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Buxton, OR

Buxton Woods DGC

3.885(based on 20 reviews)
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MakeItMali
Experience: 10 years 209 played 11 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great stop. Fun course!

Reviewed: Played on:May 14, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

- large tee pads
- variety of shots (fairway open, closed wooded, left and right, multiple elevation changes)
- some very pretty holes
- fairways clean
- not too hard to navigate

Cons:

- blind shots a good bit
- missing obvious directions to next hole although i didn't have too much trouble navigating it despite that
- tee signs big time lacking so a few holes you've got to walk the line to figure out where/how to throw

Other Thoughts:

Overall im between a 3-3.5 and would give it a closer to a 4 if signage improved. Definitely a course worth checking out!
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Nate32
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.8 years 75 played 60 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Located in Buxton, Oregon Buxton Woods DGC is a fun little 18 hole backyard disc golf course. The piece of property this course is on is absolutely beautiful and gives players a nice variety of shots, from wooded to more open shots. The nature on this course very pretty with some moderate elevation change and intricate holes. Although this course might seem a little tight it has a lot to offer.

The owner of this property really seems to keep this course is pretty good condition seeing as this course has been open for a while. I haven't played this course in the winter so I don't know what the conditions are then but the summer conditions were great. Buxton Woods DGC is equipped with great concrete tee pads and Dynamic Veteran baskets. One thing that I think some courses are lacking is a good practice area and Buxton has a great one. There are multiple different practice baskets you can warm up on.

I really enjoyed some of the different shots featured on this course. Some other courses I've played don't have such a variety of shots so it really works all parts of your game. Favorite hole would have to be #9. Lovely little elevated hole with a nice view and ending near a pond in the background while your putting.

Cons:

There are quite a few blind tee shots on this course which requires you too walk up ahead to find the basket. Not a big deal but I found myself doing that on most holes. I feel like this could also be solved with some better tee signs to add for some more directions on where the basket is located on each hole.

The trees are quite close together (which makes sense since it used to be a logging area), which makes the wooded holes very difficult and if you miss your line, your kinda screwed with your approach shot. Buxton Woods DGC is a little difficult to get to as you have to go down a 2 mile road or so on gravel. The drive is a little windy as well.

Other Thoughts:

Had a great time playing this course. This course is very peaceful which I really enjoyed and wasn't crowded at all. Buxton Woods DGC is also located near Stub Stewart DGC as well if you're looking for a more heavily wooded course. Didn't see hardly anyone while playing Buxton, which made the round even more enjoyable, and we almost had the course to ourselves. For the $4 green fee, I would definitely say it was worth it. Looking to hopefully get back out there soon for another round.
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Pierparknut
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.9 years 89 played 85 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

-As with nearby courses Stub Stewart and Horning's Hideout, Buxton Woods plays through a former logging property. The layout is very well done, with par fours, short ace-runs, open shots, tight woods shots, and wonderful use of elevation. The course is on private property, with a $4 green fee due at the house window.

-This course has been open for nearly 10 years. From reading older reviews, the place has evidently been improved and matured very nicely over time. Lines are clean and fair, without feeling "worn out" like some city courses.

-Buxton features excellent, large concrete tees, Dynamic Discs baskets, brooms, and enormous benches on every hole. There's a fantastic practice area as well.

-Holes #2 and #17 feature elevated baskets, but #11 has the basket on a ZIP-LINE!! What a brilliant idea -- you get unlimited pin placements.

Cons:

-The property is only 2.5 miles off US-26, but 2 of those miles are on a winding, gravel forest road. Arriving in a low-body car or in bad weather conditions would be a challenge.

-Because the property has been reclaimed from logging relatively recently (within the last 25 years), 99% of the trees are the same size, and planted very closely together. This presents some unique challenges for the disc golf, but causes the place to lack a bit of the character and beauty of a course in an older-growth forest.

-Interestingly, every tee had 2 or even 3 signs with the hole number, but no indication as to the distance or direction. Expect to walk halfway down several of the fairways to locate the basket.

Other Thoughts:

-Buxton Woods is a wonderful course for a peaceful round. We played on a nice summer day, and there were only three other groups on the course. There's no road noise, and the course dog is still doing well and walked a couple holes with us. The $4 green fee is a great deal as well. I don't live close enough for a frequent round, but the course is certainly worth another visit.
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puaahunter
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.9 years 45 played 37 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Even the RUFF was fun! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 18, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great tee pads and baskets. Lots of length and challenge. Super nice folks who run the course on their property. The brown dog, Cody, wandered the course with us. We were the only ones there.

