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Ghost Town

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wolfhaley
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Experience: 20.6 years 1176 played 760 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 26, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Ghost Town is one of the more unique courses I've had the chance to play. It really feels like you're playing around an old mining town. Many of the still in use neighboring buildings look like they're from that time period which adds to the vibe. All the different amenities from the tees, tee signs and various OB markers are made of items that would fit right in the era. Very cool experience.

The baskets are all in good shape. It's a mix of different types but all caught well enough and were mounted nicely. There's one pin position per hole, except for hole 4, which had two baskets in play.

The tee signs were mixed as well. Most were cinder block pads but there's a few concrete ones and even a wooden one toward the end of the round. The one with the wooden one had a concrete one too which I didn't notice right away. Once again these got the job done just fine.

The flow is a little bit wonky with how the property lines are out here. Upon checking in you're given a quick course orientation which explains all the little idiosycracies of the layout. You can take a picture of the course map by the pro shop if you need to. Udisc will get you around just fine too, which most people will find easier to use anyway. That said, it's marked pretty well in most spots where to head to next when crossing the road. I didn't have to use the map once after the layout explanation.

The distances are all on the shorter side, but that has a lot to do with the limited space. They do an excellent job of fitting 19 holes in here. It doesn't feel too crowded either despite the small area.

There's tee signs on every hole, though there's many different types of them. All have at least the basic info. Hole #, distance and most have at least an arrow showing the intended shot shape. The rusty shovel head signs are fantastic. Such an awesome little touch. There's other hand painted signs that have an actual hole map. These signs are very weathered but still readable which again just adds to the old west vibe.

There's a restroom by the parking lot and a pro shop with a few items for sale along with a few kinds of beverages.

The course is permanent and was in great shape on the day we played it. The old mining buildings are an awesome backdrop regardless of the time of year I'd assume too. This would be a cool one to play with some snow on the ground too.

Cons:

The course has a few holes that play parallel to each other. While not an issue on the day we played it could be a problem if the course was busy. Hole 11 and 9 actually have crossing fairways. This was kind of confusing as we accidentally played to 11's basket when playing hole 9. Seems like it'd make more sense to flip the two around.

Lots of OB out here with the various property lines along the course. It adds to the challenge for sure, but it kind of constricts the course a bit which is unfortunate. Understandable but still unfortunate. The OB is marked off really well though.

Some of the tee pads aren't the greatest. If you're used to nice flat concrete tees you'll probably scoff at these. I actually liked them but not everyone will.

The middle section between holes 9 and 13 can get and apparently stay pretty wet. They have large boards and some small bridges to cross this area but that doesn't do much good if your disc lands in the middle of it. I imagine it's much worse in the spring.

Other Thoughts:

This is a really fun little course that I'd highly recommend playing at least once. Such a cool area in itself, but it's also a beautiful drive to get here. I'd absolutely play here again. If we had more time I would've thrown a second round it's that fun. Not a must play, but it's really close.
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Shadrach3
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Experience: 6.2 years 339 played 325 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Unique Vibe 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 5, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

A fun, shorter course with loads of personality.

-Setting: Yes, there is literally a ghost town on this course. It's freakin' awesome. The personality of this course also comes from its location on two mining claims (there's a technical term for it that I forgot), which are thin, long slivers of land. Furthermore, this area near Central City feels more wild and rugged than a lot of the other areas I drove around in Colorado. Altogether, this creates a unique vibe for Ghost Town that is very enjoyable.

-Private: Really, part of the vibe. Playing is by tee time only, and being away from any towns, you get a very secluded feel on this course.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A series of fun par-3 shots. The creativity is impressive, especially earlier on the course. There are a handful of ultra-technical woods shots, some slightly more open ones with medium-tall brush to throw over, and some wide open ones. Modest elevation plays throughout. Mostly short holes, but a few over 300' to pull out a slightly faster disc. These are all birdie opportunities, but quite a few can turn into bogeys just as easily due to obstructions, rollaways, and such. At it's best, it's the shorter and smaller neighbor of Bucksnort; sometimes, a basic open course.

-Fun Factor: The uses of elevation and short holes and setting make this feel like a course where you should go for it. You'll likely have to be creative from the tee and scrambling, so it puts you in the mood to try running stupid stuff.

