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First Tee of the Lowcountry reviews
8
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garryj
Experience:
9.8 years
73 played
10 reviews
Great addition to the island! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 2, 2016
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
-Designed and built by Hilton Head First Tee! This course will have a major impact in introducing young people to the wonderful world of disc golf.
-Two practice baskets.
-Two sets of tees. White for the youth and rec players, blue for more of a challenge.
-Layout encourages a variety throws, but favors right hand forehand.
-Beautifully trimmed, grassy fairways on most holes. No litter.
-New Innova baskets.
-Easy, counter-clockwise flow around the perimeter of a ball golf training area. Holes do not overlap or crisscross.
-Property is gated for security.
-Super, friendly staff.
-Discs, maps, and scorecards available in the First Tee office.
-Online scoring app available.
-Two practice baskets.
-Two sets of tees. White for the youth and rec players, blue for more of a challenge.
-Layout encourages a variety throws, but favors right hand forehand.
-Beautifully trimmed, grassy fairways on most holes. No litter.
-New Innova baskets.
-Easy, counter-clockwise flow around the perimeter of a ball golf training area. Holes do not overlap or crisscross.
-Property is gated for security.
-Super, friendly staff.
-Discs, maps, and scorecards available in the First Tee office.
-Online scoring app available.
Cons:
-Baskets were not numbered the week I was there. But remember, the course is new, and the layout may not be final.
-The online map, while helpful, is very low resolution and hard to read. The #9 hole layout does not appear to match the map. I was also unable to locate the #2 blue tees. In fairness, the grass had recently been mowed and some of the tee markers had been moved. Please post a higher definition map if available.
-Sections of holes #5 through #8 are susceptible to flooding after heavy rains. This is a common problem with most coastal disc golf courses. There was still standing water four days after a heavy rain.
-Holes #1 through #4 are a little repetitious, but still fun to play. (minor con)
-The blue tee at #7 seems a little unfair for the average golfer. The distance from the tee, just to carry over the lake, is 354 feet (laser measurement). I'd like to see the tee mover out of the woods to the edge of the lake. This wouldn't shorten the hole very much, but would give you the option of laying up to the left. Otherwise, if you don't want to take a chance, use the white tee on this one. On the other hand, if you consistently rip it 400+ feet, you'll love this hole. Mark it as a pro instead of a con.
-The online map, while helpful, is very low resolution and hard to read. The #9 hole layout does not appear to match the map. I was also unable to locate the #2 blue tees. In fairness, the grass had recently been mowed and some of the tee markers had been moved. Please post a higher definition map if available.
-Sections of holes #5 through #8 are susceptible to flooding after heavy rains. This is a common problem with most coastal disc golf courses. There was still standing water four days after a heavy rain.
-Holes #1 through #4 are a little repetitious, but still fun to play. (minor con)
-The blue tee at #7 seems a little unfair for the average golfer. The distance from the tee, just to carry over the lake, is 354 feet (laser measurement). I'd like to see the tee mover out of the woods to the edge of the lake. This wouldn't shorten the hole very much, but would give you the option of laying up to the left. Otherwise, if you don't want to take a chance, use the white tee on this one. On the other hand, if you consistently rip it 400+ feet, you'll love this hole. Mark it as a pro instead of a con.
Other Thoughts:
The new Hilton Head Disc Golf course is a great addition to the island. It's not the only game in town, there's also Hover Links which is also located on private property. Both offer limited public play, but between the two, plus a side trip up to The Sarge, you should be able to get your dg fix while on vacation. Between the three courses, I played every day while the wife was hitting the shopping outlets.
The course is new, and will only get better with time. There is a fence around most of the property which provides security for the youth. You'll need to check in before playing, and perhaps leave an optional donation to support the many worthwhile programs which are provided by First Tee and the B/G Clubs.
