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Barboursville City Park reviews
11
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Easiest and only park style course in the area
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 16, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
Personal Background:
#55620, current pdga rating 923, 10 years playing. Age 35.
Designed 2 permanent courses, and 2 temporary courses.
At least 80 courses played now in I think 17 states.
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Course rating prior to this review 3.67
Design- 3.5
Baskets/Tees- 3.5 (Tees 3, Baskets 4)
Signage- 3
Replayability- 3
Beauty- 3
16/5 = 3.2 ... round down to 3.0.
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Design-this is an 18-hole course designed by local favorite pro the 5 time world champ Johnny Sias. This course is unlike most in the area that it is at least three fourths wide open. Even though surrounded by Mountainsides, most of this course is played in the flat. It plays around a large pond, however water does not really come into play in this course. There are only a few holes where there are worries about getting off of the Fairway. Do not let the first 12 or so holes for you, eventually you do have to climb up the Mountainside. However, there is an option of skipping those holes and walking back to the car if you only want to walk and play the more open park style holes. Not very many of the holes standout as unique or super memorable. There is one hole that plays over essentially a Dry Creek and is very uphill. That is probably the hardest hole in the course and likely the only hole that will take more than 30 seconds to find your disc.
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Baskets/Tees: Tees are adequate if not a little short. Believe that they were 4 foot by 8 foot concrete. 2 tees per hole. In the age of bigger and better courses, no real attention paid to the Tee area. There were maybe a couple pinches/swings around the pond. Baskets are innova and very well kept.
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Signage: Tee signs as expected. There is some information on the signs regarding distance. No signs from hole to hole, however layout is mostly commonsense.
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Replayability: From the short tees, this course is an ego boost if not a little boring given the multiple 200 foot open putter shots. The longs are slightly more interesting. Not a course that I would play over and over. Especially when there are other great local courses such as rotary and ARMCO.
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Beauty: This course is much flatter than other local courses. It does get a chance to show off some of the local hills. There is a small stream that runs through a couple of the holes. Large pond in the center of the course that unfortunately was not able to be utilized. Would not say that this is as beautiful as a rotary park. Still a great place to take your family whether they play or not. Plan things to do in this very large park. Something for everyone.
#55620, current pdga rating 923, 10 years playing. Age 35.
Designed 2 permanent courses, and 2 temporary courses.
At least 80 courses played now in I think 17 states.
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Course rating prior to this review 3.67
Design- 3.5
Baskets/Tees- 3.5 (Tees 3, Baskets 4)
Signage- 3
Replayability- 3
Beauty- 3
16/5 = 3.2 ... round down to 3.0.
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Design-this is an 18-hole course designed by local favorite pro the 5 time world champ Johnny Sias. This course is unlike most in the area that it is at least three fourths wide open. Even though surrounded by Mountainsides, most of this course is played in the flat. It plays around a large pond, however water does not really come into play in this course. There are only a few holes where there are worries about getting off of the Fairway. Do not let the first 12 or so holes for you, eventually you do have to climb up the Mountainside. However, there is an option of skipping those holes and walking back to the car if you only want to walk and play the more open park style holes. Not very many of the holes standout as unique or super memorable. There is one hole that plays over essentially a Dry Creek and is very uphill. That is probably the hardest hole in the course and likely the only hole that will take more than 30 seconds to find your disc.
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Baskets/Tees: Tees are adequate if not a little short. Believe that they were 4 foot by 8 foot concrete. 2 tees per hole. In the age of bigger and better courses, no real attention paid to the Tee area. There were maybe a couple pinches/swings around the pond. Baskets are innova and very well kept.
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Signage: Tee signs as expected. There is some information on the signs regarding distance. No signs from hole to hole, however layout is mostly commonsense.
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Replayability: From the short tees, this course is an ego boost if not a little boring given the multiple 200 foot open putter shots. The longs are slightly more interesting. Not a course that I would play over and over. Especially when there are other great local courses such as rotary and ARMCO.
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Beauty: This course is much flatter than other local courses. It does get a chance to show off some of the local hills. There is a small stream that runs through a couple of the holes. Large pond in the center of the course that unfortunately was not able to be utilized. Would not say that this is as beautiful as a rotary park. Still a great place to take your family whether they play or not. Plan things to do in this very large park. Something for everyone.
Cons:
As noted above.
Other Thoughts:
This is a really nice addition to the other local courses. Great way to get families and lower rated casual players involved. Ultimately, believe that this will increase the numbers of players in the area with time as this is so much easier than rotary park or armco park. Would not make this a destination course, however worth the play if you are bagging courses along 64, or if you are trying to get the family out of the house.
Would like to thank the local club for getting another course on the ground locally and maintaining the area, as well as Johnny Sias for spreading the love of Disc Golf to the tristate area!
Would like to thank the local club for getting another course on the ground locally and maintaining the area, as well as Johnny Sias for spreading the love of Disc Golf to the tristate area!
5
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greg_b_4
Experience:
12 years
63 played
9 reviews
Does the job 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 4, 2017
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Just as the title says this course does its job. Its not great but its not bad either. It was designed with beginner players in mind and it suits them to a tee. The course has great baskets and signage. While the first several holes are pretty boring it does get more interesting as the round proceeds. The course does have 2 tees per hole although in most cases it doesnt change the hole very much. The park is immaculate and the course does a good job of staying out of the way of other park goers.