Cons:

-Amenities: Not terrible, but not great. Paver tees, a hodgepodge of baskets, and intermittent basic maps on the tee signs. There are some shorter tees, all-natural. It's very homemade.

-Blind Baskets: A lot of shots where the cage isn't visible from the tee and a basket would be useful.

-Marsh: A lot of marsh from (9)-(13), in the fairways. I landed a couple of discs in it, and crossing the waterways required a lot of nimbleness.

-Overlap: On the back, several holes overlap and throw over or straight towards each other. This was only a small issue for me, as I waited on another group twice. It's much more of an issue navigationally.

-Challenge: There isn't the kind of strategic, throw it full power on careful line kind of gameplay that I like. Ghost Town very much feels like a backyard course, and one that could use a little more space.

-Sap: The most tree sap I've ever dealt with on a course. Maybe it's just the week I went to play, but I got bad sticky spots on multiple discs.

-Drive: If it's not muddy, 2WD vehicles should be just fine. But there are a lot of dirt roads that you need to take slowly. Make sure to follow the route suggested by the course owners.

-Pay-to-Play: A reasonable fee, especially since you get the course almost completely to yourself.

Other Thoughts:

Players' appraisals of Ghost Town could vary widely. I think everyone will enjoy the vibe, and most will enjoy the quirkiness of the short holes. However, I find the gameplay lacking, and some of the backyard feel includes rough edges. Overall, there's no doubt it's a Good course, but compared to some of the other great courses around, it falls a bit short.

For those familiar with it, this course reminds me a lot of the back half of Burde Ridge in middle Tennessee. Short, quirky, and a bit homemade.
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hilljb
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course, somewhat confusing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The front 8/9 are very technical in a rocky and forested environment. These are amazing holes, and they are challenging.

I like that there are only two tee times per hour. It spreads everyone out and you're not in a rush.

Cons:

After hole 8, the course is hard to follow. It doesn't match the map posted here. There are multiple baskets on both sides of the ditch that 9 is thrown over and it is very hard to figure out which basket or tee is where, as most of the tees and baskets aren't labeled. (But, you can see six baskets at one point. Very confusing.) You can figure out where 9's tee and basket are, but the rest up until 14 are vague. Baskets and tees should be clearly labeled. Cleaning this up a bit would make this course much more fun.
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BlackberryGirl
Experience: 15 played 15 reviews
4.50 star(s)

So much fun! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 16, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

We just loved it! Beth was great, took our call in morning on our way. Luckily a morning without low air quality due to wildfires in area.

Several holes near remains of the old mining town.

It did take 3 full hours and we are normally faster than average.

Cons:

Be prepared to hike!

Other Thoughts:

Awesome experience and highly recommended.
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience: 24 played 22 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Bucket-list Colorado course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Most character out of any place I've played so far. They have done a better job than most creating a sense of place, a theme, and an experience. Really interesting course layout, thoughtful design, and most importantly, super fun!

Cons:

TONS of OB. If all you've got is a long ball, then expect to stack up a ton of strokes on this course. You'll definitely need to be an experienced player to keep it under par here. I shot 10 over and still had a really fun day.

Other Thoughts:

This course plays in and out of old mining claims. As historic as Colorado's mining history is, whenever I'm around ruins I remember it's a not too distant past and some of the "relics" are more like "trash". This course is like a living art project, and there has been so much time put into making thoughtful, creative obstacles. If there are any adjustments or improvements to the course, I'd say that "less is more" and that the landscape is beautiful enough without creating many more man-made setups. THANK YOU to the designers and admins of this course, we will be back to play for sure!
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Satchizmo
Experience: 9.7 years 26 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Destination Disc Golf at its Best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 29, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The best part about the course is the atmosphere. You play through a historic mining ghost town called Russell Gulch. There are tailing piles, prospector holes, abandoned buildings and sleuths which all add to the historic nostalgia of the course. The routing and lines of the course are very well thought out to take advantage of every inch of Brian's (owner) property. He boasts the most OB's and Mando's of any course, but I do not see this as a negative. The OB's keep your game and throws tight, and adds a layer of difficulty to an already demanding and challenging course. The course provides an array of terrain from tree lined throwing corridors with nice topography changes, to open meadows for long bombs. The course also has some unique ghost town buildings / structures that are truly unique to the course. These are great for exploring, and also provide some in-play opportunities for some truly unique throws. My friend managed to put his disc in an old building structure (penalty stroke), but threw out of the window for a great approach shot.
All of the baskets are new, so most of the photos here are out of date.

