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Buck Creek State Park

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danlind.321
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Decent state park course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Some elevation changes.
+ Several technical shots required.
+ Good navigation (for the most part).
+ Good variety overall.
+ Lake view on some holes is great.
+ Multiple pin/basket locations on some holes.

Cons:

- Disc loss potential in the later field holes.
-- Hole 14 has you essentially throwing blind down a hill (as tall bushes block your view) into a fairway where only some grass is mowed - with some overgrown grass that eats discs on the hill as well. If you have a spotter, they would be more than helpful on this one.
-- Hole 17 also plays along the overgrown grass. Go too far left and the grass will likely eat your disc. Another one where a spotter would be helpful.
- At least half of the tee signage is still missing - bring a map.
- Most of Holes 1-11 feature two baskets - meaning essentially it's "pick your basket and go." If it was just two basket locations that were switched every once in a while, a lot of confusion would be avoided, especially for first timers.
- Hole 10 plays right on the park sidewalk. Watch for other people before you tee off.
- Awkward navigation from Hole 11 to 12 - after exiting Hole 11, hang a right and go down the hill where you'll find an opening. Hole 12's tee pad will be down in there.

Other Thoughts:

Amenities:
- Parking: Plenty.
- Restrooms: There is one near Hole 18's basket.
- Running water: None. Though there is a water fountain near Hole 1, it was not running the day I went. Pack in some water just in case.
- Benches: A few.
- Trash cans: None, at least that I saw.
- Bag holders: None.
- Tee signs: Of the ones that aren't missing, pretty basic - outline map of the hole, par, and distance. Pretty much it.
- Next tee/direction signs: None. The implied path to follow helps most of the time but other times, have a map ready.
- Wheelchair/cart friendly: No.
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nothinbuttree
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.6 years 153 played 36 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Tight lines and wide open spaces 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 8, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Buck Creek State Park is an 18 hole course in a state park that offers 11 wooded holes and 7 that are more open. There is a bathroom, plenty of parking, varying distances from a couple under 200' to a couple 400'+ holes.

PROS:

>Pretty nice shot selection, especially the mix of woods and open holes, though a well-played Roc would get good results on most of the front 11.
>Decent distance variety.
>Good mix of wooded and open holes
>Wooded holes have pretty clear fairways, though some of the lines/gaps are pretty tight. Maybe not a 1000-rated player, but for some of us…
>You may be the only one out there.
>Some nice vistas on the hill shots and the lake in the background.

Cons:

>Missing about half the tee signs. For first timers, a map is strongly recommended. The course has a general air about it of not being well taken care of.
>Multiple pin positions on the front 11 holes add to this confusion. Have this course played twice, still not sure which are which on some holes.
>Some of the lines are really tight, but with the holes being so short, that is not a huge problem.
>No water near course, so pack it in.
>Some disc loss risk on the field holes, likely higher in the summer when the grass is high. Be mindful of getting off the fairway on the field holes in summer.

Other Thoughts:

BASICS:

>Teepads--Concrete, fairly short but in decent condition. A couple holes seemed to have two pads.
>Baskets--DisCathers, good condition. Holes 1-11 have two basket positions. There are no indications which are which, I basically just chose the first one I could see on these holes. With many holes not having tee signs, this turns out to be quite confusing. Is it pick your basket each time? Are there A and B positions? Totally unsure.
># holes--18
>Setting--11 in the woods, though fairways are pretty open, though tight, 7 in more open fields.
>Elevation--Some nice elevation changes, including the wooded holes, especially considering the area is mostly flat.
>Distance of holes--A few woods holes in the <200' range, most in the 225'-250' range. The field holes are generally from 300'-400' plus.
>Free/pay to play, type of course--State park, free.
>Ease of getting to--A bit outside of town but not bad.

