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EB Holman DGC reviews
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Decent school 9er
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 18, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
EB Holman DGC is a 9-holer that plays around the elementary school of the same name, near Houghton on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.
The course design does a nice job of using a couple of different wooded areas at the edge of the school grounds. There are some slight elevation changes that come into play on a couple of holes. My favorite hole was #3, which is a simple little dogleg left playing gently uphill - but with a treacherous little drop off behind the basket. A couple of the later holes are mostly open to provide some contrast. Overall, a nice mix of shorter holes here. The distances range from about 150' to 330'.
The baskets are Chainstars that look brand new. The tee signs have a satellite map of the hole, plus the hole number/distance/suggested line. There are some nice navigational signs nailed to trees wherever needed. The only place where I could have used another arrow is between #7 and 8 where there is a longer walk across a playground area.
The course design does a nice job of using a couple of different wooded areas at the edge of the school grounds. There are some slight elevation changes that come into play on a couple of holes. My favorite hole was #3, which is a simple little dogleg left playing gently uphill - but with a treacherous little drop off behind the basket. A couple of the later holes are mostly open to provide some contrast. Overall, a nice mix of shorter holes here. The distances range from about 150' to 330'.
The baskets are Chainstars that look brand new. The tee signs have a satellite map of the hole, plus the hole number/distance/suggested line. There are some nice navigational signs nailed to trees wherever needed. The only place where I could have used another arrow is between #7 and 8 where there is a longer walk across a playground area.
Cons:
Holes 5 and 8 play pretty close to each other, and also close to a sand volleyball court. It's all line-of-sight so not a huge issue.
The last hole is fun, but an odd design choice given the target audience. It plays 320', with the first 200'-250' off the tee taken up by a low-lying area covered in thick, lose-your-disc weeds. This area probably is not generally wet, but it could be in the spring or after a good rain. Recreational players who can throw a RHBH hyzer 225' or so can clear it easily, and it's possible to lay up off to the left and avoid the rough. But just kind of a weird ending hole here for students. It also plays back away from the parking lot area which is inconvenient. I would rather see another hole in the woods by #7 (instead of the relatively long walk between #6 and #7), and then use the current #8 as the finishing hole.
Most holes are pretty much flat, and there is not much challenge for any players beyond recreational level.
The tee pads are natural with wooden kick plates. #7's kick plate (and tee sign) seemed to be missing as of my visit.
No trash cans, benches, practice basket, or porta potty. There is a little kiosk near hole 1 at the parking lot, but it didn't have any DG-specific info on it that I saw.
The last hole is fun, but an odd design choice given the target audience. It plays 320', with the first 200'-250' off the tee taken up by a low-lying area covered in thick, lose-your-disc weeds. This area probably is not generally wet, but it could be in the spring or after a good rain. Recreational players who can throw a RHBH hyzer 225' or so can clear it easily, and it's possible to lay up off to the left and avoid the rough. But just kind of a weird ending hole here for students. It also plays back away from the parking lot area which is inconvenient. I would rather see another hole in the woods by #7 (instead of the relatively long walk between #6 and #7), and then use the current #8 as the finishing hole.
Most holes are pretty much flat, and there is not much challenge for any players beyond recreational level.
The tee pads are natural with wooden kick plates. #7's kick plate (and tee sign) seemed to be missing as of my visit.
No trash cans, benches, practice basket, or porta potty. There is a little kiosk near hole 1 at the parking lot, but it didn't have any DG-specific info on it that I saw.
Other Thoughts:
Cell phone service is spotty here.
You should assume the course is unavailable when school is in session.
Overall, this is a decent 9 holer. Nothing to go out of your way to play, but I enjoyed my time on site. I'd hit it again if I were staying in the Houghton area for a few days and had gotten my fill of the better courses in the area (Calumet Lake, Constellation Farmstead, and the new-look MTU).
You should assume the course is unavailable when school is in session.
Overall, this is a decent 9 holer. Nothing to go out of your way to play, but I enjoyed my time on site. I'd hit it again if I were staying in the Houghton area for a few days and had gotten my fill of the better courses in the area (Calumet Lake, Constellation Farmstead, and the new-look MTU).
14
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Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 28, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
EB Holman DGC is a new in 2023 9 hole course at an elementary school just outside of Houghton, MI. Course is mostly short and in the woods on the north and east sides of the property.
Baskets are excellent new Chainstars, teepads are natural with toe kickers, and tee signs are basic but effective being a laminated overhead pic with intended flight line and distance stapled to a plywood backer. Navigation was pretty intuitive and next tee indicators were posted between many holes.
Holes 2,3,4,6 and 7 were wooded holes requiring different shot shapes while the other holes utilized the field bordering the woodline mostly with an open tee shot to a basket set into the woods.
Fairways in the woods were pretty clean of underbrush and stumps, impressive for such a new course.
Baskets are excellent new Chainstars, teepads are natural with toe kickers, and tee signs are basic but effective being a laminated overhead pic with intended flight line and distance stapled to a plywood backer. Navigation was pretty intuitive and next tee indicators were posted between many holes.
Holes 2,3,4,6 and 7 were wooded holes requiring different shot shapes while the other holes utilized the field bordering the woodline mostly with an open tee shot to a basket set into the woods.
Fairways in the woods were pretty clean of underbrush and stumps, impressive for such a new course.
Cons:
The path from hole 4 basket to hole 5 tee takes you pretty close to hole 8's basket so need to be aware if the course is ever busy.
Hole 9 has you teeing off directly over an area of rough which requires a carry of around 220'. Not a big ask for most players but seemed strange if the intended audience is elementary students. There is the option to throw off to the left to avoid this rough, or I would like to think a short tee would be implemented for the kids.
Hole 9 has you teeing off directly over an area of rough which requires a carry of around 220'. Not a big ask for most players but seemed strange if the intended audience is elementary students. There is the option to throw off to the left to avoid this rough, or I would like to think a short tee would be implemented for the kids.
Other Thoughts:
Overall a fun course for me. Manipulating frisbee flights through the woods is always a good time. Most elementary school courses in my experience are boring throw around the grounds in the open on the flat grass deals so this was refreshing.
At hole 1 there is bench / table / information board. On the backside of this board there are a bunch of pictures showing the pint size kids helping install the baskets. If this doesn't put a smile on your face lord have mercy on your cold dead heart.
At hole 1 there is bench / table / information board. On the backside of this board there are a bunch of pictures showing the pint size kids helping install the baskets. If this doesn't put a smile on your face lord have mercy on your cold dead heart.
