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Edinboro, PA

Edinboro University DGC

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Experience: 7 years 10 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Solid 18 Holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 1, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The front is a solid on-campus course with scary rough. Discs disappear when they wander too close to the creek that pours into the big pond that comes into play on hole five. Placement is key - it's all about setting up your second throw. Smart golf is rewarded with lots of fair birdie looks for those who hit their lines. Five can be eagled if you clear the water, but I've seen more discs splash in the water than I've seen clear it. I like roller lines off the tee. It's a good idea to get someone to spot on holes 8 and 9

The back nine is a tricky, well designed, and heavily wooded challenge:

10. is uphill and longer than it seems, but pretty straightforward. Big arms should have no trouble finding a birdie look

11. is a straightforward 300 ft + downhill. A good drive will set you up for bird

12. is a tougher par 4. Play your drive to the far left fairway for a chance to get up on the elevated mound green

13. is an easier par 3 but the water hazard is bigger (and deeper) than it looks from the tee

14. Depending on the pin position this par 4 can feel like a 5. There's a cool forehand line to the left if you can make the narrow gap

15. Birdie-able dogleg right. A great turnover line if you make it

16. Get through the tunnel and then take a hard left. There's no line through the woods straight ahead. Forehand rollers are 50/50 (which is a sure thing if you round up)

17. Aceable. Hit your line and you're golden

18. Good luck. It's a long walk downhill and to the right. Fives feel like birdies.

Other Thoughts:

I'm extremely grateful for all the hard work that has been put in to making this course happen! Thank you to everyone who helped put this together!
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daneobrien
Experience: 26 years 13 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging AND fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 17, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has a bit of everything. A few holes with elevation changes, water, tight o.b., a beautiful lake, tight wooded holes as well as a signature par 5 18th hole to cap it off. Other standout holes are 5 (can you make it over the lake for a potential eagle?) and 12 (a par 4 with significant elevation, a wall of guardian trees and an elevated basket to boot).
Definitely worth the drive from local(ish) cities such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Rochester, and of course Erie.

Cons:

It's on a college campus, which comes with it's own challenges. A couple of the baskets were already slightly leaning, probably thanks to obnoxious students sitting on them
There is a decent walk from 9 to 10 and from 18 back to 1 Both are a good quarter mile or more. Make sure you know where you're going. If you want to play the course twice in a day, I recommend playing the front 9 twice in a row, then the back 9 twice. Both make near-perfect loops.
Hole 14 is in the woods and is the only hole that seems kind of unfinished. There don't seem to be clear lines. Hole 16 also suffers a similar problem, though it's not as bad.

Other Thoughts:

I enjoyed staying at Edinboro Lake Resort. They offer cabins right on Edinboro Lake and are only a couple minutes from the campus. You can also usually get cheap lodging in the form of a dorm room from the university. Also, there is good pizza and a couple of antique stores local to the town if you're looking to beef up your day with other activities.
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