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DeFunk Disco reviews
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wellsbranch250
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Experience:
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659 played
639 reviews
A Tale of Two Different Nines, That Became One. 2+ years
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Updated:
Played on:Dec 31, 2018
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
(2.147 Rating) (RE-EVALUATED) A story book course without a story book ending.
- UPDATE - One important note before proceeding with the pros. This former 22-hole course is now just a niner. The only holes that remain are old holes (11) thru (18). These became new holes (2) thru (9). All the remaining holes are in the small wooden portion on the south-east section of the park. I rated the course about a 2.0 on first play. Continued improvements by Fall of 2017 raised it to a 2.4. By 2019 I had even raised it well into the 3.0 level due to all the upgrades. So it was disappointing to hear the news that the course got chopped.
- ACEABILITY - There are still several technical chip shot ace runs on this course. The run of holes (1-8) specifically stands out where the average hole length is 167 feet. The locals will continue to rack-em up here.
- NAVIGATION - It was stellar, but considering the choppage, it'll probably be in flux for a while. The people involved initially with this course are still around, so I fully expect this to be top notch once again.
- AMENITIES - Blue powder coated MachV baskets and concrete tees at (2 thru 9). Benches should still be at a majority of the tees. There are several shelters and picnic tables in the park as well as restrooms near tee (1) and basket (9). There used to be pro tees on four holes in the remaining section, but I think pro tee (2) and (5) got axed to make hole (1). While pro tee (3) was lost to a soccer field. Perhaps (9) still has a pro tee. I'll also add that the course and park had been well maintained and mostly free of trash for all my visits.
- QUICK PLAY - Finally a quickie can be had here. Woot woot!
- UPDATE - One important note before proceeding with the pros. This former 22-hole course is now just a niner. The only holes that remain are old holes (11) thru (18). These became new holes (2) thru (9). All the remaining holes are in the small wooden portion on the south-east section of the park. I rated the course about a 2.0 on first play. Continued improvements by Fall of 2017 raised it to a 2.4. By 2019 I had even raised it well into the 3.0 level due to all the upgrades. So it was disappointing to hear the news that the course got chopped.
- ACEABILITY - There are still several technical chip shot ace runs on this course. The run of holes (1-8) specifically stands out where the average hole length is 167 feet. The locals will continue to rack-em up here.
- NAVIGATION - It was stellar, but considering the choppage, it'll probably be in flux for a while. The people involved initially with this course are still around, so I fully expect this to be top notch once again.
- AMENITIES - Blue powder coated MachV baskets and concrete tees at (2 thru 9). Benches should still be at a majority of the tees. There are several shelters and picnic tables in the park as well as restrooms near tee (1) and basket (9). There used to be pro tees on four holes in the remaining section, but I think pro tee (2) and (5) got axed to make hole (1). While pro tee (3) was lost to a soccer field. Perhaps (9) still has a pro tee. I'll also add that the course and park had been well maintained and mostly free of trash for all my visits.
- QUICK PLAY - Finally a quickie can be had here. Woot woot!
Cons:
Limited scope, limited appeal
- NATURAL BEAUTY - The best looking and worst looking chunks are gone. The short lived Funky Forest was an appealing 3.25 level beauty in my eyes. The remaining wooded portion to me is at a 2.5 level tops to me. I think the park thinned it out way too far. Manmade structures are in view basically the entire time when within the woods.
- HOLE VARIETY - Short, simplistic technical shots through and through. There is no elevation, bomb plays or water features along the layout. There are a few twisting tunnel shots and mildly defined pockets to hit. It used to be a lot better.
- SPACING - The remaining footprint is only 3 acres and thus the fairways here are squashed together. I'd keep my head on a swivel.
- LOST DIFFICULTY - The loss of a lot of length and the Pro tees has made this a one dimensional course that will have highly skill veteran players gravely underwhelmed. Advanced players should be able to throw nine down from time to time. As noted above, its just short mild technical plays. Hole (9) is likely the only one that will rattle Rec players.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - The best looking and worst looking chunks are gone. The short lived Funky Forest was an appealing 3.25 level beauty in my eyes. The remaining wooded portion to me is at a 2.5 level tops to me. I think the park thinned it out way too far. Manmade structures are in view basically the entire time when within the woods.
- HOLE VARIETY - Short, simplistic technical shots through and through. There is no elevation, bomb plays or water features along the layout. There are a few twisting tunnel shots and mildly defined pockets to hit. It used to be a lot better.
- SPACING - The remaining footprint is only 3 acres and thus the fairways here are squashed together. I'd keep my head on a swivel.
- LOST DIFFICULTY - The loss of a lot of length and the Pro tees has made this a one dimensional course that will have highly skill veteran players gravely underwhelmed. Advanced players should be able to throw nine down from time to time. As noted above, its just short mild technical plays. Hole (9) is likely the only one that will rattle Rec players.
Other Thoughts:
I got to play the christening round for the full 18 hole course with Mr Butlertron. This took place after a 3 hour course fairway clearing party. On my third round out here I got to play with Neal, the course designer, another awesome guy who's steers positive energy in the right direction. Thus, it was terrible hearing the news of the lost portions of the course. Anyways, this is no longer a 3.0 course in my books, nor a 2.5. Granted I haven't put eyes on it in awhile, but its safe to say its not as good as it once was. Overall, I think its more like a 2.0 level course in my books now. Give or take a quarter point or so. If in the region on vacation, I'd checkout Bomber's Run, Ferry or Chain Dragon before here.