Cons:

The tee pads could be longer, but I think they are feasible for the feel and texture of the course. There isn't many opportunities for long bombs, so the shorter pads embrace the technical aspects of the course.

Other Thoughts:

I have played this course many times, and feel that every time I play it I learn something new about it. The course demands respect, and you will need every shot in your bag. You will NOT be disappointed in playing this course. Be sure to make a reservation, because every time i go, it seems to be getting busier and busier.
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Breh
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.5 years 193 played 191 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

One of the coolest most unique places you will go! Cool clubhouse and very friendly owner. He told us about the backstory to the course and gave excellent directions about the course. You can take a photo of course map and it's a great guide showing the layout and obs and mandos which make this course what it is. Despite previous reviews all the baskets look new and were great on every hole. Very technical and requires accuracy over power on most holes. Still long enough with tight obs to make you work for birdie or par. It's a great vibe and an old mining spot the theme alone here is awesome and the course is even better

Cons:

Short and uneven tee pads. These are the major downfall here and are in my eyes the only real true con. New tee signs would be great to specially if they went with the theme.

Other Thoughts:

This course is truly like no other, it's got a great rustic feel to it that I really enjoyed. You can tell the owner has put a lot of work into it and the on lines are clearly defined along with great rock walls. With new tee pads and signs instantly goes to a 4.5
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enragedmullet
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Experience: 13.1 years 117 played 81 reviews
3.50 star(s)

BFE fun for me 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 26, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Baskets are in better condition than past reviews; not sure of the model but not many are obviously slapdash/homemade. They catch reasonably well too.

- Signage is adequate. There's a sign, there's a par, there's a distance for most.

- Course plays a loop, nice variety of distances though none are terribly long. Decent mixture of bombers/technical shots. In particular #'s 12 and 13 stand out. They play away from and back towards one of the abandoned buildings and cross some interesting topography. 17 is nerve wracking - if you have bad wind, you may just chuck the disc into an abandoned building/vehicle/OB/or a building that's actually actively occupied.

- No real foliage/grounds issues as far as weeds/overgrowth - I played in November and the main problem I had experienced was having discs that skipped along snow/ice.

- majority of holes have benches and the course is clear about asking you to pack out your garbage (bears), and is also very pro-recycling.

- Port-o-john on premises next to Parking and 17/18

- Some variety with elevation - nothing extreme but you're playing in 3 dimensions on some holes for sure.

- Unique for sure! A total destination/bucket list course. How many other courses can boast an old school ghost town? It's a weird, scenic, kind of surreal place.

- Labor of love - it's obvious the owners take pride in the place, and do all they can to make for a memorable round w/o getting in the way.

Cons:

- Signage isn't GREAT. Though it appears the course has been undergoing some changes recently so if the signs had diagrams and the whole 9 they probably wouldn't be terribly accurate anyway.

- Some fairways are close together and cross-play could become an issue if groups end up running into each other. As stated before, the back 9 is where this is most obvious.

- Reservations I understand but the way tee times are setup seems like it could have issues in the busy season. You can pay $5 for 1 round or $7 for 2, but if you're taking a long time I can see how that second round would eat into someone else's tee time. I'm not sure how the owners deal with this, or if they bother to at all. As it was, I played in November and the issue didn't come up.

Other Thoughts:

- There are a few really cool rain shelters on the course - something I haven't seen before but I really think add something to the course - it's like the course is looking out for you just in case of bad weather.

- I've read a lot of different things about Ghost Town including lots of moaning regarding the restrictiveness of the course, OB everywhere, penalties for this/that, owners not being happy when people don't set tee times, etc. The thing is that those aren't cons. If this course was smack in the middle of an urban setting I'd understand but the fact is you're in BFE Colorado at a unique setting in an area that's quite interesting if you bother to look into it. It's a destination/private course, and as such, visitors should expect a unique time in a unique setting, and not necessarily a 5-star pro-level knock-your-socks-off wet dream course.

- Upon arrival and "check-in" the owner(s) will provide you with an accurate hand-drawn map which you can take a picture of. Unorthodox? Yes. But better than nothing.

