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Pine Bluffs, WY

Leaning Rock - Canyon

4.25(based on 10 reviews)
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Experience: 24.8 years 256 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Well On It's Way 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has the potential to be epic. There are fantastic rocky formations, great elevation changes, plenty of trees, scenic views, and a chance to see some wildlife (I saw a fox today!).

The brand new Dynamic Veteran baskets are badass!!

Great hike while playing. Bring appropriate footwear and water.

Hole 4 is only about 200', but if you overthrow this hole to the left, you can end up WAYYYYY out of position down the backside of a "cliff". This type of risk/reward factor is plentiful on this course.

I love the green on hole 5. The pin is just above this rocky outcropping which, if you don't make, you're in trouble.

Sloped greens make the course more challenging and lead to roll-aways after missed putts.

Lots of elevation changes coupled with nearly constant wind keeps things interesting.

Cons:

There's too many short holes, # 12 & 14 in particular. These are just throw away filler holes, less than 150'.

There needs to be some more tree trimming on the greens. Too many times I find myself trying to make some crazy circus shot within the circle.

Some fairways still need to be cleared. Hole 3, position B and Hole 6 (2nd shot) come to mind. You're basically just throwing at a wall of trees on these holes.

Where is that epic 700' hole teeing from the top of the cliff to the valley below? Hole 7 could be it, but presently the hole is only about 200' away with a 50' - 70' drop in elevation. I throw my putter...it's lame.

It's difficult to find the first hole. You take some dirt roads up into the hills, navigate through multiple unmarked forks, and once you get there, the gate is closed and there's a sign that says no trespassing. Now what? Much easier to park at the rest area where you'll find a paved parking lot with facilities and trash cans. From here you can follow the walking trail to hole 8. Seems like the obvious place to start the course.

Other Thoughts:

This course is BRAND new, and I hope that in a year or two most of my Cons will be irrelevant. I think that this course is still a work in progress and over time these issues will be addressed. I sincerely hope that before they pour the pads they'll go back and rework some of the holes. I'd like to see a few more par 4s (there's only one now) and maybe even a par 5.

The Canyon Course at Leaning Rock is literally RIGHT off the highway. If you're passing through on I-80, you HAVE to stop and play this course! Totally worth it!!

This is probably one of the best dg courses in WYO as is. If they extend it and do some trimming, it could be something really special!

They're planning on building a second course adjacent to this one.
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