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Paradise Pointe - Woodhenge

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Surge5
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 9.8 years 167 played 167 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Both Wooded and Henged

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 23, 2022 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Tons of parking near the practice basket and the first tee. The practice basket has a nice sized area on a slope to practice coming from above and below the basket.

The course sign has all the information you need. Take a picture of it if you need help with navigation... but you shouldn't need help with that since each tee has an 8 foot high pvc pole with yellow on top, and the basket locks point roughly to the next tee. The only tough spots are 3 to 4 and 12 to 13.

The tee signs are very nice. They have been updated since the 2014 pictures and have more accurate distances. The tees themselves are fine size-wise, but I'm sure some people with big x-steps might need more room. Yellow Chainstars are easy to see and still in good shape.

So much variety through the round, tight woods on 1, 2, 4-8, and 14; tough two-shot holes on 3, 10, 11, 15, and 18; looming dropoffs on 8, 15, and 16, and 13 combining all of those to be be best hole on the course.

Several unique holes: 1 has a left-right chicane in the fairway about 250ft off the tee, then the pin out the gap and around to the right; 7 is uphill 275 to the mouth of the hallway, a 90-degree dogleg right, then another 250 downhill to the pin; 13 is my personal favorite: par 4, off the tee you want to get far enough right to have a chance at getting around the trees on your next shot, but you'll have to watch out for the water long on your second shot, then the green is tucked into the trees about 100 feet past the corner of the tree wall; and 15 is a tweener par 5, If you get the drive right you have an easy chance at birdie, and pros could definitely come away with an eagle, but if you get on the hill to the left or caught in Woodhenge it's a tough 5.

A few great gaps, 3 takes away big hyzer lines off the tee, 12 has a late gap right near the pin, and 18's is halfway down, and just thin enough to make you think twice before bombing your drive.

Cons:

The fairway of 5 is almost unfairly thin, hole 9 is a bland 300ft drive, hole 6 is a little too easy so long as you hit the initial gap, and overall the pin positioning is very vanilla, 13, 15, and 18 are the only decently interesting ones.

The end of the course is a long way from where you likely parked (by the practice basket)

Some of the trees need their low-hanging branches thinned out, on holes 3 and 10 especially.

Flooding can become an issue during rainy season. Hole 13's pin is the low point on the course, and the path from 3 to 4 can disappear underwater quickly too. The baskets of 3, 15, and 16 are the other testy spots, but they are a little higher up.

Other Thoughts:

This is one of the most varied courses in the midwest. Holes 7, 13, and 15 are the highlights but they're backed up by a solid set of 15 other holes. There's plenty of distances, shot shapes, and trouble to make this an absolutely fantastic and challenging course.

Woodhenge is completely worth the stop and 6 bucks on it's own, but you get two more courses for that price, too! I recommend playing this course first out of the three since it is the toughest.
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Upshawt1979
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Premium Member
Experience: 21 years 550 played 429 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Almost Paradise 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 22, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you go to Paradise Pointe there are 3 full, 18 hole courses onsite. Woodhenge is the longest, and it has a bit of everything. Elevation is nothing extreme, but it is present on in small amounts on many holes. Water will be in the vicinity on a few shots. There are a handful of very woodsy lines that range from a tunnel shot, to a narrow window. There are several holes that are open and very long, with six par 4's and a par 5 on hole 15. The front nine has most of the wooded holes, with 2, 3 and 9 being the exceptions. The back 9 consists of more open looks with distance, hole 14 being the one wooded fairway.

Tees are concrete, tee signs are good quality, and the baskets are yellow and easy to spot. Look for the gold practice basket near the parking lot and you know you are close. The first hole is behind the restrooms, in the woods. The link to the course map can be very helpful if you are playing there for the first time. It has all three courses plotted.

My favorite holes were 5-8 and 13. Hole 5 gave me a birdie, with one of those great drives that rides the line perfectly. It is slightly uphill and has a few trees up the middle that must be avoided. Both sides of the fairway and behind the basket have heavy brush and trees. 6 is a similar look to the previous hole. Hole 7 is an open drive with a hard dogleg right into a tunnel. I nailed the drive, but dinked and dunked my way to a bogey. 8 is a short throw, but a deep ravine runs behind and to the right of the basket. I rolled into the deep end after a nice tee shot, and was able to save par.

13 is a narrow window, then crossing an open area toward the water, before turning back into a nook that is surrounded by woods. A tough par 4, but I saw my boy sink the birdie putt following a soaring approach. It is possible. 15 is the namesake hole, and it is a very long one, the only par 5. A signature hole with the many wooded poles standing in the grass as you near the basket. I put two nice shots to start, but overshot the pin and wound up underwater, taking a penalty and a bogey as a result.