AMENITIES:

>Parking--Ample, includes practice basket.
>Bathrooms--There is one by hole 18 (next to parking lot). It was closed this day, but possibly due to COVID. Unsure if it is usually open this time of year.
>Water/food nearby--There is a park office nearby with water, a non-functional (COVID?) water fountain on hole 1, and a marina with a snack bar (possibly closed due to COVID, did not visit). Beyond that, fast food is about 15 minutes away.
>Clubhouse/disc shop--No
>Benches--Yes, several throughout the course.
>Trash cans--A few scattered, one large one was filled to overflowing.
>Bag holders--No
>Tee signs--More than half the holes have no sign at all. Most of the wooded holes baskets can be seen from the tee pads, but several overall cannot. An online map is suggested, download before you get there, my cell carrier had signal there but it is out in the sticks a bit. Yours might not.
>Next tee direction/signs--A few, but mostly not. Wooded holes have well-worn trails, but here again a map is helpful.
>Wheelchair/cart friendly--No, somewhat.

COURSE PLAY:

>Shot variety--Pretty nice. Some touch shots in the woods, FH, BH, even a couple where a flex shot is the best play.
>Layout, long walks (inc back to car), loops--one long loop, though 1-11 make a nice wooded hole only loop as well that ends near the parking lot. No long walks from basket to next tees, most are 100' or less.
>Total distance walked--1.8 miles.
>Ease of finding next tee--Not bad, but next tee signs are few. A map would be helpful the first time.
>General difficulty--If you can hit tight lines (heaven knows I can't all the time), the wooded holes are quite easy--fairly short. The field holes require good (325'+) distance for birdie opps, except the par 4's, which most rec players could get birdies on (if I can get them…) with a couple decent drives.
>Mud/water issues--Seems to drain pretty well, but has been dry lately.
>Water or O/B to contend with--Hole 10 is near the lake, but it would take a bad tree kick or grip lock to find it. No O/B except hole 17 and holes near roads, where an errant shot could cross or land in the road).
>Difficult rough/lost disc risk--Medium risk on the field holes, especially 12 and 14, which are long downhill shots with lots of places a disc could hide. A spotter is recommended if you throw like me.
>Scrape/scratch risk--Medium, mostly on the wooded holes.
>How busy was course/park--Nary a soul was playing besides me, on a very nice weekday around noon.

OVERALL

>Fun/enjoyment factor, would I play again? Yes, I like the course, a few of the field holes are quite fun--12 and 14 are long downhill bombs. 17 is a long left to right island hole with a decent size hill on the left and near constant left to right headwinds from lake making shots interesting.
>Who will this course challenge? Most up to mid 900 ratings. Perhaps up to a 1000 rated for those who aren't great at hitting small gaps.
>Is it worth a drive? Yes, especially if you can play it twice--once to see where all the teepads are, the 2nd you can pick which baskets you want to throw to.
>Anything unique? Holes 1, 4, 5, 12, 14, and 17 (a nice island hole) are pretty nice.
>Would be a half star higher with--Tee signs, next tee directions, emptied out trash cans, a general appearance of being maintained--looks like it has been ignored for some time, not any welcome sign or map at hole one or anything.

I am in my 50s, 80 or so courses played, 875ish.
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kinger
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.6 years 109 played 109 reviews
2.50 star(s)

My name is Buck, and I like to Party 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 23, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

~Good variety of distances and wooded / open holes
~Set in a fairly remote area of a very nice State Park
~Concrete tee pads are in good condition
~Navigation and flow are well thought out
~Scenic course with a great atmosphere

Cons:

~Lots of missing signage creates guessing on most holes
~Dual baskets on some holes don't really add anything except confusion
~A few holes are fairly overgrown and are not well thought out
~Solid course, but lacks that flavor that makes you want to come back

Other Thoughts:

Played on a warm October afternoon in peak Autumn season. This State Park is exceptionally clean and expansive. The course is set in an area that traverses mild elevation near the lake. While the lake doesn't really come into play it serves as a beautiful backdrop visible by a handful of holes.

