A seamless integration of ball and disc golf, presenting a manicured birdie race.

-Amenities: Numbered DISCatchers. Pads are shared with golf tees, and as such as very large with artificial turf. Tee signs only include hole number, but it doesn't detract much seeing the length and flow of the course.

-Bolf Integration: Prior to this I had played three bolf/frolf combinations. Colina is by far the best integration of them. The golf course is all chip shots, so the holes are short enough that the disc golf course can follow the holes exactly (though baskets are wisely not placed on the golf greens). This makes things much safer (no need to check if your fairway is going diagonally across a larger golf fairway that someone else is on) and makes right of way simple (essentially the same as if it was all disc golfers playing). It seems that the landscaping is good for both sports. I will note on this front that other SoCal bolf/frolf courses seem to do a good job sharing fairways as well…maybe I just played really bad ones prior to moving here.

-"Friendly": Easy to play, easy to navigate. Hard to lose discs other than one pond behind the last hole.

-Upkeep: Golf course level. Short, green grass throughout , immaculate tees and greens (though good throws will keep you off the golf greens), no litter. Generally pristine.

-Rec Friendly: With only one hole reaching 300' and the vast majority shorter, distance isn't such a big deal here. There aren't more than a few obstacles on any hole. I think newer players could enjoy this course a lot. For someone in the MA2 level, it should be a chance to ace run or chase a birdie streak.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Minimal shot shaping and short distances, but good rolling hills make things interesting. An average hole of 230' has about two primary tree obstacles, throws either up or down a moderate amount, and has the opportunity for a sail away or big skip if you juice it the wrong way. Ace runs should be common, but the way to park holes on the short grass is with ground play. It's seemingly simple, but I found it very enjoyable despite the lack of any long holes or technical plays.

Limitations of size and obstacles.

-Difficulty Level: If you want something above rec level, this isn't the place for you. Experienced players will use a putter or a mid most of the time - possibly every hole. See the next point as well.

-Shaping Variety: Most holes are pretty much straight shots with one or two constraints on the sides. Carving the disc through a tight fairway isn't even a thought here. On the plus side, this would be a great place to practice basic approach shots.

-Sharing with Bolf: As noted above, the two are really well integrated. The main con is that even on weekday mornings it will be busy with the added bolf players. However, I only had to play through two groups as a solo.

-Flying Object Hazard: The course is a small property, so lots of holes are pretty tight to one another. This wasn't an issue for me, but with large groups on the course you'd be advised to stay aware.

-Availability & Fee: Easily my biggest complaint and the reason this isn't my "home" course is here. You can only play M-Th before noon, and the fee is $16. I think it's a steep price to pay for a track that I finished in under an hour.

-Tee Signs: I'd really like to see disc golf distances on the signs. Maybe I should just get better at judging distance though.

Colina is an extremely pleasant little course. Great landscaping and lots of birdies make you feel good. That said, it's not particularly special in terms of gameplay or experience, earning it a Typical. Additionally, though this isn't factored into my rating, the time and price restrictions are pretty severe. It may well be worth a play if you're around, though.

~Similar Courses: Johnny Roberts (Arvada, CO); Lake Dillon - Family (Dillon, CO); Pepper Branch (McMinnville, TN).