George Anderson DGC reviews
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National Park Goodness!!!! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 30, 2010
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
*************RANDOM NOTES*************
-This course is in a National Park. Please ask Bell Desk at Hotel for permission to use & map. Do NOT litter, disturb wildlife, plants, or other park users while playing. Abusing the course will result in it's removal.
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-It's a course in Yellowstone!!!
-Large variety of shots & angles considering small area of course.
-Four baskets. In a National Park!
-Beautiful views.
-Plays quickly for multiple rounds.
-Bench and cigarette butt can located at awesome viewpoint visited several times during play.
-Natural unmaintained fairways really are spectacular for having no human influence.
-This course is in a National Park. Please ask Bell Desk at Hotel for permission to use & map. Do NOT litter, disturb wildlife, plants, or other park users while playing. Abusing the course will result in it's removal.
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-It's a course in Yellowstone!!!
-Large variety of shots & angles considering small area of course.
-Four baskets. In a National Park!
-Beautiful views.
-Plays quickly for multiple rounds.
-Bench and cigarette butt can located at awesome viewpoint visited several times during play.
-Natural unmaintained fairways really are spectacular for having no human influence.
Cons:
Most cons are typical logistical issues such as:
-Not marked.
-Most holes are object targets.
-Many holes use the same fairways multiple times, difficult for more than two groups to be using at once.
-Some holes use the same target/basket.
-No OB (including roadways), and no mandos.
-Natural tees, but are usually marked.
-Some holes play across and down roads that ARE used by park-goers.
-Not marked.
-Most holes are object targets.
-Many holes use the same fairways multiple times, difficult for more than two groups to be using at once.
-Some holes use the same target/basket.
-No OB (including roadways), and no mandos.
-Natural tees, but are usually marked.
-Some holes play across and down roads that ARE used by park-goers.
Other Thoughts:
This is a beautiful course set around and on top of a dense spruce pine forested hill overlooking Lake Yellowstone and the Lake Yellowstone Hotel. The high elevation at 7800 feet can make otherwise easy holes a new challenge for those used to playing at lower elevations. Natural fairways dominate the majority of the holes, with some open downhill/uphill shots.
Most would consider the course to be short, as most holes are obtainable for a birdie shot if played correctly. That being said, if your disc knocks a tree and heads into the woods, you will be shooting for bogey or worse in a hurry.
While designed by non professionals, there really is a huge variety to be had while playing. A few holes feel a bit repetitive, but being able to play an established course in a National Park more than makes up for it.
Most variety is found at the beginning. The course starts with an uphill tunnel to a target, followed by a long, narrow downhill tunnel with dense woods on either side.
A few open shots follow eventually leading to a tricky right turning fairway with a narrow window before the right hand turn. Navigation becomes difficult at this point and to follow the course correctly, you will need a map or guide. All errant throws are rewarded with dense woods that require at least one shot to escape.
The course opens up about halfway through with a great downhill shot with million dollar views. It eventually works its way back to the basket portent of the course before heading back downhill via a fantastic double fairway toward cabins.
The last few holes are in a developed area with some dangerous OB's, such as cabins, parked vehicles, and a trash dumpster. Not to mention a few more right turning fairways which are particularly challenging for me. Take caution before throwing as several of these holes are blinds.
It is a luxury to be able to play this course while visiting the area and is truly one of a kind. A bench near several of the holes/tees provides views only Yellowstone can provide. Please treat this course with respect so others can play it for years to come.
Most would consider the course to be short, as most holes are obtainable for a birdie shot if played correctly. That being said, if your disc knocks a tree and heads into the woods, you will be shooting for bogey or worse in a hurry.
While designed by non professionals, there really is a huge variety to be had while playing. A few holes feel a bit repetitive, but being able to play an established course in a National Park more than makes up for it.
Most variety is found at the beginning. The course starts with an uphill tunnel to a target, followed by a long, narrow downhill tunnel with dense woods on either side.
A few open shots follow eventually leading to a tricky right turning fairway with a narrow window before the right hand turn. Navigation becomes difficult at this point and to follow the course correctly, you will need a map or guide. All errant throws are rewarded with dense woods that require at least one shot to escape.
The course opens up about halfway through with a great downhill shot with million dollar views. It eventually works its way back to the basket portent of the course before heading back downhill via a fantastic double fairway toward cabins.
The last few holes are in a developed area with some dangerous OB's, such as cabins, parked vehicles, and a trash dumpster. Not to mention a few more right turning fairways which are particularly challenging for me. Take caution before throwing as several of these holes are blinds.
It is a luxury to be able to play this course while visiting the area and is truly one of a kind. A bench near several of the holes/tees provides views only Yellowstone can provide. Please treat this course with respect so others can play it for years to come.