Nice concrete tees, and those familiar yellow banded baskets the course is nicely carved out and starts off with shorter wooded holes and eventually leads you to longer more open areas. There is a lot of missing signage which prevents the visitor from knowing hole distances and layout. While navigation is fairly straightforward it can be tricky in spots. Overall the course is clean and decently maintained.

You get a good variety at Buck Creek from the elevation changes, varying distances, and different lines each hole provides. It should play accessible to most skill levels.

Many of the holes have dual baskets in the ground spaced 30-40 feet from one another, the baskets are not differentiated by color or design and can cause confusion if the intent is to have various defined layouts to play. In my opinion the dual basket install doesn't provide any benefit to the course.

There are a few holes that need to be trimmed up a good bit for a better defined path of play. Overall most holes are good as they are and the overall layout is positive. All in all it's a solid course and one I enjoyed throwing, but it didn't leave me wanting to come back for more....It's good, just needs that extra little something to make it very good.
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Tristan22
Experience: 6 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Buck Creek Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 8, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Holes were difficult, yet still playable for new players. The scene around the course is BEAUTIFUL. Holes are also spread out and cover a lot of ground. Excellent course

Cons:

The only con to this course is that there isn\'t a lot of direction to point you to the next hole. Many holes you have to guess on where to go. Wish they would have a maps next to the tee boxes.
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mrclc
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.2 years 785 played 47 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Huck at Buck (Creek) 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Buck Creek's variety and views place it firmly among the top tier of local courses. There's a lot to like here, with a well-designed variety of technical and open looks to satisfy players of all tastes and skill levels. Most of the wooded holes early in the course feature tight but fair lines to multiple baskets, offering ace run opportunities on holes that play more creatively than simply straight ahead off the tee. Once the course shifts to the open after Hole 11, you'll contend with a bit more length and a lot more wind. Bombers will appreciate these chances to get back in contention after being cramped through the front of the circuit.

The open holes revolve around a high vista overlooking the sizable reservoir that dominates the park. Holes 12 & 17 are highlighted by inspiring views of the water, especially in the evening when the sun sets.

Lucky Hole 13 is an underrated monster that plays 305 feet straight uphill with prairie grass rough on either side of the fairway. The pin is set on a small mound atop the highest and most exposed portion of the course, inviting the wind to wreak havoc on any and all putts.

A notable, lesser known pro of this course is that it drains better than any other course in the Dayton area. Buck Creek is consistently in good shape, no matter how much rain the area receives.

All holes feature concrete tees playing to DISCatchers - frequently two per hole in the woods. Benches are strategically positioned to provide welcome rest.

Cons:

Buck Creek's biggest issues are primarily summer problems. First, the course can get overrun with insects from late spring to early fall. Mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks all patrol the area in numbers. Second, the maintenance tends to lag during the same period. The wooded fairways get a little wooly in both rough and ground cover, while the open holes are overrun by tall grass. The disc-eating, hillside prairie grass rough on 12, 14, and especially 17 can make it very challenging to locate discs. You'll want to pay close attention to where you land.

Hole 6 is a tight 90 degree fairway to the right with minimal margin for error and most of the hole length coming after the turn. With all the fun, technical holes out here, this one seems a bit contrived.

Other Thoughts:

Buck Creek is one of the Dayton metro's better courses, and its convenient location to I-70 marks it as a perfect road trip stopover. If you've got the time, swing by here and Englewood Metropark DGC for a good overview of what Ohio disc golf has to offer.

For more local players, the forthcoming Snyder Park course will provide an excellent complement to Buck Creek, and the two will make a top-notch doubleheader here in Springfield.
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ad166809
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.7 years 55 played 24 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Buck Creek 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 4, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Baskets are in good shape and in good hole locations.

Tee Pads are concrete which is good, anything else would get destroyed in this major foliage state park.

Tee signs and map markers for every hole. They are pretty clear on the basket, some are a little dinged up but nothing thats going to ruin a round.

Course design is great you bob and weave your way through the state park and you will end right back at your car, especially if you play the unofficial 19th from the restroom to the parking lot.

Lots of benches and good amount of trash cans around.

