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South St. Paul, MN

Kaposia Park

3.945(based on 62 reviews)
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maeittreim
Experience: 16.1 years 43 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Really Long Course, makes for some fun 2nd shots. Goes both up and down in over hills making it a really fun and adventurous course to play

Cons:

Back 9 all in woods. Really easy to loose a disc on more than 1/2 of the holes because of the up and down hilly landscapes.
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martinb
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 44.7 years 183 played 58 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Kaposia Park, MN 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2007 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very beautiful, mature park with restrooms, ample parking.

Cons:

Slight issue with signage as to where to go on course for first time players, especially between hole 8 and tee pad 9. Crowded, very popular course as it should be, which is not really a con, unless your pressed for time.

Other Thoughts:

This course plays best for advanced and pro players. Beginners will struggle a bit with some of the blind tee shots and narrow fairways which will take a toll on all players no matter what your ability is. The first four holes play out on a grassy area that gives you a chance to warm up, as it were, then the course heads into the woods where narrow fairways, hidden baskets (from the tee pad), and a lot of cussing is the rule. The wooded area demands very controlled tee and approach shots otherwise you will most likely lose a disc in the schule. On the bright side, if you go looking for your disc and you don't find it, you will most likely run across someone else's lost disc. The final hole eighteen takes you right back from where you started, the parking lot and does not play in the woods, but on a grassy area.
Foliage is dense in the wooded areas, with mature trees and bushes of all types and variety. Some areas are a little sparser than other areas in the woods, but don't count on an errant shot to be there. The terrain is a little hilly, some excellent use of that aspect throughout the course. All fairways have at least one preferred flight path to take from the tee pad with multiple pin placements on most of the holes. First time players should allow for time to walk up the fairways to spot the pin location on that particular hole. If its crowded this may be a drawback.
Ive been told Kaposia is one of the most popular courses in the twin cities area, the well-defined fairways and walking paths support that statement. This was the course I was directed to when I was there visiting and im glad I was able to play it. It stands out as a very challenging course but still fun as heck to play. Time to play the course is longer than an average 6000-foot course because you will inevitably spend time looking for a lost disc, perhaps 2 to 3 hours for a foursome to play. Experienced locals probably do much better than that if its not too crowded.
Tee signs show their age. This course was established in the early eighties I believe? Someone correct me if I'm wrong about that. But, some of the signs look that old. I got lost after playing hole 8. I couldn't find anything to point me towards the next tee, which is across the street and well into another part of the woods. Don't be shy to ask for directions from someone playing the course, the people there are very considerate and friendly.
My experience there as a first time player was great. I did spend time walking up fairways to spot the pin locations and got lost a couple of times trying to find tee pads, but overall it was awesome. The first hole in the woods, hole 5 was my favorite. Definitely a must play if your in that part of Minnesota. I played during the week when it wasn't too crowded though.
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Bangchains
Experience: 23 years 30 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Unique Woods Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 15, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a very challenging technical course. Don't let the first four holes fool you as they are the easiest on the course A birdy on these holes is necessary for the strokes you will likely pick up in the woods. The rest of the course has a good mixture of unique holes that will challenge every shot you have. Make an error and you can plan on turning a birdy into a double bogey.

Cons:

Very limited signage, difficult to navigate for first timers. Also, gets very busy during peak hours and is a long course when waiting due to lost discs in the woods.

Other Thoughts:

Kaposia is definitely one of the must play courses in the Twin Cities. Beginners beware, this course it is not for the light hearted as even the most seasoned player can be eaten alive by Kaposia.
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Guurn
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 38 years 90 played 40 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 13, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of the landmark courses in Mn, this course shows what the great courses of the past were like and shows how well those challenges translate to todays game.

From the first hole it quickly becomes apparent how well thought out the hole layout is. A straightforward 300 foot drive on a slight downhill. Overthrow it and you are on the downhill side of a heavily wooded hill or underthrow and your shot at the basket becomes very difficult. To the last hole, a medium range dogleg right, open enough to try a roller but with risks. If you shoot short you have no shot at the basket and if you try to throw over the trees filling the dogleg you can end up in a swamp. Almost every hole on this course has a challenge that will not only test the discs available in your bag but your skill at using those discs.

There are holes to make the distance specialist happy (hole 8, slight uphill in the beginning leading to a long dogleg left) and ones for the midrange guy (hole 7, 300 foot slow dogleg left through trees, one of my favorites).

Every hole has at least one teepad, some in better shape than others, and multiple basket locations. Parking is very good.

Cons:

Signage regarding baskets is spotty at best. Flow is pretty good but the course is heavily used and has had several modifications and revisions so finding the next hole can be hit and miss.

In many areas the rough is actually rough and grass has given way to dirt on most of the woods holes.

Because of the quality of the design the course will be busy most afternoons so expect waits. Most players are skilled though and will let you play through if your group is smaller or much faster.

Other Thoughts:

It is a long course over hilly terrain so rounds take a while and you will need to bring some drink along.

The sundog league occasionally uses this course for it weekly game so if you are in the area check about joining for a round. Definitly one of the Minn courses to hit if you are in the Twin Cities area.

This is a multiple use park with a walking path through the middle. Bring a lunch and enjoy the shelter.
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dizzy-discraft
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

grade A 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 5, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

this course is similar to oakwood it begins with some pretty open shooting but when you get to about 6 or 7 the holes lead into very thick trees. all the holes have a different variety of landscaping and pin placements. i also like that they have ending machines, but if you come to Minnesota this is one of the courses you need to play its very fun and challenging course.

Cons:

they could use a little information about the pars. sometimes crowded because its a very good course that lots of people go to so on the nice summer days get ready to wait for you tee time.

Other Thoughts:

very easy to find also has many other activities in the park for children and picnic area.
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