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Columbus, IN

Ceraland Lakeside

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4.145(based on 11 reviews)
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BoilerUp
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Good play 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 30, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Well laid out, good mix of par 3s, 4s, & 5s. Plays very fair.

Cons:

No tee pads .

Other Thoughts:

Good use of elevation for a fairly flatter area. Like the layout of most holes, most are fairly difficult from pro/orange tees.
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Hoosierhodge
Experience: 11.8 years 55 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

great course with wide variety 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-I am a big fan of all the par 4's and 5's. It seems so few courses have well-designed longer holes. Every time I play, I learn more about the course and what combinations of shots give good results. Throwing my longest driver is not always the answer on this course. Placement is key on several holes (2, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18). Find the lines that maximize your strengths.
-The variety of shots required is refreshing. This encourages me to work on all aspects of my game (backhand, forehand, turnovers and I might even try to learn a roller now), including a no-fear putt as I'm trying to sink a 30 ft putt with a drop off behind the basket (multiple holes).
-Course has long and short tees. I have been shooting a bit under par from the shorts and a bit over on the longs. The short tees don't force water carries so that works well for my wife.
-As long as you don't completely shank a throw, thick underbrush does not come into play (except for hole 3 which I play extra safe). Most frequently, a poor shot is penalized by to trees blocking the ideal line or forcing a low throw.
-Although this is a mixed-use park, the disc golf areas are largely free of people. I have seen a couple of people fishing by hole 7. Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, the entire park will be virtually empty based on my other visits while living nearby.
-Hole 5 is a fun ace run downhill to an island green.
-Hole 12 is a killer par 5. Several lines and line combinations to choose from.
-Hole 18 is a signature hole over the water. There are multiple paths into the basket depending on how aggressive your tee shot is.

Cons:

-There are no teepads. I typically pretend the tee sign is the back left of an imaginary teepad that will hopefully be a reality eventually.
-Some holes use the park's internal roads as OB. Traffic is relatively rare but I do pause and wait for cars from time to time.
-Not as picturesque as some of the top rated courses due to the mixed-use nature of the course (though there definitely are some beautiful spots).

Other Thoughts:

-Although no benches or trash cans at the teepads, there are multiple shelters along the way.
The course has city water at all of the spigots if you need to refill your bottle while playing. There are spigots near the hole 8 short tee (near boat house) and at the campsites by 14 long tee.
-There are bathrooms east of the 17 basket across the street and southwest of the 14 long tee.
-It typically takes me about 2 hours to play a round with one other person. Given the significant amount of shade, I don't get as tired on this course as some others like BC3 and am often anxious for a 2nd round if time allows.
-Ceraland has a great deal of other amenities to enjoy if going for a day. I like visiting places where my wife and kids can tag along. Some of the playground equipment is a bit old but the kids still have fun. There are playgrounds by the practice basket and hole 4's tees. The pool is also fun and there are other random things like a shooting range, go-kart track (bring your own kart), paddleboarding in the lake, fishing, etc (I don't think a fishing license is required since this is private land).
-If you're like me and reading reviews to find a disc golf stop on a family road trip, I highly encourage this place.
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