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McDill Pond DGC reviews
10
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Dune City 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 29, 2021
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Feels like Western Michigan out here, playing DG on a Sand Dune
Fun Design
Good mix of Open and Wooded Discgolf offered at McDill
1 2 & 9 allow big Airout Drives
4 & 5 play mostly Flat out on the Peninsula Bottom, but are Fun Ace Runs with nice Water Views
Lots of Ace Runs on 3 6 7 & 8 as you throw Up and Down the DuneHill numerous times
Good Teesigns
Pictures of the Hole, with a Green View picture also, and they show Next Tee placement
On the 'Green Circle' Bike Trail
Fun Design
Good mix of Open and Wooded Discgolf offered at McDill
1 2 & 9 allow big Airout Drives
4 & 5 play mostly Flat out on the Peninsula Bottom, but are Fun Ace Runs with nice Water Views
Lots of Ace Runs on 3 6 7 & 8 as you throw Up and Down the DuneHill numerous times
Good Teesigns
Pictures of the Hole, with a Green View picture also, and they show Next Tee placement
On the 'Green Circle' Bike Trail
Cons:
Bad Shots on 4 could go swimming in this Plover River Pond
2 & 8 are currently missing their Teesigns. Baskets are in View from the Teepads though
The Two Downhill Shots and the Two Uphill Shots in the Woods are pretty Similar
Filler for a Finisher. Completely Open and Flat, bringing you back towards the Lot
2 & 8 are currently missing their Teesigns. Baskets are in View from the Teepads though
The Two Downhill Shots and the Two Uphill Shots in the Woods are pretty Similar
Filler for a Finisher. Completely Open and Flat, bringing you back towards the Lot
Other Thoughts:
Rubber Mat Teepads are Typical for a DGCourse in this part of the Sconny
Mach3s are Old n Worn, and most these look to have been Repaired in numerous ways, giving this Dgc more character
Really gives me the feeling of Western Michigan out here
A Fun Little Gem in the Point area
Mach3s are Old n Worn, and most these look to have been Repaired in numerous ways, giving this Dgc more character
Really gives me the feeling of Western Michigan out here
A Fun Little Gem in the Point area
14
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wolfhaley
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
20 years
1008 played
579 reviews
2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 12, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
McDill Pond DGC is located next to the pond on a disc golf exclusive piece of property. The course is free to play and open year round. It won't take you more than a half hour to 45 minutes to play a round, depending on how quick you move and how busy the course is.
The baskets are old DGA Mach 3's. These are definitely showing their age but catch as good as a Mach 3 can catch. Plenty serviceable for a short course like this though. The tee pads are rubber mats like Standing Rocks, just not as nice. These are better than natural and serve their purpose just fine.
Tee signs are now on every hole. They must've just put them in this spring. The signs have the hole #, distance and a photo map of the hole from the perspective of standing on the tee. They show the next tee and any OB or hazards that apply. Nicely done after years of nothing but a wood post to mark the tee.
There's a good mix of elevation here.Holes 3 and 7 play downhill and holes 6 and 8 play back up the hill. hole 2 is slightly uphill as well. The rest are flat.
Another pro for McDill is the fact that it's almost never wet. Very sandy soil sucks up all the water in this area (except Mead Park) which makes this a favorite of mine in the early spring.
The pond can come into play on hole 4 but you'd really have to shank your shot or massively overshoot the basket to reach it. Your main challenge is going to be placement on the wooded holes. Wind usually not too big of a factor.
The course design is very well done for the little piece of land they had available to them. Great flow from hole to hole. You won't get lost here, that's for sure. The course starts and ends right by the parking lot. Well done all around designwise.
The baskets are old DGA Mach 3's. These are definitely showing their age but catch as good as a Mach 3 can catch. Plenty serviceable for a short course like this though. The tee pads are rubber mats like Standing Rocks, just not as nice. These are better than natural and serve their purpose just fine.
Tee signs are now on every hole. They must've just put them in this spring. The signs have the hole #, distance and a photo map of the hole from the perspective of standing on the tee. They show the next tee and any OB or hazards that apply. Nicely done after years of nothing but a wood post to mark the tee.
There's a good mix of elevation here.Holes 3 and 7 play downhill and holes 6 and 8 play back up the hill. hole 2 is slightly uphill as well. The rest are flat.
Another pro for McDill is the fact that it's almost never wet. Very sandy soil sucks up all the water in this area (except Mead Park) which makes this a favorite of mine in the early spring.
The pond can come into play on hole 4 but you'd really have to shank your shot or massively overshoot the basket to reach it. Your main challenge is going to be placement on the wooded holes. Wind usually not too big of a factor.
The course design is very well done for the little piece of land they had available to them. Great flow from hole to hole. You won't get lost here, that's for sure. The course starts and ends right by the parking lot. Well done all around designwise.
Cons:
The course can be very busy during peak hours. This is the "chucker" course for the area.
The tee pads are starting to show their age. There's cracks starting to form around the edges with pieces breaking off. These are also pretty lumpy compared to the other nearby courses with rubber mats. You don't need a crazy run up for most holes so it's not a huge deal. It is mildly annoying though.