Love the elevation changes on this course. There are some great holes throughout the entire course that are straight up or downhill.

This course has some super epic holes that are so fun to play. I honestly dont know if I have played a hole with a better view than #12 at Buck Creek. Super downhill beautiful view of Buck Creek its amazing. #14 is a ton of fun as well chucking it straight downhill. My group plays the parking lot of #17 as water making it an island hole and really fun. Overall there are 3-4 holes on this course that I think everyone would think are awesome.

State Park so there is probably camping around.

There is a large restroom by #18 when you come in. I am sure it has running water in it.

Major variety of hole distances. The shorter woodsy ones are at the beginning so make sure you practice a little before heading out so you can really make those holes count.

I think I like this course so much because it really tests all the shots in your bag. You will throw some tomahawks, you will throw some short backhands, if you get behind a tree you might have to throw forehand, your mid range needs to be on point because of the hole locations, if you miss a mid range event slightly you will have some tough putts.

You will for sure see a good mix of tight technical holes like #1, #2, #10 etc. There are some open bomb holes as well like #11, #12, #14, #16 #17. Overall probably more open bombs but some of the ones you think are open bombs will have some trees right in front of you where you want to throw.

Buck Creek is absolutely an overall challenge. It will make you work on almost every hole for par. If you screw up this course will do you no favors. If you go in the rough, have fun saving par. Follow the fairways out here and you will have a good day. Miss your mark and your going to have to answer to the other people in your group of why this course is making you look bad.

Parking is great. You will have a practice basket (#19) by the parking lot to shoot at before your round and #1 starts literally almost connected to the parking lot. #18 will end you a short walk to your car.

This course is absolutely beautiful. Maybe the most scenic in the Dayton area. Some of the holes have great views of Buck Creek and the others will wind you through meadows and beautiful wooded holes. One of the best things this course has to offer is its beauty. It is in a State Park so its almost always like this.

Although I have never played in any I have heard this course has pretty regular events to play in.



Cons:

One of the only bad things about this course is the massive amount of foliage that you have to play though. I hate giving it a con because I am sure they do everything they can but if you go in the rough on this course bring survival supplies because you might never make it back out.

The course was a little crowded when I went out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

Attitude of the locals was a little off putting. Group of about 6-7 high school kids playing in front of us that almost acted as if we were none existent when me and my buddy wanted to pass. Nothing terrible just strange.

Other Thoughts:

Buck Creek has been so fun every time I have played it. The scenic beauty and challenge of the course mix together for a good mooded round. Even when you double bogey a hole how can you get mad when you go to #12s tee pad. I give great props to courses that are not redundant and will challenge the long throwers to throw technical and the technical throwers to at least get past some foliage. You will have fun at this course no doubt about that.
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Xelto
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 42 played 37 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Lots of variety 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 6, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice mix of shots, good mix of open/wooded, flat/up/down. Nice scenery. Has some very memorable holes.

Cons:

The course pro likes to move the baskets around. This is both good and bad, it means that sometimes your favorite hole gets changed on you. Sometimes it's an improvement.

Other Thoughts:

Lots of the up and down is reasonably steep, so expect a workout. Reasonably difficult.
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jesscat606
Experience: 9.4 years 76 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

An excellent course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 15, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

An excellent mix of short/long, wooded/open, left/right, up/down.
More elevation changes than are usual in mid Ohio!
Very scenic in some spots. Holes 12 and 14 are really nice 'off the bluff' shots.

occasional deer/racoon sightings; it IS a state park.

Plenty of parking.

Cons:

some of the wooded holes lack any kind of grass; they get muddy quickly.

Watch for poison ivy and ticks in the rough.

The rough on the open holes 12-17 can sometimes be VERY rough. Spotters are recommended for 12, 14, and 17 especially.

New trash cans have been added this summer; they aren't emptied extremely often, though, so bring a trash bag to pack out what you pack in.

