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Red Hawk DGC reviews
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2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 7, 2018
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Creative use of space putting in two permanent baskets and two tees per hole giving this course 4 possible layouts/versions. (I played red to red, then black to black which on most holes seemed to be the intent. )
Course has all the essentials: tees, signs, baskets- and all in excellent shape, plus kiosk with color course map.
Land offers a bit of everything- short/long, elevation up and down, a pond, trees, some interesting rocky areas.
The course was quite challenging due to length, elevation, disc losing hazards, and it seemed that most of the tee shots were blind.
Course has all the essentials: tees, signs, baskets- and all in excellent shape, plus kiosk with color course map.
Land offers a bit of everything- short/long, elevation up and down, a pond, trees, some interesting rocky areas.
The course was quite challenging due to length, elevation, disc losing hazards, and it seemed that most of the tee shots were blind.
Cons:
Downside of so many tees and baskets is that navigation can be confusing the first couple times through. Often the first things you see are not what is next. However, using the map coupled with a bit of scouting and one should have no trouble as everything is numbered properly.
4 layout options seem good in theory, but I question how logical some of the holes would play if going from red to black or black to red. Again, matching colors seemed to be the best option to play.
Though being a college campus, this is apparently the area that gets neglected as far as mowing and weed eating is concerned. It wasn't horrible and still playable, but the fairways were just thick enough to hide your drives if not paying attention. Also, a couple of the tee areas were overgrown by grass and tree branches. The lack of ideal maintainence gets rubbed in when you get mid-round and can look down and see all the beautifully manicured athletic fields, but then see the disc golf area almost looking like a forgotten wasteland. There were also piles of debris/rocks/tree branches (not trash, but just waste) randomly placed that detracted from the natural beauty potential here.
Some holes practically play in the back yards of some businesses and homes, which feels somewhat encroaching. There was an area housing university tools and equipment- everything was just laying about and was somewhat of an eyesore- clearly the place they put all this stuff to keep it out of view.
The worst part was some of the tall stuff on hole 9 growing in and around the numerous large rocks that make up most of the "fairway" between the tee and green- hard to describe in words. I thought this hole was bad in general- walking down the slope having to navigate from rock to rock is a hazard, especially when surrounded by all the tall weeds because you almost could not see where to step. Plus the fact there is a good chance your drive may land in this stuff and finding it in there was a real chore. (I really did not want to even attempt the hole, but did just to be fair in my evaluation.) You had to traverse this area to get to both baskets, and then again to leave the course after the red basket.
After playing red 9, there is no other alternative route but to retrace your steps back up 9 and then go around the pond, or go around the pond the long way passing holes 8 and 1 along the way.
Hole 3 also seemed a bit unreasonable- with narrow gaps and very blind. Maybe if you had a group where others could spot your drive high over the trees? 7 is another that throwing over the trees blindly seemed to be option #1. Maybe not a con, but very different than any other course I have played.
4 layout options seem good in theory, but I question how logical some of the holes would play if going from red to black or black to red. Again, matching colors seemed to be the best option to play.
Though being a college campus, this is apparently the area that gets neglected as far as mowing and weed eating is concerned. It wasn't horrible and still playable, but the fairways were just thick enough to hide your drives if not paying attention. Also, a couple of the tee areas were overgrown by grass and tree branches. The lack of ideal maintainence gets rubbed in when you get mid-round and can look down and see all the beautifully manicured athletic fields, but then see the disc golf area almost looking like a forgotten wasteland. There were also piles of debris/rocks/tree branches (not trash, but just waste) randomly placed that detracted from the natural beauty potential here.
Some holes practically play in the back yards of some businesses and homes, which feels somewhat encroaching. There was an area housing university tools and equipment- everything was just laying about and was somewhat of an eyesore- clearly the place they put all this stuff to keep it out of view.
The worst part was some of the tall stuff on hole 9 growing in and around the numerous large rocks that make up most of the "fairway" between the tee and green- hard to describe in words. I thought this hole was bad in general- walking down the slope having to navigate from rock to rock is a hazard, especially when surrounded by all the tall weeds because you almost could not see where to step. Plus the fact there is a good chance your drive may land in this stuff and finding it in there was a real chore. (I really did not want to even attempt the hole, but did just to be fair in my evaluation.) You had to traverse this area to get to both baskets, and then again to leave the course after the red basket.
After playing red 9, there is no other alternative route but to retrace your steps back up 9 and then go around the pond, or go around the pond the long way passing holes 8 and 1 along the way.
Hole 3 also seemed a bit unreasonable- with narrow gaps and very blind. Maybe if you had a group where others could spot your drive high over the trees? 7 is another that throwing over the trees blindly seemed to be option #1. Maybe not a con, but very different than any other course I have played.
Other Thoughts:
I personally found the course a bit underwhelming, but I could see where others might enjoy it quite a bit (especially in the right conditions). Peak summer may not be the best.
This was also the 2nd attempt I made to play here. Last visit I made, the gate to the course was closed, and the neighboring businesses make it clear with plenty of signs that their lots are NOT for disc golf parking. NOTE- this course is not on the main campus, but on the athletic satellite campus.
I did not see any snakes, but if I were a snake wanting to live on a disc golf course, this would be the one- numerous rocks, tall grass everywhere and a pond. I was very careful to watch where I was going.
Not the best course, but not the worst either. My rating is 2.5- Decent/Typical, which is not bad for a 9-holer. Very serviceable, has some challenge. Flexibility for the locals and college students to keep it fresh. Could use some better upkeep though. Had it been in great shape with some control of nature, it would be near a 3.0 for me.
This was also the 2nd attempt I made to play here. Last visit I made, the gate to the course was closed, and the neighboring businesses make it clear with plenty of signs that their lots are NOT for disc golf parking. NOTE- this course is not on the main campus, but on the athletic satellite campus.
I did not see any snakes, but if I were a snake wanting to live on a disc golf course, this would be the one- numerous rocks, tall grass everywhere and a pond. I was very careful to watch where I was going.
Not the best course, but not the worst either. My rating is 2.5- Decent/Typical, which is not bad for a 9-holer. Very serviceable, has some challenge. Flexibility for the locals and college students to keep it fresh. Could use some better upkeep though. Had it been in great shape with some control of nature, it would be near a 3.0 for me.
