Diamond Disc Golf reviews
5
0
Great Start, Needs More Refinement 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 21, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
- free course
- course challenges player fundamentals
- some slight changes in course elevation
- nice variety of left and right themed fairways
- fairways have some decent shot shaping potential
- low traffic course
- quality rubber tees with gravel foundation and brooms
- informative tee signs
- benches
- disc return box
- course challenges player fundamentals
- some slight changes in course elevation
- nice variety of left and right themed fairways
- fairways have some decent shot shaping potential
- low traffic course
- quality rubber tees with gravel foundation and brooms
- informative tee signs
- benches
- disc return box
Cons:
- fairways are a little overgrown
- baskets are low quality
- no true bomber holes
- basket could use more clearing around them, hard to see
- some fairway overlap
- pretty simple course in general
- baskets are low quality
- no true bomber holes
- basket could use more clearing around them, hard to see
- some fairway overlap
- pretty simple course in general
Other Thoughts:
Diamond DGC is pitch a mid type course on a small plot private land between the local farm road and some sort of field. The course does a good job using the available space and requires a decent variety of shot proficiency. It challenges the fundamentals, yet is approachable to a variety of skill levels. Clearly, the course designer is on the right track with this homemade course. The tee pads are nicer than that of many public gulf coast courses. Each pad comes with stand to set or hang your bag, which is quite convenient.
Where this course struggles a little bit is in the throwing lanes. The fairways were a little too hairy for consistent shot shaping . Players must choose between having a pretty drives and uninspiring yet efficient sky hyzers. Pretty drives run the risk of being battered down by random vegetation protruding out into the fairway. Big stupid hyzers, if you can throw them, are often the safer choice. The basket are of the bargain variety, but they get the job done. The grass was a little high, though it was not thick enough to hide discs. I recommend high socks or pants if these are the regular course conditions.
All in all, the course was fun-sized, but I enjoyed my time at Diamond DGC. I would rather stop in for a round here over Eastgate, but that does not mean Diamod DGC has fully met it's potential. A couple of volunteer course maintenance days would go a long ways, assuming the owner wants the course to evolve. The course designer has a lot of be proud of. Hopefully the local community understands how valuable of an asset they have in their backyard and the course continues to grow moving forward.
Where this course struggles a little bit is in the throwing lanes. The fairways were a little too hairy for consistent shot shaping . Players must choose between having a pretty drives and uninspiring yet efficient sky hyzers. Pretty drives run the risk of being battered down by random vegetation protruding out into the fairway. Big stupid hyzers, if you can throw them, are often the safer choice. The basket are of the bargain variety, but they get the job done. The grass was a little high, though it was not thick enough to hide discs. I recommend high socks or pants if these are the regular course conditions.
All in all, the course was fun-sized, but I enjoyed my time at Diamond DGC. I would rather stop in for a round here over Eastgate, but that does not mean Diamod DGC has fully met it's potential. A couple of volunteer course maintenance days would go a long ways, assuming the owner wants the course to evolve. The course designer has a lot of be proud of. Hopefully the local community understands how valuable of an asset they have in their backyard and the course continues to grow moving forward.
5
0
Diamond Heist 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Aug 13, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
(0.348 Rating) (REVISED - visited October 2019) An abandoned niner that use to shine.
- BAGGED IT - This course use to have a lot going for it. But now, there's not much. Perhaps an extreme bagger might still be able to claim that they played another course.
- RAW BEAUTY POTENTIAL - If the property were kept up, this is about an average looking piece of land when compared to the other courses I've played. Just about no manmade structures in view and almost a fully wooded layout. A few slight elevation changes and a variety of trees and shrubs to throw around.
- BAGGED IT - This course use to have a lot going for it. But now, there's not much. Perhaps an extreme bagger might still be able to claim that they played another course.
- RAW BEAUTY POTENTIAL - If the property were kept up, this is about an average looking piece of land when compared to the other courses I've played. Just about no manmade structures in view and almost a fully wooded layout. A few slight elevation changes and a variety of trees and shrubs to throw around.
Cons:
A downward spiral for the last two years
- ABANDONED - On a recent trip back to Dothan, I decided to swing by here to see if the rumors of unkempt conditions were true. To say this place is overgrown is an understatement. Shoulder high grass and weeds were on 90 percent of the parcel. The baskets on holes (1) and (9), I presume have been stolen. The remaining baskets were not in good shape and the tees were falling apart. Everything that I had pro'd before, has become a con. I doubt any work has gone into this place in the last 18 months. It's rather sad what can become of a course when the effort dries up.
- CHAINS - Low quality baskets and as noted above, they are falling apart.
- PARKING - You literally park in a field. Normally not a concern for most, but bringing a vehicle that rides low to the ground is not a good idea.
- TIME PLAY - Considering the conditions, there will be a lot of searching for discs for those attempting to play here.
- ABANDONED - On a recent trip back to Dothan, I decided to swing by here to see if the rumors of unkempt conditions were true. To say this place is overgrown is an understatement. Shoulder high grass and weeds were on 90 percent of the parcel. The baskets on holes (1) and (9), I presume have been stolen. The remaining baskets were not in good shape and the tees were falling apart. Everything that I had pro'd before, has become a con. I doubt any work has gone into this place in the last 18 months. It's rather sad what can become of a course when the effort dries up.
- CHAINS - Low quality baskets and as noted above, they are falling apart.
- PARKING - You literally park in a field. Normally not a concern for most, but bringing a vehicle that rides low to the ground is not a good idea.
- TIME PLAY - Considering the conditions, there will be a lot of searching for discs for those attempting to play here.
Other Thoughts:
Diamond Disc Golf is a shell of its former self. It was so bad when I re-visited in October 2019, that I elected walk around instead of risk losing a disc by playing. I gave this course a low 2.5 back in August of 2017 as everything was brand spanking new then. In today's condition it's not even worth a play for 95 percent of the course baggers out there. For those in Dothan looking to throw a round, I'd recommend Taylor or Eastgate.
- WHAT COULD BE - This course could easily get turned around. With 50 volunteer hours, a bush hog, a sawzall, a lopper and a replacement of the 2 missing baskets could would get this back to 2.0 rated course. A upgrade of the baskets and tees could it back to 2.5 territory. The layout and game play is fine, the grounds just need some love.
- WHAT COULD BE - This course could easily get turned around. With 50 volunteer hours, a bush hog, a sawzall, a lopper and a replacement of the 2 missing baskets could would get this back to 2.0 rated course. A upgrade of the baskets and tees could it back to 2.5 territory. The layout and game play is fine, the grounds just need some love.