Cons:
As for cons I just find the course very average, which isn't a bad thing because it does fulfill its purpose. It doesnt have any holes that really stand out. At times the grass gets really tall and the bugs can get brutal. There is some bad drainage problems on the first 4 holes while also throwing towards an in use railroad track. The crush tee pads are really dug out in the middle of the tee.
Other Thoughts:
I'm not sure how this course is getting 4 and 4.5 ratings. Maybe they are from locals who are biased and have not played on a true 4-4.5 course. Right now the course is ranked top 10 in the state of WV and in reality it probably is barely in the top 20. But if you are a beginner or have your family in the area it is definitely worth a stop and play. You will enjoy this course more than the courses at Rotary. But if you are an experienced player get over to Rotary.
7
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Don’t let the first 2/3rds fool you! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 20, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
Starting behind shelter #8 and right beside the really pretty Lake William in Barboursville, Johnny Sias' well-done design begins with a DisCatcher practice basket and course kiosk (with map), and some relatively simple holes to loosen up your arm. The first (and long second) tees are concrete, and the rest of the course currently has boxed gravel. Signage is good, including next tee indictors, while navigation is very straightforward, proceeding counter-clockwise around the lake, utilizing the little woods on the far side, then really nicely using the uphill, sunny side above the lake as you complete the loop.
We had fun noting that many of the early basket placements were on the edge of a slope, or used the slope to good effect. Many of the long tees posed a significantly different challenge than mere distance: hole 3 had an interesting mando, holes 5 & 6 force completely different lines, even though the 'long' and 'short' tees are only steps apart, 7 long is a challenging anny line for right handers, and 8: wow! That branch!
But at this point, you've only played a little bit of elevation. You'll get to 11, and think it's a nice, safe glide down to the pin, but if you misjudge it, there's a cliff dropping a good 20 feet to the creek if you glide long. Then, after a blind right to left hole 12, you have the nasty, uphill hole 13 to remind you that you ARE still in West Virginia. The hillside holes are a fun challenge from either tee, and you come back out to a terrace with a really slope-topped basket position on 17. Even hole 18 employs a safe design, with the basket up on the slope left, by a gravel path that could be declared OB if you're in the mood. Mainly, it is one of the very few holes that really have any chance at all of interacting with other park patrons. I respect a safe course design.
But in all, we felt the course was FUN. Playing from the short tees, you're going for a lot of deuce opportunities at even intermediate skill levels, and beginners can enjoy those holes just as much. Advanced players will find challenges from the longs. And it really felt like the course has a lot of 'replay' potential. If you're traveling to the region to play the challenging tournament courses in Ashland or Huntington, don't overlook this relaxing, fun park course.
We had fun noting that many of the early basket placements were on the edge of a slope, or used the slope to good effect. Many of the long tees posed a significantly different challenge than mere distance: hole 3 had an interesting mando, holes 5 & 6 force completely different lines, even though the 'long' and 'short' tees are only steps apart, 7 long is a challenging anny line for right handers, and 8: wow! That branch!
But at this point, you've only played a little bit of elevation. You'll get to 11, and think it's a nice, safe glide down to the pin, but if you misjudge it, there's a cliff dropping a good 20 feet to the creek if you glide long. Then, after a blind right to left hole 12, you have the nasty, uphill hole 13 to remind you that you ARE still in West Virginia. The hillside holes are a fun challenge from either tee, and you come back out to a terrace with a really slope-topped basket position on 17. Even hole 18 employs a safe design, with the basket up on the slope left, by a gravel path that could be declared OB if you're in the mood. Mainly, it is one of the very few holes that really have any chance at all of interacting with other park patrons. I respect a safe course design.
But in all, we felt the course was FUN. Playing from the short tees, you're going for a lot of deuce opportunities at even intermediate skill levels, and beginners can enjoy those holes just as much. Advanced players will find challenges from the longs. And it really felt like the course has a lot of 'replay' potential. If you're traveling to the region to play the challenging tournament courses in Ashland or Huntington, don't overlook this relaxing, fun park course.
Cons:
It's a new course, so I really hope concrete is planned for the rest of the tees. Folks are playing this fun course a lot, and the gravel has really dug out about where a right hander's x-step pivot foot goes (sometimes hollowing out a bowl several inches deep). The course plays fairly accessibly until you get to hole 12, which catches enough of the creek/rill over there to stay really muddy, and then you face the 'wall' of the hill on 13. We had a backpack and a cart between us, and really could've used a Sherpa to help us climb down the concrete storm drain walls and up the face of the fairway. It needs a bridge and some steps up to the green. Then several of the hillside slopes need better mud drainage and steps, as well.
Other Thoughts:
Finally, I was joking with my buddy, but I think it's worth noting that even hearing when the DO go with concrete tees would tempt me to raise my rating another half a point. Nice course!
Reviewer Background as of this writing: flirting with Intermediate skill levels and grandmaster age, I've now had the pleasure of being able to review 273 courses. Thanks to all who build 'em!
Reviewer Background as of this writing: flirting with Intermediate skill levels and grandmaster age, I've now had the pleasure of being able to review 273 courses. Thanks to all who build 'em!
