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Confluence DGC reviews
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I’d Rather Meet Somewhere Else
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 7, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
(1.409 Rating) An openish 12 holer with very raw elements.
- COUNTS AS A COURSE PLAYED - When I struggle to find pros regarding a course, I often use this subject heading first. The confluence felt like I played an actual course. The gameplay seemed to be ideal for MA3s with cross over appeal to MA2s and MA4s. Most holes are not cupcake MA4 gimme plays. I had to work for my birds and only had 2 of them. I blame the mosquitoes for my many misfires. Chalk up another tally in my played totals.
- BASICS - The needed aspects to make a course are here. First, a very nice course map posted in route to tee one. I'd recommend taking a picture. Tee signage was only partially present for my June 2023 round and it was just a number. The tees are a mix of surface types, but mostly pavers. The baskets are high quality Veterans and all in good shape.
- COUNTS AS A COURSE PLAYED - When I struggle to find pros regarding a course, I often use this subject heading first. The confluence felt like I played an actual course. The gameplay seemed to be ideal for MA3s with cross over appeal to MA2s and MA4s. Most holes are not cupcake MA4 gimme plays. I had to work for my birds and only had 2 of them. I blame the mosquitoes for my many misfires. Chalk up another tally in my played totals.
- BASICS - The needed aspects to make a course are here. First, a very nice course map posted in route to tee one. I'd recommend taking a picture. Tee signage was only partially present for my June 2023 round and it was just a number. The tees are a mix of surface types, but mostly pavers. The baskets are high quality Veterans and all in good shape.
Cons:
Having to borrow blood afterwards.
- RAW FIELDS - When I saw the course from a distance, I figured a care free easy peasy time. Nope. The ground here is basically all weeds and rough. Much of the weed filled fields were beyond 8 inches high on my play. The fringes on several holes had established thorny blackberry bushes. I also got numerous cuts when I searched for my misfires. It's going to take several years for this place to beat in.
- BUGS - I read before coming that the mosquitos were awful, and to no surprise, they were. I don't take off score for this, but it turned this already barely passable course into a terrible personal experience. I had to run between holes to avoid being carried off. Bring deet or be sure your will is up to date.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - I scored this aspect 12 percentile. There are hardly any woods. It's also flat and void of water in play. I liked the water tower element and also leaving. The course is however really close to Multnomah Falls. I'd go there 1 million times before here again and that place doesn't have a course.
- AMENITIES - Besides what I listed in my basic's pro, there are just about no other course related amenities. I noticed a picnic table next to the course map. That's it.
- NAVIGATION - Me taking a picture of the map likely saved me from wondering aimlessly a couple times. I don't recall any navigational cues along the layout. As noted, tee signage is spotty and very basic. Having a map is a requirement to be able to finish this one correctly.
- PARKING - Its over a 1,200 foot walk from the disc golf dedicated Troutdale parking lot, to the course. Hole (18) finishes at a similar distance. There's nothing fun about being chased by mosquitoes all the way to the car for over a quarter mile at dusk.
- RAW FIELDS - When I saw the course from a distance, I figured a care free easy peasy time. Nope. The ground here is basically all weeds and rough. Much of the weed filled fields were beyond 8 inches high on my play. The fringes on several holes had established thorny blackberry bushes. I also got numerous cuts when I searched for my misfires. It's going to take several years for this place to beat in.
- BUGS - I read before coming that the mosquitos were awful, and to no surprise, they were. I don't take off score for this, but it turned this already barely passable course into a terrible personal experience. I had to run between holes to avoid being carried off. Bring deet or be sure your will is up to date.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - I scored this aspect 12 percentile. There are hardly any woods. It's also flat and void of water in play. I liked the water tower element and also leaving. The course is however really close to Multnomah Falls. I'd go there 1 million times before here again and that place doesn't have a course.
- AMENITIES - Besides what I listed in my basic's pro, there are just about no other course related amenities. I noticed a picnic table next to the course map. That's it.
- NAVIGATION - Me taking a picture of the map likely saved me from wondering aimlessly a couple times. I don't recall any navigational cues along the layout. As noted, tee signage is spotty and very basic. Having a map is a requirement to be able to finish this one correctly.
- PARKING - Its over a 1,200 foot walk from the disc golf dedicated Troutdale parking lot, to the course. Hole (18) finishes at a similar distance. There's nothing fun about being chased by mosquitoes all the way to the car for over a quarter mile at dusk.
Other Thoughts:
Of the twenty courses I played on this Northwest coast trip, this was my least favorite one. I read online that there is a new development planned on this parcel. I will be pulling for it to start construction as soon as possible so baggers like me wont be tempted to throw it. Ignoring the terrible buggy conditions, I have the course achieving a mid 1.5 rating. Which is far below average among the courses I've played with 12 holes. I could not recommend coming here during the summer, except to hardcore course baggers. It's painful to play. I somewhat wish I had never swung by. Perhaps it's an OK spin during the winter. Confluence reminded me of courses such as Agape in North Alabama, Valley Fest between Chattanooga and Nashville, Euharlee Elementary in North Georgia and a much flatter version of the Milwaukee County Sports Complex course.