Cons:

The lack of course signage- hole number, distance, par, fairway, and pin location was very frustrating. This isn't an issue on your second play through, but if you're visiting as a destination course (playing once), it was a real bummer. We had to walk out most fairways to find the basket and estimate distance. Also, watch out for dog poop.

Other Thoughts:

Holes 10 and 11 were epic. Great use of elevation. I did not find any baskets or placements to be "gimmicky"? as some reviewers have said. It's pay to play, so bring $4/person. Prices went up a dollar starting July 1, 2019. It was worth it. I wish the money went into tee signs. Great destination course to partner with Stubs.
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Breh
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.9 years 191 played 189 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

New dynamic patriot baskets. Good mix of holes, and elevation changes. Friendly clubhouse with good prices on disc, and they sell bagtags. Friendly dogs that roam the course and don't bother you or your discs. Good mix of all kinds of different shots. Lots of elevated baskets and one on a zip line. Very well maintained manicured with good signs pointing to next hole. Lots of work always being done. Very well maintained paths

Cons:

With all the positives I can say not all Changes are good. A lot of holes examples 1 in the long 5 in the long hole 6 in general and a couple others are more throw and hope than actual lines. I'm cool with elevated baskets but when you have to have steps up to get your disc, and more than a couple it's kind of an overkill to me. Needs tee signs on some of the holes that don't show any distance or anything

Other Thoughts:

I've always enjoyed this place and love the work that goes into it. I don't like some of the changes but they do a good job of constantly putting the effort into this place and once they clear up a couple lines and add some better tee signs this course will go back up in rating to me
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ezbake
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

cant wait 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 10, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

although somewhat short at times, this course is still quite challenging and fun. since i last played three months before there have been dramatic improvements. some of the pins have moved to longer positions, which upon viewing took a hell of a lot of work. this is evident in some of the brush piles that havent been removed yet (massive) theyve also been adding steps into some of the steeper holes which is no ez task either.
holes are spread out so no overlap is always a plus. and practically every is has a comfy shaded bench area, plus brooms for teepads

Cons:

some of these new pin locations look like they might still be a work in progress, to which i say, why not leave the pin in the short location till its a bit more playable. 14 in particular is one of the largest prettiest holes on the course, but the pin is tucked deeply away in a pretty ridiculous cluster of trees, that seemingly will be more thinned out eventually and WILL be pretty damn cool....but for now? kinda not worth playing as is. and on the same subject tee signs would really help with this, but again, if theyre changing stuff around i can see not wanting to commit on signage yet, but maybe some lil temp laminated signs or something

Other Thoughts:

everywhere you look theres work being done around this place, little trees coming down, steps being dugout, brush cleared and hauled out.....i thinks this WILL be one of my favorite courses in another year or two. i love tight wooded courses where if your drive or upshot goes ugly, you literally have to pitch out to fairway. thats real golf in my opinion. but this place is just a lil too rough around the edges to give a perfect rating, YET
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Murdoc Loch
Experience: 19.9 years 62 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Potential 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 6, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Buxton Woods has great tee pads that are long and wide.
- This course has great Bentley Baskets that are a beautiful blue color.
- Most of the holes have brooms and trash cans at the teepads.
- The course offers a variety of holes and shot types but relies heavily on straight tunnel shots more than any thing else.
- There are picnic benches at most holes
- Course has a little ProShop called 'The 19th hole' on site - All Innova plastic $8 DX - $17 Star - They also sell snacks and drinks.

Cons:

- This course needs proper tee signs with all the info necessary info.
- The rough is extremely rough at this course, if you don't keep your disc in the fairway you will have a very difficult time not only finding your disc but also in advancing to the hole.
- Errant shots on 18 (especially with headwind) run the risk of hitting the house and breaking windows.
- Hole 15 has almost no route and the 'fairway' is rougher than some of the walking paths between holes - this hole needs some serious work

Other Thoughts:

-This course is still in the works and I'm told will have three pin positions per hole and full tee signs as well. Once it's had some good use a lot of the rough areas and fairways will start to function as they should.
- There's an off leash dog 'Cody' on the property and will follow you around the course.
- There's a portapotty in the parking lot.
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