Other Thoughts:

This course is one of my favorites. Buck Creek will test every shot in your bag. There are a wide range of required shots, from straight tunnel shots to sharp doglegs; uphill and downhill; wooded and open. Unless you can drive a disc 400+ feet, some holes are nearly impossible to birdie, and a 3 is difficult.

Do be mindful of people just out for a walk, or sitting at a picnic table in 18's fairway, or fishing at the bottom of 12's fairway, or riding horses through the rough on 15-17.
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Moosejuice
Experience: 12.6 years 87 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 8, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

The first nine are really fun, beautiful, forested shots with great use of elevation and trees to add variety and challenge.

I had no problem losing discs in this area as the vegetation wasnt too dense.

The shorter holes work really well in this setting. i could either see the basket from the tee or see it by walking a short distance ahead to scout it out. With the shorter holes, my family would like this course so thats a bonus.

The lake views and use of hills on the last half was really nice.

Flush toilets where holes 11, 12 and 18 meet.

Cons:

The last half, especially hole 14 and 17 suffer from tall grass that hides discs.

Hole 14 could be a cool shot as it has you throwing a somewhat long shot from a hill, but you throw into all tall grass and only the area around the basket and the walking path are mowed. Good recipe for losing discs.

Hole 17 was a pain due to tall grass. Be sure not to let your disc stray too far left on 17 or you will be hiking down the steep hill through bushes and tall grass.

Other Thoughts:

While the tall grass hides discs somewhat, its not horrible. I was able to find some errant discs without too much trouble. I have seen much worse disc eaters such as tall prairie grass or dense vegetation along the sides of other courses. Still, the pattern on the last half of mowing only certain areas is too common on courses and detracts from the enjoyment.

I would rate this higher if the grassy areas were mowed better. Overall i loved this course!!
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therevjoe
Experience: 10.2 years 53 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great place to play 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Lots of trees, easy to follow course, need to be able to make various shots, a lot of fun to throw here

Cons:

no complaints

Other Thoughts:

The course is usually open, so you can get in a few games in just a couple of hours. Very scenic place to play
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dj3k
Experience: 12.3 years 34 played 11 reviews
3.50 star(s)

One of my favorites 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 19, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice baskets, really like the innova discatchers.

Great layout. Like the wooded terrain.

Good use of elevation.

Good signage. I had no problems navigating as a first timer.

Other Thoughts:

I would definitely stop off and visit this one again.
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murf1087
Experience: 14.6 years 382 played 17 reviews
3.50 star(s)

sweeeet dooood 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 7, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

excellent use of the land with a wonderful variety of shots, very easy to follow and minimal walking required between holes. This course will test your accuracy on the front and your ability to fight the wind on the back. Great views of the lake and a clean park overall.

Cons:

If only the holes were a little longer.

Other Thoughts:

The real reason I'm writing this review - I shot a round with a local today and he told me the new park ranger is quite strict. Be smart on the course as he has been known to walk throughout the park looking for suspicious activity, pot, booze. Be wise, and don't speed! Rangers have the authority to pull vehicles over and had one pulled over as I left at 8pm.
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W7amf
Experience: 19.7 years 10 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

TICKS 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 13, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

big and open
great scenery
well layed out and designed

Cons:

big and open
not for the beginner
easy to loose a disc if you aren't willing to really look for a while
LOT OF TICKS at buck creek

Other Thoughts:

great course, thats big and open. play with friends in case you toss a disc into tall grass or the woods or lake. i have spent a to of time at buck creek boating, hunting, camping and disc golfing. there are a lot of ticks so wear bug spray and do a tick check after you play. great course, lots of fun and big enough to not be to crowded.
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Bachmann_3
Experience: 14.7 years 20 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 19, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great variety
Moderate-low traffic
Amenities and other tourist spots located on site, (boating, camping, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, etc.)
Beautiful scenery
Fair course for all playing levels

Cons:

The only critique I can make is of the heavy grass and foliage on the back nine. Can make finding your disc very difficult, but the fairways are clearly cut and easy to hit.