- The course plays along an old mining easement through Russell Gulch - a defunct mining town now split between several property owners. If you take the Peak-to-Peak Hwy here from the north, check out Nederland - it's a quaint town that seems to have plenty going on, at least before winter. It also hosts something called Frozen Dead Guy Days, which I plan to investigate one day.

- The drive there through Central City can get super confusing. Be on your toes.

- I'd give it a 3.25 if possible but I'm erring on the side of 3.5 due to the destination/unique nature of the course. If you like cheesy souvenirs, those are for sale too! I'll admit I left some dollars in the clubhouse. Fun time for sure, check it out.
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xaeLen
Experience: 13 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 11, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

good baskets with double chains
arrows pointing to the tee pads
great tee pads
they have a path so you do not have to walk in the bushes

Cons:

you have to make a reservation
really steep holes

Other Thoughts:

well thought out course
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Theido
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 12, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

A unique atmosphere, with some really great views of a former mining area.

Mostly short technical holes, that play toward skilled mid-range throws.

Cons:

Very short course.

Tee pads on some were very uneven and felt as if we would turn our ankles on them (we ended up throwing from the grass next to them).

Course is very compact sharing fairways.

The course has two #4s and you are supposed to play both at the same time. (This might be unique but also really stupid).





Other Thoughts:

I am actually flummoxed on how this course has a 4 disc rating. It was honestly a huge let down and really the only course I have ever found on this site that I completely disagree with how it was rated.

The course requires tee times, but no consideration for size of group is used to determine the times. I went as a group of two and the entire course was backed up by 2 groups of 5 put back to back. Tee times seem to only be used for parking and will in no way help you have a free flowing game.

The adventure of Ghost town started with a tutorial from Brian. He proceeds to lecture for 10 minutes about the course and does it with next to no passion as you can tell he does it 50 times a day. He also instructs you to take pictures of his only map of the course instead of even giving a option to buy a photo copy for convenience. The way he talks about the course you would think it's over about 50 acres but, once you get to hole 8 you realize that holes 8 through 16 at most times share fairways.

Holes 8 through 16 are really packed in on each other, at one point while we were waiting to tee off we had people a hole or two ahead of us throwing directly back at us to their basket. The basket was literally placed about 15 feet away from the tee box we were standing on.

This course obviously appears to be a passion project by the owner over his land. He managed to pack 19 holes into a area that would have made a really good 12 hole course.
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bengal4life11
Experience: 15.8 years 20 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Well worth the drive outside of Denver 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Updated baskets as noted in other reviews.
Excellent course location in this authentic ghost town.
Great mix of shots and the multiple OBs add to the difficulty of this course.
Brian does a great job of going over all of the course rules and a course map is provided.
Even though most holes are not long, the challenge of the OBs and trees make even the short shots challenging (a con I guess as well)

Cons:

Some of the baskets are elevated or near the edge of decent drop offs which can be troublesome if your shot is not dead on or if it is windy so be prepared to trek.
Some pads are not a smooth surface which can be hazardous if not paying attention but given the course design and being a private course this is a small con.

Other Thoughts:

Very pleasantly surprised about this course after reading the reviews as I didn't know quite what to expect. I live in Iowa but take every opportunity to play courses in the states I visit. Came across this course while our family was looking for some activity outside of Denver. I don't regret traveling to this course and would definitely play it again when in the area.
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iconoclastes
Experience: 11.5 years 84 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course worth the drive 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 27, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

*Such a fun course to play even with the gimmicks
*Difficult enough that it will let the better players shine but not so much that the lesser players will get frustrated
*Great boxes and baskets

Cons:

*Not the easiest course to navigate but far from the worst
*Getting here was not easy (don't go the back way up the winding road that looks and feels like it's about to wash away)

Other Thoughts:

This was a very fun course with a few gimmicks and rules and OB's that don't make the most sense at first but they did what they did bc of what they had to work with. Get passed that and enjoy yourself. It's not going to disappoint. And if you have the time, there is a small brewery in town called doctal alley brewing that has some good beer and the best pizza I've every eaten. Next time I travel through Denver, I'm throwing this course, eating a pizza and drinking a beer in this small town.
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lineenil
Experience: 11.3 years 10 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Very cool concept! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Amazing area to put a course. The ghost town was very impressive and added a unique element that kept a smile on my face the entire time we played through it on the back nine. The secluded town in the mountains was the perfect setting.

Some tight and technical shots, as well as some island shots. Mostly short, but most add and interesting dynamic to shot. Some great use of the elevation.

