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Cooperstown Bible Camp DGC reviews
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zJames
Experience:
11.9 years
5 played
1 reviews
Short but technically challenging course, particularly for newer players 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 20, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- Requires a variety of shots
- For beginning disc golfers, the short length makes the course a fun, but reasonable challenge
- Challenge comes from tight, technical shots rather than brutal length
- Very few holes have thick brush or water in play - you will not lose many discs here (only possible on #6, #7 and #8).
- Even for expert players, technical shots make this course interesting despite the short length
- Amazing local camp staff
- For beginning disc golfers, the short length makes the course a fun, but reasonable challenge
- Challenge comes from tight, technical shots rather than brutal length
- Very few holes have thick brush or water in play - you will not lose many discs here (only possible on #6, #7 and #8).
- Even for expert players, technical shots make this course interesting despite the short length
- Amazing local camp staff
Cons:
- No pro tees
- Short distances mean that pro players will shoot very low
- An RH forehand anhyzer (S-curve) is an optimal shot for the majority of the holes; this course does not require nearly as many RHBH shots
- Only 9 holes
- Some basket chains have rusted somewhat.
- If you go way into the brush, beware of "burnweed".
- Short distances mean that pro players will shoot very low
- An RH forehand anhyzer (S-curve) is an optimal shot for the majority of the holes; this course does not require nearly as many RHBH shots
- Only 9 holes
- Some basket chains have rusted somewhat.
- If you go way into the brush, beware of "burnweed".
Other Thoughts:
Disclaimer: I am a novice disc golfer, having started a month and 15 rounds before this review. My review comes from that perspective. I shot rounds on this course ranging from (over 9 holes) +6 to -2, with an average of about +2.
Hole #1 plays straight and flat, but requires a low drive between two trees in front of the tee. The best shot for this is a RHFH anhyzer that curves around the tree in front of the basket. A secondary option is to play a RHBH around this tree, but the average player will not be able to get close enough for a birdie with that shot.
Hole #2 is a straight ahead short birdie hole. There is a tree to the left of the basket which stops high, long shots from overshooting the basket. Low shots from expert players will have a tendency to overshoot the basket. The best play is a low straight throw with minimum fade.
Hole #3 is longer and open, and plays slightly to the right. However, there is a tree close to the tee on the right that makes the optimal shot a RHFH anhyzer, or a roller to the basket. For the average player, par is a good score on this hole.
Hole #4 is one of the most challenging holes on the course. The hole plays slightly to the right, but there are many trees and obstacles to avoid. There is a line of trees directly in line with the basket - the angle is better for the approach if you play to the right as opposed to the left. To get a birdie, this hole requires a lengthy drive that avoids obstacles, and is very difficult. Any shot is a viable option on the drive. Par is a good score for all but expert disc golfers.
Hole #5 is another short birdie hole that doglegs left. This is a perfect RHBH hole, but if you go too far left, you will be behind a large shed that severely limits your angle to the hole. Long and right is better, but not ideal.
Hole #6 is longer and straight, with a tree directly in line with the tee and the hole. Either RHFH anhyzer or RHBH hyzer are viable shots, although RHFH will put you closer to the pin. This hole swallows discs up in thick brush and a nearby river if you go very long, but average players will not have to worry about the brush.
Hole #7 is a long dogleg left par 4. There are a number of trees, but the optimal path is either to go low and left with a RHBH or high, long and right over the camp canteen far enough that you have a good angle at the hole. Beware of campers and yell fore if you go wide right. A birdie requires an excellent uphill approach. There is thick brush (and in certain seasons, water) to the left of the pin. For this reason, beware of going long if you drive wide right, because the long grass will be directly behind the pin.
Hole #8 is a short hole with trees that make it difficult to get right next to the pin. Tomahawks or RHFH shots are the best options for this hole. Beware of water and thick grass to the left.
Hole #9 is the longest hole on the course and is a par 5 with many obstacles (including a playground) to the drive, which opens up afterwards. For a pro player, this should be a an easy birdie, but for the average player, par is an average score. There are two angles to take for the second shot - if you play left, it is open and poses less risk, but if you play right, there is a narrow window that leads directly to the pin.
At the time of this review (7/21/12), there are plans to add another 9 to make a full 18-hole course.
I definitely recommend this course, having played it 12 times at the time of this review. It is a perfect course for a novice-average player to develop disc golfing skills, while still challenging experts to make technical shots to shoot low.
Hole #1 plays straight and flat, but requires a low drive between two trees in front of the tee. The best shot for this is a RHFH anhyzer that curves around the tree in front of the basket. A secondary option is to play a RHBH around this tree, but the average player will not be able to get close enough for a birdie with that shot.
Hole #2 is a straight ahead short birdie hole. There is a tree to the left of the basket which stops high, long shots from overshooting the basket. Low shots from expert players will have a tendency to overshoot the basket. The best play is a low straight throw with minimum fade.
Hole #3 is longer and open, and plays slightly to the right. However, there is a tree close to the tee on the right that makes the optimal shot a RHFH anhyzer, or a roller to the basket. For the average player, par is a good score on this hole.
Hole #4 is one of the most challenging holes on the course. The hole plays slightly to the right, but there are many trees and obstacles to avoid. There is a line of trees directly in line with the basket - the angle is better for the approach if you play to the right as opposed to the left. To get a birdie, this hole requires a lengthy drive that avoids obstacles, and is very difficult. Any shot is a viable option on the drive. Par is a good score for all but expert disc golfers.
Hole #5 is another short birdie hole that doglegs left. This is a perfect RHBH hole, but if you go too far left, you will be behind a large shed that severely limits your angle to the hole. Long and right is better, but not ideal.
Hole #6 is longer and straight, with a tree directly in line with the tee and the hole. Either RHFH anhyzer or RHBH hyzer are viable shots, although RHFH will put you closer to the pin. This hole swallows discs up in thick brush and a nearby river if you go very long, but average players will not have to worry about the brush.
Hole #7 is a long dogleg left par 4. There are a number of trees, but the optimal path is either to go low and left with a RHBH or high, long and right over the camp canteen far enough that you have a good angle at the hole. Beware of campers and yell fore if you go wide right. A birdie requires an excellent uphill approach. There is thick brush (and in certain seasons, water) to the left of the pin. For this reason, beware of going long if you drive wide right, because the long grass will be directly behind the pin.
Hole #8 is a short hole with trees that make it difficult to get right next to the pin. Tomahawks or RHFH shots are the best options for this hole. Beware of water and thick grass to the left.
Hole #9 is the longest hole on the course and is a par 5 with many obstacles (including a playground) to the drive, which opens up afterwards. For a pro player, this should be a an easy birdie, but for the average player, par is an average score. There are two angles to take for the second shot - if you play left, it is open and poses less risk, but if you play right, there is a narrow window that leads directly to the pin.
At the time of this review (7/21/12), there are plans to add another 9 to make a full 18-hole course.
I definitely recommend this course, having played it 12 times at the time of this review. It is a perfect course for a novice-average player to develop disc golfing skills, while still challenging experts to make technical shots to shoot low.