Other Thoughts:

This course is awesome! One of the most beautiful Ohio has to offer. Great view of the marina on the back nine, that you shoot alongside in the woods on the first half. Some very short holes with huge turn radiuses, followed by longer holes with crazy elevation changes. This is the course I've thrown my longest drive (over 400 ft) downhill toward the marina. Not sure why I don't come here more often but if you have the chance, play buck creek in the summer and go swimming on the beach nearby after. The water is always crystal clean.
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AnimeJ
Experience: 12.4 years 14 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course, but a bit out of the way 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 9, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

On the whole, the course makes excellent use of the terrain. There's good use of elevation, and the course combines technical holes early on with more open shots towards the back of the course.

Teepads are all concrete, with well made signage throughout. Multiple holes have alternate pin positions, with a few holes having an alternate teepad as well.

Cons:

Some holes have very narrow or barely defined fairways. Additionally, some of the middle holes are very short and sharply doglegged which makes them somewhat less interesting. Links style holes are good, but not when they're less than 300ft in total length.

Other Thoughts:

On the hole, this is a really solid course that can provide a good, technical challenge while having a few holes, most notably 14, where you can really air out a disc. The one major issue however is that it's fairly remote, with the park being well off the beaten path compared to most of the other courses in the area. It's still well worth the trip out, however.
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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.2 years 401 played 385 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful Views! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 15, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course boasts a great deal of variety, from woods holes, to a huge hilltop bomb, to an island green, and everything in between. The most beautiful view comes into play on the downhill hole #12 with views across the marina and lake to distract you from the sweeping left to right shot you need to execute there.

Starting at the kiosk sign in the middle of the marked disc golf parking lot, you'll find level concrete tees, trash barrels and seating where needed on the course, and you'll be shooting at Innova DiscCatcher baskets, where the large yellow band will help spot some of the blind basket positions with a short walk up those fairways.

Some of the early holes are fun temptresses, beginning with the hole 1 drop shot, which could be aced if you thread the perfect line through the tight tree gaps. The basket is up a backstop slope, so you won't run by. In fact, there are very few spots where risk/reward greens cause a huge gut-check (the obvious exception being the driveway circle island green on 17 - as played in tournaments). The summertime rough could be a disc concealer in the woods, and in the prairie grass on the later, more open holes.

An Intermediate to even Advanced disc golfer will find plenty of challenge working the variety of shots at Buck Creek. Early woods holes bring out your technical game, the breezes off the lake and the excellent use of elevation (especially on holes 11 through 14) will get your head in the game, and the bigger arms will get a chance to show off coming down the finishing stretch. There are fairways that demand very precise left to right lines (#6), and just the opposite (#8 in the uphill left pin position).

There are several signature holes here. I like the beauty of 4, 12 and 14. But one of the greatest 'pros' at Buck Creek is the beautiful scenery of this state park around an impressive lake. The wildlife drawn to this setting (deer, soaring birds, and everything in between) are wonderful to experience.

Cons:

The main issue I have had here is related to the beauty of the site (weird, huh?). There are going to be nature lovers all over this park. There is a lakeside hiking trail which goes from the marina parking lot on around, along the #10 fairway, and folks are tempted to hike up the ravine used for hole 9 and earlier. This is a hazard for the right-turning, blind #9 tee shot. Folks walk up the 11th fairway from the marina lot to the picnic zone (!) on (!) the 18th fairway (an unfortunate circumstance of dual-use space). I didn't see any signs warning non-players that they were entering a disc golf course (as if that would change anything). My last time at Buck Creek, there were maybe ten people in that part of the park total, but I waited for safe clearance four different times.

I have relatively little to complain about with the course itself, except that there are now usually two detailed signs at each tee, for how the holes are supposedly laid out now, and how the 'old' layout looked. These are intended to be helpful, but I thought they were sometimes a little confusing. The tight turners like holes 6 and 8 (upper pin position) aren't at all like either picture. Don't get me wrong, these are fun, tricky holes, but might really frustrate a first-timer.