The tee on hole 4 short is on top of a giant boulder and is a very cool look. I believe 9 was the giant shot over the wet land just short of the abandon town- definitely picture-esque.

Brian was a great host and we had no issues at all!

Cons:

The wet areas in the middle are pretty bad, and is no fun walking in ankle deep water to get a stray disc. Definitely a couple unenjoyable moments.

Definitely don't want to hit the buildings! Also some residents nearby but nothing over the top by any means.

Other Thoughts:

A few solid course! The muddy swampy areas do detract quite a bit from the enjoyment of a round, but an almost perfect course for sure.
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Money_Shot
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.5 years 128 played 39 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A solid must play if in the area. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 25, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

-The theme surrounding this course is great, we loved having the shovels used as hole markers and in general the miners theme that goes along with the local territory. Very unique experience.

-this is in a small, secluded village area that really gives you a feeling of what the territory had to offer back in the gold mining days. Very cool.

-There are some very fun holes with plenty of ace looks throughout the course, making this in general a course tailored to those looking for a fun course more so than a serious competitive play.

-Primarily on flat land unlike most courses in the area that require great physical exertion while navigating. It's a bit of a breath of fresh air not having to put that kind of effort into every round although a few holes on this course require you to hike uphill of course.

Cons:

-in general I felt like there wasn't a whole lot of shot variation, minimum slope interaction considering you are in the mountains, this course does not require you to throw up or down a whole lot.

-I understand that this is on private land and the owner of the course could only do what he had to work with, but that doesn't change the fact when rating the course that the "phantom" OB throughout this course can get very frustrating, especially when playing in competition with friends. I can recall one hole in particular I threw what appeared to be a potential ace shot using a high hyzer throw that landed safely about 3 feet from the pin and stuck on the spot . However, as I walked up to the pin I noticed about 2 ½ ft from the pin between my disc and the basket was a log that I then found out was "OB." After spotting my disc at the point my disc originally crossed the "OB" line in flight and taking a stroke penalty I ended up getting a bogey on a hole I was about 3 feet from acing. Irritating, and this was not the only time the "OB" became a factor as just described. These boundaries are set up like this due to land ownership being tricky from what we were told.

-You have to be very quiet out on the course in fear of the neighbors getting upset and asking the owner to shut down shop, which no disc golfer would want as this is a fun course.

Other Thoughts:

All in all we really enjoyed our experience on this course regardless of some of the quirks that come with having close neighbors to a good course. We really enjoyed the "theme" that this course offers and it was probably my second favorite course I played while in Colorado on a disc trip in September (Bucksnort #1). Without land ownership getting in the way, this course could definitely spread out a bit more and become even better, however, I would imagine this course is what it is always going to be. At points it did feel like we were kind of "walking on egg shells" out here with the boundaries and making sure not to be on neighbors land and being quiet etc. All the cons of this course are a result of the limitations of having neighbors who aren't disc golf enthusiasts and by no means a result of poor design or ownership so nothing as far as that is concerned can be changed. You will enjoy your experience here and I would definitely recommend you head up to this course if in the area. I have rated it a 4.5 because i could not rate it a 4.25 which is what i believe the course truly is. Since the course as a whole has a rating below what i believe it should be, i decided to round my rating up instead of down.
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Thomashasfun
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 22.9 years 499 played 496 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Something new and something old 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 6, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

I've traveled a little and been to a few ghost towns at this point, hiked through one and now I can say I have played a DGC through one as well. Some of the buildings are still in amazing shape while others have seen better days. These buildings were built on the dream of striking it rich in mining, are from the 1890's and are the only thing left standing from those dreams. The history and the ambiance of this place combined with the great golf is reason enough to make the trip out here. This is a must play for those reasons.

Others aren't fans of 'artificial' or 'manufactured' out of bounds but I think with this course it not only makes sense to keep players away from private land not owned by the disc course but also makes the course more challenging when picking your landing zones. At every tee and most times within the circle you also have to play smart. I love courses that make you think about your shot instead of just throw your disc towards the basket and not have to worry about anything and you end up with a two or three 90% of the time. This is the sort of course you could play in the morning and shoot a 45 and then your afternoon round could be a 65! Love it!