It was very wet the week I was there, but the island had just come through tropical storm Bonnie. Hopefully someone will post some additional photos after it has dried out. The online map is somewhat problematic because of the low resolution. Since Google Maps hasn't updated Hilton Head Island in a very long time, I found it was not feasible to create a gps based map. I did, however, map the coordinates of the baskets and tees, and may be able to post an additional course map at a later date.
I initially intended to list the very limited hours for public play as a major con. However, after talking with several staff members at First Tee and the Boys and Girls Club, which shares the building and property, I completely understand and support their reasoning. If you are not familiar with First Tee, please google it. The organization does an outstanding job of teaching life skills to our youth, primarily through ball golf. The First Tee of Hilton Head has the reputation of being one of the finest in the state. The fact that they have now added disc golf to their program should make us all stand and cheer. What better way to grow the sport than to get more young people involved.
The course is new, and will only get better with time. There is a fence around most of the property which provides security for the youth. You'll need to check in before playing, and perhaps leave an optional donation to support the many worthwhile programs which are provided by First Tee and the B/G Clubs.
It was very wet the week I was there, but the island had just come through tropical storm Bonnie. Hopefully someone will post some additional photos after it has dried out. The online map is somewhat problematic because of the low resolution. Since Google Maps hasn't updated Hilton Head Island in a very long time, I found it was not feasible to create a gps based map. I did, however, map the coordinates of the baskets and tees, and may be able to post an additional course map at a later date.
I initially intended to list the very limited hours for public play as a major con. However, after talking with several staff members at First Tee and the Boys and Girls Club, which shares the building and property, I completely understand and support their reasoning. If you are not familiar with First Tee, please google it. The organization does an outstanding job of teaching life skills to our youth, primarily through ball golf. The First Tee of Hilton Head has the reputation of being one of the finest in the state. The fact that they have now added disc golf to their program should make us all stand and cheer. What better way to grow the sport than to get more young people involved.
11
1
The sarge
Experience:
2 played
1 reviews
From The Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 2, 2016
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
I helped design this course and did 95% of the work to install. I guess that's my disclaimer.
1) It's the only course on HHI and it's only 9 holes.
2) The White Tees are super easy for family games and tourists.
3) The Blue Tees are surprisingly challenging with wide open holes being long (350+) and short holes all require good technical play. Our opening day tournament the winner Open Division shot -6 for 36 holes. His SSA is 975.
4) Any fees paid go to support the First Tee of the Lowcountry
5) For being on an Island in the Lowcountry there is surprisingly some small elevation changes
6) Super easy to navigate and course has an app for scoring at app.hiltonheaddiscgolf.com
1) It's the only course on HHI and it's only 9 holes.
2) The White Tees are super easy for family games and tourists.
3) The Blue Tees are surprisingly challenging with wide open holes being long (350+) and short holes all require good technical play. Our opening day tournament the winner Open Division shot -6 for 36 holes. His SSA is 975.
4) Any fees paid go to support the First Tee of the Lowcountry
5) For being on an Island in the Lowcountry there is surprisingly some small elevation changes
6) Super easy to navigate and course has an app for scoring at app.hiltonheaddiscgolf.com
Cons:
1) It's a new course and needs beating in - woods are thick and have prickers
2) There is lots of water (this might be a pro for better players) but you might loose a disc if you play the Blue Tees
3) It's on private property and hours open to the public vary - see website for hours.
4) Natural surface tees ... mostly grass - all flat - not much of a con, but true.
5) Course plays in and around a field bordered by woods and a creek - counter clockwise - we did our best to make a variety of right to left and left to right shots, but being counter clockwise tends to have more RHFH - not necessarily a con, but also true
2) There is lots of water (this might be a pro for better players) but you might loose a disc if you play the Blue Tees
3) It's on private property and hours open to the public vary - see website for hours.
4) Natural surface tees ... mostly grass - all flat - not much of a con, but true.
5) Course plays in and around a field bordered by woods and a creek - counter clockwise - we did our best to make a variety of right to left and left to right shots, but being counter clockwise tends to have more RHFH - not necessarily a con, but also true