Other Thoughts:

When your navigation system gets you to the park on North Bird Road / Buck Creek Lane, you've still got a ways to go: turn right on Park Road, and go (slowly: watch for deer) about a mile (half a mile past the sign for the Marina & Restaurant), to the sign for the Disc Golf Course (left). Go to the 2nd parking area on the right (that's marked for the DGC), and you'll see the kiosk at hole 1.
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BBQ SQUID 9
Experience: 13.4 years 4 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Course is fun and noteworthy views 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 16, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is probably one of the hilliest in Ohio. There are some pretty views from atop the hills, #12 especially.
There are challenging left/right/straight holes that keep you entertained!
#12 easily was my favorite hole in that you could have a variety of different drives (out right come back left, vis versa, roller all the way down the hill, and even attempting straight at it).
The holes in the woods are forgiving because even if you hit a tree, you should still have a decent shot to make par since the woods holes aren't too long.

Cons:

No par on the printed signs.
Printed signs quite inaccurate to the hole locations.
No next tee signs, you can get lost for a few seconds.
#18 could have been made better. It is not challenging nor is it near the hole #1 tee.

Other Thoughts:

All in all makes for a fun day where shooting par is quite good for this course. Not a long course, but not terribly short either. Just about right. Not recommended for the first timer as woods holes will make for a depressing day.
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Chainchaser
Experience: 16.2 years 41 played 14 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 22, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The first pro has to be the scenery. I know this has nothing to do with disc golf but this was definitely a plus to me and my family.
-Concrete tees
-tee signs
-clean park with plenty of facilities
-hole 14 is an epic off the top of the hill shot
-great elevation changes
-great mix of wooded and open holes
This course had some great challenges in the woods but also let you air it out. This seemed to be a well maintained course and we actually met some locals doing some work to one of the holes. We drove 1 hr 45 minutes to play this course and definitely did not regret it.

Cons:

Very few cons here.
-need a few more next tee signs but it did seem a few have been installed so just a couple more in certain areas would be nice. We just seemed to run into few spots that got confusing.
-rough can be tough but not to bad as we found it to be pretty thorn free
-Open holes have high grass as rough so a spotter is a good option here

Other Thoughts:

This course was not on our radar at all but my wife thought it would be cool place to check out and we are definitely glad we did. This park has much to offer including fishing and boating. We will definitely make this trip again.
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preludedrew
Experience: 17.4 years 83 played 44 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Buck Creek 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 6, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great 18 hole course, with great scenery, good elevation change, though needs signs for the teepads, which were new when I went.

Cons:

Only problem was no signs for where the next tees are,nor were there distance signs, but they were easy to find anyway.

Other Thoughts:

Hueston Woods has some competition, with Buck Creek as the better state park with a DG course. Easy to navigate, great setup, awesome scenery.
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AceWraith
Experience: 19.3 years 133 played 9 reviews
4.50 star(s)

FINALLY HASS AWESOME TEES SIGNS 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 13, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Finally got Tee Signs, and they are nice
-Practice Basket
-Concrete Tees
-Discatcher baskets
-Great Course Flow
-Great Layout
-Great Elevation usage
-Great Mix of holes
-Well maintained by locals
-Nice view over the marina and lake
-Plenty of ace runs
-Favors lefty's and righty's
-SOME multiple tee's

Cons:

-Rough can be rough on front 9
-Hole 18's fairway tends to have families in it *SAY FORE*
-Casuals from camp ground can slow your flow

Other Thoughts:

This course is a WOW! It is such a mix of everything you would want. Bombers off the top of a hill and tight fairway is the woods. Such a good mix of finesse and power holes, pretty well split between front 9 and back 9. Play smart on the front 9 otherwise you will be covered in bogey burrs if you take a bad hit off the trees. Bring your power for the back 9 and a video camera Hole14 is a awesome hole for and acerun!

All in All this course is worth the play and worth coming back to repeatly. But it can wear you out because is not just a flat course.

PLAY IT, LOVE IT, OWN IT!!
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