No restroom onsite currently, but that may be because of the Covid. I think there normally is though, can't remember for sure right now.
The rough is starting to get pretty gnarly in the woods. Most notably left of the pin on hole 3. A giant tree went down last year or the year before and it's still there, gobbling up discs.
The tee pads are starting to show their age. There's cracks starting to form around the edges with pieces breaking off. These are also pretty lumpy compared to the other nearby courses with rubber mats. You don't need a crazy run up for most holes so it's not a huge deal. It is mildly annoying though.
No restroom onsite currently, but that may be because of the Covid. I think there normally is though, can't remember for sure right now.
The rough is starting to get pretty gnarly in the woods. Most notably left of the pin on hole 3. A giant tree went down last year or the year before and it's still there, gobbling up discs.
Other Thoughts:
If you're in the area it's a quick spin. Fun too. Only 5 minutes off of I-39 if you're traveling through. Good warm up course for both Yulga and Standing Rocks. It's my favorite of the Point area 9 holers for sure. I have no idea how I haven't reviewed this yet, I've been playing it for 10 years. Better late than never.
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harr0140
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
15.3 years
1508 played
480 reviews
McDill "POND"erings 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Aug 28, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
1) Nice signs with Hole # distance, map of the hole.
2) Nice elevation change used on this course on 4 or 5 of the holes.
3) Garbage cans (5 gallon pails) at the tees which seems to be a local trend.
4) Rubber tees are better than dirt or grass but not perfect.
5) Nice shot shaping needed on the wooded holes of 5-8.
6) Fun course because every hole is birdiable for an average disc golfer. These courses are always fun for me, because it is always fun to park holes.
7) Nice balance of foliage density with a couple wide open holes, a couple tight wooded holes and a couple with a few obstacles to work around. I love balance even though I prefer tunnel and tighter wooded holes.
8) Beginner friendly for the most part, but it will still present a challenge to the new disc golfer. The wooded holes might be a little tough for beginners because they wouldn't be used to throwing with such elevation change.
9) Nice shot shaping required and a nice variety in shots needed. You will need to throw a few different shots but overall the course is very hyzer friendly.
2) Nice elevation change used on this course on 4 or 5 of the holes.
3) Garbage cans (5 gallon pails) at the tees which seems to be a local trend.
4) Rubber tees are better than dirt or grass but not perfect.
5) Nice shot shaping needed on the wooded holes of 5-8.
6) Fun course because every hole is birdiable for an average disc golfer. These courses are always fun for me, because it is always fun to park holes.
7) Nice balance of foliage density with a couple wide open holes, a couple tight wooded holes and a couple with a few obstacles to work around. I love balance even though I prefer tunnel and tighter wooded holes.
8) Beginner friendly for the most part, but it will still present a challenge to the new disc golfer. The wooded holes might be a little tough for beginners because they wouldn't be used to throwing with such elevation change.
9) Nice shot shaping required and a nice variety in shots needed. You will need to throw a few different shots but overall the course is very hyzer friendly.
Cons:
1) Tee pads do have some issues with the gravel underneath mostly. Any sand or soil that gets on the rubber also becomes a hazard.
2) Compaction and erosion are evident and could lead to issues when the course is wet. There are a lot of bare spots on the course especially on the wooded holes.
3) Course is relatively short meaning there is not much chance to just rip some drives.
4) The turf on the flatter open holes is spotty at best, lots of weeds, some ruts from poor or no grading, and can lead to a lot of poor footing on your upshots or putts.
5) Vandalism seems to be prevalent here or maybe thats just how dirty the course feels.
6) Distance variety is a little lacking with 7 of the 9 holes playing within about 50' of each other and only two outliers at 190' and 330'. I know it is due to property constraints but I definitely like to see more variety to force people to throw different shots and use different discs.
2) Compaction and erosion are evident and could lead to issues when the course is wet. There are a lot of bare spots on the course especially on the wooded holes.
3) Course is relatively short meaning there is not much chance to just rip some drives.
4) The turf on the flatter open holes is spotty at best, lots of weeds, some ruts from poor or no grading, and can lead to a lot of poor footing on your upshots or putts.
5) Vandalism seems to be prevalent here or maybe thats just how dirty the course feels.
6) Distance variety is a little lacking with 7 of the 9 holes playing within about 50' of each other and only two outliers at 190' and 330'. I know it is due to property constraints but I definitely like to see more variety to force people to throw different shots and use different discs.
Other Thoughts:
McDIll Pond DGC is named after what body of water? I didn't see any water . . . at least not "on the course".
It was a fun course on a unique property for sure. Those holes with the elevation change in the woods were fun to throw for sure.
It lacks the beauty of a naturally good course but it presents a challenge on each hole that makes all the holes play differently. This would make me return again someday if I was nearby.
It was a fun course on a unique property for sure. Those holes with the elevation change in the woods were fun to throw for sure.
It lacks the beauty of a naturally good course but it presents a challenge on each hole that makes all the holes play differently. This would make me return again someday if I was nearby.
