Loch Monzievaird reviews
3
0
A hidden gem 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 10, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
Terrain: The course uses the lay of the land really well. It doesn't just pay around the hills, it plays over them (literally).
Tees: All tees are marked with 2 wooden stumps and are clearly visible from the previous basket.
Baskets: Despite not being the newest of baskets they are all in great condition and obviously well looked after. All are numbered on top too, just in case you loose track of where you are going.
Tees: All tees are marked with 2 wooden stumps and are clearly visible from the previous basket.
Baskets: Despite not being the newest of baskets they are all in great condition and obviously well looked after. All are numbered on top too, just in case you loose track of where you are going.
Cons:
Scout camps: Sadly the camp ground is used by scout groups from Mid June - Mid August and so the course is unavailable during this time. Ring in advance to avoid disappointment
Other Thoughts:
Course description:
Hole 1: Nice short par 3 along the top of the ridge. There is a nicely mowed fairway down the centre of the hole. Try not to stray from this or your disc may be swallowed up in the deep rough.
Hole 2: A slightly longer Par 3, into the forest glade at the summit of the pinnacle. 3 large trees protect the basket, with numerous low branches. A pinpoint approach shot is needed to get close.
Hole 3: A downhill left to right hole, with OB long of the basket. A low branch close the basket makes getting close difficult.
Hole 4: A beautifully shaped hole, straight down a natural valley. The silver birch near the tee could do with a trim, as your tee shot is slightly impeded but still a wonderful hole. Don't go long on the basket as there is a steep drop behind
Hole 5: A steep uphill par 3, to a basket perched on the ridge. A careful tee shot is needed so you don't overshoot and have a nasty return putt.
Hole 6: After shooting up the ridge on the last hole, you play over the other side for this hole. Good disc control is needed to get close.
Hole 7: An little gem! This par 4 is the best hole I have played. It is technically difficult but still naturally beautiful at the same time. The hole plays across a 45 degree slope which is riddled with rabbit holes, gorse and bramble. From the tee you will see 2 large oak trees in the distance, the basket sits in a clearing at the base of these. Expect to play your 2nd (and/or) 3rd shots from the bottom of the slope as roll away's are common.
Hole 8: A short par 3 to allow you to relax after the difficult last hole. Stay right of the fenced area for the best position on the basket
Hole 9: Before teeing off here check there is no one on the 1st tee. The holes play very close to each other. A nice simple hole to end.
I really enjoyed this course. If only it was closer to home so I could play more often
Hole 1: Nice short par 3 along the top of the ridge. There is a nicely mowed fairway down the centre of the hole. Try not to stray from this or your disc may be swallowed up in the deep rough.
Hole 2: A slightly longer Par 3, into the forest glade at the summit of the pinnacle. 3 large trees protect the basket, with numerous low branches. A pinpoint approach shot is needed to get close.
Hole 3: A downhill left to right hole, with OB long of the basket. A low branch close the basket makes getting close difficult.
Hole 4: A beautifully shaped hole, straight down a natural valley. The silver birch near the tee could do with a trim, as your tee shot is slightly impeded but still a wonderful hole. Don't go long on the basket as there is a steep drop behind
Hole 5: A steep uphill par 3, to a basket perched on the ridge. A careful tee shot is needed so you don't overshoot and have a nasty return putt.
Hole 6: After shooting up the ridge on the last hole, you play over the other side for this hole. Good disc control is needed to get close.
Hole 7: An little gem! This par 4 is the best hole I have played. It is technically difficult but still naturally beautiful at the same time. The hole plays across a 45 degree slope which is riddled with rabbit holes, gorse and bramble. From the tee you will see 2 large oak trees in the distance, the basket sits in a clearing at the base of these. Expect to play your 2nd (and/or) 3rd shots from the bottom of the slope as roll away's are common.
Hole 8: A short par 3 to allow you to relax after the difficult last hole. Stay right of the fenced area for the best position on the basket
Hole 9: Before teeing off here check there is no one on the 1st tee. The holes play very close to each other. A nice simple hole to end.
I really enjoyed this course. If only it was closer to home so I could play more often
4
0
Fun course on a small patch of land 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 19, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
Disc golf in Scotland!
The course is located in a beautiful corner of the Loch Monzievaird Self Catering Holidays resort with mature trees, elevation changes and some nice views to boot. The course is fairly easy to follow and most of the holes are challenging enough to keep you on your toes. Grab a map and score card from the office to help you find your way around.
Considering the small patch of land that the course sits on it is a surprisingly challenging course. The elevation changes on many of the holes make an otherwise short hole a lot more challenging. Hole 6 is a steep downhill hole that requires good disc control if you want to get near the basket. Hole 7 has one of the most challenging tee positions I've seen outside the USA with the green being on top of the ridge on the left and missing the green means trouble. For the most part the holes with elevation are the most fun to play, but even the flat holes bring some trees into play (mostly).
If you're used to competition level disc golf courses you'll probably be let down. If you're comparing this course to other disc golf courses in the UK you're in for a treat. This course is far more like a course you'd find in the midwest of the US than other courses I looked at in the UK. This is a short and technical nine holes that are just challenging enough to make it fun.
The course is located in a beautiful corner of the Loch Monzievaird Self Catering Holidays resort with mature trees, elevation changes and some nice views to boot. The course is fairly easy to follow and most of the holes are challenging enough to keep you on your toes. Grab a map and score card from the office to help you find your way around.
Considering the small patch of land that the course sits on it is a surprisingly challenging course. The elevation changes on many of the holes make an otherwise short hole a lot more challenging. Hole 6 is a steep downhill hole that requires good disc control if you want to get near the basket. Hole 7 has one of the most challenging tee positions I've seen outside the USA with the green being on top of the ridge on the left and missing the green means trouble. For the most part the holes with elevation are the most fun to play, but even the flat holes bring some trees into play (mostly).
If you're used to competition level disc golf courses you'll probably be let down. If you're comparing this course to other disc golf courses in the UK you're in for a treat. This course is far more like a course you'd find in the midwest of the US than other courses I looked at in the UK. This is a short and technical nine holes that are just challenging enough to make it fun.
Cons:
The course is on a small patch of land, maybe a bit too wee for a full nine holes. Some of the baskets are too close to other tees, and some of the holes cross paths with others. Of course, when you're playing the course you're likely to be the only group out there so this isn't a huge issue. If the course were very popular I can see this being an issue.
The greens are basically trails that are mowed a couple of meters wide. Off the trails you'll find long grass that often makes finding your disc difficult. The course would be a lot nicer with more mowing, but I can understand why that isn't happening.
The greens are basically trails that are mowed a couple of meters wide. Off the trails you'll find long grass that often makes finding your disc difficult. The course would be a lot nicer with more mowing, but I can understand why that isn't happening.
Other Thoughts:
The course is available to people staying in the cabins at the resort. We were not but my cousin in Perth contacted the staff at Loch Monzievaird and explained that some disc golfers from the US wanted to play a round and the staff were gracious enough to let us play.
I would like to play this course again.
I would like to play this course again.
