Port Huron, MI

Holland Woods DGC

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apdrvya
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Experience: 14 years 350 played 299 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 26, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Aesthetic-- plays around the track and "backyard" of a middle school. Course is closed during school hours (as it should be) so just watch for runners on the track.

Teesigns--- good, descriptive and accurate

Variety-- a littlea everything here. long 400'ers, wooded ace runs, wooded 400' fairways... great variety.

Baskets-- all but #1 were in good repair. #1 was pretty wonky, the basket portion was off kilter severely.

Routing and nav-- fairly easy with the map. the routing from #1 to #2 made zero sense, everything else flowed relatively well.

Cons:

Challenge-- the challenge factor here is relatively low. with the exception of the river holes, there is really no risk v reward.

Age-appropriateness-- I have to agree with mashnut, this course is not overly appropriate for middle school aged kids. the 3 400+' holes seem like they would be a bit of a turn off for the younger crowd.

teepads-- muddy messes. the ones in the woods had two blocks to denote a throw line but none of the others did.

Other Thoughts:

decent fun little 15 minute course.
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mashnut
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Experience: 22.2 years 831 played 777 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Not awful 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays around the perimeter of a middle school's athletic fields. 5 of the holes play mostly out in the open, though most of them bring some thick rough into play on the left side (the course plays clockwise). 3 holes play through thick woods with shorter technical shots. The final hole plays through more mature trees with the school on one side and rough on the other. This makes for a decent variety, especially with a few of the pins tucked nicely into the edge of the rough.

There is some distance variety too, with everything from technical ace runs in the woods to a couple 400'+ holes where you can open up and throw some longer drives. A water hazard comes into play along one hole adding some risk. The baskets are in fine shape (other than the practice basket), and the tee signs are informative with hole distance and layout. The flow of the course is easy to follow.

Cons:

My biggest issue with this course isn't actually something that hurt my rating (the opposite in fact). I enjoyed the challenges but the course isn't very appropriate for middle school aged kids trying out the sport. I would rather see an interesting but more beginner friendly course here that wouldn't frustrate new players with distance. The three long holes could be broken up to make a 12 hole course that would still be a lot of fun and offer a better length and difficulty for new players.

The course is a little rough, with natural pads that are a bit rutted out and can get muddy. The wooded holes were a bit overgrown and could use a little cleaning up. The course would not be playable during school hours or extra-curricular activities.

Other Thoughts:

This is an ok stop if you're in the area, or a good way to pass the time if you want to wait out a long line at the border crossing. There are some nice challenges, with some technical shots and some long placement shots that will keep experienced players on their toes. Beginners will find a few of the holes pretty long, and the rough can be pretty punitive of errant shots.
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