courses are dog-friendly, but keep her on a leash anywhere near the more public areas. The law is more stringent - read: always leashed - but we see 'em out running loose all the time. Just know that a bored or overzealous Park Ranger might hassle you a bit. I've never seen them ticket anyone, but they will stop and give you what-for.
Don't sleep on Eastway (closer to uptown), Scrapyard (Idlewild Park, maybe 25 minutes from Elon, if that), or Plantation Ruins (Winget Park, again, about 20 minutes or so from Elon). All three are fun and scenic in their own ways.
Chester State Park - definitely play there if you can. It feels very different from most of these typical Carolina courses. From the Elon area, it's probably only an hour's drive. Really nice course in a forest of stellar pines. Manicured and very pretty - but stay out of the rough if you can. I think they charge $2.00 per person at the gate, but it has two courses - a pitch and putt shorty, and the main course, with long and short tees. It's one of my favorites, for sure.
Also, not for nothin', but if you want, hit me up via PM with any specific questions, or if you'd like a third or fourth on your card. I always enjoy meeting, and playing with, new people to the area. I always have a cooler full of good beer with me, too.
I'm not going to suggest any courses, but you should consider a stop in West Virginia. Our favorite spot is Fayetteville. Lots of great restaurants and hiking, situated near the New River Gorge.
I'll second this. West Virginia is beautiful, I love it there. The disc golf is great but the scenery is second to none.
The guy I'm quoting might be able to point you to a pretty fantastic course. [emoji848]
Zounds! The time is near!
Safe travels, Ru4por. It'll be a little warm, but...we've become Florida North these days, so some cloud cover and a good thunderboomer could pop up and cool you down a bit, pretty much any afternoon. Pack some emergency rain gear, and don't let it stop you! My last three rounds have been Wet Ones.
Very much looking forward to hearing some details/reviews about this trip.
Same. My wife and I are trying to decide where we want to go this fall/winter for a disc golf getaway. We usually shoot for going in October or November which limits us to warmer parts of the country. I assume the weather in the Carolinas isn't overbearingly warm in late October or early November?
2. I am used to playing courses with lots of open spaces and par 4s. Looking at pictures, these courses look kinda tight. Should I focus on mids and fairways more than DDs?
I am used to playing courses with lots of open spaces and par 4s. Looking at pictures, these courses look kinda tight. Should I focus on mids and fairways more than DDs?
Simple answer is yes.
I'm going to piggy back into this thread as I think my wife and I have pinned our vacation down to the Charlotte area this year.
Instead of course recommendations, I'd actually like to know what area we should (or should not) be looking to stay?
Not being familiar with the area I don't want to book a place and find out I'm staying in the "hood". (No offense to any of you hood rats out there.)
Can someone recommend a disc shop?