Holes two (2) and seven (7) are the toughest of the bunch out here and my favorites as well. Hole two is a blind uphill constantly dog legging right to left with out of bounds running up the right side of the fairway all the way to the basket up near a small mound on the top of the hill. Hole seven is a nastily wooded hole with several lines to the basket from the pad but none of them look easy at all. At over 350 feet even if you hit the line you need a bit of distance and luck to get you to the basket for a birdie and if you hit something early you could be looking at bogey at best.

Cons:

When you reach the more open holes near the start of the back nine the course gets tighter but in a different way; the OB lines ease but the other fairways come closer. The owner takes tee times so this shouldn't be an issue most of the time but it's something to look for if you are playing a tournament or just casual golf and several groups are next to one another.

I mention this here because I understand some people are bothered by it but for me it is not an issue and that is the $5 to play. Honestly this is not a con and if it is a con to you there are several other options around town and no one is forcing you to come and play the course. The funky rules (2 and 3 stroke penalties, etc.) are fun but if you don't like them you don't have to play it that way if you don't want.

Parking!!!! There are maybe four or five legit parking spots for the entire course. We had to squeeze into a spot that really wasn't meant to be squeezed into and only then did we move our car after hanging out in the pro shop for a bit and seeing someone leave. The neighbors seem like they don't mind the course there, if one of them were smart they would charge for addition parking for something. Not sure what they do during a tournament here.

Other Thoughts:

This course is like nothing else and I highly recommend checking it out even though it's out in the middle of the nowhere in the mountains. Sure there is some OB and sure the lines are tight and sure there are funky rules and it's mainly a pitch and putt but it really doesn't matter as the cons are what you make of them. Just go and have fun and take in the history, peace and quiet and unique property of the course. Also Brian in the pro shop has some Ghost Town shirts, discs etc. that are pretty neat, have great designs and are extremely cheap!
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5 4
bcos4life
Experience: 12.6 years 77 played 23 reviews
5.00 star(s)

DGC of dreams 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course will challenge everything in your game in multiple ways.

It has the best level changes I've ever played. Consistently moving the level of your shots will add to the round.

Distances go from true ace shots to bombs.

You will have the tightest of windows, followed by wide open shots. It's awesome how quickly the layout will change.

The amount of blin shots makes you really pay attention to your disc location, and focus on the shot... not a lot of recovery to be had.

A lot of people don't like the excessive OB, but in a tight mountain course surrounded by private property, what are you gonna do?

Signage is legendary. Shovel heads everywhere, beautiful park sign, and OB markers that fit in with the scenery.

Best views I've ever seen.

Cons:

Very few things to complain about... but if I am nitpicky:

The tee pads are super short. Almost impossible to bomb on the distance holes. He has a good reason... hard to pour concrete up there... but still too short.

While I like most of the OB's, the island ones are a bit trivial. You throw a good disc dead down the fairway and get an OB? No thanks.

The hike to one is a little rough. At 9,000 feet, it is already hard to get around, but that hike is killer.

Other Thoughts:

I've heard from multiple people that you "play through a ghost town"... it isn't true. You play next to one, and are punished if you happen to hit a building. Never the less, THE most beautiful and interesting course I've ever played. Totally lives up to the hype.
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.5 years 502 played 495 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Ghostly Mountain Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

+Very unique mountain setting in a real 'Ghost Town'. Great character at this course.
+Lots of fun ups and downs
+Probably never crowded to due the need for a reservation and P2P
+Some tight holes and some pretty open holes
+Brian gives you a map and all tees are marked. It was always obvious which basket I was supposed to be shooting at. Navigation was solid here. The shovel heads at each tee were helpful and added to the charm of the course.
+Tees were good enough for this course. You don't need a long run-up, if you did the tees might be a little short.
+A pro shop with many cool items including discs, shirts, paintings, etc.
+Between actual hole variation and variation in scenery, this course kept me guessing and never was boring.

Cons:

-Not a lot of variation in length. Most holes were on the shorter side.
-Manufactured OB all over, I do understand why it is in place but it still isn't my favorite obstacle. There are other rules regarding noise and hitting things but again, I understand why they are in place. Still worthy of a mention.
-Some of the baskets were older, often single chained and didn't catch quite as well as others. Many baskets are replaced and I assume the remaining old ones are being replaced as money comes into the course.
-I played alone, near dusk and it was a little creepy! Maybe this ghost town is haunted.

