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Tylersport, PA

Bootlegger's Cave

3.355(based on 23 reviews)
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kermur
Experience: 7 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Disc golf and boulder hiking combined, AWESOME 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great vistas, relatively easy to navigate, well stocked general store/deli, not crowded, good use of landscape, lots of fun turnover and forehand lines

Cons:

Not a con for me, but the casual player may be overwhelmed with the rugged terrain. I grew up in this general area, have enjoyed hiking my entire life. For this reason, the backwoodsy, rugged terrain is a plus, but it could definitely be a con for someone who has interest in disc golf and no interest in hiking.

Other Thoughts:

TLDR: Check this place out if you enjoy disc golf and aren't afraid to hike around in the woods. You won't regret it.

I felt compelled to write a review because I was put-off by some of the negative reviews. It is definitely true that this course is probably not a great course to bring a first time disc golfer and it is definitely more rugged than other courses. It is important that you wear appropriate footwear as you will be hopping over rocks and different types of terrain. That said, for someone like me, who enjoys hiking boulders and playing disc golf, this course was amazing. I will certainly add it to my rotation. I did lose one disc on an errant shot over a boulder field, but I imagine that won't be a big problem after I play the course a few more times. I was pleasantly surprised when someone found my disc the next day and called- I thought it might take months for someone to stumble upon it as the course was virtually empty when I was there on a nice Saturday.

I am especially grateful that the kind folks at Boulder Woods campground allow the general public to play on their private property. They ask that you stop by the office/general store to sign in and sign a liability waiver if it's your first visit. Please be cool, and do this- the campground is doing the disc golfing community a huge kindness to open their private property (for free) to disc golfers.

I may have to camp here sometime and make a disc golf weekend out of it.

I look forward to playing more and becoming more familiar with the lines and unique layout.



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Bryce_3
Experience: 9.1 years 62 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Quirk factor 10 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 16, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Elevation changes
Water hazards
Mixed terrain
Challenging shots
Quirky tees
Quirky homemade baskets
Quirky locals

Cons:

Lack of clear and consistent signage
Not really accessible if you need assistance walking (small children, handicapped, elderly, etc) as many fairways necessitate jumping from boulder to boulder
I think the wooden deck tees could be a foot longer
All par 3's

Other Thoughts:

The wackiest, most fun course I think I've ever played. When people say natural tees, these guys mean NATURAL... as in several are just straight up elevated boulders! The homemade baskets and campground/trailer park setting are a far cry from brand new disc catchers and manicured fairways of championship courses. The end result is a blast. Highly recommended.
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SmurfItchy
Experience: 13.2 years 62 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Best way to break in a new disc 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is a lot of fun! Its still new so its kind of rough, but every hole has it own unique design to it! I played it twice, enjoying every throw! Its a very technical course where you have to be on with your hyzer and anhyzer, which makes it fun!

Cons:

Not much except you have to walk back through hole 9 after you are done to get back to your car or hole one.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course to break in a new disc! Rumor has it they are building another 9 which I cannot wait for! You can tell each hole has its unique aspect to that the build took care to make each hole their own! Out of the 50 courses I have gone to, this is top 15!
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mbarkitek
Experience: 12 years 28 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

PLAY THIS COURSE 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 12, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a short hole, technical course. Large boulders litter the fairways - well, course - there are no real "fairways" for many of the holes.
Rumors of becoming 18 - plenty of terrain for it!

Cons:

Only 9 - but jeesh, just play it twice!
You MIGHT lose a disc - however the 4 of us did NOT. jsut OVERTHREW the baskets several times.
Not tamed yet - the terrain is raw and rocky - but not overgrown.

Other Thoughts:

They do NOT make you pay a fee - but I suggest buying some ice cream or water or something from the campground. They are so friendly and welcoming.

When it becomes 18 - this will be a top course in PA.
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