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Oronoco, MN

Caryl Cowden Park

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1.675(based on 3 reviews)
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bradcrc
Experience: 34 years 13 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

I Like it. Good Beginner or Casual Course drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

You'll probably have the whole park to yourself.

Good tree cover on hot sunny days.

Close to Rochester.

Decent signage that is fairly easy to find once you understand what you're looking for (white numbered arrow signs nailed to trees at each tee, and a brick at the tee spot)

Park is maintained and mowed, no weeds and not muddy.

Cons:

Homemade plastic bucket baskets don't work like the real thing, and will likely add a stroke or two to your game score.

The course is packed into a small area. If there were others playing at the same time, it could be awkward. Most likely you'll have the entire park to yourself, so this won't be an issue.

Because the holes are close together, it is easy to get confused about which goal you are aiming for. First time through may be a bit confusing until you understand the layout.

Definitely not a pro-level course. If that's something that is important to you, this isn't for you.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun little course in my opinion. If you are just looking for a casual round, and especially if you don't take yourself or the game too seriously, you'll probably have a nice time here.

If you fancy yourself as a professional or get angry if things are a bit different than usual, you won't enjoy this one, avoid it. The homemade goals and smaller area might annoy you more than it should.

My expectations weren't high, but I really liked this course and will definitely be back. It's quiet, the holes are fun to play, and it's close to Rochester.

Look for the white Arrow signs nailed to the trees for the tees, and the cement pavers to mark the tee spots, and you'll have a nice quick round here. The homemade goals don't work like professional ones, but if you can think of that as a different added challenge it just adds to the fun.

Certainly not in the same league as million dollar professional courses, not even close, but it's a nice little wooded area where you can have a fun game. We had fun playing here, and I hope you do too.
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