Other Thoughts:

-I had first played this course last fall and wanted to have the chance to play it again before I reviewed it. I don't do that often. I also don't want to come back and play courses as often as I do this one. I wanted to play on my 3 day trip last week but was unable due to recent snowfalls.
-This course is definitely worth the $5 donation and drive into the mountains. If you are traveling here in the summer, there are many courses in the mountains beyond here to check out.
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Guitarlos
Experience: 36.6 years 67 played 5 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Flatlander got WOWED! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 13, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Im a flatlander and this was my first DGC in any mountain setting. I was awakened as to how tough uphill shots can be!

This course was rather tight width of the fairways, lots of trees which added to the scenery and accuracy of your shot. Each hole seemed to offer a different throw and philosophy as to how to approach each tee basket. Peeps seem to not like the "unofficial" baskets, to me, it added to the theme of the course!! Left handers, uphills, downhills, doglegs, blind shots as well as a few distance open shots. This place has it all with the exception of long (over 350) holes. If it had one, I would have rated it as a 5 and not a 4.5.

I though that the course was designed very well and the upkeep was great conditions! Brian and Beth put in lots of time with marking the OB area. I've read where some think it was overkill, but my opinion is that it added to the play altogether. They do have neighbors, so if you have any inherit etiquette, you would realize why the OB was so meticulous to detail! OB markers ranged from old logs, sticks, old fences, rocks etc. Great variety.

I played 18 by myself and I just wanted to enjoy myself and take it all in hole by hole. I wasn't rushed at all, no one was creepin on me nor I to others. The call ahead tee time was a fantastic idea and I think it adds to your game experience. The $5.00 fee was minuscule compared to the great experience I had today!

Cons:

Only can I can stretch to be nitpicky was more my fault than the design of the course, but there were areas that were rather soggy and I did get my feet wet a little. Had I stayed on the preferred flight path, this wouldn't have been an issue at all, a couple of slight degrees and off ya go. ;)

If you should get hit with a rain storm, there are two home made rain shelters on the course, rustic and cool!

Other Thoughts:

I did not get to meet Brian, but Beth's hospitality was second to none! She took the the time to show me the course in a detailed hand to scale map (that Brian had drawn) of the course. She gave me a run down, hole by hole, being a noob to the mountains, it was very beneficial for me. She warned me to take it wasy on teh first 4 holes, as I wasnt being rushed at all and I may not be used ot the mountain climbing (she was right btw) She treated me as a friend and not a business entity. Great hospitality.

I had no issues getting to the course from downtown Denver. If you are new to this area and are staying in Denver area, I highly suggest taking 119 to 6 to go via the Canyon, unbelievable scenery! Thanks for that tip Beth!

The club house was awesome! Brains art adorns the walls inside. Discs with their logo, t shirts, coozies, and stickers were all for sale. Be sure to check out the cool art on the outside of the clubhouse.

The entire theme and setting of this course was like going to a theme park of Disc Golf. Awesome time was had by me, awesome weather, awesome day, just all around an awesome, fun, truly memorable day!
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Eric troll Biscuits
Experience: 36.4 years 31 played 29 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Troll's Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 12, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Super cool course that plays through an old mining town
19 one of a kind baskets, tee signs and more!
loads of technicalities
Private Action!
Fantasy quality
A must do! it worth the fee and trip!

Cons:

It could be longer in spots... as a disc golf junkie I always want more, holes, and fantasy featured courses will leave wanting more!

Other Thoughts:

I hope I will see more of these private style fantasy courses!
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OG Neal
Experience: 29.5 years 17 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A very cool, fun course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 7, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Unique course with some challenging shots.
-Old mining equipment and ruins of old buildings make for fun OB.
-Beautiful scenery
-Camper-shell dugouts on course for shade and relaxation
-Informative host who explains course (and a GD fan!)
-Interesting clubhouse/curiosity shop

Cons:

-Starts really fun but kind of gets average towards the end
-Some OB is kind of arbitrary
-Extra short hole on #4 is unnecessary
-Really hard to find

Other Thoughts:

I took my girlfriend who had never played a real course and she loved it. Definitely pleasing for females who like kitschy things.
I think the course could use a little fine tuning. There are some mandys that don't force your shot because of too much space on the mandy side. A few shots could be longer and if you play you will see some makeshift tees back and away from the tee pads.
A super fun course that I would recommend to anybody willing to make the drive.
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