Cons:

The open holes are a bit similar and lined up several in a row. Using the property that is available, I think that the slight slopes and trees are utilized perfectly to make the best of it. Layout is a little choppy, but it isn't super difficult to follow. First time visitors should probably get the map or find a guide.

The park fee is $6 per vehicle per day. A reasonable rate, especially considering the 3 courses if you want to play all day. Bring cash, exact change preferably, the toll booth has been empty each time I have visited.

Winds can be a big challenge as they are at many courses around the midwest. The distance might detour beginners over to the white Beaver Creek course.

Beware of the locust trees! They have long, sharp thorns that puncture skin or shoe soles fairly easily. Luckily the small branch my girlfriend accidentally stepped on didn't stick too deep into her foot. Any branches on trees or on the ground should be looked over twice if you're anywhere near them. Vines with thorns lurk in the rough as well.

Other Thoughts:

This is a really fun course. I played it for the first time recently, after playing the blue Black Thorn layout a few years ago. I think the gold is my favorite but both are pretty good. Advanced players will definitely want to stick to one of these.

The park is very well kept, with bathroom facilities open to the public and lots of parking. All of the disc golf gear is in nice working order.

I finished at 5 over par (67) on the gold Woodhenge course the first time through. Made birdies on 5 and 9, and probably should have had two or three more. I did have some trouble gaging the distance on my approach shots. Several baskets stand in the middle of grassy, open areas and I was underestimating the power to put into these mid range throws that I needed to get close to the pins. Then I overcompensated on the 15th and put it in the water, blowing a great birdie opportunity. Next time I am going to clean up a few of the mistakes and be around par, hopefully. I will be open to revisiting the park for sure, and recommend it to others.
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Designer response by dickparker
I'm glad you enjoyed the course. Great review with a lot of reasonable criticism. Thank you.
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tedkeith
Experience: 37 years 215 played 9 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of the Best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Woodhenge has it all! Long, short, open, wooded, water, wind. This course will challenge every part of your game. It is easy to follow with the great signs and the scenery is spectacular. The fairways are almost always well mowed. There is a seasonal convenience store near hole one and you can jump in the lake to cool down on a hot day.

Cons:

Not enough trash cans.
Ticks.

Other Thoughts:

One of the best in the KC area, and if you want something a little shorter there are two more courses in the same complex. This is a big course, but even as a 300 ft thrower it is one of my favorites anywhere. I purchase a yearly pass because of the disc golf complex.
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asjzn6
Experience: 18.7 years 136 played 59 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Tough Golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 8, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great Baskets, Great Teesigns. Lots of space on Teepads. Sweet shelter next to #1 tee with showers and all. What I enjoyed most about this course is diversity. Hole 1 starts with a tough par 4. You will have to be creative on your 2nd shot no matter how good your first is. Hole 2 nice reprieve from toughness. Hole 3 long and longer if you cant make it out of the shoot. Hole 4 nice little over the top shot dont go left of right, Hole 5 is not my favorite. Plays like a par 4 but distance of a 3 Just be smart. Hole 6 tight fairway with bail out green to the left pin to the right. Hole 7 (one of my favorites) Called 7 on 7. The hole go 280ft up hill fairly open then 90 degree turn into a tunnel shot 290ft down hill. good luck getting a 3. Hole 8 and 9 get your 2s while you have a chance. the other side of the street things get long. 10 and 11 place your drives well and make the upshots easy. hole 12 straight forward 2. Hole 13, well now here is a hole. Out of the 100ft shoot to wide open field play down toward the cove and then back up into the woods (watch out for water dwellers on nice days). Hole 15 takes you out toward the point and past the 'Woodhenge' site the course is named after. Hole 16 dubbed 'Pebble beach' you will see why when you play it. 17' last chance for a 2 and 18 plays out toward the marina. Not wasnt that a workout

Cons:

It is not closer to my house. Repeat first con. I wish Practice basket #1 tee and 18 basket were all closer.

Other Thoughts:

A course plan of action is needed for every hole. Do not take this course lightly it will get you everytime. But a must play in north KC. Also, play the other 2 on this property. Just like blackthorne play tall grass OB when you can
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rfdiscer32
Experience: 17 years 146 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Fun and Challenging 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great tee signs
Amazing use of land
Lake comes into play multiple times
Challenging but fair holes (makes par a good score)
Par 62!
You must play smart golf to succeed.

Cons:

More trash cans (this is being picky)

Other Thoughts:

I shot 1 under course par and was happy with that (950 rated currently).
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